Sunday Diversion: Words I hate
Are there any words that you can't stand to hear or to speak?
I have never liked the word "groovy". I was a kid in the 60s and I hated it then. I don't think I have every used the word "groovy" in a sentence, other than telling people that I don't like it. I don't know what it is. I think it's because it always sounded too fake and pretentious to me.
What words do you hate? What words make you squirm?
Flick Wit
I hate the word 'plug' for no apparent reason. Likewise with 'scared'.
I never say 'sweet' in the same way you don't say 'groovy'. Makes me feel like Ashton Kucher.
Michaelie
Do you know what really grinds my gears?
And i never liked the term 'meet' in higschool, which for a brief time, meant to kiss with tongues. Will you meet her? Hmmm...i obviously wasn't cool.
III
Flick Wit
Michaelie
What would be the traditional Australian way of saying "going on a date"?
Flick Wit
I also don't like 'making out' or 'working out'. It's kissing and exercising!
Movies and Life
This is a great topic. The first word that popped into my head is c**t. I've never liked it, I don't like its connotations and the forceful way that it is usually used.
A friend disagreed with me and said I was giving it more power by vetoing it. Maybe she has a point, but I still dislike it and am not convinced.
Tracy
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
groovybaby!!SURELY you loved Austin Powers' version of saying "groovy baby"?
I also loved it when it was used in that horror flick, when the man driven mad by the spirits cuts his own hand off, it became possessed, with a chain saw, then tapes the chain saw to the stump, and says, "groovy"...you must see it to appreciate it.
Ok, I am a BIG fan of expletives, they have their use, they are cathartic and verbally explosive, and if one objects to the "C" word, fair enough, but then, to not be sexist, you must also object to using the "P" word!
I was accosted by a large muscular lesbian years ago, when working in theatre, because I used the "C" word, and she demanded I say the "P" word instead...don't agree...I am an all or nothing guy myself.
But, it can be very offensive if used in a hateful anti-female way, which I never do. I don't associate the swear words with their biological origins...never did for some reason..
Words I hate; antidisestablishmentarianism. ...for God's sake!
And all other jargon and terminology that some people use to try and elevate their fragile egos above others less well read.
cheers...and because Tracey is a pal, cheers is the only "c" word I ever use again!
fog
Movies and Life
I have thought of that too....If I'm going to say the P word and yes, it has happened (usually when driving), then surely it's the same? I can’t deny that. But...I still don't like the c word and if that makes me inconsistent at least I'm aware of it!!!
It is this reason that I'm opposed to it, you're spot on, Fog:
But then so is the male equivalent....
So now I am hanging my head in shame at my inconsistency but at the same smiling
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
Don't hang your head in shame..NEVER!
It contains such an adorable brain...it needs to be upright!!
And we can ALL forgive ourselves for indulging in P and S words, I think nearly everyone has used one or 'tother at some point!
Now this is a posting idea for Susan!
How did swear words originate?
What is their etymology?
I know where "bloody" came from, and the P word seems obvious, or is it?
And what of the horrid C word, (and Trace I do agree, it is nasty sounding) but how did that come about?
And the S word...?
vewwy strange when you think about it...
cheers
fog
Movies and Life
I read your message just before I toddled off up the road yesterday and it gave me a good laugh. And thank-you for your compliments, you’re very kind. My head is now held high and with a smile.
Yes I am prone to some swearing...yesterday as I was waiting for the bus was a good example. I just wanted to stand there in peace and wait for the bus that was late and there were a plague of flies trying to get up my nose. I have to admit I was muttering some expletives then, I just wanted to be left alone!!!!
Y’know, Fog, you should be a blog ideas invoker, you’ve helped me with a few and those ones you suggested to Susan seem great.
Byeee
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
An ideas man for posting topics...hmmm....yes I can do that!
I have suggested many over time, to others, of posts they could do, and it seems few take me up on it, probably not realizing I really want to respond when they write, and not to say...OOHH sooo yeewwww took my idea afterall!!!
Anyway, I am extremely chuffed I put a smile on ya dial dear..and if it is any consolation, I have been beset with swarming flights of flies too....soooo annoying!
BRING BACK THE DUNG BEETLE!!!
Hmmm...and guess wot? You just stimulated an idea for a post...for me!!!
YIIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers
fog
Cognitive skills - ie: how smart you is.
Dagg - he's a real dagg.
Wanker - (you do not want to know)
Spunk
Escalated - passed it off to someone else.
Imagine this scenario: A family loses a child to murder.
The perpetrator is eventually caught, convicted and executed... at which point some bonehead pipes up with "at least the family has closure, now."
WTF?!?!?!