Slog - Comments on Another Expression I Hate http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate ... "and what not." That's a telltale sign.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:56:24 -0800 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:50:30 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Jiberish but a sign of what? i guess i'm curious cos i do use that phrase on occasion

]]> Jiberish http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947748 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947748 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:58:30 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe I say "and what not" all the freakin' time.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947750 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947750 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:59:15 -0800 Comment by contextboi whatever.

]]> contextboi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947752 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947752 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:01:39 -0800 Comment by Henrietta I hate it when people end a sentence with "so..."
Don't have a problem with "what not" tho. I am curious what it's a sign of.

]]> Henrietta http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947756 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947756 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:05:06 -0800 Comment by catnextdoor I'm becoming partial to saying "and all that jazz". It's much more fun to say and positive sounding than "and what not". Just dont overuse it, then it gets annoying.

]]> catnextdoor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947759 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947759 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:06:11 -0800 Comment by Henrietta Perhaps it's a sign it's slow news day.

]]> Henrietta http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947761 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947761 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:07:04 -0800 Comment by Levislade I like "and whatnot." It's certainly better than ending a sentence with "and such as," anyway.

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947762 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947762 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:07:37 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER It always gets to me when people end sentences with "or...?"

It's very passive- like they're inviting you to finish their sentence and/or contradict them.

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947766 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947766 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:11:19 -0800 Comment by jhell I was going to criticize this thread for being judgemental (on slog?), but then I thought of a phrase I can't stand: "It is what it is." Drives me bonkers. Such a hopeless phrase.

]]> jhell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947767 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947767 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:12:03 -0800 Comment by Erik Thanks for the nostalgic reminder of my old Sunday-school teacher whom we kids nicknamed "Mrs. Whatnot." Haven't thought about her in years.

I prefer to end my sentences with "...and shit."

]]> Erik http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947773 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947773 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:13:53 -0800 Comment by Fnarf I like to end all my sentences with "Hey, everybody!" and then do jazz hands.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947778 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947778 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:15:34 -0800 Comment by Hernandez I try to keep a relatively even mix of "and whatnot," "and shit," and the oft-underused "and so on."

]]> Hernandez http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947784 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947784 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:18:20 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo I prefer "and what-have-you" or "and such-like."

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947789 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947789 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:20:53 -0800 Comment by Gitai What about "and such?"

]]> Gitai http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947792 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947792 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:24:55 -0800 Comment by haunted leg @11, how odd -- I end all my sentences with "Hot tamales!" and then I pump my fist like I'm shaking dice.

Yes, boys, I'm single.

]]> haunted leg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947801 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947801 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:29:36 -0800 Comment by Chompers Fnarf @11:

I think you'd be better off ending all your sentences with "HOWAAYAA!", but keep the jazz hands, as in the following video, starting at 3:19:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNMCijBJ02I

]]> Chompers http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947819 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947819 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:42:42 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Noted.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947846 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947846 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:56:54 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV I've been railing against "and what not" for months, and has anyone come to aid me in support of my tirade? NO!

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947882 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947882 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:15:11 -0800 Comment by monkey My first thought ran to Molly Ringwald... "Life is not what-not, and that's none of your business."

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947889 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:18:38 -0800 Comment by meathead I hate smug douche bags who think they are the expression police

]]> meathead http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947922 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947922 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:34:04 -0800 Comment by treacle Did I say something wrong? My bad.

]]> treacle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947925 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947925 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:35:24 -0800 Comment by mackro mackro JOSH!

Instead of these little passive posts about expressions you hate: here's an idea.

POST A LIST OF BANNED PHRASES IN YOUR IDEAL WORLD. Then explain why the phrase should be banned.

It would be far more fun and entertaining, and far less annoying.

I'm asking honestly, Josh. Not trying to be mean here. Seriously, do it.

]]> mackro mackro http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947956 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947956 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:49:52 -0800 Comment by mackro mackro The reason I'm being ALL CAPS about this idea is that I think people should know *where* these phrases come from.

"And what not", "My bad", "for all intents and purposes", "After all is said and done", etc.

How did these phrases come to be? It would be awesome to actually explore and find out.

]]> mackro mackro http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947964 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947964 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:52:52 -0800 Comment by JMR I hate it when someone takes a position, then says "Duh":

Anyway, yeah yeah, I’m against the rules changes too. Duh. It’s bad.

http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/reichert_cosponsors_antimedia_consolidat

In fact it's a cue to me that the opposite position is better.

]]> JMR http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947974 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947974 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:58:25 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Irregardless needs to go, of course.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947978 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947978 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:59:10 -0800 Comment by Joe in DE With that being said, it is what it is.

]]> Joe in DE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947999 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c947999 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:13:57 -0800 Comment by Mark at YVR I end most of my sentences with a period. But that's because nobody wants to talk to me, and I'm stuck commenting on blogs.

The only telltale sign I see here is that of a man with a blog amplifying his curmudgeonly annoyances. Homer Simpson's dad but who already works at the paper and doesn't have to hope they run his goofy letter to the editor.

]]> Mark at YVR http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948031 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948031 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:32:26 -0800 Comment by Nay I first encountered "and what not" when I moved to eastern Washington to go to school. I blamed the them until I moved back and it had taken over here too. Eesh. I am totally guilty of starting my sentences with "so" though. :P :P

My biggest problem with language is that I'll pick up a phrase and use it mockingly or ironically and then eventually it becomes part of my vernacular much to my chagrin. See, "my bad" "hella" "wicked" "lol" etc. Sigh.

]]> Nay http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948082 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948082 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:57:48 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale I was impressed by the little kid who kept it clean by saying something was "hecka cool".

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948128 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948128 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:25:33 -0800 Comment by Jason Josephes Here's mine: people who constantly use the phrase "real quick," i.e. "I just gotta check my e-mail real quick." Drives me up the fucking wall.

]]> Jason Josephes http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948130 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948130 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:29:14 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Word!

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948193 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948193 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:22:06 -0800 Comment by w7ngman A sign that you're a judgmental douchebag?

You can't even spell it correctly.

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948492 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/another_expression_i_hate#c948492 Life Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:50:18 -0800 Comment by derek howz about "this, that, and the other thing" on the list of to be offed phrases?

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