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yesno

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What is the lamest expression?
« on: June 06, 2008, 09:39:12 AM »
I'm thinking, referring to someone who helped you with something very dry and square as your "partner in crime."

I was just going through a transcript of a government meeting where one fellow referred to another fellow who helped him prepare a certain draft advisory report as his partner in crime.  What?  A crime against interestingness?  A crime against good writing?

It's sort of in the same family as referring to your office as "crazy."

Any other ideas?

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2008, 09:41:06 AM »
Totally tubular.

scsiduck

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2008, 10:00:13 AM »
When someone is up against the ropes for being racist, and they announce that they "don't care if you're white, black, yellow or purple!"

Also, "up against the ropes".

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2008, 10:03:43 AM »
"douche(bag)" has gone from a fantastic break-glass-in-case-of-emergency slam against a person exhibiting an exquisitely rare level of smarminess to an all-purpose "I don't like him and he is a little arrogant" insult that's losing its impact from overuse. The "factory-wrapped" variation Tom used was legit funny, but that was also several years ago.

I also hate "fucktard". Not the most creative portmanteau if you ask me. It tends to evoke cheeto-fingered IT guys arguing with messageboard nerds about why they're wrong for liking Full Metal Alchemist or something.
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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 10:53:08 AM »
'monetize'

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2008, 10:53:46 AM »
a lady at work uses the expression 'schweet' almost everyday and how lame it is just grates on my nerves.  my boss also likes to start confidential conversations with 'between you, me and the wall...'.

i tend to inappropriately say 'exactly!'  a little too much in conversation when i agree with someone.

and in a similar vein, when someone says 'thank you!' in response to an opinion.

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2008, 10:55:37 AM »
When someone is up against the ropes for being racist, and they announce that they "don't care if you're white, black, yellow or purple!"

This one also irritates me.

As an aside, any time someone says, "I'm not racist, but..." you can take out the "not" and the "but."

Also, if you ever start a story with, "I shouldn't say this, but," especially at work, SHUT UP IMMEDIATELY.  My old boss might still have some employees left if he'd followed this advice.
I really don't appreciate your sarcastic, anti-comedy tone, Bro!

dave from knoxville

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2008, 10:59:03 AM »
"Level the playing field."

"You go, girl"

"McCain IS a viable candidate!"

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2008, 11:05:00 AM »
It tends to evoke cheeto-fingered IT guys arguing with messageboard nerds about why they're wrong for liking Full Metal Alchemist or something.

Hey, I enjoyed Full Metal Alchemist.  Guess I'd be considered a fucktard in certain circles (possibly for other reasons as well).   

my boss also likes to start confidential conversations with 'between you, me and the wall...'.

If you want to alienate him, the next time he does this you could always tell him it should be "among you, me, and the wall."

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2008, 11:29:28 AM »
A Ned Flanders that I work with replaces every potential cuss with the word booger.

Its wierd and gross and worse than actually swearing, thanks buddy now I'm visualizing boogers.

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2008, 11:35:46 AM »
Ever since hearing Tom rail on the phrase "bye bye" when ending a phone conversation, I've really noticed that one.  Especially when I use it.

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2008, 11:38:35 AM »
I say "Same horse different eyebrows", I picked it up from my dad but I guess it must be a lame expression as I have never heard anyone else say it.  Start saying it please, means same thing.

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2008, 11:45:40 AM »
Worst expressions are the ones used in offices:

"get some face time"
"i've got a lot on my plate"


Best expressions are the ones used in the south:

"it's hotter than two rats fuckin' in a wool sock"

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2008, 11:56:02 AM »
Writers of lifestyle features in magazines are often guilty of, well, lots of things, but the particular annoying phrase I'm thinking of is:

(Fill in the Blank), anyone?

Also, it's not exactly an expression, but I hate the use of the non-word "impactful" or the use of "impact" as a verb.

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Re: What is the lamest expression?
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2008, 12:00:08 PM »
Also, last week at work, I eavesdropped on a call between my boss and somebody looking for work. She was trying to break it to him easy that she didn't have a spot for him, when she suddenly pulled out:

"Look, Bob… I'm not gonna take you for a pickle ride here."