Poop A Rant: Verbal Crutches - Page 5

**Gonzo** · 12-22-2008, 12:53 PM

As I grow a little older each day I notice certain things about the general populous.
One thing that has been driving be insane is verbal crutches. These are little phrases people use in everyday conversations that make me want to punch a nun.

Here are a few that I've noticed recently....

1. "The thing is." Why do people feel the need to start a sentence with this particular phrase? I want to know, what is the thing? Tell me the thing! WTF is the THING!!!! Goddammit. That one ranks right up there.

2. "Expessially." You fugging moron. I worked with a guy that had a b.a. and this is how he said Especially.

3. "Irregardless." Say it to my face motherfu*ker. I dares ya.

The actually added this to the english dictionary a few years ago. (You sound like a moron if you use it FYI).

4. "I seen it." What you seen? You seen it? Who dat? Who dere? It's called english you backwoods possum eater. For Chrissakes.

5. Double Negatives: "Ain't No" or "There's not no one." It's shit like this that explains why China is taking our place on the super power throne in the next ten years.

This is just a few that really piss me off.

Here, I'll use them all in a sentence for you...

The thing is, I expecially ain't seen no one there irregardless of what you say you seen.

My head just exploded.

Sorry if repost.

DJ's left nut · 12-22-2008, 04:29 PM

The good/well distinction.

It's entirely too easy to screw up yet people never seem to get it right.

Finally, a stupid one that shouldn't bother me but does. People that preface their discussion, especially one based on opinion, by saying "I think"...no shit, you're the one saying it, I know this is what you think.

DJay23 · 12-22-2008, 04:59 PM

A pronunciation oddity here in Central PA that I hate is when someone is talking about their COUSIN, they say cousinT. Makes me want to kick a puppy.

**Bugeater** · 12-22-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kc rush

Having recently relocated to Nebraska, I've noticed the weather people here call Norfolk Nebraska - Norfork. At first I thought they were saying North Fork, but they kept pointing to Norfolk on the map.

God that drives me ****ing nuts, I don't know what the story is behind that nor do I care to learn. Needless to say, I don't pronounce it that way.

Thig Lyfe · 12-22-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Gonzo

However, when bad grammer becomes habit, It's a little more crutchtastic.

Hmmm... not really. The reason it's called a verbal "crutch" is because you rely on it in conversation in lieu of original phrasing or words that actually mean anything, or as filler while formulating the next sentence. "Umm", "like", and "I mean" are all examples of verbal crutches. People with bad grammar or who mispronounce things aren't relying on it; rather, they're saying them out of reinforced ignorance.

lazepoo · 12-22-2008, 05:46 PM

At my last job, people would always end emails with "Please advise." For example:

"I found some rotting cabbage in the refrigerator. Please advise."

or

"I weigh 300 lbs and hate life. Please advise."

It got to the point where the emails were completely cryptic and filled with abbreviations and acronyms with no explanation whatsoever or a request that was really something that they should have done for themselves and then they would end it with "Please advise." In hindsight it wasn't so bad, but I still really hate the saying and feel a sting of bitterness each time I see it in an email.

**Donger** · 12-22-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lazepoo

At my last job, people would always end emails with "Please advise." For example:

"I found some rotting cabbage in the refrigerator. Please advise."

or

"I weigh 300 lbs and hate life. Please advise."

It got to the point where the emails were completely cryptic and filled with abbreviations and acronyms with no explanation whatsoever or a request that was really something that they should have done for themselves and then they would end it with "Please advise." In hindsight it wasn't so bad, but I still really hate the saying and feel a sting of bitterness each time I see it in an email.

Boy, you must really hate it when people say/write, "Please advice."

ClevelandBronco · 12-22-2008, 06:01 PM

Not understanding the difference between "fewer" and "less."

"They got their asses kicked because they had less guys."

FEWER, damn it. Fewer.

ClevelandBronco · 12-22-2008, 06:03 PM

I'd also appreciate it if everyone would learn the difference between "infer" and "imply."

Thig Lyfe · 12-22-2008, 06:06 PM

This thread is now about almost everything linguistic except verbal crutches....

**Donger** · 12-22-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

This thread is now about almost everything linguistic except verbal crutches....

Yes, we've changed the paradigm.

ClevelandBronco · 12-22-2008, 06:07 PM

More to the point on the fewer/less confusion:

You have less chocolate. You have fewer Hershey's Kisses.

**Donger** · 12-22-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

More to the point on the fewer/less confusion:

You have less chocolate. You have fewer Hershey's Kisses.

Man, you really think outside the box. Big picture.

lazepoo · 12-22-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Boy, you must really hate it when people say/write, "Please advice."

I'm bitter just thinking about it.

ClevelandBronco · 12-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

Yes, we've changed the paradigm.

I HATE THAT WORD!

And "conflate" can be put in the toilet with it.

blaise · 12-22-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJay23

A pronunciation oddity here in Central PA that I hate is when someone is talking about their COUSIN, they say cousinT. Makes me want to kick a puppy.

When I lived in Central PA the people would say, "How's come?" instead of "How come?"

12-22-2008, 12:53 PM
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	A Rant: Verbal Crutches As I grow a little older each day I notice certain things about the general populous. One thing that has been driving be insane is verbal crutches. These are little phrases people use in everyday conversations that make me want to punch a nun. Here are a few that I've noticed recently.... 1. "The thing is." Why do people feel the need to start a sentence with this particular phrase? I want to know, what is the thing? Tell me the thing! WTF is the THING!!!! Goddammit. That one ranks right up there. 2. "Expessially." You fugging moron. I worked with a guy that had a b.a. and this is how he said Especially. 3. "Irregardless." Say it to my face motherfuker. I dares ya. The actually added this to the english dictionary a few years ago. (You sound like a moron if you use it FYI). 4. "I seen it."* What you seen? You seen it? Who dat? Who dere? It's called english you backwoods possum eater. For Chrissakes. 5. Double Negatives: "Ain't No" or "There's not no one." It's shit like this that explains why China is taking our place on the super power throne in the next ten years. This is just a few that really piss me off. Here, I'll use them all in a sentence for you... The thing is, I expecially ain't seen no one there irregardless of what you say you seen. My head just exploded. Sorry if repost.
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12-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#61
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-860901	The good/well distinction. It's entirely too easy to screw up yet people never seem to get it right. Finally, a stupid one that shouldn't bother me but does. People that preface their discussion, especially one based on opinion, by saying "I think"...no shit, you're the one saying it, I know this is what you think.
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12-22-2008, 04:59 PM	#62
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12-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#65
lazepoo Wizard Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mpls Casino cash: $10005004	At my last job, people would always end emails with "Please advise." For example: "I found some rotting cabbage in the refrigerator. Please advise." or "I weigh 300 lbs and hate life. Please advise." It got to the point where the emails were completely cryptic and filled with abbreviations and acronyms with no explanation whatsoever or a request that was really something that they should have done for themselves and then they would end it with "Please advise." In hindsight it wasn't so bad, but I still really hate the saying and feel a sting of bitterness each time I see it in an email.
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12-22-2008, 06:01 PM	#67
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	Not understanding the difference between "fewer" and "less." "They got their asses kicked because they had less guys." FEWER, damn it. Fewer.
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12-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#68
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	I'd also appreciate it if everyone would learn the difference between "infer" and "imply."
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12-22-2008, 06:06 PM	#69
Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	This thread is now about almost everything linguistic except verbal crutches....
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12-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#71
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	More to the point on the fewer/less confusion: You have less chocolate. You have fewer Hershey's Kisses.
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