Words That Trigger a Full-Body Clench

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

A few nights ago I was listening to Clive Bull on my iPod at work, and he was asking male callers if they carry a wallet. And it was a classic Clive topic.

He’s very good at taking subjects that originally seem inconsequential, and turning them into high entertainment. He asks all the right questions, and draws great stories from his callers.

It’s no wonder I love his show, since I attempt to do a lot of the same things here at the Surf Report. Ya know?

Anyway, I have a larger point, but first I’ll answer Clive’s question. No, I do not carry a wallet. I haven’t since I was in my early 20s, and still trying to figure it all out. I call it the Cologne Years.

I just keep my driver’s license and miscellaneous cards in my left front pants pocket, with paper money wrapped around the outside of the brick. It’s a system that’s served me well.

I don’t like things jammed down my back pockets, for some reason. It’s annoying, and causes me to sit at an angle — like I’m perpetually easing one out. Plus, I don’t need to add another layer of thickness to my ass area. I really don’t.

So, that’s the way I do it. What about you? Or, if you’re of the female persuasion, what about the men in your life? Do most still carry wallets? I have a feeling they do, but I haven’t paid a whole lot of attention.

And while we’re at it, do you ever carry a man-purse? Maybe a messenger bag, or a backpack? I could certainly use one, but it’s more masculine to walk around with my arms full of crap, I believe. I experimented with a backpack while I was working my previous job, and a security guard gave me a raft of shit about it. So, I just said screwit.

Do you, or the men in your life, carry a bag of some sort? I have a Jack Sack for my laptop, but don’t carry a man-bag on a regular basis. What about you?

And just so you know: the word wallet gives me the heebie-jeebies. I can’t put my finger on the exact reason, but it’s one of those things that make me tense-up a little. It’s just kind of embarrassing and dorky: wallet.

Other words and phrases in that category are underpants, supper, ’nuff said, and anyhoo. That’s four right off the top of my head, and there are dozens of others I recognize as encountered.

Are there certain words or phrases that cause your jaw to lock? I have a feeling everyone has a private list. So, let’s hear ‘em. Use the comments section below.

And since we’re on the subject, I came across a really GOOD phrase a few days ago, at a beer review site. I noticed folks using the word sessioning, in both the articles and comments.

They’d say something along the lines of, “This is an excellent light, crisp beer, perfect for sessioning.” And as far as I can tell, it’s just a fancy way of saying binge drinking.

Is that not great? A couple hours ago I went to the beer store myself, and purchased yet another case of Yuengling lager, in anticipation of some weekend sessioning. In fact, I wouldn’t mind opening a new session, right now. Anyone with me?

Before I call it a day here, I’d like to alert you to the fact one of my prayers has been answered. Check it out. My nipples are exploding with delight!

Also, the 2008 Pazz n Jop music survey has been released, at the Village Voice. I have many disagreements with them this year, I’m afraid, but don’t really feel like getting into it. Let’s just say my Top Ten in no way corresponds with their Top Ten.

If you haven’t signed up for our new and improved mailing list, please take a second or two to do it now. You’ll be provided access to periodic super-secret updates. Plus, starting on Monday afternoon, there will be a weekly dispatch from the bunker. It’ll be fun, I think. So make sure you’re subscribed. It’s a matter of national security, or something.

And while you’re at it, why not also subscribe to the RSS feed? It’s full feeds, none of that candy-ass abridged crapola, so add the Surf Report. It’ll make Google Reader a much happier place.

And that’s all the energy I have for today, boys and girls.

See you next time.

Now playing in the bunker.

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149 Responses to “Words That Trigger a Full-Body Clench”

Cheryl, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:14 pm Said:

Don’t care

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Shiny Rod, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:15 pm Said:

First yipes!!!

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Dudley Dawson (Booger), on January 29th, 2009 at 5:16 pm Said:

#3 !!!

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Brandy, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:18 pm Said:

4th?

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Knucklehead, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:18 pm Said:

First top ten for me in awhile!

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Shiny Rod, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm Said:

Jeff, I did not need this in my flurry of mental images. “My nipples are exploding with delight!”

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Knucklehead, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm Said:

I despise the word “whimsical” and cringe when someone wants to get “a bite to eat”. That’s all I can come up with on such short notice – although not quite cringe-worthy, “panties” came to mind, as well.

Mr. Knucklehead doesn’t like wallets, but will use a leather business-card holder for credit cards while cash rambles loose in his pockets.

Happy Thursday, Surfers!

Got stood up for a job interview today (!) so I’m cranking some old tunes, irritating the pets and being generally un-ambitions. Stood up for a job interview? Have you ever heard of such a thing?

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Becki, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:24 pm Said:

Hubby carries slim wallet. As do bros and dad.

And btw, WHO CARES WHO COMMENTS FIRST???????????????????????

Whenever I see those juvenile types doing that I just picture junior high types . . .

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Shiny Rod, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:24 pm Said:

Oh the word sends me into a full body clinch, (Whatever!). I just want to smack the person who started it.

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Bill in PA, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm Said:

Numero ocho!

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Shiny Rod, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:28 pm Said:

@Knucklehead – who would do that? Can I shoot them?

@Becki – bite me!!!

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JCIII, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:28 pm Said:

Good Afternoon Surf Reporters…….

I haven’t carried a wallet in ‘prolly 15 years. It’s a money clip for me. Cash, ATM card and Driver’s License, that’s all I need.

The last straw with the wallet was when I went to the Duquesne Light to bay a bill. Once I got out to my car, I noticed the wallet was gone from my back pocket. I made it back into the light company’s office and searched the floor over, no dice. So I figured the person waiting behind me had picked it up. The douchetard behind the desk refused to tell me who that person was, citing privacy law bullshit. Refused even more when I told him all about the missing wallet. He couldn’t give one tiny seahorse shaped shitlet.
So that day I lost my driver’s license, social security card, pictures of my wife and kid, and about $80 in cash.
Now I’m getting pissed off all over again……

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Knucklehead, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Said:

Wow, Becki, relax. You must be new here. It’s a WVSR tradition. And if memory serves, the last one to question it got quite a lashing in the comments…tune in, won’t you?

As far as that 2008 Pazz n Jop music survey goes, the ONLY thing I agree with is Nick Cave in the top ten (although the shit preceding him is mostly just that)

OUT

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Bill in PA, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Said:

Irritating word: gravitas.

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Kristy, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

I hate when people say, “I know, right!”.
Any corporate bs lingo drives me insane.
Also not a fan of the word “moist”.

My husband carries a wallet.

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Knucklehead, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

Shiny Rod, check this out -

The guy who stood me up is from the company that just laid me off! Yep, he called and wanted me back in another division AND THEN DIDN’T SHOW.

Dick.

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Bill in PA, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm Said:

+1 Knucklehead!!

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Brandy, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:32 pm Said:

words i don’t like:

Purse
Panties
Plenty

Maybe its just the letter “P” that i have a problem with.

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Jeff, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:34 pm Said:

“Get a bite to eat.” I can understand that one, Knucklehead. I work with a guy who always says he’s going to “grab a sandwich.” Then I see him in the break room eating lasagna. For some reason that bothers me.

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Brandy, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:35 pm Said:

Becki was 8th, by the way.

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JRP_IN_SC, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:39 pm Said:

I do carry a wallet but some of us down here call it a “billfold.” I dont know why. We just do.

At my office the word “opportunity” drives me nuts. Everything is an opportunity. Why can’t they just say “Hey I have a shit job for you.”

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ralph, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:42 pm Said:

loved the further evidence
several times i have hauled livestock in the back seat area of an old 70 for maverick
never got ticketed

one time, back in the 70′s,at parkersburg wv livestock market i saw famliy of 5 load into a medium size car a baby pig, baby lamb,calf in trunk, pony in back seat.
dad got behind wheel, kids in middle front seat holding pig and lamb. mom other side front seat
grandpa looked confused, and then got in back where seat used to be, sitting on floor and hoping the pony did not step on any inportant parts of him

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scarymary, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:43 pm Said:

I am probably the only woman who hates purses. I hate having something hanging on my shoulder, getting in the way, threatening to get left behind in the most obscure places. I carry my license and my credit card in my pocket. It’s all I need.
I have always hated the word Snack. As a preschooler I forbid my mother to use the word. Such statements as: “what did you have for a snack today?”, were met with loud whining , which, in no uncertain terms, reminded my mother the word was forbidden. What a brat I was. Now I have my own brats, but they don’t have any “words” that I can’t use, guess it was just me.

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Shelly in St. Louis, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm Said:

I cannot stand the word nasty. It just conjures up the worst images for me.

PS: my hubby does carry a wallet and has since I’ve known him (almost 20 years now).

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Ognir, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:46 pm Said:

I hate the word “cheesy”.

I always carry a backpack – I have for 20 years.

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Cyn, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm Said:

I always experience a full-body clench whenever I see the word “grrr” typed in a post or email. Jeff, I’m looking at you!

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kristin, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:52 pm Said:

scarymary – i’m with you – never carry a purse if i can help it. i have a little thin business card holder that has license, debit card, work ID, and that’s it. money in one pocket, phone in the other, ready to go. drives my mom nuts!

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harumpa, on January 29th, 2009 at 5:54 pm Said:

“Utilize.” My estimation of your intelligence goes down 10-20 points.

I care about who come first. I’m always hoping it’s me;).

I have one of those wallets on a chain. I like to wear it with my crisp knife edged ironed jeans and white sox and sandals. Just to drive you crazy.

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harumpa, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:00 pm Said:

Boy! That popsicle on the bunker cam must be huge! ‘Cause that’s a big kid and it is NOT dwarfed by his sausage fingers.

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scarymary, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:01 pm Said:

I hate it when someone uses (in an e-mail) the word “yeah” when they mean to say “yay”. My old boss said things like: “Looks like the governor isn’t going to get that legislation passed after all, Yeah!”. It was awkward for everyone.

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JIM, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:04 pm Said:

JEFF I CARRY A WALLET BUT AM CONSIDERING A MONEY CLIP.THE PHRASE AND WHATNOT I CAN’T STAND

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Trisha aka Mrs. Wally, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:08 pm Said:

Wally carries a wallet but it is rarely in his back pocket because of one ass cheek sitting up higher than the other one. He usually has a backpack, but then he is a college student.

I hate the words panties, underpants, moist, and fondle(full body shiver).

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Alex, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:10 pm Said:

‘First’ is decidedly NOT a thewvsr tradition. Its f’ing annoying. Just something the sheep have to do so they can be part of the bandwagon…

There ya go Jeff, probably the top word that gets under my skin.

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Uncle Buzz in Wheeling, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm Said:

‘Sup, Surf Reporters…

I’m batching tonight, and I was gonna grab a bite and eat supper in my underwear, but I thought I’d check the WVSR first.

Anyhoo, just though I’d check in and say ‘howdy’. And just so you know, I have zero tolerance for this kind of verbal thinking outside the box paradigm, and I am unanimous in that.

Nuff said. Ya know?

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Tyrosine, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

I carry a wallet but stuff it in a coat/jacket pocket or backpack whenever possible.

I dislike slang in general but the word I HATE the most is “youse”, as in “How are youse guys doing tonight?”. Seriously, is it that had to pronounce “you” correctly? A second runner up (that is fortunately in decline) is when people forget to conjugate the verb “be”. For example: “We be going home after the bar”.

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Ognir, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:27 pm Said:

Also – no mention of George and his giant wallet?

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Lew in Bama, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:30 pm Said:

I don’t like the word panties.
Moist bothers me.
So do most of the euphamisms for penis…as well as the word penis itself.
“cool beans” irritates me

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Limey, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm Said:

Annoying phrase? “Could care less” when they mean they could not.

Wallet but only in front pocket.

Having a session was pretty normal parlance when I was younger, more often for pot than alcohol though. Up for a sesh? etc.

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jim britton, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:53 pm Said:

My Pop used to carry calves home from auction in the rear seat area of his Cadillac convertable.
I’m a wallet guy.
Three “panel” billfold, to be more precise.
Not by choice.
Because of work I carry “credentials” that I’m often asked to show.

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jim britton, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm Said:

Almost forgot-
I’m glad to hear IRS is finally releasing their audio.
I always loved their logo.

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tadpolegal, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm Said:

Becki will change her tune if she’s ever first -i’m quite sure.
Hubby- no wallet- but then again he’s not allowed to have money. (very bad things happen when he has cash) He gets a debit card which he keeps in his truck consol along with his licence.
I hate the word “supper”

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Wally, on January 29th, 2009 at 6:58 pm Said:

Yes I carry a wallet. And in defense of what Mrs Wally said, it is not in my pocket only when I sit down…that whole one side up is annoying.

Would never, I repeat NEVER carry a man bag…no such thing, its a purse plain and simple.

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Amy, on January 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm Said:

I don’t like the word bangs, it’s just weird.

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Limey, on January 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm Said:

No man-purses here, Bacon Explosion:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/dining/28bacon.html?_r=1&no_interstitial

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Good2go, on January 29th, 2009 at 7:22 pm Said:

I cannot stand the word “soothe”.

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WVULauren, on January 29th, 2009 at 7:30 pm Said:

I teach English to high school students, so I could go on forever with this one. I won’t. Here are just a few –

Cuz
What’s poppin’?
Jus (no “t”) chill
Hubby
Folks
****Kudos****** HATE IT!
Kiddos

On the other hand, one of my students said a word yesterday that cracked me up and I hadn’t heard before. “Jorts” – old 80′s and 90′s jean shorts.

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Putski, on January 29th, 2009 at 7:40 pm Said:

“Let’s do lunch.” NO,NO,NO,NO,NO!!!!
I hate that! – and people who talk in the third person.

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Uncle Buzz in Wheeling, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:00 pm Said:

Right, tell Jack Bauer that his weapons bag is a purse.

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kenju, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:02 pm Said:

I hate the word “awesome” and hearing the words “suck” and “like” all the time. I cringe when a man says something is delightful…..LOL

I don’t care for the word “bag” used for purse or pocketbook. And what the hell is a pocketbook anyway? Why book?

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Boo Radley, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:28 pm Said:

The ex Ms. Radley used to say “okey dokey smokey.” That was a tough one to stomach. Also, please don’t tell Becki I

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Jason, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:29 pm Said:

I’ve carried the same wallet for the last 20 years or so. But I keep my cash in wads, in my front pocket. No “man bag” for me.

And I hate words that start with “man” because they sound so homosexual. Man bag, man door, man cave. “Man” this and “man” that. Makes me barf. Also, I hate jag-wire. One of my former neighbors would end everything he said with, “and all that.” Drove me crazy, and all that.

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Boo Radley, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:30 pm Said:

The ex Ms. Radley used to say “okey dokey smokey.” That was a tough one to stomach. Also, please don’t tell Becki I am numero 50.

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Big Bear In OH, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm Said:

I carry a wallet, bifold with a flip out for my id cards. Don’t think I could stand not to carry a wallet, too much stuff to hold, since I have to keep all of my receipts for reimbursement purposes, and like to have a stack of business cards with me at all times. That’s what sales will do to you though, it forces you to always be on the lookout for your next sale.

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Boo Radley, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm Said:

Dang… double posted. I thought I had that stuttering problem undrer control.

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Jorge, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:43 pm Said:

I carry a money clip with an attached thing for credit cards. The side opposite the money clip has a clear plastic sleeve for my license so when someone asks to see my ID when I use a credit card I just hold the whole thing up.

It’s slightly thicker than a plain money clip, but not much. It stays in my right front pocket.

I carry a backpack now, but that’s because I’m in school agian and my books are freaking huge, and I mean medical dictionary (really, I carry one) huge.

I used to carry my laptop in a bag and for a while I used a different laptop bag to carry samples and demo tools when I was selling dental stuff.

I don’t care for the word disrepected. I do not belive it to be a word at all. Drives me nuts.

I do however really like the word panties. It just makes me happy.

I find it interesting that so many women dislike it.

This is way longer than I planned. Very busy with school, but so far I haven’t hurt anyone. Then again, today was my first day of clinicals and all I did was talk to one old guy and help a tech scoot an old laby up in her bed becuase she was sliding down.

See you later everybody.

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Joe T., on January 29th, 2009 at 8:47 pm Said:

Damn right Uncle Buzz. Bauer can pull it off…I don’t think that I can. S I carry a wallet in my back pocket.

Words or phrases…usually when somebody drops French, i.e. “fiancee” or “vis a vie.”

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vegasrandall, on January 29th, 2009 at 8:57 pm Said:

people that pepper their speech with french words drive me into a spincter clenching frenzy

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Ederoo, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:07 pm Said:

I hate LOL and ROTFL and all that. I grit my teeth whenever I see either of those.

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Josh, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:07 pm Said:

I have a wallet. And I also carry a satchel “man bag” type thing (similar to the jack sack). It’s more for convenience and practicality and only comes to work and home, no where else.. i’m not a homosexual.

Btw, wallets belong in the front pocket, same spot as your card clump Jeff, and shouldn’t be any larger than a credit card plus 1 cm either side. Yes, it’s an exact science

And while i’m here.. i can’t stand people who say “somethink” instead of “something” .. even worse is “sumfink” .. immediately makes me tense just thinking about someone saying it.

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renn, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:22 pm Said:

I have an entire list of words that my husband is not allowed to use, simply because they gross me out. The list has gotten smaller over the years, but it still exists.

The number one cringe worthy word? Underpants. I really hate it when this word is used in reference to men.

My husband doesn’t carry a wallet, ever. I only carry a purse when I have to (for work, random ids, nextels, etc). I generally prefer carrying my ID and my debit card in my pants pocket and leaving the purse locked in my desk (or at home).

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Pagan, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:23 pm Said:

Here ya go:
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

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Pagan, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:26 pm Said:

It is what it is People!
#61 Whoo Hoo! Becki I could only aspire to have actually acheived junior High!

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jim britton, on January 29th, 2009 at 9:54 pm Said:

Annoying phrases?

“That’s my story and I’m sticking to it”.

Makes me cringe every time.

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Angie, on January 29th, 2009 at 10:13 pm Said:

Words that drive me nuts – belly, veggie, buddy.

Man bags are cool. I think more guys should carry them.

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Limey, on January 29th, 2009 at 10:33 pm Said:

More French words like Chevrolet and Cadillac.

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Bill in PA, on January 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm Said:

Annoying phrase: “That’s a rare medium well done.”

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chill, on January 29th, 2009 at 11:22 pm Said:

Words and phrases that bug me? It’s a long list… here’s part of it.

All the verbing that has become de rigeur in corporate circles, and ignorant misuse of language in general. People who pepper their speech with French without knowing what they’re saying: Walla! People who claim to hate the French when they’ve never met a French person. People who say “i.e.” when they mean “e.g.” Mangled colloquialisms like “another words”.

“Throw under the bus”, “on the ground”, “my troops” (when said by someone who is not a military commander), “all on the same page”, other hackneyed expressions beloved of policy weenies and corporate managers.

Baby talk used by adults. As Angie said, “belly” and “veggie”; heaven forfend “tummy”.

And finally, I hardly dare say it, “tennis shoes” – it’s not a tennis shoe unless it’s designed for tennis.

Damn, Jeff, you sure know how to provoke a rant!

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D in Seattle, on January 29th, 2009 at 11:29 pm Said:

It irritates the hell out of me when people call someone “a man’s man.” It always sounds to me like it has the opposite meaning of what they are trying to say.

Unless I’m just confused about what exactly they are trying to say…

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Tammie, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:06 am Said:

I was reading through the comments and I had something to say, but then I saw “moist” and “panties” and well…I got distracted.

Maybe it’ll come to me later.

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Shiny Rod, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:41 am Said:

Duh! What! Dammit Tammie stop that…Your distracting me…

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Brandy, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:48 am Said:

In a work meeting the other day, this douchebag salesman that thinks he’s the smartest person on the planet kept saying “for all intensive purposes”. Fucking dumbass.

Another one of the idiots i work with commonly uses the letter “X” inappropriately, as in “expresso, exspecially, excetera”.

I don’t mind the word “jewelry”, but when someone pronounces it “jewlery”, it goes up my ass sideways. It also irritates me when people say “sherbert”. *shudder*

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WVKay, on January 30th, 2009 at 1:12 am Said:

Words I hate, some of which aren’t even words. By the way, 72nd, or somewhere around there.
– meh (meh to you too, you sanctimonious prick).
- platypus
- quid pro quo (except when Hannibal says it in Silence of the Lambs)
- Stimulus package
- Executive
- Crappola
- Tot Mom
- Precious
- Legal tender

That’s it for now.

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CitizenX, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:02 am Said:

I HATE it when anyone says “shore” instead of “sure”
It’s SURE , bitches!

Go shore up the beach, ho.
I have no time for your ignorance.

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CitizenX, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:05 am Said:

Oh and the business phrase:
“Going forward …”
is always followed by bullshit so add
“Going forward…” to my list.

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DTO, on January 30th, 2009 at 7:37 am Said:

Beckie…I was 500th once. That one was lots of fun! Great times!! And I was first and last at the same time once too.
Phrases I hate:….The rent’s due
You’re overdrawn
Who fixed this the last time
This isn’t going to hurt
I’m not really 18
Wallet, but only the imported kind. Fine quality nylon tri-fold with velcro closure made somewhere in exotic Southeast Aisa.

Last??

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SkullyWV, on January 30th, 2009 at 8:53 am Said:

Pockets are meant to be used and the right read demands a nice leather wallet…it’s bleeding tradition for Sigmund the Seamonster’s sake!

Other pockets include:
Left rear – maintained as a “future cargo carrier” (empty)
Left Front – Pocket knife and guitar pick (ya never know)
Right front – Keltec P3AT .380ACP (again, ya never know)

Words that annoy:
LIKE – Like he said…and I was like… GGRRRRR!!!

I propose that the word LIKE be replaced with “NOT DISSIMILAR TO” for everyone under 25 years of age!
…then he was all not dissimilar to….so I not dissimilar to…

That’ll fix the little illiterate sh**s!

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Son of Sam, on January 30th, 2009 at 9:22 am Said:

Hey JCIII Pitgirl is posting this week at haveagoodsandwich for the STEELERS. Thought you might like to know.

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Susan In NWPA, on January 30th, 2009 at 9:48 am Said:

My boyfriend carries his wallet occasionally and always in his front right pocket. He has chicken legs so there is plenty of room in the pockets of his loose-fit jeans.

Phrases/words I hate:
Kosher *full body cringe*
Got anything to eat? – “the bf”
I’m hungry. – “the youngest secret”

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Susan In NWPA, on January 30th, 2009 at 9:56 am Said:

oh and the bf doesn’t carry his money in his wallet. it’s usually in the left front pocket unless he’s not carrying the wallet then it takes the wallets place in the right front pocket.

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Karin, on January 30th, 2009 at 10:13 am Said:

Husband has a wallet. No murse.
I use a purse only because if I need something, I want it near. Granted 90% of whats in it, I don’t regularly need.
There are many words and phrases that irritate me. So I attempt to find humor in it. But after these comments and the last post about stupid people… its bringing me down.

Wanna sit in dis boof?
Impactful (not a word!)
Disrespect (not a verb)
back and fourths (yes a manager emailed that)

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greg t, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am Said:

I have a trifold wallet that goes with me some way. Either in a jacket pocket or back pocket. I saw this today and thought of yesterdays post. Give it a try. I did pretty good but I pay attention to things liks this.

http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html

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Jerry in WV, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am Said:

Money clip for me. Haven’t carried a wallet for years.

You guys know what a funny word is??? Pickleweisel!

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Brandy, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:39 am Said:

greg t, thanks for humbling me this morning. I’m not as smart as I thought I was – only got 4 right. If any one needs me, I’ll be off in a corner studying middle eastern geography.

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RIMBoy, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:50 am Said:

wallet, yes. I concur though that carrying it in the back pocket throws things askew. I’ve wondered if it helped cause some of the back problems I’ve had. Instead I’ve carried mine in my front pocket. Looks a little goofy… I’m pretty sure a bum thought it was a pack of cigs when he asked to bum one and then gave me a strange look when I told him I had none.

As for those words? Try this list:

http://www.rimboy.com/dirtywords

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Jason, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:50 am Said:

I heard a guy on TV call a sandwich a “sangwich”. It was months ago and I’d still like to meet the son of a bitch so I can murder him.

Try saying the word “cunt” without making an ugly face.

Phrases that I hate:

“The earth has a fever.”
“You got that $20 you borrowed from me?”
“Put your penis away, pervert.”

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Rusty, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:56 am Said:

I hate the word challenge. “Are you up to the challenge?” “Let’s challenge ourselves to do better this year.”

Why does everything have to be a challenge? Challenges should be reserved for knights of the roundtable.

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Tim, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:05 pm Said:

Words or phrases I hate.

Wallet. (It is a billfold if a man carries it)
being hav instead of behaving.
Ya’uns. Example: What do ya’uns want to do?
Ya know what I mean bothers me.
Nuff said
Git r done

That is just some that come to mind at the moment.

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Kim, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:16 pm Said:

My dad has always carried a leather trifold wallet AND a money clip. I carry a huge canvas purse that my youngest nephew could probably get lost in. My teenage son packs everything in his front jeans pockets.
As for words I hate, there are a few:
“Axe” instead of “Ask” – this one makes me want to scream!!!
Sports metaphors – I have a boss who always wants us to “swing through the pitch”

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tadpolegal, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm Said:

I hate the words “Pittsburg Steelers”
Arizona wins it!

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Willie Williams, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:43 pm Said:

Finally subscribed to the secret updates and got to see Mr. Funnel Pants. What an added treat!!!

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Alice in WV, on January 30th, 2009 at 1:04 pm Said:

my husband’s wallet is stuffed and won’t close. its now about the size of a baseball. and recently, he’s been asking me to carry it in my purse. so, i’m evolving. if i have pockets, i put my little change-purse (perfect for atm card, license & $$), lipstick, keys & cellphone in my jeans and/or coat. i’m enjoying the freedom. he must carry his own ball-o-wallet.

there are many words i hate, but the one that has cause me to retch, and i brace myself to even type it now…. pus

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Dionne, on January 30th, 2009 at 1:13 pm Said:

My mother used to say “sneakers” when I was kid (in the 1980s). It drove me mad! But then, maybe she hated using the word “plimsolls!” She would also use the phrase “donkey’s years ago” far too much for my liking.

I hate it when I get a sales call and they say “basically” about 20 times ….

I have a handbag with far too much crap in it, no wonder my right shoulder hurts so much. The bf does have a wallet but it’s not been used for a while now due to lack of funds.

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Shiny Rod, on January 30th, 2009 at 1:35 pm Said:

@Alice in WV – That’s a lot of trust from your husband to let you carry his wallet. The sanctity of a mans world is balled up in those trifolds of pant speed bump.

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stinkymarie, on January 30th, 2009 at 2:20 pm Said:

Jason said the word I hate…..

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Tyrosine, on January 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm Said:

@Alice in WV – Your husband needs to give his Costanza wallet a D&C. I purge mine every week and it never a problem.

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JCIII, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Said:

~~oh tadpolegal, you opened up a whole can of worms there.
First , Pittsburgh has the “h” on the end. Most of the morons outside this area never get it right, not that YOU are a moron. I’m not saying that…….

and have fun continuing to live with your delusions. Steelers are there to take it all.

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shinywilly, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:34 pm Said:

I hate the southern phrase… back at the house!

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tadpolegal, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm Said:

JCIII- Okay, I forgot the “h” – I’ll be the token moron for the day.
As far as delusions go… My Packers sucked this year so I’m just in it for the money. PittsburgH is goin’ down!

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vegasrandall, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm Said:

I work with movie and tv people a lot and lately their favorite word is “AWESOME”.we did a peewee herman “word of the day” on set once,whenever someone said”awesome” we all stood up and screamed.it was very effective.

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Son of Sam, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:54 pm Said:

Thank You JCIII The STEELER nation is proud of you.

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Shiny Rod, on January 30th, 2009 at 3:58 pm Said:

101 Dalmations…

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Shiny Rod, on January 30th, 2009 at 4:02 pm Said:

@stinkymarie – I like the conceptual image but I hate the word too!

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Dawn, on January 30th, 2009 at 4:09 pm Said:

Moist
Youse, or even worse, Youse All
Hon (that’s more of a Baltimore thing)
from corporate speak, “Massage the document”…total full body shiver ass clinch

Hubby carries both the Constanza wallet and a whole separate stack of crap that probably contains everything from his 2nd grade report card to a paper towel to be used as a tissue that he folded up into pocket size. Makes me effing crazy.

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Knucklehead, on January 30th, 2009 at 4:22 pm Said:

Most women hate that “c” word, which is precisely why I use it. The word for that part of the body that makes me cringe is the one, I believe, Alice was going to type.

Ick, I can’t do it, either…pus

that’s all I can do.

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Doug, on January 30th, 2009 at 4:59 pm Said:

A water ride a few years back took out my wallet, and afterwards I so enjoyed not having a bulky chunk of cow flesh to carry around. The picture & card insert now serves as my “wallet”, and has migrated from back right pocket to front right.

I hate the word “worsh” for wash. I was married to a woman who said that, and I always cringe when I hear it.

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Steve, on January 30th, 2009 at 6:21 pm Said:

I carry a wallet, but I’ve lately been contemplating removing it since my cousin taught me not to carry the Costanza-style wallet and only carry the necessities. I realize how much better it feels, so I might just get rid of it.

The only term I can think of off hand that really drives me nuts is “24/7″. I hate that more than one could imagine.

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Limey, on January 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm Said:

“24/7/365″ drives me nuts. At least say 24/7/52, you idiot!

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Linda, on January 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm Said:

I hate the words “calendar” and “pork,” as well as a lot of the ones already listed.

My boyfriend has a baseball sized wallet, and he asks me to put it in my purse for him, along with his glasses and – most recently- a hairbrush! WTF?

I bought him a man bag, but I haven’t given it to him yet. It looks kind of like a camera case. He needs to carry his own shit.

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chill, on January 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm Said:

I know the word “billfold” but it’s an oddity to me, sort of like “commode”. I’ve always carried a wallet, and I get around the Costanza Problem by carrying it in a cargo pocket; also clean it out every so often.

I have a co-worker whose every other word, it seems, is “essentially”. But he’s a strange dude in many other ways.

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Misselle, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:58 pm Said:

Holy… I am WAYYYY at the end of this one.

I have a Ph.D. in English… and you are going to seriously ask me which terms/words annoy me? Be glad I will spare you! heh heh.

Here are some good ones:

“Could care less” – from Lime. YES – ack! Hate that.

As well as some regionalisms like in TX “Do what?” meaning “huh?” or “eh?” That makes me absolutely insane. Courtesy gone mad.

My husband has always carried a wallet. And… I have a purse. A biggish purse with everything in it from baby diapers to letters to mail to apples. Yep – call me Sophia. And even worse, my husband and kids put stuff in it and then tease me about my big purse.

But I always buy a stylish one and I get lots of compliments. So it isn’t all bad.

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Misselle, on January 30th, 2009 at 11:59 pm Said:

I meant “Limey” – sorry.

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Karlie9597, on January 31st, 2009 at 12:12 am Said:

Hubby – no wallet

Me – no purse. A clear plastic card holder for my bank card and drivers license and I’m good to go.

I also hate corporate speak. But I throw it around like a pro. Gotta seem like a “team player”.

My biggest pet peeve is Newb speak.
Wen r u going 2 cum over?
I luv u 2.
TTYL!
BFF
My mom sez u kin cum 2 muh house

And TEH! What the heck is up with that? It’s not like it saves you a keystroke you doofi.

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brian, on January 31st, 2009 at 12:22 am Said:

“it’s all good.” No it is not all good, in fact most of it is pure utter shit.

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Stephanie, on January 31st, 2009 at 12:46 am Said:

I am WAY late getting in on this one! I never heard these things until I moved to Minnesota:

TOO many people end their sentences with the word “with”. An example:

Are you going with?
Are we taking him with?

You are not finished talking yet dumbass…finish the damn sentence!

And this one…

“Speaks to” As in…

“The new curriculum speaks to the need for more web-based learning.”

What does that even mean???

I have more, but I fear no one is reading this far down any longer…*sigh*

WTH is that???

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scarymary, on January 31st, 2009 at 11:18 am Said:

I hate the search engine google and I hate the word google. Sure it may be a real word (hat is it a 1 with 100 zero’s or something?) but it sounds like a made up word no adult should be using.
Most annoying is the fact that I cannot change the default search on my Mac toolbar to anything OTHER than google. And now in yet another one of google’s mysterious F-ups they have every page I search for marked as “harmful”. Good job guys. Good job.

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Jason, on January 31st, 2009 at 12:02 pm Said:

I also hate google. I use alatavista, it’s my “homepage” even.

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chill, on January 31st, 2009 at 1:17 pm Said:

@scarymary,

This Google problem is new thing, apparently within the last few hours. I just read where it’s an unintended consequence of Google trying to block viruses and the like. See http://tinyurl.com/bbaj5c. Original URL is
http://www.listbox.com/member/archive/247/2009/01/sort/time_rev/page/1/entry/0:224/20090131111902:CE6EF316-EFB2-11DD-83AA-5B65AB975BFC/

PS – IMHO the very idea of a browser having a “default search site” is a flawed concept. As far as I can tell, M$ Internet Exploder won’t even let you NOT have a “default search site”. Bloody marvelous.

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NDfanInAZ, on January 31st, 2009 at 2:14 pm Said:

Stephanie – I used to be one of those people that ended sentences in a preposition, but then I moved from Indiana to Arizona and lost that fast. Nothing like people teasing you for saying “Can I go with?”. I also now call carbonated beverages soda instead of pop.

Annoying words: panties, sneakers, slacks, supper, sofa, snack, sammie (or any other stupid name for a sandwich) – and when my stepdad doesn’t hear or understand what someone said, he says “come again?”. WTF?!

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The Qweezy Mark, on January 31st, 2009 at 3:31 pm Said:

Old sayings that I hate:

When men say “Get your hands off of my wife!”

When women say “I’m never sleeping with you again!”

and when anyone says “you are a sexual psychopath!”

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scarymary, on January 31st, 2009 at 3:38 pm Said:

Thanks chill. I was hoping it wasn’t just my computer which seems to go into a funk every time my 11 year-old uses it.

NDfaninAZ,
This kind of goes along with the soda thing you mentioned. I prefer Coke over Pepsi and if given Pepsi as the only option I’d rather drink water, so normally I use the term “coke” instead of soda and never the full-body shiver inducing word “pop”. SO, while in Mexico I stayed at an all-inclusive resort that served only Pepsi and after several days of this I was excited to go into town to find a bar that served some Coke (sometimes it’s the little things in life). Except when I asked for it the waiter, all nonchalant, put his finger to his nose, made a sniffing sound, raised an eyebrow and said “you want the coke?”. And I have no doubt that if I had said yes we would have been served a white powder on a mirror with a razor and a rolled up dollar.

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DTO, on January 31st, 2009 at 4:09 pm Said:

scarymary…hundred dollar bill if the joint had any class whatsoever.

–hike

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scarymary, on January 31st, 2009 at 5:47 pm Said:

In Mexico I found there was little to no class. At this same outdoor restaurant I told my husband it was time to ask for the check as a skinny and very pregnant, one-eyed dog, ambled past our table and down the street and that was right after a man with no legs in a wheelchair sang to us and played a guitar. We payed him generously and left feeling depressed and vowed to stay at the resort and away from the “town” less we kill ourselves before the end of the trip.
“are you seeing all this plight kids”…Clark Griswald

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jim britton, on February 1st, 2009 at 1:00 pm Said:

Lookit the new WVSR logo!

Neat!

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Jason, on February 1st, 2009 at 2:02 pm Said:

A new look! Change can be good sometimes. (breathing into a paper sack)

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DTO, on February 1st, 2009 at 2:18 pm Said:

Yep…Like it Jeff!!…Stuff you got learned in your recent skoolin”? Pretty cool!

-hike

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Willie Williams, on February 1st, 2009 at 3:27 pm Said:

New banner? Somebody hold me!

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Rick inTennessee, on February 1st, 2009 at 5:53 pm Said:

I always wondered what that lil fish was smokin’.
Thanks for clearing that up.

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Ordinary Phil, on February 1st, 2009 at 6:33 pm Said:

The use of “gift” as a verb irritates the crap out of me. It is not just illiterate, but conspicuously so.

In my particular hick vernacular, dinner is around noon, supper is in the evening. Lunch is something you buy. In Alabama (and probably elsewhere) old guys might refer to dinner or lunch or whatever as “eating a bean”. One guy I used to work with would take a look at his watch around noon and say, “It’s time to eat a bean.” Then he’d go out to his car, have dinner, and take a nap. He was about a million, so I think the nap was more important than the bean.

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Taiwan On, on February 1st, 2009 at 7:34 pm Said:

I carry a wallet in my, well, let’s just get it over with and call it a purse. I would never carry a purse in the US, but for some reason, it seems easy to get away with in a foreign country.

I hate when people say “Number one” or “A”, as if they are going to produce a list, but then they never get to “Two” or “B”.

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Jason, on February 1st, 2009 at 8:24 pm Said:

I went to the grocery store earlier and they gave me several pairs of 3d glasses. There’s supposed to be something 3d on at half time. Anyone else hear of this? I think it has something to do with monsters vs aliens. ?????

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Jason, on February 1st, 2009 at 9:17 pm Said:

I’m wondering if Springstien is going to flash one of his tits. And if he does, will he have a fishing lure hanging off his nipple?

Yes and yes. That’s my bet.

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fattie20xl/ lucas, on February 1st, 2009 at 11:37 pm Said:

….. but why is the fish ANGRY?!?!?

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Kelly, on February 1st, 2009 at 11:58 pm Said:

LOVE the new logo, GREAT JOB!!!!!!

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Gretchen, on February 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 am Said:

WOOOOOO, STEELERS!!!!!

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JCIII, on February 2nd, 2009 at 3:21 am Said:

well….no shit surf reporters…

seems I’m in agreement with Gretchen

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jeff_in_niagara, on February 2nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm Said:

I like the new banner, nice change.

I can’t stand it when people say ” ‘puter ” , and “babymamma” makes me go WTF?

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Doug, on February 2nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm Said:

That sho’ nuff be one angry fish, uh-huh.

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Tamara, on February 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm Said:

I hate it when adults say the word “hinder”…you’re an adult, you can say ass or anything else, just not hinder.

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Carolyn, on February 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm Said:

But… but.. the Wallet ad is offering “free shipping!”…

Great Blog. As a fellow WV’n, I’m going to link up

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Tracey, on February 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 am Said:

Definately agree with…. MOIST!! How ’bout OINTMENT!!?? Which, incedentally, can be used in the same sentence! HA!

Oh, by the way, its PITTSBURGH….NOT PIXBURG!!

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Cindi K in VA, on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm Said:

I got to tell you-this really has me ROTFL : )

Purse-filled with mail, passport, Birth cerificate, Tanqueray, IV, Honey Baked Ham, ect…
(you get the picture)

Words:
panties, underpants, moist, clearly, obviously, seriously, actually, ice box (what year is it?), PLAYDATE (gotta give that one a grrrrrr-sorry!)
non-words-irregardless, orientated, physical (when meaning fiscal), winda (for window), yella (for yellow)
phrases: cool it, sweet, six pack (when referring to anatomy)
words I like: crunk (as in gonna get), cheesey (as in low-class)

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Cindi K in VA, on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm Said:

Oh an BTW – most everyone in Missouri says “warsh” for wash. I had to retrain myself after I left Missouri and realized everyone was saying it differently than me.

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Cindi K in VA, on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 pm Said:

last?

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Cindi K in VA, on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm Said:

retrain might be a nonword. If so, I have probably created a full body clinch for the rest of you. Yay! (not yeah!)

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Cindi K in VA, on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm Said:

so now, last?

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chill, on February 3rd, 2009 at 7:50 pm Said:

Cindi K: No, you’re not last :^)

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Cindi K in VA, on February 7th, 2009 at 11:26 am Said:

darn!

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Haley, on April 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 pm Said:

Piss and Titties. Also Tits. uhghghg.

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RobertRat, on April 15th, 2010 at 9:39 pm Said:

So I’ve carried a tri-fold in my right-front pocket since adulthood. I may convert to a combination business card holder and money clip.

Phrases I hate:

“If you know what I mean”
“At the end of the day…”
“Basically” (somebody else said this too, way up there)
“IMHO” (when I read it, my brain voice says “I’m ‘ho”)
“quick question” (I dislike this so much that I actually posted a disclaimer on my office that such questions must be formed so that a one-word response would suffice.)

Words I like to use because other people hate them:

“Salve”
“Tacit”

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