Words that annoy me for no particular reason.

[MntnMan62]

This seems like the right place for this. What is up with this woman's pronunciation of this word? Is this a thing?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErT3lG4mVg

 

[CanucksTraveller]

"Smash it". Used in place of "do really well", "succeed" or "excel", by every contestant on every TV competition when describing how they hope to perform.

 

[MntnMan62]

"Smash it". Used in place of "do really well", "succeed" or "excel", by every contestant on every TV competition when describing how they hope to perform.

And what about how the judges all say the same darn thing: "You made it your own." I hate that.

 

[Ludwig]

Hardcore

 

[sheddy]

'Designer' merchandise.

Every product is designed by a designer.
Why is your handbag any different ?

 

[RichardB]

This seems like the right place for this. What is up with this woman's pronunciation of this word? Is this a thing?

I think that's Nigella taking the mick out of Nigella. Fair play to her. It's a mickro-wahvay in our house from henceforth.

And what about how the judges all say the same darn thing: "You made it your own." I hate that.

I liked old Len on Strictly, but God he was repetitive.

"You came out there ... "

"And you gave it your all."

Every. Bloody. Contestant.

 

[roley poley]

A quick fix ...meaning they will botch /bu**er up or bend it to work right now knowing you will take the time to do the job right later

 

[Accy cyclist]

Has 'gig' been mentioned yet? I've always found it a bit annoying,bordering on embarrassing. I think i first heard it on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the early 1970's,when 'whispering' Bob Harris used it. Over the years i've got more used to it and accepted it,but only when referring to a 'music concert'.🧐 I've heard the word used to describe any event now. I even heard a vicar on the local radio refer to doing the service at a wedding as a 'gig'! 🧐

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'm an old fashioned/conservative type,so i refuse to use the word 'guys',preferring to say blokes or chaps(British),especially since 'guys'(American) is now used to refer to females as well as males.🧐

 

[Accy cyclist]

'Eau de toilette'. Why use a word/description that conjures up thoughts of smelly toilets to describe a scent/fragrance?🤔

 

[PeteXXX]

Has 'gig' been mentioned yet? I've always found it a bit annoying,bordering on embarrassing. I think i first heard it on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the early 1970's,when 'whispering' Bob Harris used it. Over the years i've got more used to it and accepted it,but only when referring to a 'music concert'.🧐 I've heard the word used to describe any event now. I even heard a vicar on the local radio refer to doing the service at a wedding as a 'gig'! 🧐

And the 'gig economy'..

 

[Blue Hills]

'Designer' merchandise.

Every product is designed by a designer.
Why is your handbag any different ?

yep.
started way back in the 80s I think with designer jeans, when Gloria Vanderbilt made the startling discovery that folks had an arse at the top of their legs and revolutionised a design that had previously just been two tubes.

 

[matticus]

Has 'gig' been mentioned yet? I've always found it a bit annoying,bordering on embarrassing. I think i first heard it on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the early 1970's,when 'whispering' Bob Harris used it. Over the years i've got more used to it and accepted it,but only when referring to a 'music concert'.🧐 I've heard the word used to describe any event now. I even heard a vicar on the local radio refer to doing the service at a wedding as a 'gig'! 🧐

You need to embrace the Gig Economy my friend!

 

[matticus]

This seems like the right place for this. What is up with this woman's pronunciation of this word? Is this a thing?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErT3lG4mVg

I don't know about you folks in Northern NJ, but that's how we've always said it in the UK. How dare you criticise Nigella?!?

 

[JPBoothy]

This seems like the right place for this. What is up with this woman's pronunciation of this word? Is this a thing?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErT3lG4mVg

She's probably pissed again from all of those times she tells us how she ljkes to sneak downstairs for a midnight 'snack'.. I'll have to try using that one myself. "Just popping down to the pub for a snack darling" 🥳