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Saturday, November 08, 2008
On the lighter side…
As the “California Prop 8” thread dies a slow death, I came across this article about “Oxford researchers who compiled a top 10 list of annoying words and phrases.” Here is the link:
I think these “Oxford researchers” need to get their noses out of their spread sheets! I don’t know about you, but I don’t find many of their expressions annoying at all, and I could probably easily think of 10 more that are a lot more annoying than their “top 10” list. Maybe they think differently in England, or maybe I’m all wet. Here is their list (one thing - I probably use 8 out of 10 - maybe that’s why I don’t think they are too annoying - what is that, “personal use bias?"):
The top ten most irritating phrases:
1 - At the end of the day
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It’s a nightmare
8 - Shouldn’t of
9 - 24/7
10 - It’s not rocket science
You guys have any you want to add to their list? Or better yet, to replace their really bad list.
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