"Basically"
"Reallyreally" (instead of `really` or `very`)
"like"
Innit and I shall tell you for why. Both irritate me.
Sorry for all the editing, but I was removing a reference to a word that really sends ME over the edge. Even though it's one of the very few words in the censor list, the intention was very clear.
And then, of course, you keep quoting it....
On another (related) note:
You all really HAVE heard of "run it up the flagpole", right? I had the impression it was new to at least charmer.
And then, of course, you keep quoting it....
On another (related) note:
You all really HAVE heard of "run it up the flagpole", right? I had the impression it was new to at least charmer.
quote:Originally posted by charmer:
i swear down
God, I hate that.
You disrespecting me yeah?
quote:Originally posted by Teddy Bleads:
I shall tell you for why
quote:Originally posted by Lori Hope:
Sorry for all the editing, but I was removing a reference to a word that really sends ME over the edge. Even though it's one of the very few words in the censor list, the intention was very clear.
And then, of course, you keep quoting it....
On another (related) note:
You all really HAVE heard of "run it up the flagpole", right? I had the impression it was new to at least charmer.
Yes Lori I think most of have heard the phrase
blue sky thinking and all that 
quote:Originally posted by ContessaQ:quote:Originally posted by Cagney:quote:Originally posted by ContessaQ:
oh and "whatever"
You won't like my girls then. They say that constantly with an American accent. Sometimes they just mouth it but do a big W with thier fingers
aw god, my kids do it too, i think it's a teen thing, they also do that "loser" thing with their fingers.
This made me laugh. I can just see it
"I've not actioned that yet."
****ing actioned you overpaid nonsense talking twat??
****ing actioned you overpaid nonsense talking twat??
quote:Originally posted by fracas:
"I've not actioned that yet."
****ing actioned you overpaid nonsense talking twat??
Seriously. People SAY that?? That would completely send my sister (an English professor) over the edge.
Err...no one has trouble with the phrase "send me over the edge", do they?
You folks on here have come up with some gems. I hate MOST of the same things you lot do. 'at the end of the day...' I HATE but I say a lot mySELF! 'Comfort zone' 'go figure' 'whatever' and many more, have indeed been adopted from America, but FFS, no-one holds a gun to anyone's head and MAKES them say it.
We have a LOT of American programmes and music over here that influences people, and my daughter watches a lot of American stuff and uses a LOT of American words. So do her friends... She has said diaper instead of nappy, sidewalk instead of pavement, freeway instead of motorway, trash can instead of rubbish bin amongst many other things, for about 5 years now (she is 14 BTW.)
I don't have a problem with it at all, and think that lots of Americanisms are very endearing. (Thought I guess not everyone agrees.) My brother and hubby's brother live in the US and Canada, and a number of his cousins live in America too, (and Canada,) and they come out with all sorts of North American sayings when we meet them. They have been truly Yanki-fied!
As I said, no-one is forced to use these sayings and it's not the fault of the Americans that these words have swam across the pond.
Of course, people are entitled to dislike them and be irritated by them, but this is just *my* take on things. I know a few Americans through family, and am very fond of them. In addition, most of my fave celebs are American or Canadian.
'Comfort zone' 'go figure' 'whatever' and many more, have indeed been adopted from America, but FFS, no-one holds a gun to anyone's head and MAKES them say it. We have a LOT of American programmes and music over here that influences people, and my daughter watches a lot of American stuff and uses a LOT of American words. So do her friends... She has said diaper instead of nappy, sidewalk instead of pavement, freeway instead of motorway, trash can instead of rubbish bin amongst many other things, for about 5 years now (she is 14 BTW.)
I don't have a problem with it at all, and think that lots of Americanisms are very endearing. (Thought I guess not everyone agrees.) My brother and hubby's brother live in the US and Canada, and a number of his cousins live in America too, (and Canada,) and they come out with all sorts of North American sayings when we meet them. They have been truly Yanki-fied!
As I said, no-one is forced to use these sayings and it's not the fault of the Americans that these words have swam across the pond.
Of course, people are entitled to dislike them and be irritated by them, but this is just *my* take on things. I know a few Americans through family, and am very fond of them. In addition, most of my fave celebs are American or Canadian. quote:Originally posted by Lori Hope:quote:Originally posted by fracas:
"I've not actioned that yet."
****ing actioned you overpaid nonsense talking twat??
Seriously. People SAY that?? That would completely send my sister (an English professor) over the edge.
Err...no one has trouble with the phrase "send me over the edge", do they?
Yes they flipping well do (at our place anyway), usually after someone has taken the transition to management. Then, instead of having something to do, one has an action list.
AND I thought 'action' was a doing word, but it seems the action list is some mythical far away not doing anything list.
Oh, I'm on one now. My blood pressure. And I've got to go back tomorrow.
*cool wet grass, cool wet grass*
nd
Tell it to the hand, sister
quote:We have a LOT of American programmes and music over here that influences people, and my daughter watches a lot of American stuff and uses a LOT of American words. So do her friends... She has said diaper instead of nappy, sidewalk instead of pavement, freeway instead of motorway, trash can instead of rubbish bin amongst many other things, for about 5 years now (she is 14 BTW.)
Tell it to the hand, sister
It's not a phrase but I REALLY REALLY hate being called HUN - drives me mad
quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
It's not a phrase but I REALLY REALLY hate being called HUN - drives me mad
God, I hate that too
Whatever, girfriend!quote:Originally posted by fracas:
ndquote:We have a LOT of American programmes and music over here that influences people, and my daughter watches a lot of American stuff and uses a LOT of American words. So do her friends... She has said diaper instead of nappy, sidewalk instead of pavement, freeway instead of motorway, trash can instead of rubbish bin amongst many other things, for about 5 years now (she is 14 BTW.)
Tell it to the hand, sister
quote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by Lori Hope:quote:Originally posted by fracas:
"I've not actioned that yet."
****ing actioned you overpaid nonsense talking twat??
Seriously. People SAY that?? That would completely send my sister (an English professor) over the edge.
Err...no one has trouble with the phrase "send me over the edge", do they?
Yes they flipping well do (at our place anyway), usually after someone has taken the transition to management. Then, instead of having something to do, one has an action list.
AND I thought 'action' was a doing word, but it seems the action list is some mythical far away not doing anything list.
Oh, I'm on one now. My blood pressure. And I've got to go back tomorrow.
*cool wet grass, cool wet grass*
"is it your time of the month?"
"you got the painters in?"
"you surfing the crimson wave?"
In fact any reference to periods when I'm going off on one makes me
LOL, I hate that, yet I call people 'hun.' I know it grates on some, but I can't think of anything else sometimesquote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
It's not a phrase but I REALLY REALLY hate being called HUN - drives me mad
God, I hate that too
You should really try and have a 'happy period.' LOL! Now THAT is an annoying commercial if I ever saw one!quote:Originally posted by Cagney:"is it your time of the month?"
"you got the painters in?"
"you surfing the crimson wave?"
In fact any reference to periods when I'm going off on one makes me
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:LOL, I hate that, yet I call people 'hun.' I know it grates on some, but I can't think of anything else sometimesquote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
It's not a phrase but I REALLY REALLY hate being called HUN - drives me mad
God, I hate that too
What about their name?
quote:Originally posted by Cagney:
"is it your time of the month?"
"you got the painters in?"
"you surfing the crimson wave?"
In fact any reference to periods when I'm going off on one makes me
Yes, patronising bastards. Have they ever considered that they just might be shit?
Do one! Do one what?
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:
LOL, I hate that, yet I call people 'hun.' I know it grates on some, but I can't think of anything else sometimes
I will hate you forever
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:
Whatever, girfriend!
I seriously hope you're doing the waggy finger shaky head thing
quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
What about their name?
I must admit, I say 'flower' if I can't remember someone's name
right lets wrap this up!! wrap what up?
wrap what up?
Its been a journey/amazing journey/awesome journey.... I cant tell you how much I loathe this empty little phrase.
quote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
What about their name?
I must admit, I say 'flower' if I can't remember someone's name
Noooooooo that's nearly as bad as HUN
Yep and the hip-jiggling!quote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:
Whatever, girfriend!
I seriously hope you're doing the waggy finger shaky head thing
Flower, very 'northern' My mates from Lancashire and Yorkshire call me that
' Charlie!......you're safe'
I like flower
"I beg to differ"....no need to beg, just say you dont agree!!
quote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
What about their name?
I must admit, I say 'flower' if I can't remember someone's name
My brother-in-law is English.... and I love it when he calls me "petal".
Is he from the north Lori? My pals from up north call me that occasionally tooquote:Originally posted by Lori Hope:quote:Originally posted by fracas:quote:Originally posted by TiGi:
What about their name?
I must admit, I say 'flower' if I can't remember someone's name
My brother-in-law is English.... and I love it when he calls me "petal".
I say that as well.quote:Originally posted by Bagel Queen:
"I beg to differ"....no need to beg, just say you dont agree!!
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:You should really try and have a 'happy period.' LOL! Now THAT is an annoying commercial if I ever saw one!quote:Originally posted by Cagney:"is it your time of the month?"
"you got the painters in?"
"you surfing the crimson wave?"
In fact any reference to periods when I'm going off on one makes me
I always have a happy one. It's other people who spoil it. It's not to much to ask for everyone to agree with me and do whatever I say without asking questions is it?
quote:Originally posted by Kaytee:
' Charlie!......you're safe'
yes I hated hearing that too! 
'hun'
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:I say that as well.quote:Originally posted by Bagel Queen:
"I beg to differ"....no need to beg, just say you dont agree!!
lets agree to disagree.
..why should I agree on something I disagree with?