Annoying Words & Phrases

[Channel98]

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[Channel98]

The stupidexpressionmaxxing trend shows no sign of slowing down.

They grew up hearing about skin cancer. Now they're 'tanmaxxing'

While having a summery glow has long been an American beauty standard, experts say the viral trend "tanmaxxing" is dangerous and worrisome.

www.usatoday.com

 

[sadchild]

 

[sadchild]

It's six years ago but it's the first time I'm hearing "Sharenting". And I hope it's the last time I hear it too.

"Sharenting" is a portmanteau of "sharing" and "parenting", describing the practice of parents publicizing a large amount of potentially sensitive content about their children on internet platforms, most notably on social media.

 

[scotchandcigar]

It's six years ago but it's the first time I'm hearing "Sharenting". And I hope it's the last time I hear it too.

"Sharenting" is a portmanteau of "sharing" and "parenting", describing the practice of parents publicizing a large amount of potentially sensitive content about their children on internet platforms, most notably on social media.

My first thought (aside from cringing) was that the word referred to some aspect of divorced parents who share custody. But the idea of parents who overshare on social media, that goes all the way back to when parents first started joining Facebook, which was a long time ago.

My older daughter never posted - or allowed - any pictures or details of her kids on social media. Right or wrong, she always suspected it would lead to problems.

This makes me think of a couple of stories, to derail this thread. The first is the new series we're watching on Apple TV, called Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (it's not as salacious as it sounds). It starts with the main character doing an online video chat, and later realizing that her webcam captured (on the wall behind her) a cork board with all sorts of notes, names, and phone numbers.

As for me, I have monthly video talks with my new manager, and at one point she said "I love Glenmorangie!", referring to my glass that had my cranberry & water. I mostly use my collection of complimentary scotch glasses for my daytime juice drink. But I didn't really intend for it to be part of my monthly check-in conversation.

 

[Channel98]

Total Wine & More in Pasadena sells Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch – only $299.99 for a 750-milliliter bottle. What a bargain!

Back on topic:

42 Super-Annoying Buzzwords and Buzzphrases—and What to Do about Them | PerfectIt

Here are some ideas for what to do about 42 of the most hated buzzwords.

www.perfectit.com

"Open the kimono"???

 

[scotchandcigar]

Total Wine & More in Pasadena sells Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch – only $299.99 for a 750-milliliter bottle. What a bargain!

The Signet is one of several high-end products they offer, just like any wine or spirit company does. The regular Glenmorangie line ranges from $35 to $70.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

The latest buzzwords coming from PMs is managers that I find annoying is "North Star" and "finger in the air". North Star is referring to the ideal state of the project/proposal assuming you get everything you want. Finger in the air is an estimate based upon know knowledge which in theory you will not be held into account.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Finger in the air is an estimate based upon know knowledge which in theory you will not be held into account.

I believe this refers to the way you'd check for wind direction, so the expression is about being aware of what is going on in the industry or market that you're in.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I believe this refers to the way you'd check for wind direction, so the expression is about being aware of what is going on in the industry or market that you're in.

The context it is being used in is different. They are definitely meaning high level estimates without any real data to base it on.

 

[sadchild]

My older daughter never posted - or allowed - any pictures or details of her kids on social media.

We posted about our son once in a while, including a photo of him here and there (could only be seen by people on my friend's list only, not 'everyone'). But we never put his first name on there. But of course, two of his great-grandmothers would comment with his name. And I'd have to delete them and ask them not to do it. But of course, they still continued putting his first name in the comments. Over and over. We gave up around the time he turned 11 or 12.

 

[sadchild]

A few months ago my best friends threw me a “Wifelorette”—yes you heard that right—a bachelorette party after my wedding.

 

[Channel98]

The idiotic word "wifelorette" was coined in September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional bachelorette trips were canceled and brides had to find another way to celebrate. This article is from September 2022:

Business is booming for 'wifelorette' parties and belated bachelor bashes

https://www.fastcompany.com/90786445/wifelorette-parties-belated-bachelor-bashes-boom

 

[scotchandcigar]

People who are manager-types, or are otherwise compelled to sound like worldly dickheads, pronounce the word "resources" as "Re-zorse-es". 100%.

 

[Channel98]

Late last night, KTTV-Channel 11 had live coverage of a Tesla driver who was wanted for reckless driving and who was leading Los Angeles police on a low-speed chase. KTTV news anchor Susan Hirasuna offered this brilliant theory as to why the driver was refusing to stop:

"When you're not in custody, you're not in custody."

 

[Channel98]

I posted this poorly worded NBC News headline in the Celebrity Death Thread – Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for My Left Foot, dies at 81 – and wondered how many other Irish actresses won an Oscar for My Left Foot. In today's Los Angeles Times is another poorly worded headline:

Sausalito official found on yacht accused of burglary

The article doesn't say what the yacht is accused of taking.

 

[sadchild]

"When you're not in custody, you're not in custody."

Kinda like these lyrical gems:

"Only time will tell if we stand the test of time."
- Van Halen "Why Can't This Be Love"

"I believe the children are our future."
- Whitney Houston "Greatest Love Of All"

"I cannot forget from where it is that I come from."
- John Cougar Mellencamp "Small Town"

 

[scotchandcigar]

You forgot "Lonely is the night, that you find yourself alone." - Billy Squier

 

[Channel98]

How about Clay Aiken's beautiful, heartfelt, sentimental ballad Invisible, in which he fantasizes about being a fly on a wall:

"If I was invisible, then I could just watch you in your room
If I was invincible, I'd make you mine tonight
If hearts were unbreakable, then I could just tell you where I stand
I would be the smartest man if I was invisible
Wait, I already am"

Uhhh, guess again, Clay!