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mojoworking 18-04-2005, 07:20 What's the most tired and over used cliché/expression/phrase on the Sheffield Forum?
The one I hate more than any other is
"Pot, kettle, black springs to mind".
God knows, the full version of this idiom is bad enough, but the abbreviated version is much worse. Stop it, please!
DaBouncer 18-04-2005, 07:28 That's my saying and never will I stop using it. mwuahahahahahahahahah :lol:
GimmeSomePK 18-04-2005, 08:14 Chav.
A few monthes ago a Chav was a very specific type, now it's become a scapegoat figure for all sorts. "Chavs" are getting blamed for things that have been going on since before the term was around. Whose to blame for this? Probably the Chavs.
-PK-
Kthebean 18-04-2005, 08:39 Definitely 'do-gooders' and 'pc'!! Do-gooders is a stupid term to use, cos obviously if you're using it in a deregatory sense then..you don't think the person's done any good! Also the daily mail etc have elevated 'pc' to being such a term of abuse that its just wantonly applied to everyone who doesn't agree with certain people's beliefs. For instance if I say I don't agree with hanging burgulars - thats not political correctness is it? Thats just an opinion.
Kristian 19-04-2005, 04:12 Well, in fairness my particular favourite seems to be 'In fairness' at the moment. Doh! There I go again!
mojoworking 19-04-2005, 06:57 Originally posted by kathythebean
Definitely 'do-gooders' and 'pc'!! Do-gooders is a stupid term to use, cos obviously if you're using it in a deregatory sense then..you don't think the person's done any good! Also the daily mail etc have elevated 'pc' to being such a term of abuse that its just wantonly applied to everyone who doesn't agree with certain people's beliefs. For instance if I say I don't agree with hanging burgulars - thats not political correctness is it? Thats just an opinion.
It's political correctness gone mad! There's another one ;)
I have to agree with "insert name" on this one.
No you don't! Nobody is forcing you to.
cgksheff 19-04-2005, 09:06 Not really a cliché, but I always feel that people posting to say "I've e-mailed you" is a bit redundant!:)
One of the most over used cliches on the forum is"THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED"
what about this one........
Threads now merged....please search before posting new thread!!!!
:lol:
Phanerothyme 19-04-2005, 10:25 Interestingly, I don't use cliches. Apparently.
JoyfulGrrl 19-04-2005, 10:56 The one I hate is
"I'm not being (XXX) or anything, but . . . "
Yes, you are! That's exactly what you're being! As in -
"I'm not being rude or anything, but, god, she is FAT!"
"I'm not being racist or anything, but there are so many Asians living on my street and I don't like it"
etc etc etc. It doesn't let you off, you know, just because you say "I'm not being" in front of an insult!!
Sheeeeesh!!
JfG
"At the end of the day"
"Chav"
"MOD: Threads merged"
"MOD: Keep on topic"
"Check the announcements forum"
In my honest opinion, it's imho. Or lol. Or rolfl. Hate 'em all.
Call me thick or what but what does imho, lol or rolfl mean ? Been baffling me for ages.
Originally posted by Nimrod
Call me thick or what but what does imho, lol or rolfl mean ? Been baffling me for ages.
In my humble opinion, laugh out loud, roll on floor laughing.
JoyfulGrrl 19-04-2005, 22:15 Originally posted by Nimrod
Call me thick or what but what does imho, lol or rolfl mean ? Been baffling me for ages.
Not thick! How do you know if you don't ask?!
IMHO - in my humble opinion
LOL - laughing out loud
ROFL - rolling on the floor laughing
There's a pretty comprehensive list here (http://searchwebservices.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci211776,00.html)
HTH (hope this helps!!)
JfG (erm - me!)
Originally posted by JoyfulGrrl
Not thick! How do you know if you don't ask?!
IMHO - in my humble opinion
LOL - laughing out loud
ROFL - rolling on the floor laughing
There's a pretty comprehensive list here (http://searchwebservices.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci211776,00.html)
HTH (hope this helps!!)
JfG (erm - me!)
Erm.... I just answered him 24 mins before you. :confused:
super_pie 19-04-2005, 22:23 Originally posted by JoyfulGrrl
ROFL - rolling on the floor laughing
Has anybody actully been rolling around on their nice carpet after something they read on the internet? I doubt it.
The best I've ever done while reading some on the net is
SSCAMF - Slight Smirk Came Across My face
StarSparkle 19-04-2005, 22:28 Originally posted by super_pie
Has anybody actully been rolling around on their nice carpet after something they read on the internet? I doubt it.
The best I've ever done while reading some on the net is
SSCAMF - Slight Smirk Came Across My face
I laugh out loud quite often when reading Forum postings, and have nearly fallen off my chair laughing on a couple of occasions. Mind, I don't look at the Forum in public..... :suspect:
StarSparkle
redrobbo 19-04-2005, 23:25 Well, not quite a cliche, but certainly overused on occasions....
please take your pick..........
:hihi: :heyhey: :loopy: :wave: :clap: :rant: :huh: ::banana:
I think that's about it :thumbsup:
About 2,000 out of 4,000 posts telling us the difference between Ecclesall and Ecclesall Road?
Thanks JoyfulGrrl and to20, I now consider myself better informed.
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