Random thoughts....
2-Mar-22 10:17pm
#1 shadyfozzie
Post your random thoughts, questions, ideas here... I'll start
1) Have you ever watched America's Funniest Videos and wonder why the winning video is almost NEVER funny AT ALL?? We were watching some older episodes on Disney Plus and the final 3 videos are always stupid and not funny, and the worst one ALWAYS wins.. WTF..
2) How have cereal bags NOT been made with zip lock technology??
3) They need to make a container that can keep to-go french fries from getting soggy...
#1 shadyfozzie
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Post your random thoughts, questions, ideas here... I'll start
1) Have you ever watched America's Funniest Videos and wonder why the winning video is almost NEVER funny AT ALL?? We were watching some older episodes on Disney Plus and the final 3 videos are always stupid and not funny, and the worst one ALWAYS wins.. WTF..
2) How have cereal bags NOT been made with zip lock technology??
3) They need to make a container that can keep to-go french fries from getting soggy...
10-Jan-23 8:13am
#201 citizen_zane
MrBean wrote:
My favorite is "not gonna lie" as someone rolls into a statement... Why would you tell us you're not gonna lie, do you normally lie that you need to forewarn us of your upcoming innocence?
That's a good one too. Saying "honestly" is the same thing. I am to assume that you aren't typically honest?
#201 citizen_zane
MrBean wrote:
My favorite is "not gonna lie" as someone rolls into a statement... Why would you tell us you're not gonna lie, do you normally lie that you need to forewarn us of your upcoming innocence?
That's a good one too. Saying "honestly" is the same thing. I am to assume that you aren't typically honest?
10-Jan-23 8:20am
#202 John
citizen_zane wrote:
I don't like when people use the phrase "for a number of years." What's that supposed to mean? That number could be as low as 2 or a super high number. It's just ridiculous.
That reminds me of a Steven Wright joke: "Everything is 'walking distance' if you have the time..."
#202 John
citizen_zane wrote:
I don't like when people use the phrase "for a number of years." What's that supposed to mean? That number could be as low as 2 or a super high number. It's just ridiculous.
That reminds me of a Steven Wright joke: "Everything is 'walking distance' if you have the time..."
10-Jan-23 8:29am
#203 Tony
A lot of statements are like memes, someone started them and they can easily be misinterpreted unless you know their origin.
"I'm not going to lie" should be used to warn the listener that what you're about to say is an unpopular opinion. It is kind of like "unpopular opinion puffin" or the Joker meme "and I'm tired of pretending that I don't (think that is funny)".
"For a number of years" is meant to indicate "more than a few, but I don't have a reasonable estimate (or a 'ballpark' figure)".
A number of old phrases have lost their original meaning because people have heard them but don't know their origins. Like misheard song lyrics, some have even morphed into their "joke" versions as people hearing them for the first time don't know the true statement.
"I couldn't care less" is often heard and repeated as "I could care less".
"The whole kit and caboodle" is often heard and repeated as "the whole kitten caboodle".
Over 30 years ago (before everyone had their own printer and letters came from a typewriter) a temporary office worker would bring me documents and ask for my "John Henry". After a few times, I asked her if she was joking or whether she knew the correct term for signature was "John Hancock" (reference to his large signature on the Declaration of Independence) and that "John Henry" was a steel driving man. She wasn't joking. She didn't know the references and thought she was saying it correctly.
#203 Tony
A lot of statements are like memes, someone started them and they can easily be misinterpreted unless you know their origin.
"I'm not going to lie" should be used to warn the listener that what you're about to say is an unpopular opinion. It is kind of like "unpopular opinion puffin" or the Joker meme "and I'm tired of pretending that I don't (think that is funny)".
"For a number of years" is meant to indicate "more than a few, but I don't have a reasonable estimate (or a 'ballpark' figure)".
A number of old phrases have lost their original meaning because people have heard them but don't know their origins. Like misheard song lyrics, some have even morphed into their "joke" versions as people hearing them for the first time don't know the true statement.
"I couldn't care less" is often heard and repeated as "I could care less".
"The whole kit and caboodle" is often heard and repeated as "the whole kitten caboodle".
Over 30 years ago (before everyone had their own printer and letters came from a typewriter) a temporary office worker would bring me documents and ask for my "John Henry". After a few times, I asked her if she was joking or whether she knew the correct term for signature was "John Hancock" (reference to his large signature on the Declaration of Independence) and that "John Henry" was a steel driving man. She wasn't joking. She didn't know the references and thought she was saying it correctly.
10-Jan-23 8:32am
#204 Scott
citizen_zane wrote:
MrBean wrote:> My favorite is "not gonna lie" as someone rolls into a statement... Why would you> tell us you're not gonna lie, do you normally lie that you need to forewarn us of> your upcoming innocence? That's a good one too. Saying "honestly" is the same thing. I am to assume that you aren't typically honest?
Yep, I was going to mention "honestly" being the same. What makes it worse is the kinds of statements that usually follow these two. It's typically some kind of mundane opinion, or commonly shared belief. I could understand if people were saying "not gonna lie" or "honestly" before sharing an unpopular opinion, but it's usually "ngl I loved Nickelodeon when I was a kid" or something like that.
#204 Scott
citizen_zane wrote:
MrBean wrote:> My favorite is "not gonna lie" as someone rolls into a statement... Why would you> tell us you're not gonna lie, do you normally lie that you need to forewarn us of> your upcoming innocence? That's a good one too. Saying "honestly" is the same thing. I am to assume that you aren't typically honest?
Yep, I was going to mention "honestly" being the same. What makes it worse is the kinds of statements that usually follow these two. It's typically some kind of mundane opinion, or commonly shared belief. I could understand if people were saying "not gonna lie" or "honestly" before sharing an unpopular opinion, but it's usually "ngl I loved Nickelodeon when I was a kid" or something like that.
10-Jan-23 8:40am
#205 benstylus
I'm used to "honestly" being used as a statement of disbelief. For example:
That jerk just swerved in front of me, and then he flipped me off like it was my fault! Who does that? Honestly!
#205 benstylus
I'm used to "honestly" being used as a statement of disbelief. For example:
That jerk just swerved in front of me, and then he flipped me off like it was my fault! Who does that? Honestly!
10-Jan-23 8:44am
#207 benstylus
I also hate the word Impactful. It is a made up corporate buzzword that has taken over everything and as a result, no longer has any meaning.
#207 benstylus
I also hate the word Impactful. It is a made up corporate buzzword that has taken over everything and as a result, no longer has any meaning.
10-Jan-23 8:45am
#208 benstylus
Porksta wrote:
Who throws a shoe? Honestly!
Ha! I completely forgot about that line.
#208 benstylus
Porksta wrote:
Who throws a shoe? Honestly!
Ha! I completely forgot about that line.
10-Jan-23 10:54am
#209 John
I have to admit that once in a while I do the "If we're being honest..." thing.
It usually happens in a situation where everyone "lies" anyhow.
Like, someone will go "Here's that new logo design -- what does everyone think?" and most of the room goes "Yeah, looks good to me."
In those situations, I find myself going "If we're being honest here, I don't really love the weird shade of red in there." Like, to "soften the blow" or even to politely say "Yeah, everyone else is being Yes Men here and not telling the truth, so here goes..."
#209 John
I have to admit that once in a while I do the "If we're being honest..." thing.
It usually happens in a situation where everyone "lies" anyhow.
Like, someone will go "Here's that new logo design -- what does everyone think?" and most of the room goes "Yeah, looks good to me."
In those situations, I find myself going "If we're being honest here, I don't really love the weird shade of red in there." Like, to "soften the blow" or even to politely say "Yeah, everyone else is being Yes Men here and not telling the truth, so here goes..."
10-Jan-23 11:17am
#210 theJaw
Does anyone else actually enjoy shoveling snow like I do? I don't know why but I love it.
#210 theJaw
Does anyone else actually enjoy shoveling snow like I do? I don't know why but I love it.
10-Jan-23 11:19am
#211 Scott
I've never lived somewhere that gets a ton of snow so I've never actually shoveled it, but I'm pretty sure I would enjoy it. I enjoy raking leaves, shoveling dirt, sweeping, all that kind of stuff.
#211 Scott
I've never lived somewhere that gets a ton of snow so I've never actually shoveled it, but I'm pretty sure I would enjoy it. I enjoy raking leaves, shoveling dirt, sweeping, all that kind of stuff.
10-Jan-23 12:24pm
#212 MrBean
I find myself using "literally" and "at the end of the day" in regular conversations, far too often. After I say them, I'm like ... you big dumb animal.
"I have the best words"
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#212 MrBean
I find myself using "literally" and "at the end of the day" in regular conversations, far too often. After I say them, I'm like ... you big dumb animal.
"I have the best words"
https://www.youtube....
10-Jan-23 12:33pm
#213 rayzor6
I don't mind these regular conversational ticks, but I hate business speak. Especially when there is a new word that everyone seems to be using that is just a nomenclature change from something.
Like I'm in sales. But you can't say you are in sales...your card has to say:
Area Manager
Territory Manager
Director of (insert dumb geography limitation) Sales (OH! THERE IT'S OK!!?!?!)
But the one that drove me crazy that lasted for awhile was there was no longer a meeting with people. You were sitting down to have a "conversation". The tone that went with it was the icing on the stupidity cake. They acted like they created an alternative form of water and had saved the planet with this notion of not having a sales call or a meeting, but a 'conversation'. They would point out the dichotomy of the two like they were so drastically different. The real difference was that you weren't this sales idiot that was wasting everyone's time JUST because some agreed to meet with you about a product that they didn't want/need. NOW that you have some interest...you are having a 'conversation'.
I get faced with this crap all day every day. I work with some really great people, but I wish this mindset in business would die in a fire.
#213 rayzor6
I don't mind these regular conversational ticks, but I hate business speak. Especially when there is a new word that everyone seems to be using that is just a nomenclature change from something.
Like I'm in sales. But you can't say you are in sales...your card has to say:
Area Manager
Territory Manager
Director of (insert dumb geography limitation) Sales (OH! THERE IT'S OK!!?!?!)
But the one that drove me crazy that lasted for awhile was there was no longer a meeting with people. You were sitting down to have a "conversation". The tone that went with it was the icing on the stupidity cake. They acted like they created an alternative form of water and had saved the planet with this notion of not having a sales call or a meeting, but a 'conversation'. They would point out the dichotomy of the two like they were so drastically different. The real difference was that you weren't this sales idiot that was wasting everyone's time JUST because some agreed to meet with you about a product that they didn't want/need. NOW that you have some interest...you are having a 'conversation'.
I get faced with this crap all day every day. I work with some really great people, but I wish this mindset in business would die in a fire.
10-Jan-23 1:08pm
#214 citizen_zane
MrBean wrote:
I find myself using "literally" and "at the end of the day" in regular conversations, far too often. After I say them, I'm like ... you big dumb animal.
Those two drive me and my wife nuts! You hear "at the end of the day" on television all the time lately for some reason. Don't get me started the worst one of all: "it is what it is"
#214 citizen_zane
MrBean wrote:
I find myself using "literally" and "at the end of the day" in regular conversations, far too often. After I say them, I'm like ... you big dumb animal.
Those two drive me and my wife nuts! You hear "at the end of the day" on television all the time lately for some reason. Don't get me started the worst one of all: "it is what it is"
10-Jan-23 1:49pm
#215 nonamesleft
I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree? Ugh. Just say we don't agree.
#215 nonamesleft
I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree? Ugh. Just say we don't agree.
10-Jan-23 4:10pm
#216 citizen_zane
nonamesleft wrote:
I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree? Ugh. Just say we don't agree.
That's a good one as well. I've never uttered that phrase.
Another thing that comes to mind is when someone is trying to explain why they think of something a certain way. Every once in a while, I'll hear people say something along the lines of "my logic is..." Excuse me? Your logic? Something is either logical or it is not.
#216 citizen_zane
nonamesleft wrote:
I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree? Ugh. Just say we don't agree.
That's a good one as well. I've never uttered that phrase.
Another thing that comes to mind is when someone is trying to explain why they think of something a certain way. Every once in a while, I'll hear people say something along the lines of "my logic is..." Excuse me? Your logic? Something is either logical or it is not.
10-Jan-23 4:16pm
#217 Frank
nonamesleft wrote:
@Frank How's that glass butter dish doing?
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Still my go-to for butter needs
#217 Frank
nonamesleft wrote:
@Frank How's that glass butter dish doing?
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Still my go-to for butter needs
10-Jan-23 4:29pm
#218 benstylus
citizen_zane wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation> and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree?> Ugh. Just say we don't agree. That's a good one as well. I've never uttered that phrase. Another thing that comes to mind is when someone is trying to explain why they think of something a certain way. Every once in a while, I'll hear people say something along the lines of "my logic is..." Excuse me? Your logic? Something is either logical or it is not.
Logic works based on the assumptions people have made.
If someone prefers video game music to classic rock, but likes both, then logic would dictate that they like Super Mario Bros. music better than the Beatles. However, they might like the music in Bomb Jack (or another game that uses classic rock tunes) more than Mario and the Beatles.
"By my logic" is an abbreviation for "Based on my personal preferences, experiences, or knowledge, the logical response is X."
#218 benstylus
citizen_zane wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> I sometimes hear "we'll agree to disagree." Not a fan. You're having a conversation> and can't see eye to eye, so you end the conversation by saying we'll agree to disagree?> Ugh. Just say we don't agree. That's a good one as well. I've never uttered that phrase. Another thing that comes to mind is when someone is trying to explain why they think of something a certain way. Every once in a while, I'll hear people say something along the lines of "my logic is..." Excuse me? Your logic? Something is either logical or it is not.
Logic works based on the assumptions people have made.
If someone prefers video game music to classic rock, but likes both, then logic would dictate that they like Super Mario Bros. music better than the Beatles. However, they might like the music in Bomb Jack (or another game that uses classic rock tunes) more than Mario and the Beatles.
"By my logic" is an abbreviation for "Based on my personal preferences, experiences, or knowledge, the logical response is X."
10-Jan-23 4:58pm
#219 MrBean
rayzor6 wrote:
I don't mind these regular conversational ticks, but I hate business speak. Especially when there is a new word that everyone seems to be using that is just a nomenclature change from something. Like I'm in sales. But you can't say you are in sales...your card has to say: Area Manager Territory Manager Director of (insert dumb geography limitation) Sales (OH! THERE IT'S OK!!?!?!) But the one that drove me crazy that lasted for awhile was there was no longer a meeting with people. You were sitting down to have a "conversation". The tone that went with it was the icing on the stupidity cake. They acted like they created an alternative form of water and had saved the planet with this notion of not having a sales call or a meeting, but a 'conversation'. They would point out the dichotomy of the two like they were so drastically different. The real difference was that you weren't this sales idiot that was wasting everyone's time JUST because some agreed to meet with you about a product that they didn't want/need. NOW that you have some interest...you are having a 'conversation'. I get faced with this crap all day every day. I work with some really great people, but I wish this mindset in business would die in a fire.
Sales people, enough said. They aren't the sharpest bunch, but they're an evil neccessity to make the world go round.
#219 MrBean
rayzor6 wrote:
I don't mind these regular conversational ticks, but I hate business speak. Especially when there is a new word that everyone seems to be using that is just a nomenclature change from something. Like I'm in sales. But you can't say you are in sales...your card has to say: Area Manager Territory Manager Director of (insert dumb geography limitation) Sales (OH! THERE IT'S OK!!?!?!) But the one that drove me crazy that lasted for awhile was there was no longer a meeting with people. You were sitting down to have a "conversation". The tone that went with it was the icing on the stupidity cake. They acted like they created an alternative form of water and had saved the planet with this notion of not having a sales call or a meeting, but a 'conversation'. They would point out the dichotomy of the two like they were so drastically different. The real difference was that you weren't this sales idiot that was wasting everyone's time JUST because some agreed to meet with you about a product that they didn't want/need. NOW that you have some interest...you are having a 'conversation'. I get faced with this crap all day every day. I work with some really great people, but I wish this mindset in business would die in a fire.
Sales people, enough said. They aren't the sharpest bunch, but they're an evil neccessity to make the world go round.
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