about detestable phrases
Detestable Phrases (DP) is a collection of phrases that the editors find detestable. This means that under no condition – save precise and nuanced irony, or in reference to their detestability – can and/or should these phrases be accepted in normal conversation. We’re the MPAA Ratings Board of vernacular English, if you will.
A tip: To understand why they are detestable, think of the douchiest, most “typical” 40-year-old guy uttering each. Then tell us we’re wrong. We dare you.
May 13, 2008 at 5:15 pm |
may I suggest “green-collar jobs,” the consultant-speak cure-all for North America’s economic and environmental woes?
May 23, 2008 at 3:18 am |
Can I say something…ok good, seriously I HATE people who say they are “home owners” who are not “home owners” but rather condo owners. WTF! There is a MAJOR diff between owning a home and owning a condo. Apologies, I can’t expect “home owners” to understand. The only people that would understand are actual HOME OWNERS! PEOPLE GET IT RIGHT!
June 11, 2008 at 6:57 pm |
I’d like to nominate “in and of itself” for your consideration…
October 22, 2008 at 1:09 am |
dear ma-reeeeeee:
congrats! you’ve inspired me to suggest a phrase as well: “elitist prick”
oh wait, we need that phrase to describe people like you, whooopsie.