What words or phrases do you hate?

[StylinGreymon]

Gluten Free

Or any nutrition-based marketing phrase.

[RED-404]

Gluten Free

Or any nutrition-based marketing phrase.

NO MSG. Yeah its my dads as well as my secret ingredient. My mom says it makes her sick, but for some strange reason she only gets sick after going to a Chinese restaurant and not when my dad or I cook. It's like magic.

[The Mad Professor]

"Four out of five people complain about diahrrea."

Does that mean that 20% of the population actually enjoys it?

[iri]

Gluten Free

on an apple. together with "low fat". 'murica.

[fohat.digs]

Gluten Free

Or any nutrition-based marketing phrase.

"Gluten Free" as a diet fad has some small value, but the far greater benefit is attempting to eat fresh natural foods in general (wheat, barley, and rye are, of course, inedible by humans in their natural state) and avoiding the processed ones, which are very likely to contain gluten.

"Gluten Free" is of tremendous importance to a person with celiac disease, such as my teenage son, for whom eating gluten has real and serious consequences.

For people who truly have a gluten problem, the new diet fad is very dangerous because it reduces public awareness of the real problem, even to the point of trivializing it, rather than raising awareness.

http://celiac.org/celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/

I absolutely despise the phrase "it is what it is"

That one used to irritate me, a couple of decades ago when it first came around, but I have grown to like it and even use it myself sometimes when appropriate.

Rather than seeing it as defeatist, I read it as "Time to accept this and move on."

[Hypersphere]

Boots on the ground.
Going forward.
Irregardless (instead of regardless).

[katushkin]

Boots on the ground.

Ahhhhhh yes, that goes with my "Find, field and understand".

The amount of bull**** phrases in business is outweighed about ten fold by the bull**** phrases from the military.

Just. Eugh.

[Grim Fandango]

I live in a country where people have a different dialect and way of speaking pretty much 30 minutes if you drive through it by car. I just take it for what it is. None of these things have ever annoyed me. I only really dislike anything that I consider rude.

[tp4tissue]

-Topre-

I can't stand these people....

I also don't like  -YeeHahww-... always felt it was too long.. if they shortened it, it'd sound cool..

[Hundrakia]

I miss my gluten so much. The trend has brought forth a lot of the foods I used to enjoy, like cookies and pasta I thought I'd never eat again.

[demik]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

[Input Nirvana]

"Wanna go ooouutt?"

"No."

[The Mad Professor]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

Whilst I understand from whence you come, I have to disagree with you to a small extent. I believe it to be perfectly acceptable to use the word "whilst" in a sentence, so long as the person using it has a proportionally large command of the English language to include spelling AND grammar.

But its not kewl to use it when u speak and rite with all inteligance of a retarded squirl.

[tp4tissue]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

Whilst I understand from whence you come, I have to disagree with you to a small extent. I believe it to be perfectly acceptable to use the word "whilst" in a sentence, so long as the person using it has a proportionally large command of the English language to include spelling AND grammar.

But its not kewl to use it when u speak and rite with all inteligance of a retarded squirl.

fvk grammar and fvk squrlz, intelli be damnd

[StylinGreymon]

from whence

Eww, why do people say that?
I hate redundant phrases.

Also 'be that as it may'

[The Mad Professor]

from whence

Eww, why do people say that?
I hate redundant phrases.

While I conceed that "whence" is the more correct method to use, I would be remiss if I did not mention that "from whence" has been in constant use for as long as "whence" (albeit far less popularly). In fact, "from whence" has been gaining in relative popularity. I figure that if "from whence" is good enough for ****ens and Shakespeare, it's good enough for me.

[StylinGreymon]

from whence

Eww, why do people say that?
I hate redundant phrases.

While I conceed that "whence" is the more correct method to use, I would be remiss if I did not mention that "from whence" has been in constant use for as long as "whence" (albeit far less popularly). In fact, "from whence" has been gaining in relative popularity. I figure that if "from whence" is good enough for ****ens and Shakespeare, it's good enough for me.

Oh, you'll never hear me say that it's wrong, it just sounds gross to me.

[demik]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

Whilst I understand from whence you come, I have to disagree with you to a small extent. I believe it to be perfectly acceptable to use the word "whilst" in a sentence, so long as the person using it has a proportionally large command of the English language to include spelling AND grammar.

But its not kewl to use it when u speak and rite with all inteligance of a retarded squirl.

Its not even the word. But its usually used by "im very smart" twats that think they sound smart typing it that way.

[nubbinator]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

Whilst I understand from whence you come, I have to disagree with you to a small extent. I believe it to be perfectly acceptable to use the word "whilst" in a sentence, so long as the person using it has a proportionally large command of the English language to include spelling AND grammar.

But its not kewl to use it when u speak and rite with all inteligance of a retarded squirl.

Its not even the word. But its usually used by "im very smart" twats that think they sound smart typing it that way.

*tips fedora*


Can we add douches who speak in archaic English to the list?  The pretentious "proper" English speakers can go choke on their Mountain Dew.

[Hundrakia]

I just use whatever words come to mind at the moment to explain what I'd like to say. People normally know what I mean; but if they don't, (after being derailed) I describe it in kinderspeak and move on. The last time I actually though about what I was typing in regards to how people would be able to digest it was the last time I posted something on Facebook. That **** is tired.

[noisyturtle]

Americans that use whilst.

I know it's one of the spellings but you come off as a smug dbag.

I like whilst, it just sounds better than 'while' under certain situations.

[fohat.digs]

I applaud the good taste and restraint on this forum.

Unless I missed it, and I may have, we are almost onto the 3rd page of this thread without any mention of the dreaded "whatever"

[noisyturtle]

I applaud the good taste and restraint on this forum.

Unless I missed it, and I may have, we are almost onto the 3rd page of this thread without any mention of the dreaded "whatever"

'Whatever' is a response directly contextual to your current level of apathy. I think 'whatever' as an answer is only angering to folks above a certain age threshold, as to younger people it's usually shorthand for 'I don't want to talk about it anymore.'

One that does get annoying is the constant 'like' bombs that kids pepper throughout their spoken sentences. Admittedly I was also guilty of the like-likes when I was a teen as well, so people do grow out of it.


Here are some like likes for continuity:

[Findecanor]

Last night on TV, I saw a school teacher use the word "strategy" when she meant "tactic". Argh, a teacher should know better!

Shortening "aluminium" to "aluminum" really gets to me.

I think that is mostly a case of British vs. American English ...

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Here are some like likes for continuity:
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I applaud your reference skills.


I've gotten really annoyed with the word "hence" lately... mainly because my older brother, who has an IQ comparable to that of a well-educated sea urchin, uses it in practically every other sentence, simply because he thinks it makes him sound more intelligent.

I don't have the heart to tell him it makes him sound like more of an idiot. He is my brother, after all...

[rowdy]

"sit down with x and go through ..." - it would go faster if we were all standin gup.
"turned around and said ..." - did you turn away from the person to speak, or just spun 360 degrees on the spot before talking?

Idiocy.

[Hundrakia]

Here are some like likes for continuity:
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I applaud your reference skills.


I've gotten really annoyed with the word "hence" lately... mainly because my older brother, who has an IQ comparable to that of a well-educated sea urchin, uses it in practically every other sentence, simply because he thinks it makes him sound more intelligent.

I don't have the heart to tell him it makes him sound like more of an idiot. He is my brother, after all...

My girlfriend uses hence, but always in a smart retort aimed to bring me down from a pedestal. (Always works, too.)

[sleepy916]

Just to name a few are amazeballs, craycray, rachet and the overuse of the word EPIC!

I really should start blocking some people from my feed.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Here are some like likes for continuity:
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I applaud your reference skills.


I've gotten really annoyed with the word "hence" lately... mainly because my older brother, who has an IQ comparable to that of a well-educated sea urchin, uses it in practically every other sentence, simply because he thinks it makes him sound more intelligent.

I don't have the heart to tell him it makes him sound like more of an idiot. He is my brother, after all...

My girlfriend uses hence, but always in a smart retort aimed to bring me down from a pedestal. (Always works, too.)

I agree that when properly used, it is a fine word. Hence your fine example of its use.

[tp4tissue]

Just to name a few are amazeballs, craycray, rachet and the overuse of the word EPIC!

I really should start blocking some people from my feed.

But everything Tp4 says is Craycray Epic.. Tp4 just can't help it. 

[HoffmanMyster]

I agree that when properly used, it is a fine word. Hence your fine example of its use.

A bit off topic, but is this a proper use of 'hence'?  Seems like you're using it as 'such as', whereas I'm only aware of using it as 'therefore', or similar phrases.

[tp4tissue]

I applaud the good taste and restraint on this forum.

Unless I missed it, and I may have, we are almost onto the 3rd page of this thread without any mention of the dreaded "whatever"

Where's Paicrai

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

I agree that when properly used, it is a fine word. Hence your fine example of its use.

A bit off topic, but is this a proper use of 'hence'?  Seems like you're using it as 'such as', whereas I'm only aware of using it as 'therefore', or similar phrases.

By golly, you're right!



I blame this on my exposure to the improper use of the word. Damn siblings, keep your lack of language skills to yourselves!

In light of this realization, I am going to inform my brother of his stupidity, next time it becomes relevant. Thanks Hoff.


Back on topic...

"hashtag"

Reason: apparently, at the college level, they are having to explain the difference between a "hashtag" and the pound sign to students.

If you can't figure it our for yourself, you don't belong in college.

[tp4tissue]

I agree that when properly used, it is a fine word. Hence your fine example of its use.

A bit off topic, but is this a proper use of 'hence'?  Seems like you're using it as 'such as', whereas I'm only aware of using it as 'therefore', or similar phrases.

By golly, you're right!



I blame this on my exposure to the improper use of the word. Damn siblings, keep your lack of language skills to yourselves!

In light of this realization, I am going to inform my brother of his stupidity, next time it becomes relevant. Thanks Hoff.


Back on topic...

"hashtag"

Reason: apparently, at the college level, they are having to explain the difference between a "hashtag" and the pound sign to students.

If you can't figure it our for yourself, you don't belong in college.

I would say.. Therefore and Such as   fill more/less the same logical connection when you speak and listen.. even if their written meaning is different.

Therefore,   Because something previously mentioned,  then xxxxx

Such as,     Of something previous mentioned (or that exists), like xxxxx



To me that's similar enough...   I know the rules are rules.. but.. whateves?



I think predominantly,  these common mistakes happen solely BECAUSE the function and behavior of the confused terms are SIMILAR enough such that the brain weighs them equivalently, and Thus, in our synthesizer, it goes through..

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

I would say.. Therefore and Such as   fill more/less the same logical connection when you speak and listen.. even if their written meaning is different.

Therefore,   Because something previously mentioned,  then xxxxx

Such as,     Of something previous mentioned (or that exists), like xxxxx



To me that's similar enough...   I know the rules are rules.. but.. whateves?



I think predominantly,  these common mistakes happen solely BECAUSE the function and behavior of the confused terms are SIMILAR enough such that the brain weighs them equivalently, and Thus, in our synthesizer, it goes through..

tp... I actually understand and more or less agree with this evaluation.

Though still, technically I was wrong, so I will make a valiant effort to change this mentality in the future.

[absyrdswyfe]

"bae"

Just stop.

[tp4tissue]

"bae"

Just stop.

what about  Bye-ni

[noisyturtle]

This reminds me:

People who say kwaii, desu, and other various weebo-**** utterances that mildly piss me off when I hear them in the wild.

[digi]

"help me help you"..

[Smasher816]

combining the word "orgasm" with whatever ("nerdgasm", "eargasm")

What about combining words with "porn" ("earthporn", "foodporn")?

[HoffmanMyster]

combining the word "orgasm" with whatever ("nerdgasm", "eargasm")

What about combining words with "porn" ("earthporn", "foodporn")?

Or like 'porngasm'?

[iri]

combining the word "orgasm" with whatever ("nerdgasm", "eargasm")

What about combining words with "porn" ("earthporn", "foodporn")?

[baldgye]

Maybe it's more to do with where this word comes from but; 'Hiya' is one of the most awful words to exist.

[paicrai]

"moderator" in the context of geekhack moderation




hoff is fine though

[hwood34]

Libtard

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

"irregardless" since it's not even a word...

[The Mad Professor]

I despise when people use the word "peruse" incorrectly.

People say "I'm goint to peruse this news article while my coffee brews."

That is incorrect.

"Peruse" does not me "to skim or browse." It means "to observe and study in depth."

If you were to, in fact, peruse a news article while your coffee brewed, it's quite likely it will be cold by the time you are done.

[inanis]

I really dislike it when people say they are "just so busy" or any iteration there of.

Me: Hey, can you tell me when I'll get the requirements for X
Them: I don't know, I'm just so busy! Just super busy! I'll get back to you later when I'm not so busy.

Only they are always "so  busy" with something or other. It is like people think if they provide an answer other than "I'm so busy" it indicates that they are doing nothing and have no value. But really, when someone tells me they are "too busy" I think of it as a rude brush off, and frankly I don't believe them. If you are really busy, qualify it. "I know I owe you the requirements, but I have to finish up the quarter end reports first, then I need meet with the business to understand what they are looking for. It might be a week." It takes about 10 more seconds to provide someone a decent explanation beyond "I'm busy". It also comes off as much more sincere as opposed to trying to position yourself as so incredibly important with all the unnamed crap you are working on.

In a similar vein, I really don't like office politics.

[Krogenar]

Turning the phoneme 'irth' or 'erth' into 'irf' -- "It's my birfday!"
'Picture' turns into 'Pitcher.' "Did you have a pitcher of your baby I can see?"
 

[HoffmanMyster]

Turning the phoneme 'irth' or 'erth' into 'irf' -- "It's my birfday!"
'Picture' turns into 'Pitcher.' "Did you have a pitcher of your baby I can see?"
 

I agree with both of these, however I believe it's worth noting that:

birfday

is intentional

while

pitcher

is typically not.

Also, this post reads horribly, but I'm going to leave it.