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[Tschumi]

I'm watching a certain sports team getting eviscerated arsenal vs man city and the words 'oh, the humanity!' come to mind.

But then, I don't know what the heck they're supposed to mean.

"Oh, the humanity!"

What, is it just a general expression of regret and empathy for humankind as a whole? Or, is, someone displaying real humanity, somehow? And that is horrifying? Or like, is he just saying, "I can't handle how human we humans are"? That seems like a negative take in an empathetic situation... You know?

You got any sayings like that? You've been saying them off-hand for your whole life but never really realized that are whack?

 

[nush]

"Same difference" when you point out someone is incorrect or wrong about a point of view.

 

[nightmare-slain]

"Yeah, no."

that pisses me off. just fucking say YEAH or NO.

 

[Arcadialane]

When people correct people who say 'I could care less'. That's actually correct as it's meant to be sarcastic, it's like saying ''tell me about it'

 

[nush]

But then, I don't know what the heck they're supposed to mean.

"Oh, the humanity!"

Source,

 

[Thaedolus]

I learned some phrase in Spanish that essentially translated to “suck the pineapple through her pussy” or something like that which I never quite understood

 

[Star-Lord]

When people are trying to say they don't care about something, then finish with "I could care less" meaning, in fact, they do care about whatever it is they're talking about. And no, they don't mean it sarcastically.

 

[Tschumi]

When people are trying to say they don't care about something, then finish with "I could care less" meaning, in fact, they do care about whatever it is they're talking about. And no, they don't mean it sarcastically.

this is an interesting one, i agree with the two posters who have mentioned it... as far as i can see, it seems like the person is saying that they COULD care less, but they care so little about it that they won't even bother to care any less... i dunno, in a weird way it works for me, but i don't totally understand how it does so

 

[Star-Lord]

this is an interesting one, i agree with the two posters who have mentioned it... as far as i can see, it seems like the person is saying that they COULD care less, but they care so little about it that they won't even bother to care any less... i dunno, in a weird way it works for me, but i don't totally understand how it does so

But to me, saying you COULDN'T care less makes more sense as it implies you have zero care for it whatsoever. But I guess it's a regional differemce.

 

[GloveSlap]

But to me, saying you COULDN'T care less makes more sense as it implies you have zero care for it whatsoever. But I guess it's a regional differemce.

Couldn't care less has always been the expression, its just been commonly said wrong for so long that it perpetuates itself. Plus, th wrong way rolls off the tongue better.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

I say "Thank God for that" and "For Gods sake" a lot, even though I'm an Atheist.
It's just hardwired into me.

 

[Tschumi]

I say "Thank God for that" and "For Gods sake" a lot, even though I'm an Atheist.
It's just hardwired into me.

Ditto! I also sometimes want to ask, like, offers my prayers to people going through tough times even though, yes, not a prayer kinda guy

 

[Davey Cakes]

When people correct people who say 'I could care less'. That's actually correct as it's meant to be sarcastic, it's like saying ''tell me about it'

People like you are why "literally" lost its meaning. Say something wrong enough times and it'll be solidified in the lexicon.

 

[mansoor1980]

" i guess"

 

[Star-Lord]

People like you are why "literally" lost its meaning. Say something wrong enough times and it'll be solidified in the lexicon.

I forgot that one, the over-use and incorrect usage of literally.

"I literally could care less."

Cool, so you care.

 

[BlvckFox]

When someone who just purchased an item online tells me “I got it offline”. No, you didn’t. You fucking didn’t. You didn’t purchase it offline, you purchased it online. Get away from me peasant. Good day Sir, I said Good day sir.

 

[Outlier]

"Yeah, no."

that pisses me off. just fucking say YEAH or NO.

I actually like this one, because of the unintentional mind game, it can present.

Their saying "yeah" for acknowledgement , then "no" for feedback. It's needless complication that makes me chuckle, inside.

This reminds me of how my housemate HATES the phase using "wanted to REACH OUT to". He pointed that out as an inaccurate phase that wasn't used in the 70's, after we saw the Joker movie.

 

[German Hops]

"I could care less."

 

[Arcadialane]

People like you are why "literally" lost its meaning. Say something wrong enough times and it'll be solidified in the lexicon.

It's not wrong if it's used sarcastically

 

[Happosai]

Not a saying but I've even heard this from my managers at work (who should know better): "Eck-specially" and "Eck-cetera."

 

[Rest]

"Yeah, no."

that pisses me off. just fucking say YEAH or NO.

They "yeah" is acknowledgement of what was said, the "no" is a response to it. This is pretty simple English grammar.

 

[T8SC]

GEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT IIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTT




Granted, it's not been said as much in the last 6 month. I guess someone eventually did get it, banned.

 

[triplestation]

"mind you"

fuck "mind you"

 

[Star-Lord]

"I'm not racist/sexist/homophobic (delete as appropriate) but..."

Anything said after the 'but' is just white noise to me.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

"You love to see it,"

Who loves to see it? Are you telling me what I love to see? Are you mimicking a narrator? Or are you just subtley telling me you're a trendy woke asshole? Just say you like something, don't frame it like you're a text box in a silent protagonist video game.

Serious answer: "Sometimes you just need to slap the pussy and deposit the children in the sink," Never got it.

 

[Star-Lord]

Serious answer: "Sometimes you just need to slap the pussy and deposit the children in the sink," Never got it.

I've never even heard that one before. I've heard of dropping the kids off at the pool, but depositing them in the sink? Nah.

 

[Ballthyrm]

Saying something is "awesome"

Really? I mean, Really ? ? ?

Does it fill you with awe?

Is it something not only you've never seen before, but that surprised so much that it leaves you speechless ?

I'm really curious how you will qualify us meeting Aliens, or Human landing on Mars then.

 

[dr_octagon]

it is what it is

 

[Kilau]

What the hell is an “escape goat” and where is it escaping from?

 

[SJRB]

Using "literally" in a non-literal way.

Disgusting and I'm literally shaking

 

[Jeff Spicoli]

Same same, but different.... But still same

 

[M1chl]

"wholesome", so is it "whole" or "some"???!!!

 

[Amory]

I say "Thank God for that" and "For Gods sake" a lot, even though I'm an Atheist.
It's just hardwired into me.

In a similar vein I see a lot of atheists (who doubtless find the concept of prayers to be stupid), sending "good vibes" or "positive energy" in response to someone's crisis

That should be just as stupid a concept to them

 

[AlteredForms]

Rain check?

Rain?

Check?

Can’t believe what I’m hearing.

 

[Tschumi]

"colour me ____"

i.e. "Colour me surprised"

I don't even know where to begin deciphering that

 

[Star-Lord]

I slept like a baby.

So, you didn't sleep at all then.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

not sure if this counts, but my wife gets pissed when I say “sure” for some reason

something about how I use it too much in response to questions. to the point where it means nothing when I use it.

edit: “it is what it is” also ruffles her feathers

 

[AV]

"Toxic".

Completely meaningless because it's been bastardised to the point where it means "thing I don't like" and usually the people who use the word are the most "toxic" of all.

 

[22•22]

"colour me ____"

i.e. "Colour me surprised"

I don't even know where to begin deciphering that

Emotional states >< Different colours?

Which colour belongs to "suprised" you ask?

Well....

 

[belmarduk]

it is what it is

Thank you! What the hell else is it supposed to be?

 

[Tschumi]

Thank you! What the hell else is it supposed to be?

question asked, question answered: it IS , what it is. Can't do nothin' about it.

 

[22•22]

Thank you! What the hell else is it supposed to be?

To be *content* with the momentary state of affairs even though it may not be to your liking and nothing will change its outcome retroactively; It is what it is.

I use it all the time lol

 

[FunkMiller]

I say "Thank God for that" and "For Gods sake" a lot, even though I'm an Atheist.
It's just hardwired into me.

Same here. I also enjoy “Jesus titty fucking Christ” when especially narked.

 

[22•22]

Can't do nothin' about it.

You explained it better. Can't do nothing about it now, it is what it is; let's move on and deal with *this* .. It also speaks to the ability to not linger with repercussions and instead focus on dealing with them instead. Well, that's my way of using it's intention behind said saying.

 

[Spaceman292]

When people correct people who say 'I could care less'. That's actually correct as it's meant to be sarcastic, it's like saying ''tell me about it'

Absolutely awful take.
Also 'Don't get me wrong...' That phrase is always followed by something annoying.

 

[Tschumi]

Absolutely awful take

care to elaborate and make ur post useful?

 

[22•22]

care to elaborate and make ur post useful?

 

[Spaceman292]

care to elaborate and make ur post useful?

You're trying to justify saying the thing wrong. There's not much more to say. Just wroooooong. Why is a thing wrong? Because it's wrong.

 

[Relativ9]

"I feel like", "I think" and "In my opinion" preceding a clearly subjective statement. Its fine when you want to temper or lessen the impact of what you're about to say, but too many people treat it like it's obligatory. I get in trouble with friends sometimes because I don't preface statements with that when I express my dislike for something. It's like I'm obiously not an all powerful diety, me saying something is shit does not invalidate someone else liking it or imply they are someone also shit for liking something I don't, I shouldn't have to say "in my opinion that's shit" it should be obvious that it's just my opinion.

 

[Tschumi]

You're trying to justify saying the thing wrong. There's not much more to say. Just wroooooong. Why is a thing wrong? Because it's wrong.

cheers

"I feel like", "I think" and "In my opinion" preceding a clearly subjective statement. Its fine when you want to temper or lessen the impact of what you're about to say, but too many people treat it like it's obligatory. I get in trouble with friends sometimes because I don't preface statements with that when I express my dislike for something. It's like I'm obiously not an all powerful diety, me saying something is shit does not invalidate someone else liking it or imply they are someone also shit for liking something I don't, I shouldn't have to say "in my opinion that's shit" it should be obvious that it's just my opinion.

that's a prime cut of thinking there, would expect little else from someone with your avatar

I end opinions on gaming threads with 'imho' just to keep the hate at bay somewhat, no worries .... imo