List of words that should be banished

[DougB]

Besides, "Tom, please stop posting", her is a list of words that should be banished.

Lake Superior State University :: Banished Words List :: Complete List (http://www.lssu.edu/banished/complete_list.php)

[sunnyatlast]

Let's hear what words posters here want to have on the list, or have already made the list but are still grating on you.

These are some on the list that are still around, unfortunately:

"It is what it is." (Translation: I don't want to say what I really think. Someone might be offended.)

"Issues". (Example: The pitcher is having shoulder issues going into Game 7 of the World Series. Or, Bruce Jenner is having some gender issues.)

"It's all good."

:ohdear:

[tomjbud]

How about "busted" as in: "His car was busted into".

[chuckinca]

Alexander Haig near top of list . . . kinda an old list.


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[sunnyatlast]

Alexander Haig near top of list . . . kinda an old list.

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No, it's current. The 2015 list of nominated phrases and words is linked at the top of the menu on left side. Here is a good one:

FOODIE

Many nominations over the past several years. Is it a Michigan thing?

"It's ridiculous. Do we call people who like wine 'winies' or beer lovers 'beeries'?" – Randall Chamberlain, Traverse City, Mich.

"'Someone who enjoys food' applies to everyone on Earth. What's next? 'Oh, I'm an airie; I just love to breathe.' 'Could we do it at 11, instead? I'm kind of a sleepie.'" – Andy Poe, Marquette, Mich.

"I crave good sleep, too, but that does not make me a sleepie. News flash: We ALL like food." – Graydeon DeCamp, Elk Rapids, Mich.

"I've heard of cooks and chefs, and gourmets and gourmands, but what the heck is a 'foodie'? A person who likes food? A person who eats food? A person who knows what food is? Sounds like 'foodie' is a synonym for 'everybody.' Foodies around the world agree; let's banish this term." – Steve Szilagyi, Mason, Mich.

[Barefoot]

Let's hear what words posters here want to have on the list, or have already made the list but are still grating on you. :

Something that grates on my nerves:
When someone encounters ONE rude person in The Villages and says:
"I thought this was supposed to be Florida's friendliest hometown".

Other than that, it's all good. :evil6:

[tippyclubb]

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[Walt.]

OK... how about
"is a religion of peace"

[CFrance]

How about banning "..." Or "///" or any other series of symbols meaning "I just said something rude, mean, nasty, etc, and now you know I did, and it was probably aimed at your last post, but you'll never know what it is, but you will know it was bad."

[Yosemite]

How about all the typos. Are we all so busy we can't take the time to re-read our posts before pushing the "send" button?

[jblum315]

I agree with many of the words/phrases. However, unique is a perfectly good word meaning one of a kind. What's wrong is "very unique," "kind of unique," "really unique" etc, etc.

[NoMoSno]

whatever............
just saying..........

[graciegirl]

Something that grates on my nerves:
When someone encounters ONE rude person in The Villages and says:
"I thought this was supposed to be Florida's friendliest hometown".

Other than that, it's all good. :evil6:

Damned straight, Bare.

[dbussone]

How about banning "..." Or "///" or any other series of symbols meaning "I just said something rude, mean, nasty, etc, and now you know I did, and it was probably aimed at your last post, but you'll never know what it is, but you will know it was bad."

///!

[graciegirl]

How about banning "..." Or "///" or any other series of symbols meaning "I just said something rude, mean, nasty, etc, and now you know I did, and it was probably aimed at your last post, but you'll never know what it is, but you will know it was bad."


I think I will say it is sometimes effective and sometimes not. And No. I don't work for the developer.

[graciegirl]

Besides, "Tom, please stop posting", her is a list of words that should be banished.

Lake Superior State University :: Banished Words List :: Complete List (http://www.lssu.edu/banished/complete_list.php)


And bumping OVER an annoying post isn't nice either.

[Wandatime]

And bumping OVER an annoying post isn't nice either.

I don't know what that means. Do I need to learn how to do it? Help me! :o

/// and "..."

[Barefoot]

How about banning "..." Or "///" or any other series of symbols meaning "I just said something rude, mean, nasty, etc, and now you know I did, and it was probably aimed at your last post, but you'll never know what it is, but you will know it was bad."

*** :girlneener:

CFrance, but, but, but what if someone gets up in a bad mood and posts something cranky :mornincoffee: and then they have a coffee and say:
"Yikes, did I really say that" and they look for a delete button but it's disappeared! There is no delete button anymore.
So they are really sorry they were cranky, and they reconsider.
And to delete their post, they have to use 3 digits, could be ^^^ or *** or ### or ???

We all make mistakes.

[dbussone]

*** :girlneener:

CFrance, but, but, but what if someone gets up in a bad mood and posts something cranky :mornincoffee: and then they have a coffee and say:
"Yikes, did I really say that" and they look for a delete button but it's disappeared! There is no delete button anymore.
So they are really sorry they were cranky, and they reconsider.
And to delete their post, they have to use 3 digits, could be ^^^ or *** or ### or ???

We all make mistakes.

Excellent point. How about €€€ or 👿👿👿 or \\\?

[redwitch]

I always hated, "nothing," as a reply to, "what's wrong?" It should be banned from all vocabularies.

[LndLocked]

I think it just blows when some says .... sucks. :jester:

[Uptown Girl]

FOODIE

Many nominations over the past several years. Is it a Michigan thing?

"It's ridiculous. Do we call people who like wine 'winies' or beer lovers 'beeries'?" – Randall Chamberlain, Traverse City, Mich.

"'Someone who enjoys food' applies to everyone on Earth. What's next? 'Oh, I'm an airie; I just love to breathe.' 'Could we do it at 11, instead? I'm kind of a sleepie.'" – Andy Poe, Marquette, Mich.

"I crave good sleep, too, but that does not make me a sleepie. News flash: We ALL like food." – Graydeon DeCamp, Elk Rapids, Mich.

"I've heard of cooks and chefs, and gourmets and gourmands, but what the heck is a 'foodie'? A person who likes food? A person who eats food? A person who knows what food is? Sounds like 'foodie' is a synonym for 'everybody.' Foodies around the world agree; let's banish this term." – Steve Szilagyi, Mason, Mich.



You made me laugh!

[Barefoot]

Excellent point. How about €€€ or 👿👿👿 or \\\?

The kitty faces work for me. Where did you find them?
Whoops, sorry, I bet Sunnyatlast also hates the term "it works for me". :oops:

[Uptown Girl]

How about 'HOOD' as in neighborhood? That one annoys the //// out of me.

[DruannB]

I just left my classroom. Students use "alot" as if it's really a word, or as if it really SAYS anything. How much is a lot? One day when I'm bored I'll compile a list of things they say that make me want to run my fingernails down a chalkboard. Hmmm...too much coffee today?

[dbussone]

The kitty faces work for me. Where did you find them?
Whoops, sorry, I bet Sunnyatlast also hates the term "it works for me". :oops:




They are from some emoji or emoticon app.

[CFrance]

You are all very funny! But I don't know what bumping over someone's post means either.

I think some people use /// or ... to passive aggressively imply that they just posted some nasty reply and then deleted it but still want you to know that they said something nasty. I'd rather they bring the delete button back. Otherwise, think twice, post once.

That's myself story and I'm stickin' to it!:rant-rave::rant-rave::rant-rave:

[CFrance]

You are all very funny! But I don't know what bumping over someone's post means either.

I think some people use /// or ... to passive aggressively imply that they just posted some nasty reply and then deleted it but still want you to know that they said something nasty. I'd rather they bring the delete button back. Otherwise, think twice, post once.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!:rant-rave::rant-rave::rant-rave:

[Bonanza]

How about 'HOOD' as in neighborhood? That one annoys the //// out of me.

I don't think "hood" is a bad term.
It's more descriptive and it's colloquial use defines an exact area.
It tells you more than simply using the word neighborhood which doesn't tell you very much.
A "neighborhood" could be anywhere.

[dbussone]

You are all very funny! But I don't know what bumping over someone's post means either.



I think some people use /// or ... to passive aggressively imply that they just posted some nasty reply and then deleted it but still want you to know that they said something nasty. I'd rather they bring the delete button back. Otherwise, think twice, post once.



That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!:rant-rave::rant-rave::rant-rave:


CF - I don't know what the means either. I hope GG will enlighten us.

PS your last post was done twice. I think you thought once and posted twice. ::jester::

[Villages PL]

Do you think a person actually knows what a healthy diet is when they say, "just eat everything in moderation"?

It might mean that you can eat every junk-food item imaginable as long as you don't have it twice in one day.

[Barefoot]

CF - your last post was done twice. I think you thought once and posted twice. ::jester::

So CFrance, this is a GOTCHA :evil6:
--- a good example of when someone might want to *** one of their duplicate posts. :girlneener:

[Villages PL]

Everything in moderation, pertaining to life in general.

So if you're cheating on your spouse, it's okay as long as it's done moderately. If you get caught cheating, just say, "I only cheated four times this year. What's the big deal?

A moderate bank robber might say, "I only robbed two banks last year and one this year."

[Bonanza]

Everything in moderation, pertaining to life in general.

So if you're cheating on your spouse, it's okay as long as it's done moderately. If you get caught cheating, just say, "I only cheated four times this year. What's the big deal?

A moderate bank robber might say, "I only robbed two banks last year and one this year."

Is this supposed to be funny???

[Uptown Girl]

I don't think "hood" is a bad term.
It's more descriptive and it's colloquial use defines an exact area.
It tells you more than simply using the word neighborhood which doesn't tell you very much.
A "neighborhood" could be anywhere.

It certainly does tell me more....

[kcrazorbackfan]

How about banning "..." Or "///" or any other series of symbols meaning "I just said something rude, mean, nasty, etc, and now you know I did, and it was probably aimed at your last post, but you'll never know what it is, but you will know it was bad."

I thought I knew everything :D; I'm glad I know now what those symbols meant - A NEW TOOL TO USE!!

[Villages PL]

Boy Howdy! /// ...

No offense intended but I would ban the above words and symbols.

[graciegirl]

Boy Howdy! /// ...

No offense intended but I would ban the above words and symbols.


:girlneener::girlneener::girlneener: AND Boy Howdy.

[Wandatime]

///

:a20:

[Loudoll]

I hate this one so much it makes me sick to even share it but I can't pass up the chance to do so:
"Who peed in your cheerios?"

[Loudoll]

Everything in moderation, pertaining to life in general.

So if you're cheating on your spouse, it's okay as long as it's done moderately. If you get caught cheating, just say, "I only cheated four times this year. What's the big deal?

A moderate bank robber might say, "I only robbed two banks last year and one this year."

:a20:

[onslowe]

When I hear news reporters explaining to us "what went down."

"He hit him upside his head."

And above all…..'sucks.'

Let's quietly refuse in our own small ways to go along with either the 'dumbing down' or 'vulgarization' of America. Don't smile nervously at those who do it, please. Isolate them little by little until may be they will talk in the proper mother tongue.

[DruannB]

I hate this one so much it makes me sick to even share it but I can't pass up the chance to do so:
"Who peed in your cheerios?"

I was in the play "Daddy's Dying, Who's Got the Will?" and the phrase was "I done peed in my chili." Close, right?

[redwitch]

When I hear news reporters explaining to us "what went down."

"He hit him upside his head."

And above all…..'sucks.'

Let's quietly refuse in our own small ways to go along with either the 'dumbing down' or 'vulgarization' of America. Don't smile nervously at those who do it, please. Isolate them little by little until may be they will talk in the proper mother tongue.

This could be a problem for me -- I've forgotten too much of my German to speak it properly.

[Barefoot]

Do you think a person actually knows what a healthy diet is when they say, "just eat everything in moderation"?
It might mean that you can eat every junk-food item imaginable as long as you don't have it twice in one day.

I gather that you are objecting to the term moderation because you feel it needs to be quantified?
Since we seniors are mature and intelligent people, I think we understand that the term "moderation" means the avoidance of extremes.
I doubt any of us feel that it would be moderate behavior to eat "every junk food item imaginable" on a daily basis. :ohdear:

[DougB]

You are all very funny! But I don't know what bumping over someone's post means either.

I think some people use /// or ... to passive aggressively imply that they just posted some nasty reply and then deleted it but still want you to know that they said something nasty. I'd rather they bring the delete button back. Otherwise, think twice, post once.

That's myself story and I'm stickin' to it!:rant-rave::rant-rave::rant-rave:

You are all very funny! But I don't know what bumping over someone's post means either.

I think some people use /// or ... to passive aggressively imply that they just posted some nasty reply and then deleted it but still want you to know that they said something nasty. I'd rather they bring the delete button back. Otherwise, think twice, post once.

That's myself story and I'm stickin' to it!:rant-rave::rant-rave::rant-rave:

You can say that again!

[Bonanza]

I don't think "hood" is a bad term.
It's more descriptive and it's colloquial use defines an exact area.
It tells you more than simply using the word neighborhood which doesn't tell you very much.
A "neighborhood" could be anywhere.

It certainly does tell me more....

You comment doesn't make much sense.

Care to elaborate???

[Uptown Girl]

You comment doesn't make much sense.

Care to elaborate???

No, Thank You. I'll pass. :)

[graciegirl]

I hate this one so much it makes me sick to even share it but I can't pass up the chance to do so:
"Who peed in your cheerios?"


That lady with the age bias.

Sometimes it just fits.

Good morning, Loudall!

[dplars]

From my portfolio manager, "We are in this for the long haul". Translation, you just lost a bundle.

[tomwed]

"That's One"
You know when you not quite done addressing the ball and as you're settling in, ready to hit it, for one reason or another the ball falls off the tee? That's when sometimes, a newby says "That's One".

Oh yea, I don't like newbie either.

[Loudoll]

"Getting your panties in a twist"
"Put on your big girl panties"

I hate these so much it almost makes me sick to share them.

[Loudoll]

That lady with the age bias.

Sometimes it just fits.

Good morning, Loudall!
And a good mornin' to you, Graciegirl!

[Loudoll]

I was in the play "Daddy's Dying, Who's Got the Will?" and the phrase was "I done peed in my chili." Close, right?
Ew... lol
Has anyone, besides disgruntled food service workers, ever actually peed in anyone's chili or cheerios, etc ? lol
:ohdear:

[dewilson58]

Like new, hardly used.

[Loudoll]

While we're at it, I think the word RUDE is overused.
She was rude to rear end our car.
That was rude to show up in the same outfit.
They rudely expected to swim during water aerobics.
It was rude not to send flowers.
Rude not to bathe.
Rude to do this and that...etc.

[tomwed]

Like new, hardly used.
previously owned

What happened to the word resale?

[sunnyatlast]

Here's one that's on the list and is grossly overused:

"Amazing".

Example: "I have the most amazing husband…..he just put down the remote and got up to get his own beer!!!!"

Like he's some kind of wizard…..

:ohdear: :ohdear:

[BobandMary]

I don't like "my bad."

[onslowe]

Someone should take a deep breath and reconsider their words. I'm relatively new here but have been reading TOTV for several years.

I feel strongly that an apology is in order for calling one of the most prolific and kind posters here a 'troll.' Get angry, but do not throw that word around carelessly or maliciously.

Thank you.

[sunnyatlast]

Here are two terms used in a restaurant that I think are unappetizing:

When the waiter/waitress refers to meat choices as "your protein" and rice or potatoes as "your starch".

"Starch" doesn't sound that bad. But "protein" instead of "meat"…..Yuck. Sounds like a laboratory.

[Bonanza]

Here are two terms used in a restaurant that I think are unappetizing:
When the waiter/waitress refers to meat choices as "your protein" and rice or potatoes as "your starch".
"Starch" doesn't sound that bad. But "protein" instead of "meat"…..Yuck. Sounds like a laboratory.

I have NEVER been in a restaurant where a server referred to any food type as protein or a starch,
and we eat out often.
I can't even imagine what would prompt the use of those words.

Is there such a thing as a Weight Watchers restaurant???

[Bonanza]

Ew... lol
Has anyone, besides disgruntled food service workers, ever actually peed in anyone's chili or cheerios, etc ? lol
:ohdear:

No, but they do spit in someone's food when disgruntled.
:icon_hungry: :mmmm:

[CFrance]

previously owned

What happened to the word resale?
Forget resale... What happened to USED!

[graciegirl]

Forget resale... What happened to USED!


Just got up, CFrance, you talking about me? I am not used. I am well worn. Think Velveteen Rabbit. I am real.

Boy a lot of stuff goes on at night on this forum.

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful day in The Villages.

Come back Cisco, and bring Pancho.

[CFrance]

Just got up, CFrance, you talking about me? I am not used. I am well worn. Think Velveteen Rabbit. I am real.

Boy a lot of stuff goes on at night on this forum.

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful day in The Villages.

Come back Cisco, and bring Pancho.
Cars, Gracie... Cars!

[Loudoll]

No, but they do spit in someone's food when disgruntled.
:icon_hungry: :mmmm:
Somehow the spit doesn't sound as bad now. lol :angel:

[Loudoll]

"That's One"
You know when you not quite done addressing the ball and as you're settling in, ready to hit it, for one reason or another the ball falls off the tee? That's when sometimes, a newby says "That's One".

Oh yea, I don't like newbie either.
I am not a golfer but that situation would p me off big time.

[Bay Kid]

obamacare

[redwitch]

Posse. Heard it on the Oscars last night when someone was referring to their family. I flinched and immediately vowed to never use that word again unless I was literally talking about a group deputized to apprehend another.

[Villages PL]

I gather that you are objecting to the term moderation because you feel it needs to be quantified?
Since we seniors are mature and intelligent people, I think we understand that the term "moderation" means the avoidance of extremes.

The phrase "voidance of extremes" should be banned too because it doesn't quantify anything either.


I doubt any of us feel that it would be moderate behavior to eat "every junk food item imaginable" on a daily basis. :ohdear:


My exact statement with qualifier: "It might mean that you can eat every junk-food item imaginable as long as you don't have it twice in one day." Common sense dictates that it means one would have a choice among every junk-food item imaginable. It simply calls for good reading comprehension.

[Villages PL]

Is this supposed to be funny???

If you have to ask, it means you didn't get the point.

[Barefoot]

..... Common sense dictates that it means one would have a choice among every junk-food item imaginable. It simply calls for good reading comprehension.

My reading comprehension is just fine thanks.
I comprehend that you've tried to hijack this thread about overused words into a discussion about obesity.

[Villages PL]

My reading comprehension is just fine thanks.
I comprehend that you've tried to hijack this thread about overused words into a discussion about obesity.



Obesity? Can you prove that I said anything about obesity? And you claim to have good reading comprehension?

[Barefoot]

Obesity? Can you prove that I said anything about obesity? And you claim to have good reading comprehension?
Let's get back on track.

[Barefoot]

"Getting your panties in a twist"
"Put on your big girl panties"
I hate these so much it almost makes me sick to share them.

I'm really glad you mentioned ""Put your big girl panties on" so I can never say it again.
It never occurred to me that it would make some people cringe.

It's all good. It is what it is. :)

[DruannB]

Let's ban euphemisms. Call it what it is. We can take it, and we don't even need "to put our big girl panties on" to do it--I just had to add that. I agree with previous poster about "big girl panties." Just a thought. Do men wear "big boy boxers"?

[Villages PL]

Let's get back on track.


Okay, the heading of this thread is: "List of words that should be banished"

When I clicked on the OPs link there were single words and phrases. And you could also get an explanation of why a word or phrase should be banished. It was obvious to me that the word or phrase could pertain to any subject, even diet, health and nutrition.

So the phrase I picked was, "Everything in moderation" which could pertain to one's diet or life in general.

[Barefoot]

Do men wear "big boy boxers"?

I've certainly heard the expression "You've got big ba__s" to mean that you're gutsy.
Perhaps they require big boy boxers. :jester:

If I were to ban anything, it would be people routinely saying "Have a nice day" which has now been shortened to "Have a good one".
To me, it means absolutely nothing.

[graciegirl]

Word not to be banished. Perfectly good word; Orthorexia

[dewilson58]

Big hat, no cattle.

Big boxers, no _____ .

[graciegirl]

Big hat, no cattle.

Big boxers, no _____ .

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Walt.]

".. change my calculus..." and "we're just going to have to change Putin's calculus..."

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I can't stand to hear servers ask me,"How's everything tasting?" Really gets on my nerves. Like the food and everything on the table is capable of doing its own tasting instead of asking me if everything is ok or something to that effect. I am not sure why this irritates me so much, but it does.

[tomwed]

I hate hearing from the person behind the counter "no problem" when the appropriate response is "you're welcome" when I say "Thank-you".

[Loudoll]

I hate hearing from the person behind the counter "no problem" when the appropriate response is "you're welcome" when I say "Thank-you".

Ew...I hate that with a passion: not a problem.
But, tell me. When did it switch to the customer saying "thank you" anyway?
I know, I know. Way back when we were behind the counter we said thank you to the customer. tsk tsk.:angel:

[Loudoll]

I'm really glad you mentioned ""Put your big girl panties on" so I can never say it again.
It never occurred to me that it would make some people cringe.

It's all good. It is what it is. :)


I was trying to think of why this makes me cringe and saw that DruanneB said it. I think it irritates me to think we're considered snotty little bratty girls who need to grow up and men don't have to ever put on their big boy boxers. lol

I'm sure though, Barefoot, if you said it, I would not cringe.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

I hate hearing from the person behind the counter "no problem" when the appropriate response is "you're welcome" when I say "Thank-you".

Hi tomwed,

Does could this (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_problem) help bring you some comfort the next time you say Thank You and hear No Problem. :laugh: :laugh:

No Worries, :thumbup:
Don

[Barefoot]

I was trying to think of why this makes me cringe and saw that DruanneB said it. I think it irritates me to think we're considered snotty little bratty girls who need to grow up and men don't have to ever put on their big boy boxers. lol
I'm sure though, Barefoot, if you said it, I would not cringe.

I just learned that term in TOTV from a friend here. She said to me: "Put on your big girl panties and just do it!"
I thought that expression was way cool (another outdated expression I know).
I never thought of it as being a snotty little bratty girl that needed to grow up.
I thought of it as being a female wrinklie that needed to get some cojones.
I'm so glad that it's been pointed out that it makes people cringe.
It's all good :) - Sorry, I just cannot stop saying that one.

[tomwed]

Hi tomwed,

Does could this (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_problem) help bring you some comfort the next time you say Thank You and hear No Problem. :laugh: :laugh:

No Worries, :thumbup:
Don

No problem is an English expression, meaning "you're welcome". It is similar to the Australian English expression no worries. The phrase is used in most of the United States, especially on the East Coast of the United States.

Some find the expression, particularly when employed in the service industry, to be rude, implying that a reasonable request could have been received as problematic or unwelcome.

OK
I'll try to be more understanding to southerners. I still think doing your job is not doing me a favor.

[sunnyatlast]

I have NEVER been in a restaurant where a server referred to any food type as protein or a starch,
and we eat out often.
I can't even imagine what would prompt the use of those words…...

Talking heads the other night on t.v., from New York, are what reminded me of the awful "starch" and "protein" categories, which are technically accurate but unappetizing. They said exactly what I've thought about it.

Will see if I can find a video clip of it.

[sunnyatlast]

I have NEVER been in a restaurant where a server referred to any food type as protein or a starch,
and we eat out often.
I can't even imagine what would prompt the use of those words.
...

It's culinary terminology found on many chef and food presentation sites, as well as restaurants where we've dined in various states. Here are four menu examples I found with quick google searches, from Boston, CT, WI, and CA:

Boston:
"Chef’s Selection of Assorted Proteins, Seasonal Vegetables, Grains and Starches

Upgraded Chef’s Market Basket

Selection of Proteins to Include: Scallops, Shrimp, Slab Bacon, New York Strip Loin, Boneless Chicken Breast, Crab Meat

Action Kitchen Menus | Boston MA Group Cooking Activities & Parties (http://www.actionkitchenboston.com/menus/Action-Kitchen-Dinner-Menu.aspx)
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CT:
Dinner
You may choose any protein, starch and vegetable for your menu. If you would like suggestions please email the chef. Chef@whistlestopwindosor.com
Proteins
Chicken Francais $10.00, Chicken Piccatta $10.00, Apple Brie Chicken $11.00, Chicken Parmesan with Pasta (in house only) $12.00, Chicken Scapadelle (chicken, sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, in lemon wine sauce).

Whistle Stop Cafe l The best bistro in Windsor, CT. (http://www.whistlestopwindsor.com/Menu/22/Menus.aspx)
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Your custom plated dinner menu consists of your selection of the following proteins, a starch and vegetable. The pricing listed with the proteins is inclusive of all side selections, unless noted with an up- charge. If selecting more than one entrée, please contact your catering manager – the price of the highest cost entrée will apply to all entrees.
Protein selections – seafood
Mahi Mahi – 8 ounce filet, seared or grilled $22
*Chef recommended preparation – blackened and glazed with apricot jam $23
CANADIAN WALLEYE – 8 ounce filet, baked $21
*Chef recommended preparation – pan fried with seasoned flour with lemon caper beurre blanc $23
wild salmon – 8 ounce filet, seared or grilled $24

http://www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/TWF_Catering_PlatedDinnerMenu.pdf
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[Bonanza]

I can't stand to hear servers ask me,"How's everything tasting?" Really gets on my nerves. Like the food and everything on the table is capable of doing its own tasting instead of asking me if everything is ok or something to that effect. I am not sure why this irritates me so much, but it does.

I agree. What a wierd way to ask how is everything, which is basically what they are asking. I want to ask them if they want to taste it and they can tell me!

The only thing that irritates me more is when wait staff refers to my husband and I as "you guys." I find that extremely rude, particularly when these kids could be my grandchilden!

[redwitch]

For me, the most hated phrase in the English language has got to be "drank/drinking the Kool-Aid". I don't care how innocent the term has become, the history behind it is the death of hundreds at Jonestown. It is almost impossible to be from the Bay Area, have lived there during that time and not known someone who died there. So, every time I hear the phrase here, I really want to check their pulse to make sure they're really still alive since they shouldn't be.

[graciegirl]

The folks who serve us here in restaurants have to be the finest bunch in the world. Many have worked in the country club restaurants for many years when the Morse's ran them and then eventually sold the business part to a restaurant owner retaining the real estate as is their business plan.

The servers that I know best are at Cane Garden and every last one of them is excellent at what they do and seem pleased to work every day and have the opportunity to put their kids in the fine Villages Charter schools.

Almost all of them are native Floridians and have no accents like we do.
I just don't notice if they say things like protein or ask if everything tastes o.k.. Usually new ones are the one's that say no problem, but soon they become more savvy with proper response. Most of us came from a world and time where people always say thank you and you're welcome. Some kids today aren't hearing this at home.

In return many people pay these hard working folks twenty percent and thank them. AND MANY DON'T.
If I worked as a server in The Villages you would find my kisser on the crime page on the on line news for smacking someone.

Remember that not all people are destined to become English Majors. That takes money and academic prowess. Not all English majors could hack it as a server in The Villages.

Now I hope I haven't hurt the servers feelings or my fellow Villagers.

Good morning. It is gonna be a warm day in The Villages and it is snowing every other place in the world.

[Laurie2]

Of servers and English majors, referenced above. . .

I think there is a book in being a server in TV. It could be titled "Undercover Server."

Look out. The next server you meet just might be an English major.

[graciegirl]

Of servers and English majors, referenced above. . .

I think there is a book in being a server in TV. It could be titled "Undercover Server."

Look out. The next server you meet just might be an English major.


Please check my post above. I changed the "are" to "is".

I was a science major from a blue collar home.

[sunnyatlast]

For me, the most hated phrase in the English language has got to be "drank/drinking the Kool-Aid". I don't care how innocent the term has become, the history behind it is the death of hundreds at Jonestown. It is almost impossible to be from the Bay Area, have lived there during that time and not known someone who died there. So, every time I hear the phrase here, I really want to check their pulse to make sure they're really still alive since they shouldn't be.

That, and the implication that villagers were forced to buy here, by cult brainwashing.

[kittygilchrist]

Wholenother

[Laurie2]

Off topic

[Barefoot]

Let's hear what words posters here want to have on the list, or have already made the list but are still grating on you.

These are some on the list that are still around, unfortunately:
"It is what it is." (Translation: I don't want to say what I really think. Someone might be offended.)
"Issues". (Example: The pitcher is having shoulder issues going into Game 7 of the World Series. Or, Bruce Jenner is having some gender issues.)
"It's all good."

I think that Bruce Jenner's gender issues are on hold while he sorts out his recent car crash.
I enjoyed some of the Academy Award presentation. Lady Gaga actually has quite a lovely voice.
Not sure about her red rubber gloves though. Oh well, it is what it is.
I have really enjoyed this thread and hearing what makes people cringe. It's all good.
With apologies to Sunnyatlast! :evil6:

[sunnyatlast]

I think that Bruce Jenner's gender issues are on hold while he sorts out his recent car crash.
I enjoyed some of the Academy Award presenation. Lady Gaga actually has quite a lovely voice.
Not sure about her red rubber gloves though. Oh well, it is what it is.
I have really enjoyed this thread and hearing what makes people cringe. It's all good.

If it were "all good", nobody would be citing words or phrases that grate on them.

[dewilson58]

I have really enjoyed this thread and hearing what makes people cringe. :evil6:

"We" definitely know how to irritate people now.

:22yikes:

:22yikes:

:22yikes:

[DougB]

Some of you irritate me even when you aren't posting. It's like I know your still there.

[graciegirl]

Some of you irritate me even when you aren't posting. It's like I know your still there.


Boy howdy!:22yikes::mornincoffee::icon_twisted:

[sunnyatlast]

Some of you irritate me even when you aren't posting. It's like I know your still there.

Yup. We're breathing your air!

[Moderator]

Please move posts back to the original topic, or the thread will be closed.

Moderator

[Loudoll]

Poster Child

[graciegirl]

Pollyanna.

[Loudoll]

For me, the most hated phrase in the English language has got to be "drank/drinking the Kool-Aid". I don't care how innocent the term has become, the history behind it is the death of hundreds at Jonestown. It is almost impossible to be from the Bay Area, have lived there during that time and not known someone who died there. So, every time I hear the phrase here, I really want to check their pulse to make sure they're really still alive since they shouldn't be.
Thank you for this post.
I think you are the only person who has shined a light on this! I wish I could remember whose autobiography I read (and I'm embarrassed to admit it was recently) where she alluded to this being said somewhere and the time predated the terrible tragedy in Jonestown. If I think of it, I'll post. Know it isn't important but just an example of how trite that term has become.

[tomwed]

Yes, thank-you Redwitch for reminding us. It's out there so much the meaning disappeared.

[CFrance]

It is what it is has two different effects on me. If it's something nobody can do anything about, for instance I,m complaining about the temperature and someone says It is what it is, that' almost comforting, as in don't bother stressing over it because there's nothing you can do bout it, it's kind of comforting.

If it's something that could be fixed if only the people responsible would do their jobs--For instance, saying you cannot save seats at the squares and they continue to be saved, and some person says oh! it is what it is, that is annoying as all get out and is on my list of expressions I'd like to see banned.

[Carla B]

Multitasking. Like, you know, people who do that are just simply amazing! The only multitasking I can do is watch TV while ironing.

[Barefoot]

... If it's something nobody can do anything about, for instance I'm complaining about the temperature, and someone says "It is what it is", that's almost comforting, as in don't bother stressing over it because there's nothing you can do bout it ...

I don't mind that expression at all. I think it is so much better than someone saying "Smile and be happy".
What I've learned from this thread is that expressions that are commonplace to some of us make other people crazy. :mad:
I'm not sure what the takeaway is though. I assume most of us will probably continue using the same expressions.
But it's been an enjoyable thread. It's all good. :duck:

[sunnyatlast]

It is what it is has two different effects on me. If it's something nobody can do anything about, for instance I,m complaining about the temperature and someone says It is what it is, that' almost comforting, as in don't bother stressing over it because there's nothing you can do bout it, it's kind of comforting.

If it's something that could be fixed if only the people responsible would do their jobs--For instance, saying you cannot save seats at the squares and they continue to be saved, and some person says oh! it is what it is, that is annoying as all get out and is on my list of expressions I'd like to see banned.

Most of the time, when somebody shrugs and says 'it is what it is', they have heartily agreed that the topic is a problem that needs somebody to speak up about it, and it bothers them a lot, too, but they're NOT going to 'be negative' and speak up.

They wait for somebody else to be The Mouth who addresses it and then gets called 'crazy' or 'b-word' or 'drama queen', while they remain 'nice'.

[graciegirl]

Most of the time, when somebody shrugs and says 'it is what it is', they have heartily agreed that the topic is a problem that needs somebody to speak up about it, and it bothers them a lot, too, but they're NOT going to 'be negative' and speak up.

They wait for somebody else to be The Mouth who addresses it and then gets called 'crazy' or 'b-word' or 'drama queen', while they remain 'nice'.


I have a different take on this. Some of us are real wussy. We could kill if our children or family were threatened but that's about it. The last time I stood up to someone in person, I was stammering, sweating and shaking. I have huge courage behind a key board. My husband says I can't seem to make a point about something I am passionate about in person without crying. I have no backbone or balls. Some of my friends are much more courageous in the face of bullies and people with whom they don't agree.

You are one of them. Courageous.

[Loudoll]

I have a different take on this. Some of us are real wussy. We could kill if our children or family were threatened but that's about it. The last time I stood up to someone in person, I was stammering, sweating and shaking. I have huge courage behind a key board. My husband says I can't seem to make a point about something I am passionate about in person without crying. I have no backbone or balls. Some of my friends are much more courageous in the face of bullies and people with whom they don't agree.

You are one of them. Courageous.
Let us start a thread with tales of the time we stood up to someone...and the aftermath. :boxing2:

[sunnyatlast]

I have a different take on this. Some of us are real wussy. We could kill if our children or family were threatened but that's about it. The last time I stood up to someone in person, I was stammering, sweating and shaking. I have huge courage behind a key board. My husband says I can't seem to make a point about something I am passionate about in person without crying. I have no backbone or balls. Some of my friends are much more courageous in the face of bullies and people with whom they don't agree.

You are one of them. Courageous.

You 'have no backbone or balls'........LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sense you're mighty courageous!

:bigbow:

:bigbow:

[graciegirl]

/// I took this down, not because I said anything mean. It is just that I have argued this point too many times on this forum, and I am tired of it.

[Loudoll]

For me, the most hated phrase in the English language has got to be "drank/drinking the Kool-Aid". I don't care how innocent the term has become, the history behind it is the death of hundreds at Jonestown. It is almost impossible to be from the Bay Area, have lived there during that time and not known someone who died there. So, every time I hear the phrase here, I really want to check their pulse to make sure they're really still alive since they shouldn't be.

At around 10a.m. this morning it finally came to me that it was Gail Sheey's memior, "Daring" in which she wrote that a person said to her, "Looks like you're ready to drink the Kool-Aid" concerning Gail's joining everyone else in her office on the bandwagon being ga ga over their boss, gushing, believing he could do no wrong.
Plus, they supposedly said this about ten years before that awful event in Jonestown.

[Loudoll]

I always hated, "nothing," as a reply to, "what's wrong?" It should be banned from all vocabularies.
But why would you ask someone what's wrong? Why would you assume something is wrong?
It makes me feel weird to be asked what's wrong when truthfully there is nothing wrong and all is well.

[Loudoll]

No, Thank You. I'll pass. :)
I have enjoyed every post in this entire thread but I'll have to say this one of yours is my favorite!

[Walt.]

How about... "Woodstock? Yeah, I was there."
Apparently attendance was in the 200,000,000 mark...

[tomwed]

At around 10a.m. this morning it finally came to me that it was Gail Sheey's memior, "Daring" in which she wrote that a person said to her, "Looks like you're ready to drink the Kool-Aid" concerning Gail's joining everyone else in her office on the bandwagon being ga ga over their boss, gushing, believing he could do no wrong.
Plus, they supposedly said this about ten years before that awful event in Jonestown.

Great news gang, Gail Sheehy was interviewed by Diane Rhem and you can hear it.
click here (http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2014-09-03/gail-sheehy-daring-my-passages)

Do you remember "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test"? by Tom Wolfe [1968]. Is there any chance, drinking the kool aid means dropping acid with everyone else?
"The book chronicles the Acid Tests (parties in which LSD-laced Kool-Aid was used to obtain a communal trip), the group's encounters with (in)famous figures of the time, including famous authors, Hells Angels, and The Grateful Dead, and it also describes Kesey's exile to Mexico and his arrests." That book was very popular.

[Average Guy]

At around 10a.m. this morning it finally came to me that it was Gail Sheey's memior, "Daring" in which she wrote that a person said to her, "Looks like you're ready to drink the Kool-Aid" concerning Gail's joining everyone else in her office on the bandwagon being ga ga over their boss, gushing, believing he could do no wrong.
Plus, they supposedly said this about ten years before that awful event in Jonestown.

Yeah, that book is exactly what everyone thinks of when they hear "drinking the Kool-Aid."

[graciegirl]

I don't like to hear "the wife".

I have lived with a gorgeous man for 53 years who is truly "arm candy" but I have never referred to him as "the husband".

[Loudoll]

I don't like to hear "the wife".

I have lived with a gorgeous man for 53 years who is truly "arm candy" but I have never referred to him as "the husband".

Agree. Brings back the recent memory of reading my dad's obituary from 1957
..." besides the wife, he is survived by four children..."

I hated that. And I like "arm candy". :clap2:

[Walt.]

I don't like to hear "the wife".

I have lived with a gorgeous man for 53 years who is truly "arm candy" but I have never referred to him as "the husband".

Yeah... but it sure beats "the old lady"

[Loudoll]

Yeah, that book is exactly what everyone thinks of when they hear "drinking the Kool-Aid."

Oh my goodness, I didn't mean people were thinking of Gail's book when they hear "drinking the Kool-Aid"

My point was, and I guess I failed to make it, that phrase has become such a part of our speech that even this veteran, best selling author used it in her book without even realizing that it was not in the vernaculer for the time she said she was accused of being ready to drink the Kool Aid.

I had written earlier about this so maybe it wasn't clear without reading the other post.

[Loudoll]

Great news gang, Gail Sheehy was interviewed by Diane Rhem and you can hear it.
click here (http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2014-09-03/gail-sheehy-daring-my-passages)

Do you remember "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test"? by Tom Wolfe [1968]. Is there any chance, drinking the kool aid means dropping acid with everyone else?
"The book chronicles the Acid Tests (parties in which LSD-laced Kool-Aid was used to obtain a communal trip), the group's encounters with (in)famous figures of the time, including famous authors, Hells Angels, and The Grateful Dead, and it also describes Kesey's exile to Mexico and his arrests." That book was very popular.
Forgot all about that book, etc.! Thanks for the link!

[DougB]

Yeah... but it sure beats "the old lady"

OMG! Did you really just post, "the old lady"?

[dbussone]

Yeah... but it sure beats "the old lady"


I think you might be banished as well as "those" words. [emoji196]

[Average Guy]

Oh my goodness, I didn't mean people were thinking of Gail's book when they hear "drinking the Kool-Aid"

My point was, and I guess I failed to make it, that phrase has become such a part of our speech that even this veteran, best selling author used it in her book without even realizing that it was not in the vernaculer for the time she said she was accused of being ready to drink the Kool Aid.

I had written earlier about this so maybe it wasn't clear without reading the other post.

Thanks for clarifying. :)

[sunnyatlast]

I don't like to hear "the wife".

I have lived with a gorgeous man for 53 years who is truly "arm candy" but I have never referred to him as "the husband".

I agree. Men referring to her as "the wife" is like saying "the washer".

[Bonanza]

I don't like to hear "the wife".

I have lived with a gorgeous man for 53 years who is truly "arm candy" but I have never referred to him as "the husband".

Once again, you are correct. I hate when a man uses the expression, "the wife." It's downright rude.

That being said, I have never heard a woman refer to her husband by saying, "the husband." I reiterate -- never!

[RickeyD]

I agree. Men referring to her as "the wife" is like saying "the washer".


Even worse, The Bronx.

[Walt.]

Even worse, The Bronx.

The Bronx?
No Thonx.

Ogden Nash - 1931 / New Yorker magazine

[tomwed]

[off track a little]

I don't know about the rest of you but I always had and have trouble pronouncing Ms.
It was a real problem in the 70's.

Miss is easy to say and Missus is easy to say but Mizzzz just sits between the front of my tongue and the back of my teeth and I end up saying the zzzzzz part until every woman around me nods their head that I got it right.

[Walt.]

How about this one...
"You've been a wonderful audience... give yourselves a hand!"

The first one I ever heard use it was the comedian Shelly Berman.
He was doing a really phony "sincere" routine... just awful.

Some audience members actually applaud themselves.

[CFrance]

Another one that bugs me is men referring to their wives as "my (or the) bride." And another one... Referring to your wife or husband as "she" or "he," without identifying her or him first.

"She went to the store and forget to get bread." How about "My wife went to the store, but she forgot to get bread."

[redwitch]

Once walked by my boss's office and overheard him in the phone refer to "my girl" (meaning me). He really couldn't understand why I gave my notice that day.

[sunnyatlast]

Another one that bugs me is men referring to their wives as "my (or the) bride." And another one... Referring to your wife or husband as "she" or "he," without identifying her or him first.

"She went to the store and forget to get bread." How about "My wife went to the store, but she forgot to get bread."

Auuugggghhhhh!!! "My bride" sounds just awful coming from some old geezer who thinks he's a comedian!!! It drives me up a wall!

[Fraugoofy]

"The wife" as if she is a possession, like "the bottle opener" or "the beer"...

[Loudoll]

Another one that bugs me is men referring to their wives as "my (or the) bride." And another one... Referring to your wife or husband as "she" or "he," without identifying her or him first.

"She went to the store and forget to get bread." How about "My wife went to the store, but she forgot to get bread."
Some guy, claiming to be in his seventies, wrote Dear Abby not knowing if he should disclose to prospective dates that he is no longer able to perform...er...sexually. He asked if women were willing to settle for cuddling, kisses and affection, etc. He also said he had "
"buried two brides".
Well, in the comments section I said that doesn't sound like any 70 year old men that I know and how creepy I thought the bride word was.
I got really lambasted with posters saying how sweet it is when older married men used this term. UGH! Did I say thank you, CFrance? Thank you.

[patfla06]

Polar vortex
And
Hunker down

[DougB]

I agree with not using "the wife", "my girl", "the bride", etc. I think you chicks should get a lot more respect

[redwitch]

I agree with not using "the wife", "my girl", "the bride", etc. I think you chicks should get a lot more respect

You just ain't right.

[Barefoot]

Miss is easy to say and Missus is easy to say but Mizzzz just sits between the front of my tongue and the back of my teeth and I end up saying the zzzzzz part until every woman around me nods their head that I got it right.
Tom, you always make me laugh.

Auuugggghhhhh!!! "My bride" sounds just awful coming from some old geezer who thinks he's a comedian!!! It drives me up a wall!
I especially don't like the use of MLB (my lovely bride). I've noticed that men who are considerably older than their wives seem fond of the expression. :ohdear:

I agree with not using "the wife", "my girl", "the bride", etc. I think you chicks should get a lot more respect
I thought you were going to say "you broads". :)

[CFrance]

Tom, you always make me laugh.


I especially don't like the use of MLB (my lovely bride). I've noticed that men who are considerably older than their wives seem fond of the expression. :ohdear:


I thought you were going to say "you broads". :)

I love MLB! Bring it on! Spring training games just around the corner.

[Walt.]

"Hi, I'm William Devane... "

Few things make me reach for the remote faster.

[tedquick]

CF - I don't know what the means either. I hope GG will enlighten us.

PS your last post was done twice. I think you thought once and posted twice. ::jester::

For some strange reason I fine your "PS" quite funny!!

One of my pet peeves is: "etc. etc. etc."

[dbussone]

"Actually"

[tedquick]

Some of you irritate me even when you aren't posting. It's like I know your still there.


You talkin' to me? :)