Words and expressions that grind your gears
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The phrases "cancelled" and "cancel culture" - these trivialise a genuine concern regarding overzealous no-platforming.
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"cis"
You don't need a new word to needlessly state that you are normal.
You don't need a new word to needlessly state that you are normal.
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It depends on perspective.L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:15 pm "cis"
You don't need a new word to needlessly state that you are normal.
My daughter is on the Autism Spectrum (she was originally diagnosed with Aspergers but that term is not used now).
She refers to normal people as Neurotypical.
But yes Cis is annoying
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Good point.
Add "neurotypical" and any other euphemism for 'normal' to the list.
Add "neurotypical" and any other euphemism for 'normal' to the list.
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Straight to describe someone's sexuality. Why can't we just say normal?
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Normal or straight sounds better nowadays than saying you are attracted to the opposite sex.Mark James wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:10 am Straight to describe someone's sexuality. Why can't we just say normal?
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Normal and straight imply abnormal and bent so don't seem appropriate. Normal is also uselessly vague and could be referring to anything.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:52 amNormal or straight sounds better nowadays than saying you are attracted to the opposite sex.Mark James wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:10 am Straight to describe someone's sexuality. Why can't we just say normal?
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I realise it's your whole shtick and you want reactions from people, but you really are a jackass at times aren't you?L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:15 pm "cis"
You don't need a new word to needlessly state that you are normal.
The Cisalpine region (first used some time in the 16th Century) is used to describe the southern side of the Alps. Cis meaning something like 'this side' (of Rome) (coming from a Latin term).
Maybe you view the 16th Century as new, I don't know, but there we go. Some of your views seem pretty medieval to me, so maybe the 16th Century is new.
The term cisgender was first used in the early 90s. Maybe that is new? I dunno though.
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Putting super in front of everything.
Its super windy, It's super hot, I'm super nervous.
This must be a generational thing
Its super windy, It's super hot, I'm super nervous.
This must be a generational thing
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Using cash to mean money generally. Cash is specifically the coins and notes, not e.g. the money sitting in your bank account. It's basically the whole reason the word exists. But for some reason people have started using it to distinguish between money and non-money assets. You have things like cash ISAs, which aren't cash. A cash ISA would be a frozen box under your bed filled with readies.
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Susie saying "it's in the dictionary, so yes". she seems to be saying it a lot lately!
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People saying "The optics aren't great" instead of saying that something looks bad.
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It can mean both if you are talking about a badly constructed barGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:14 pm People saying "The optics aren't great" instead of saying that something looks bad.
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When people pronounce Belarusian "Belarussian" as if the country is Belarussia. Well, according to the Wikipedia it used to be Byelorussia, but it isn't any more.
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Ha, I noticed this last night too...I'm guessing you were also watching Newsnight?
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Actually I wasn't but it's been in other news things.Paul Anderson wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:30 pm Ha, I noticed this last night too...I'm guessing you were also watching Newsnight?
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Same with Taliban I noticed...kind of Dthaaliban
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When people say that's so extra
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Least worst.
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Not really a word or expression but <3. I just don't think it works (supposed to be a heart). Looks like someone sticking their arse out at you if anything. Either that or some sort of gaseous discharge. So combining them, <33 could be a fart specifically.
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Less than 33 or greater than 33 I can never rememberGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:42 pm Not really a word or expression but <3. I just don't think it works (supposed to be a heart). Looks like someone sticking their arse out at you if anything. Either that or some sort of gaseous discharge. So combining them, <33 could be a fart specifically.
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When someone (usually on the telly) says don't try this at home when the stunt etc clearly could only be recreated outdoors
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Not an expression but an action.
Usually on tv oor in films when someone receives a letter with exam results or DNA test or something and they spend all day avoiding opening it up when in reality you would open it immediately
Usually on tv oor in films when someone receives a letter with exam results or DNA test or something and they spend all day avoiding opening it up when in reality you would open it immediately
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"Young person" or "young people" like it's some sort of title, rather than a general vague description of someone. As in "I'm a young person" rather than "Yeah, I suppose I'm quite young".
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Slightly more acceptable than young adultGavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:21 am "Young person" or "young people" like it's some sort of title, rather than a general vague description of someone. As in "I'm a young person" rather than "Yeah, I suppose I'm quite young".
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What's the cut-off? Can I self-identify?Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:21 am "Young person" or "young people" like it's some sort of title, rather than a general vague description of someone. As in "I'm a young person" rather than "Yeah, I suppose I'm quite young".
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Yeah, I mean that's kind of the point. You can self-identity because there's no definite cut-off point, just some vague ageing process that we're all at some stage along. There's no concrete notion of a "young person".Fiona T wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:02 pmWhat's the cut-off? Can I self-identify?Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:21 am "Young person" or "young people" like it's some sort of title, rather than a general vague description of someone. As in "I'm a young person" rather than "Yeah, I suppose I'm quite young".
And when you said that the parkrun percentage list is dominated by young men, I decided to take that as including me as I'm 4th on the list! And I don't think you're much older than me, so you count as well.
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I'll take that
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Happy [insert day of the week]. It's not a thing.
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You're twisting my melon man
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Derry, Londonderry.
Make up yer fecking minds.i understand that depending on your religion/politics you may favour calling it one or tother but don't call it both
Make up yer fecking minds.i understand that depending on your religion/politics you may favour calling it one or tother but don't call it both
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When people say if you could go back in time and offer your 8 year old self advice what would it be.
I would probably say, when things get tough always remember one day you will invent a time machine
I would probably say, when things get tough always remember one day you will invent a time machine
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Now that my attention has been drawn to it, I hear the word "furbaby" all the time. It's terrible.Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:09 pmNever heard of furbabies. But I totally agree on "pupdates" - just saying it like it's a normal word with no acknowledgement that they're making a really bad pun.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:37 pmAgree with that.
Also those guide dog ads with 'regular pupdates' also irritate me
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Still better than animal companion, but yes it goes hand in hand with those that dress their dogs in stupid clothes
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Money in people's pockets. The bit about pockets adds nothing.
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Net migration.
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Abdication crisis.
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Menus that shorten coleslaw to 'slaw.
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Couldn't agree more. Blatant erasure of my salad-pioneering ancestors.
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Similar thing happens with the Cobb salad.Graeme Cole wrote: ↑Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:16 pmCouldn't agree more. Blatant erasure of my salad-pioneering ancestors.
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When I get email notifications saying Acorn (TV) misses me..
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"On a hat-trick" to mean one away from a hat-trick, or indeed, two. There's only three things in a hat-trick so being on two isn't really saying much. You're still after another 50% of what you've done. Having 99 and being "on a century" I could understand more, but this, no. Not worth its own thing.
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1) "Her Penis"
2) "Dead Name".
I should add I am not transphobic but I have difficulty accepting these concepts especially 1) with regards to the recent rape conviction in Scotland.
On a seperated note if "she" goes to a women's prison its a joke.
Someone like Caitlyn Jenner or Elliott page, if they both had a successful career as a man then why can't that be referenced when talking about sports and films without it being offensive?.
2) "Dead Name".
I should add I am not transphobic but I have difficulty accepting these concepts especially 1) with regards to the recent rape conviction in Scotland.
On a seperated note if "she" goes to a women's prison its a joke.
Someone like Caitlyn Jenner or Elliott page, if they both had a successful career as a man then why can't that be referenced when talking about sports and films without it being offensive?.
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Whoever said that we can't reference that Jenner won an Olympic gold medal? I assume they're quite proud of it.Marc Meakin wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:23 am 1) "Her Penis"
2) "Dead Name".
I should add I am not transphobic but I have difficulty accepting these concepts especially 1) with regards to the recent rape conviction in Scotland.
On a seperated note if "she" goes to a women's prison its a joke.
Someone like Caitlyn Jenner or Elliott page, if they both had a successful career as a man then why can't that be referenced when talking about sports and films without it being offensive?.
As for 'her penis', it's a matter of fact that people that identifying as female have penises, as the process of transition takes place over a number of years. Don't let extreme cases like the one you're referring to colour your view of the vast majority of people who are undergoing transition, or at least trying to understand themselves in a genuine manner.
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