Sayings that annoy you

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"Getting along like a house on fire."
I wouldn't mind, except... Is it supposed to be good or not? Because up until I heard something to contradict it, about two weeks ago, I thought it meant that the two things in question WEREN'T getting along. But it means they are? How? How is having a house on fire a good state?
Thinking about it, is it something to do with two different ways of using "getting along?" As in, Getting along, the camaraderie "I like you, you like me, we're a happy family" sense, and the getting along, keep moving at the same speed sense? Because I guess that makes sense, but at the same time...

Also, "Have your cake and eat it."
No, not because it's the wrong way round, it's just so many people SAY it's the wrong way round. Well done. Congrats. Wanna know the reason? Apparently, it was originality the other way round, I.E. "Eat your cake and have it too." That's the point. Once you eat the cake, it's silly to want to have it. We know it doesn't make sense, but we know what it's MEANT to mean, and saying "oh, well, it doesn't make sense" Isn't interesting so much as arrogant.

Oh, and lord, don't get me started on using "Jelly" as a shortening of "Jealous"... Or even worse, as I've heard it said, "Jelly Donut." Newsflash - Shortenings of words are made to SHORTEN them. Count the syllables - Jelly, 2, Jealous, 2, Jelly Donut, FOUR. FOUR, PEOPLE. THAT'S LENGTHENING IT.

And, personal gripe, I saw someone claim their game, which was pretty much a free unfinished download, was "pre pre alpha"... Getting past the point that the current state of the game made it pretty much BETA, Pre PRE alpha? Before Before alpha? That's ridiculous! It's a misuse of the word! If people keep doing this then communication will collapse under the weight of it's own stupidity and we'll be forced back into the stone age as society crumbles all about us and *jibber jibber jibber*

 

[snowpuppy]

"technically" What the hell is wrong with people that use this word out of context, specifically "that is technically true" OH COURSE IT IS, THAT'S WHY I SAID IT!

 

[axlryder]

Oh, and lord, don't get me started on using "Jelly" as a shortening of "Jealous"... Or even worse, as I've heard it said, "Jelly Donut." Newsflash - Shortenings of words are made to SHORTEN them. Count the syllables - Jelly, 2, Jealous, 2, Jelly Donut, FOUR. FOUR, PEOPLE. THAT'S LENGTHENING IT.

First of all, it's easier to say and write "jelly" than "jealous", so it effectively does its job of easing communication. What's more, it sounds funny. That's pretty much why people say it. For that same reason, the phrase jelly doughnut (which I have honestly never seen or heard outside of people actually talking about jelly doughnuts) would likely not be used for the purpose of abbreviation, but more so amusement.

 

[TAGM]

Oh, and lord, don't get me started on using "Jelly" as a shortening of "Jealous"... Or even worse, as I've heard it said, "Jelly Donut." Newsflash - Shortenings of words are made to SHORTEN them. Count the syllables - Jelly, 2, Jealous, 2, Jelly Donut, FOUR. FOUR, PEOPLE. THAT'S LENGTHENING IT.

First of all, it's easier to say and write "jelly" than "jealous", so it effectively does its job of easing communication. What's more, it sounds funny. That's pretty much why people say it. For that same reason, the phrase jelly doughnut (which I have honestly never seen or heard outside of people actually talking about jelly doughnuts) would likely not be used for the purpose of abbreviation, but more so amusement.

Mmm... To be perfectly honest, I know at least some of the reasons, but thinking about it, though, that's the first time I've noticed that "jelly" has less letters. (Herp-e-derp) Plus the only person I've ever seen use "jelly doughnut" wasn't exactly the sharpest knife in the cupboard anyway, so... Yes, I suppose my BURNIGN EGILISH RAEG isn't very well justified, at least in terms of written communication. (Although, Jelly sounds funny? That's what passes as humor now? ... Never mind.)

BUT I'M STILL GOING TO COMPLAIN, DAMMIT.

 

[axlryder]

Oh, and lord, don't get me started on using "Jelly" as a shortening of "Jealous"... Or even worse, as I've heard it said, "Jelly Donut." Newsflash - Shortenings of words are made to SHORTEN them. Count the syllables - Jelly, 2, Jealous, 2, Jelly Donut, FOUR. FOUR, PEOPLE. THAT'S LENGTHENING IT.

First of all, it's easier to say and write "jelly" than "jealous", so it effectively does its job of easing communication. What's more, it sounds funny. That's pretty much why people say it. For that same reason, the phrase jelly doughnut (which I have honestly never seen or heard outside of people actually talking about jelly doughnuts) would likely not be used for the purpose of abbreviation, but more so amusement.

Mmm... To be perfectly honest, I know at least some of the reasons, but thinking about it, though, that's the first time I've noticed that "jelly" has less letters. (Herp-e-derp) Plus the only person I've ever seen use "jelly doughnut" wasn't exactly the sharpest knife in the cupboard anyway, so... Yes, I suppose my BURNIGN EGILISH RAEG isn't very well justified, at least in terms of written communication. (Although, Jelly sounds funny? That's what passes as humor now? ... Never mind.)

BUT I'M STILL GOING TO COMPLAIN, DAMMIT.

Complain on, my good scholar, it's certainly more amusing than "jelly doughnut" (though I'll begrudgingly admit that "jelly" got a chuckle out of me the first few times).

"technically" What the hell is wrong with people that use this word out of context, specifically "that is technically true" OH COURSE IT IS, THAT'S WHY I SAID IT!

If someone says "this is technically true" then I imagine it's going to precede them explaining why basing an action or thought process partially or entirely off of that information is still ill-advised. For instance, I might say, "while it's technically true that 'whom' can be used as the object of a sentence, it's generally considered an antiquated term of a bygone era". That would be an appropriate usage of the word. Now, if they're just pointing it out for no reason, I'd probably feel obliged to say:

 

[The Colourman]

'I could care less'

Couldn't.

It's 'I couldnt care less'.

[HEADING=1]ALL MY HATE![/HEADING]

I couldn't agree more. Every time I hear it misspoken, a little part of my soul dies.

 

[Shadowkire]

To me, this isn't exactly a saying but a word: Swag. Who the hell came up with this? It just sounds so damn stupid whenever people say it, usually in order to act all smug or "cool".
Most of the time, people don't even know what it means. What does it represent? The word is used everywhere now, and it grinds into my head every time I hear it.

I don't know its origin story, but it was used as a reference to the bag-loads of free pointless stuff you get at conferences and conventions(pens, key chains, erasers, etc.) Then people began to use it for just about anything.

 

[conmag9]

'I could care less'

Couldn't.

It's 'I couldnt care less'.

[HEADING=1]ALL MY HATE![/HEADING]

I have many, many of them. This one is pretty high up there.

Also, when people try to sound wise with tautologies. "What will be, will be" being foremost in my mind. We have a family friend who's like this a fair bit. She's a great person, mind, but I always get a twinge of annoyance when I hear that sort of thing.

And while it's not a single phrase, it's rare enough that people use the word "literally" correctly that I'll frequently go out of my way to thank them for doing so.

 

[Zanderinfal]

"Well that's just you're opinion."

I'm not sure where I heard this but I once saw a comment about that saying before that went a little like this:
"No, because unless you come up with a counter argument it is always going to be the truth to you. Not necessarily to others, just you for you can't come up with a reasonable way to even talk back. Well done you prick."

Obviously that's at the complete extreme end of things, but to a small extent I agree.
Capatcha: "full monty" Oh dear god.

 

[Grey Day for Elcia]

'I could care less'

Couldn't.

It's 'I couldnt care less'.

[HEADING=1]ALL MY HATE![/HEADING]

I really could care less if you don't like the expression.

;D

OT: Sayinging that annoys me? None, really. Various ideas and arguments annoy me, like people suggesting that being gay is a choice, or that weed is harmful.

 

[thedarkfreak]

"You do the math!"

I hate when that pops up, mainly in advertising. To me, it sounds like they're saying you're stupid for not buying their product, without actually having the balls to say it.

 

[Heinrich843]

"First world problems" when used to attempt to discredit the severity of any problem because someone in Africa is dying simultaneously of AIDS, hunger, malnutrition and somehow dysentery.

What makes humans improve their quality of life is discontent for their current situation. Acknowledging that something is shitty is the catalyst for change. Ironically, the continued improvement of living standards in the rest of the world creates surplus income and food to be sent in the direction of these people. Let the guilt tripping donation drives begin.

As also listed, "it could be worse". (And therefore we should accept the situation.)

Finally, the phrase "K" when used in a passive-aggressive manner. Say what you mean.

 

[MammothBlade]

I'm most perturbed by modern political and business newspeak. Any use of "very real" - I cannot stand that combination of words. Using "real" as an adjective is bad enough. It's extremely vague. The assumption should be that things are real unless stated otherwise, real is not a qualifier in that context!

A very real future awaits us... blah blah blah blah blah... there are very real challenges....

"Lessons have been learned", used by organisations after a f**k up. No they have not. You will make the same mistakes over and over again until you learn to stop saying that!

 

[A.A.K]

1. Yolo. Because people use it as an excuse to use, do and/or otherwise fuck up and justify stupid shit.
2. "Everyone's entitled to their opinion." ... Unless you can justify/verify/explain your opinion...It's not worth shit, and if the justification ends up being "coz I feel like it" "coz I said so" "coz that's what it is"...etc, you're still worth shit.

 

[Scrubiii]

when I tell people that I have a dog phobia and that's why I back away from their dog and then they say 'he/she wouldn't hurt anyone'

1. its a phobia, a irrational fear it has nothing to do with fearing pain.
2. I am sure your pet dog is nice and friendly but any animal could hurt someone for even the most surprising reasons.

also when people think I hate dogs because I have a phobia of them, I like dogs I am just scared of them in person.

I have exactly the same phobia, and I get this all the time, even from people with phobias of things such as spiders (not dangerous spiders, harmless British spiders). Which warrants more fear, a 30kg carnivore or a non-venomous spider smaller than a coin?

 

[Lewieroo0]

*just to give my post context, I am a generally kindhearted straight nerd with aspergers*

"stick and stones may break your bones, but word scan never hurt you!".

Yes. Yes they can. If everyone is telling you that you are a worthless cocksucking loser all the time when you're in your vulnerable teenage years, you will start to believe them.

Between that and some mild roughing up (never got actually beaten, thank God), it's no wonder my psyche is as stunted as it is today. It took me 5 years away form that hell of a high school, and finding a wonderful girlfriend before I was able to muster any kind of self esteem.

To this DAY, I have trouble being confident about anything I do. Which is not a good problem to have in a job interview. >_<. So yeah, words may not break bones, but they can sure as hell mess up your mental state and leaves scars on your psyche that will be problems for years to come.

'I could care less'

Couldn't.

It's 'I couldnt care less'.

[HEADING=1]ALL MY HATE![/HEADING]

This is a close second.

aah yes, the old sticks and stones quote. I defiantly find that one to grate the eardrums. Lano and Woodley Summed up that quote quite nicely in one of their live shows: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will only cause permanent psychological damage!" love that line

 

[geK0]

"U MAD?"

the single most enraging phrase known to man! if somebody were to say it to me in person, I would likely tear their throat out and mutilate their face beyond recognition in a blind rage!!

 

[McMullen]

"It's just a theory" and the common incorrect usage of the word "theory" that gave rise to it. I feel an involuntary scowl form on my face every time I hear it.

A close second is when people comment on stories about new scientific research, calling it a waste of time and money because they can't see any use for it.

Faraday said of the electric generator he invented that he didn't know of any practical use for it yet. Unfortunate that we never stopped dumping money and time into that whole electricity thing, isn't it?