Words that drive you nuts when people say them - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

olides84 · 18th Mar 2009, 05:28 PM

Time to rant

Are there any words that irritate you to no end when people use them?

EDIT: Oh, and not gay insults, because there are enough threads about them.

Wander · 18th Mar 2009, 05:32 PM

"Irregardless", partly because it's barely a word and makes no sense.

"At this point in time". Just say "now"!

18th Mar 2009, 05:39 PM

I've always found the word 'proactive' a bit irritating, because I find it quite meaningless and it strikes me that people use it when they want to sound sophisticated.

kettleoffish · 18th Mar 2009, 05:42 PM

I hate when people say they 'could care less'. That doesn't even make sense damn it!

Just Adam · 18th Mar 2009, 05:46 PM

umm... the word " mail" cos when i get mail its always a bill

Derek the Wolf · 18th Mar 2009, 05:57 PM

No. Words are just words, they don't mean a whole lot eh?
I say a lot of stupid things so when other people say stuff that makes no sense I don't get bothered.

Dazed · 18th Mar 2009, 05:59 PM

almost always.

>_<

Ionless · 18th Mar 2009, 05:59 PM

a lot of commentary phrases are cliches like "he'll be disappointed with himself after that" or "there was a small opening there". makes people who watch them feel frustrated everytime they say that haha. Personally, i hate it when people use arguably. Because most of the times when they use arguably it isn't in an arguable situation at all! haha.

Apocalypte · 18th Mar 2009, 06:38 PM

Proactive
Touch base
Interfacing
"My computer doesn't work, help me"
"This won't hurt a bit..."

**Owen** · 18th Mar 2009, 06:40 PM

I can't stand pause words. Words such as like, um, uh, and the sort. I guess its because I am a fairly fast and confident speaker myself, and I only really enjoy talking to people who can keep up. For some reason, "hm" doesn't bother me. I guess I associate with a puase for thought rather than just a pause.

RaRa · 18th Mar 2009, 06:42 PM

That's what she said. :/

Paralyzer · 18th Mar 2009, 06:53 PM

Derogatory words relating to the vagina.
I'm fine with vagina, but the other words are just too dirty for me.

They're on my "never to say" list.

The fact that I consider those words dirty have no relation to my feelings about vaginas. They have only ever been used in very obscene situations so I've been completely turned off and traumatized by them.

olides84 · 18th Mar 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaRa

That's what she said. :/

I knew someone would say that!

BlakeHarmony · 18th Mar 2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wander

"Irregardless", partly because it's barely a word and makes no sense.

I was going to say that! It actually isn't a word at all, people just use it because they are being stupid and don't realize that regardless is the word they should be using. I guess some people just assume that since they are using the word as a negative they should add a ir, un, or dis or any of those prefixes.

Swamp56 · 18th Mar 2009, 07:13 PM

"moist", and "belly"

I have no idea why.

lol

joss22 · 18th Mar 2009, 07:17 PM

"Biaccident" =/= a word

Greggers · 18th Mar 2009, 07:18 PM

Fag.

Not original, but it bugs me none the less.

Miles D · 18th Mar 2009, 07:19 PM

when people say something is "tabled"...
because sometimes it means a subject is taken off the table/not talked about, but it can also mean the exact opposite, that a subject was brought to the tabled to be talked about.
AAH!!

Paralyzer · 18th Mar 2009, 07:36 PM

I hate when people use "... are we?" in the sarcastic sense.

Me: *runs down the hall to make it to class*
Teacher: "We're not running, are we?"
Me: *WTF*

beckyg · 18th Mar 2009, 07:39 PM

I hate it when people says "retard" or "that's retarded". Grrrrr.....

18th Mar 2009, 05:28 PM	#1
olides84 stranger in a strange land Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Pretty much Location: Belgium Posts: 1,042 Join Date: Jun 2008	Words that drive you nuts when people say them Time to rant Are there any words that irritate you to no end when people use them? EDIT: Oh, and not gay insults, because there are enough threads about them.

18th Mar 2009, 05:32 PM	#2
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them "Irregardless", partly because it's barely a word and makes no sense. "At this point in time". Just say "now"!

18th Mar 2009, 05:39 PM	#3
Mysterons Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them I've always found the word 'proactive' a bit irritating, because I find it quite meaningless and it strikes me that people use it when they want to sound sophisticated.

18th Mar 2009, 05:42 PM	#4
kettleoffish new avatar time! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but parents.. for now. Location: Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,045 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them I hate when people say they 'could care less'. That doesn't even make sense damn it! __________________ ~~There is no way to peace; peace is the way.~~ --A. J. Muste

18th Mar 2009, 05:46 PM	#5
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them umm... the word " mail" cos when i get mail its always a bill __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

18th Mar 2009, 05:57 PM	#6
Derek the Wolf Furry Overlord Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Majority Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 1,325 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them No. Words are just words, they don't mean a whole lot eh? I say a lot of stupid things so when other people say stuff that makes no sense I don't get bothered. __________________

18th Mar 2009, 05:59 PM	#7
Dazed Banned Gender: ladyfella Orientation: MaddyBensexual Out Status: out to all :] Location: Richmond VA Age: 24 Posts: 2,189 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them almost always. >_<

18th Mar 2009, 05:59 PM	#8
Ionless Depressed, Lost. Seeking Solace. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: about a 4.5 Out Status: Family only Age: 19 Posts: 162 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them a lot of commentary phrases are cliches like "he'll be disappointed with himself after that" or "there was a small opening there". makes people who watch them feel frustrated everytime they say that haha. Personally, i hate it when people use arguably. Because most of the times when they use arguably it isn't in an arguable situation at all! haha.

18th Mar 2009, 06:38 PM	#9
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them Proactive Touch base Interfacing "My computer doesn't work, help me" "This won't hurt a bit..." __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson

18th Mar 2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Owen Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult EC Admin Gender: Agendered dude Orientation: Panromantic androsexual Out Status: Everyone and their mother Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,870 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them I can't stand pause words. Words such as like, um, uh, and the sort. I guess its because I am a fairly fast and confident speaker myself, and I only really enjoy talking to people who can keep up. For some reason, "hm" doesn't bother me. I guess I associate with a puase for thought rather than just a pause. __________________ "Stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless logic and experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." -Daria Morgendorffer

18th Mar 2009, 06:42 PM	#11
RaRa We we we so excited Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 21 Posts: 7,439 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them That's what she said. :/ __________________ Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? Oh now I'm comin' home again Maybe we can start again

18th Mar 2009, 06:53 PM	#12
Paralyzer Steven Brightside Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Friendly Out Status: A lot Location: Virginia Age: 20 Posts: 1,091 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them Derogatory words relating to the vagina. I'm fine with vagina, but the other words are just too dirty for me. They're on my "never to say" list. The fact that I consider those words dirty have no relation to my feelings about vaginas. They have only ever been used in very obscene situations so I've been completely turned off and traumatized by them. __________________ every line on your face makes a beautiful maze for my eyes to trace

18th Mar 2009, 07:13 PM	#15
Swamp56 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Boston, MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,166 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them "moist", and "belly" I have no idea why. lol __________________

18th Mar 2009, 07:17 PM	#16
joss22 Toasty Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to two friends Location: Massachusetts Age: 20 Posts: 286 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them "Biaccident" =/= a word __________________ ? + ! = ‽ & ؟♥?

18th Mar 2009, 07:18 PM	#17
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them Fag. Not original, but it bugs me none the less. __________________ "It's a male duck."

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18th Mar 2009, 07:19 PM	#18
Miles D Rude... and not ginger. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: queer Out Status: everyone Location: San Diego, CA ⇒ Great Barrington, MA Age: 20 Posts: 1,171 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them when people say something is "tabled"... because sometimes it means a subject is taken off the table/not talked about, but it can also mean the exact opposite, that a subject was brought to the tabled to be talked about. AAH!! __________________ Bowties are cool. Fezzes are cool.

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Paralyzer Steven Brightside Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Friendly Out Status: A lot Location: Virginia Age: 20 Posts: 1,091 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them I hate when people use "... are we?" in the sarcastic sense. Me: runs down the hall to make it to class Teacher: "We're not running, are we?" Me: WTF __________________ every line on your face makes a beautiful maze for my eyes to trace

18th Mar 2009, 07:39 PM	#20
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Words that drive you nuts when people say them I hate it when people says "retard" or "that's retarded". Grrrrr..... __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks