pop 0 #26 January 2, 2004 I havent read eveyone's responses, but if this hasn't been mentioned, here is my FAV annoying phrase: I'm just keeping it real!!!!7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #27 January 2, 2004 QuoteI havent read eveyone's responses, but if this hasn't been mentioned, here is my FAV annoying phrase: I'm just keeping it real!!!! Keep it real, yoooI'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #28 January 2, 2004 QuoteQuoteI havent read eveyone's responses, but if this hasn't been mentioned, here is my FAV annoying phrase: I'm just keeping it real!!!! Keep it real, yooo I've been keeping it real all all my life since the day I was born about the time I came out of the womb and was brought the this earth on the first day of my life when I was concieved at birth. 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #29 January 2, 2004 1) From The Streets: Yeah, I just came in from the streets too... your point is? 2) Been There Done That: Yeah, when Mountain Dew did that... get some new material. I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #30 January 2, 2004 QuoteI'm just keeping it real!!!! That reminds of: It's da bomb! MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #31 January 2, 2004 I think the most irritating phrase (and I hear it a LOT) is "I could care less..." No...the phrase is supposed to be "I couldn't care less" If you could care less..that means YOU CARE!! duh! -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #32 January 2, 2004 Quote QuoteI'm just keeping it real!!!! That reminds of: It's da bomb! I'm thinking that none of us particularly care for ebonics. What do you think? Shooooooo.......don't EVEN get me started!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopycandy 0 #33 January 2, 2004 Eh. "Metrosexual" isn't bad, but I prefer the term "stray." (A combo of straight and gay.) I'd like to add "think outside the box" to that list of irritating phrases. Also, my boyfriend typically breaks awkward silences by saying, "Good clean fun for everyone." It's the only thing about him that drives me absolutely nuts. (Well, that and the fact that he misuses the word "irony" almost constantly.) However, no phrase could ever irritate me as much as reading poor grammar and punctuation. In fact, I've thought about starting a grammar thread on this Web site. My biggest pet peeves are: * Accept/except -- "Except" excludes things, but "accept" doesn't. For example, I would gladly accept that free jump ticket, except if it's for a hop-and-pop. * Advice/advise -- "Advice" is the noun, "advise" is the verb. I can give you advice on hook turns, but I would advise you to be careful. * Affect/effect -- When you affect something, you have an effect on it. Tunnel time can affect my belly skills. That will have a huge effect on my skydiving. * Alot -- This word doesn't exist. You don't skydive "alittle," do you? You don't do it "alot" either. It's two words. A lot. * Everyday/every day -- "Everyday" should only be used as an adjective. For example, I wish my freefly pants were part of my everyday clothes. And if I could, I would skydive every day. * Expresso -- You drink "espresso" before you skydive, not "expresso." It's not fast coffee. * Literally -- Use it only to distinguish between the literal and figurative meaning. For example, you didn't literally explode into the relative work scene ... unless you threw a stick of dynamite at some skydivers. * Then/than -- "Then" is used for time, "than" is for comparisons. For example, I told him I can sit dive better than him. Then I kicked ass and took names. * They're/their/there -- "They're" is always a contraction of "they are." (They're going to swoop the pond today.) "Their" is a possessive pronoun. (That's their sweet new rig.) Every other occasion calls for "there." (There goes the bad skydiver. Oops. He didn't pull. He will bounce right there.) And my top pet peeve: * You're/your -- "You're" is always a contraction of "you are." You're going skydiving with your rig. I understand how some mistakes are common for those who have learned English as a second language, but for native tongues, shame on you. I can't help it that I am this way. Being Conan the Grammarian is my cross to bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #34 January 2, 2004 QuoteI'm thinking that none of us particularly care for ebonics. What do you think? Yeahhhh, I'm starting to believe that, sista' MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #35 January 2, 2004 Quote However, no phrase could ever irritate me as much as reading poor grammar and punctuation. In fact, I've thought about starting a grammar thread on this Web site. I think you and kelel01 could be best friends. You guys should start the dz.com grammar police.I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #36 January 2, 2004 Quote However, no phrase could ever irritate me as much as reading poor grammar and punctuation. What about pathetic internet shorthand started by people who obviously can't type... Hi! How R U 2day? TTFN -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #37 January 2, 2004 QuoteYou guys should start the dz.com grammar police. NO WAY!!! I'd get arrested all day long!7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #38 January 2, 2004 QuoteQuote However, no phrase could ever irritate me as much as reading poor grammar and punctuation. What about pathetic internet shorthand started by people who obviously can't type... Hi! How R U 2day? TTFN U r 2 funny! LOL! ROFLMAO! BRB! G2G! C-ya!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #39 January 2, 2004 QuoteQuoteYou guys should start the dz.com grammar police. NO WAY!!! I'd get arrested all day long! Da Gramma Po-po is comin' to git ya!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #40 January 2, 2004 Stop - Right Now - Just Stop. Noice! Dude! Sweet! Phat! Killing Kittens.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #41 January 2, 2004 QuoteStop - Right Now - Just Stop. Noice! Dude! Sweet! Phat! Killing Kittens. Dude! What does mine say? Sweet! What does mine say? Dude! What does mine say? Sweet! What does mine say? Dude! What does mine say?...........................................I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #42 January 2, 2004 Just for giggles, I asked three interns who worked for me last year (all sophomores in college, all native English speakers, all engineering students with 3.1 or higher overall GPAs) to write the following sentence, which I read to them: "They're over there, by their car". None of them got it right. Fortunately, I didn't have them writing any documentation or procedures. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #43 January 2, 2004 Asshat! -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #44 January 2, 2004 Yeah hookitt! I was thinkin the same thing! "Let's roll" so we can "Take it to the next level" and get our share of the bling-bling! Cause we "just keepin it real" "yanowaumsayin?". Cuz im da Shiznit! Biatch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #45 January 2, 2004 Shoooooooo I don't play that. What up yo? Fo Shizzle my nizzle = Sure, you are my puppy dog! or......... "I concur whole-heartedly, my African-American brother"I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #46 January 2, 2004 I didn't see the ones that irritate me the most!! On the top of my list is "It's all good." I can't stand hearing that for some reason... and Travis says it ALL the time. Then there is "Back in the day..." And I can't forget "Right on." I think that should have stayed in the 80s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #47 January 2, 2004 Irritating? Anytime, anywhere, anyone says "God told me that . . ." For instance, Linkquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #48 January 2, 2004 Quote And I can't forget "Right on." I think that should have stayed in the 80s. Never EVER go to Canada then.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #49 January 2, 2004 It's all good yo homie g funk. We be chillin' here in da hood. It gots to git me some of that!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopycandy 0 #50 January 2, 2004 Speaking of "fo' shizzle my nizzle," have you ever read urbandictionary.com? It's actually a good idea -- the whole "define your world" kind of thing. It's gotten a little cluttered lately. But if you take time to wade through some of the words, the slang can be informative and interesting. A lot of it is funny, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites