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BMT (RIP)
01-02-2006, 05:39
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/orl-bk-bannedwords123105,0,4476263.story
Anyone like to add to the list?
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Kyobanim
01-02-2006, 06:11
Basically. I hate that word. If it was so fooking basic then I wouldn't be asking you to explain it you fooking moron. I know people that use that word more than once in a sentence, and they're supposed to be in charge. Basically has turned into the 21st century "um".
"Could of" really grits my undies each time I hear it. Same with "Youes".
Anything over 100%.
As for "could of", this is the first time I have seen it that way in writing. Think of what you hear as "could have" and perhaps your undies will not not up.:D
Spartan359
01-02-2006, 08:27
"Fo Sure" Anyplace you go you hear this by punks. It's a shame you can't bitch smack someone for saying it.
"Happy Holidays" Leave my country alone, if you don't like it get out!
And people who call themselves "Liberals", that just kinda makes you cringe.
The Reaper
01-02-2006, 09:29
I am wondering about a society that will ban the correct use of a word like "niggardly" and discipline the user, yet permit public performances and recordings of people who seem to think "mother f*@#er", "b@#$h", "s!&t" etc., are acceptable expressions for children to hear.:rolleyes:
TR
"Operator" when referring to SF unless referring to us venerable radio operators.:D
Liliy Tomlin is an operator: One ringy dingy. . .
"Operator" when referring to SF unless referring to us venerable radio operators.:D
Liliy Tomlin is an operator: One ringy dingy. . .
hehe, I'm guily of that sorry....so should I start calling you guys megaforce?;)
I really hate the word "filibuster"....man people are getting way too into the whole idea of talking for an extremely long time about nothing too stop the vote of a political item. Friend did a speech on filibustering (to the tune of Dr. Suess books red fish blue fish and the like) and talked how theyve filibustered almost anything that could be imagined, even whether or not to install rubber chips on playground floors.....so yeah, drop "filibuster"
I can't do much about the word OPERATOR. I believe it is in the DoD Dictionary. Nevertheless I would prefere OPERATIVE.
A new word I like is BUT_MONKEY. That's a person who will agree with everything you say then finish with BUT. You can get But_monkey T-shirts, mugs and other accessories at Laura Ingram's web site.:cool:
Spartan359
01-02-2006, 13:26
I am wondering about a society that will ban the correct use of a word like "niggardly" and discipline the user, yet permit public performances and recordings of people who seem to think "mother f*@#er", "b@#$h", "s!&t" etc., are acceptable expressions for children to hear.:rolleyes:
TR
Funny you mention that. When my father was in the service as a Master Gunner he used that term for one of his classes and was brought up on charges. They were dropped and the guy who started it was dropped from the school.
Can we add any derivative of "empower" to the list? I hate that word...
actually, i'd like to see the word "warrior" and phrases involving that word, stricken from the lexicon of life support systems for jock straps...
Why couldn't the Army be happy with the term 'Soldier' everything nowadays has to be Warrior, Operator, Contractor, etc.
Another term that bugs me, yet I see it in the newspapers, hear it on television, etc., is 'Co-conspirator.' Its often written like this: "Bob Jones is a co-conspirator." You're either a conspirator or you're not.
The Reaper
01-02-2006, 16:20
Why couldn't the Army be happy with the term 'Soldier' everything nowadays has to be Warrior, Operator, Contractor, etc.
Another term that bugs me, yet I see it in the newspapers, hear it on television, etc., is 'Co-conspirator.' Its often written like this: "Bob Jones is a co-conspirator." You're either a conspirator or you're not.
A contractor is not a soldier.
Co-conspirator indicates that there are more than one. They beat that word to death during Watergats as in, "He was an unindicted co-conspirator...."
TR
I have to agree with the Shooter on that. It takes at least two to have a conspiracy!:D
I would like to add conspiracy....
I would like to add conspiracy....
Why? The legal definition is: two or more people plotting or planning an illegal act.
Why? The legal definition is: two or more people plotting or planning an illegal act.
I just think it is over used.
I just think it is over used.
Like I say it is a legal term. Conspiracy is a crime.
Noe I agree that the term "Conspiracy Theory" is over used.
Like I say it is a legal term. Conspiracy is a crime.
Noe I agree that the term "Conspiracy Theory" is over used.
I can agree to that.
jasonglh
01-02-2006, 21:06
Quagmire has got to be one of the most abused words in media today.
I CAN'T was never in my vocabulary and was never acceptable coming from my men be they military or civilian.:lifter
longrange1947
01-02-2006, 21:41
I CAN'T was never in my vocabulary and was never acceptable coming from my men be they military or civilian.:lifter
Disagree on that one. I WON"T is never to be used. Won't is disobedience and can't is an inability to comply.
Never say I can if........ The highers never pay attention to anything past "I can". :D
I always use "I can't unless...... Now you have their attention. :munchin
Besides I would rather have a guy come to me and admit that he is having problems, or can't do something for whatever reason, then to screw it up.
By the way, most of the words I hate have been mentioned. :)
Ammodawg
01-03-2006, 02:04
I really dislike "and oh by the way" when it is used by my CO to sound witty, or to make him seem more important.
Oh yeah, and calling me 'Dude' when we are at work. :mad:
How about the word "customer" in reference to a unit supported by a CSS unit. Walmart has customers...
SnafuRacer
01-03-2006, 12:30
"Drop and give me 20" when said by civilian managers to make them look tough and witty.
Peregrino
01-03-2006, 12:39
"Whatever!" :rolleyes:
"Whatever!" :rolleyes:
A F***ING MEN!!
longrange1947
01-03-2006, 15:53
Just got out of a meeting and realized that there are two more words that I hate. "Robust" as in Robust Training and "Modular" as in modular training. Guess they are the buzz words for now. :rolleyes:
Still trying to figure out how robust training actully describes the training. Was it complete, concise, in depth, or just howah.
longrange1947
01-03-2006, 15:54
"Whatever!" :rolleyes:
My wife has ben saying that since the 70s, I think, and has a t shirt that says the same dam thing. Yes I hate it. :D
BMT (RIP)
01-03-2006, 16:03
Damn I forgot one that all the guys around SWS and Center would make a man want to puke! "RAPPORT" As used by the single men" Sarge I'm going out and establish rapport with the local indig chicks".
BMT
Drive. As in sales, performance, synergy etc.
I really dislike "and oh by the way"...
You beat me to it. OBTW has become one of my top pet peeves.
Detonics
01-03-2006, 23:17
"Whatever!" :rolleyes:
Ah! You got it in one. With just this one word you can dismiss all scientific, religious and critical thought acrued through the ages. The perfect indicator that a person is unready for intelligent or meaningful conversation!
Weazle23
01-09-2006, 18:31
"Hooah"
"Warrior" We now have Future Warriors, Warriors In-Training, and PLDC is now Warriors Leadership Course. I'm sure there's more out there.
longrange1947
01-09-2006, 21:11
.............. With just this one word you can dismiss all scientific, religious and critical thought acrued through the ages. The perfect indicator that a person is unready for intelligent or meaningful conversation!
Whatever. :p
I'm going to have to say "Reality TV" should be banned, both the phrase and that type of show.
Damn I forgot one that all the guys around SWS and Center would make a man want to puke! "RAPPORT" As used by the single men" Sarge I'm going out and establish rapport with the local indig chicks".
BMT
I think that's a pretty neat phrase myself. Especially since it is usually said "tongue in cheek".:D