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I’m starting with a couple (may add to it later), but if anyone would like to add to the list, please comment. I will edit this post and give you credit.
1.) “It is what it is.”
Does this phrase aggravate anyone else? I think it’s defeatist and quietist.
2.) “Theory”
Why would we use the same word for something proven and something unproven? Does anyone else see where this causes problems (evolution)?
3.) “Faith”
Thank you, David Yerle.
4.) “Everyone is entitled to their opinion.”
I’m adding this. It’s true, of course. But, it also encourages us (myself included) to express opinions based on tenuous information.
5.) “Irony”
Thank you, funnyphilosopher.
6.) “Literally”
Thank you, funnyphilosopher.
7.) “You know what I’m saying?”
Thank you, R.L. Culpepper.
8.) “The point is …”
R.L. made me think of this one. Not quite as annoying when used in moderation, but when used at the beginning of each new thought … one can’t help but wonder if the person knows what the point is.
9.) “Evolutionist”
Thank you, R.L. Culpepper.
10.) “Darwinism”
I suppose we would need to include this, too.
11.) “Curiosity killed the cat.”
No it didn’t. It choked on a hairball.
12.) “Everything Happens For A Reason.”
It sure does — for the exact reason we give it.
13.) “Bless you.”
Thank you, sleekadvantage.
I agree about Theory. I’m pretty much sick to death of explaining what “theory” means in science.
Do you disagree about “it is what it is”? Do you have that tattooed in an inconspicuous place?
Hehe… No, I’m with you on that one, too. Fatalism gives me the shits.
The word “faith.” For some reason it has good connotations, when it is actually equivalent to “gullibility.” I don’t see how believing what people tell you no matter how far-fetched could ever be a good thing.
Thanks. Yes, this one has gotten me into trouble. Numerous self-destructive decisions have been made.
“Irony” and “literally.” Their misuse literally drives me up the wall.
“Literally” is often used in an attempt at irony. I’m just not intelligent enough to keep up.
That was my intent there.
I know. See, it all gets confusing.
“You know what I’m saying?”
I get this a lot and it drives me crazy. If I’m having a conversation with you, where I don’t understand a particular point you made, I’ll let you know. I have a couple friends that use this phrase at the end of each point and then continue to the next without allowing me to address the first. It’s mind-boggling annoying.
YES, I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’RE SAYING!!!
Anyway, you know what I’m saying?
good one. Made me think of another, too.
I just thought of another – evolutionist. Sorry, no more.
There is no limit per person. Keep em comin
It’s funny how many of these I am guilty of. Mainly because they are ingrained into my vocabulary from my theist, fatalist days. The non rational side of me likes to say “Everything happens for a reason” but the rational side of me says “No, it doesn’t,. There are only causes and effects but there is no predetermined outcome.”
I would add “Bless You” to the list and have actively started saying “Need a tissue?” “Are you okay?” instead.
Excellent!!!! I’m giving you credit for that one. But, when people have been sneezing around me, I’ve been saying, “y’alright??”
Of course, I’ve gotten some funny looks or people responding, “yeah. I just sneezed.”
my thought of course being … “hmm. is that what that was??”