Phrases/terms that need to be retired immediately (4 Viewers)

[17seconds]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

WTF does "judo move" mean?

Leveraging something you have into something new and the customer naturally takes the new thing.

 

[17seconds]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

Also, I feel like this should have completely stopped 3-5 years ago. In one day, I read a CNN headline describing a tv show being longer as "supersized" and had a conversation with the coach of a few students of mine. He said, "We need to find a way supersize their grades...I see Joe did good on this assignment, but it was only worth 10 points. Can we supersize that one so it helps his grade more?"

Used in those contexts, they seem pretty dumb. I think it can have niche uses that are acceptable besides the McDonalds one.

"supersize" in business means to scale the deal

 

[Mister CIA]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

Also, I feel like this should have completely stopped 3-5 years ago. In one day, I read a CNN headline describing a tv show being longer as "supersized" and had a conversation with the coach of a few students of mine. He said, "We need to find a way supersize their grades...I see Joe did good on this assignment, but it was only worth 10 points. Can we supersize that one so it helps his grade more?"

Used in those contexts, they seem pretty dumb. I think it can have niche uses that are acceptable besides the McDonalds one.

"supersize" in business means to scale the deal

Oddly enough, "downsize" and "right size" mean the same exact thing.

 

[Tom Servo]

Has putting "The" as an article in front of XYZ State University been mentioned yet? If not, please stop it. It's not impressing anyone.

As a graduate of THE Grove City College, I am offended.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Best use of "The" was the group called "The The".

 

[Clayton Gray]

smh

Yeah - I thought this would go away, but it seems like more people are doing it. Just horrible.

 

[Insein]

smh

Yeah - I thought this would go away, but it seems like more people are doing it. Just horrible.

I still have to look it up everytime I see it.

 

[FlapJacks]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Brings his lunch pail to work".

 

[Joe T]

"bio-break"

 

[Josie Maran]

"bio-break"

What means this?

 

[Keerock]

"bio-break"

What means this?

Go potty.Oh, please also retire "Go potty"

 

[Kal El]

"bio-break"

What means this?

Go potty.Oh, please also retire "Go potty"

I would limit that to people who don't have small children occupying their domicile, but every other use of it is simply childish.

 

[Tom Servo]

"bio-break"

What means this?

Go potty.Oh, please also retire "Go potty"

I would limit that to people who don't have small children occupying their domicile, but every other use of it is simply childish.

I think you mean "people who have small children"

 

[Kal El]

"bio-break"

What means this?

Go potty.Oh, please also retire "Go potty"

I would limit that to people who don't have small children occupying their domicile, but every other use of it is simply childish.

I think you mean "people who have small children"

People who have small kids can use it, but those who don't, can't. I typed it in a hurry, and didn't clarify my statement.

 

[Copeman]

Baby girl.

 

[EYLive]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

 

[Disc Shark]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

Regardless, it's stupid and should stop immediately.

 

[Kal El]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

Regardless, it's stupid and should stop immediately.

I suppose they could call it the football championship, then.

 

[FlapJacks]

"bio-break"

What means this?

Go potty.Oh, please also retire "Go potty"

I would limit that to people who don't have small children occupying their domicile, but every other use of it is simply childish.

I think you mean "people who have small children"

People who have small kids can use it, but those who don't, can't. I typed it in a hurry, and didn't clarify my statement.

This is my own private domicile, and I will not be harassed.....#####

 

[Josie Maran]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

Regardless, it's stupid and should stop immediately.

Alternatives?

 

[Aerial Assault]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

Regardless, it's stupid and should stop immediately.

Alternatives?

Good question."The championship game this weekend [adjust time frame accordingly]." "The pro football championship game." I think those would pass legal muster and would be less annoying. Maybe not.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Oh, and baby bump :X

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"bio-break"

I hope I never hear this.

 

[cstu]

"the big game" as it relates to the Super Bowl:X

It's a legal thing. Companies can't use it unless they're an **offcial** sponsor or something.

Regardless, it's stupid and should stop immediately.

Alternatives?

Good question."The championship game this weekend [adjust time frame accordingly]." "The pro football championship game." I think those would pass legal muster and would be less annoying. Maybe not.

Anything would be an improvement. Frankly I don't know why they use big game over championship game anyway.

 

[Keerock]

I guess this could just be classified as "bad English", but using the word "seen" in place of the word "saw".I seen that movie yesterday i.e. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=676948&st=0&p=15299767entry15299767

 

[36th Chamber]

I guess this could just be classified as "bad English", but using the word "seen" in place of the word "saw".I seen that movie yesterday i.e. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=676948&st=0&p=15299767entry15299767

dude it was probably a typing error on the posters partthread is "phrases/terms" thread is not for grammar police like yourself to call out potential typos & if it really makes you I suggest more fresh air and more time away from your computer.....

 

[Keerock]

I guess this could just be classified as "bad English", but using the word "seen" in place of the word "saw".I seen that movie yesterday i.e. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=676948&st=0&p=15299767entry15299767

dude it was probably a typing error on the posters partthread is "phrases/terms" thread is not for grammar police like yourself to call out potential typos & if it really makes you I suggest more fresh air and more time away from your computer.....

Who pissed in your cheerios? I'd bet it wasn't a typo... I hear it all the time. If you're OK sounding ignorant, have at it.

 

[D in the D]

This one is courtesy of my kids. the word "about" as in "I am about to go do my homework" or "I was about to try and get to the sticks for the first down" or "I'm about to do the dishes at 7, is that cool?"

 

[TxBuckeye]

This one is courtesy of my kids. the word "about" as in "I am about to go do my homework" or "I was about to try and get to the sticks for the first down" or "I'm about to do the dishes at 7, is that cool?"

I was just about to post this.

 

[Clawyer]

"I know, right?"

I know, right? I hear this way too much. Noticed it in a movie this weekend, also my daughter watches Good Luck, Charlie and it was in there too. Oh christ, I used it at the outset.

 

[Clawyer]

smh

Yeah - I thought this would go away, but it seems like more people are doing it. Just horrible.

I still have to look it up everytime I see it.

YOLO.

 

[Black Sunshine]

Shark move.

 

[17seconds]

I guess this could just be classified as "bad English", but using the word "seen" in place of the word "saw".I seen that movie yesterday i.e. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=676948&st=0&p=15299767entry15299767

dude it was probably a typing error on the posters partthread is "phrases/terms" thread is not for grammar police like yourself to call out potential typos & if it really makes you I suggest more fresh air and more time away from your computer.....

Who pissed in your cheerios? I'd bet it wasn't a typo... I hear it all the time. If you're OK sounding ignorant, have at it.

It's like he never seen nobody say it before

 

[Black Sunshine]

YMMV

 

[Keerock]

I guess this could just be classified as "bad English", but using the word "seen" in place of the word "saw".I seen that movie yesterday i.e. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=676948&st=0&p=15299767entry15299767

dude it was probably a typing error on the posters partthread is "phrases/terms" thread is not for grammar police like yourself to call out potential typos & if it really makes you I suggest more fresh air and more time away from your computer.....

Who pissed in your cheerios? I'd bet it wasn't a typo... I hear it all the time. If you're OK sounding ignorant, have at it.

It's like he never seen nobody say it before

 

[Keerock]

YMMV

Let's not get crazy

LNGC

 

[Black Sunshine]

YMMV

Let's not get crazy

I can't help it. There was an open jar of Cheez Whiz just sitting there staring at me.

 

[Insein]

smh

Yeah - I thought this would go away, but it seems like more people are doing it. Just horrible.

I still have to look it up everytime I see it.

YOLO.

Gimme a sec.Oh #### you dude.

 

[T Bell]

"love child"So creepy.

Besidea, "hate f--- child" would be so much more amusing.

 

[Josie Maran]

"love child"So creepy.

Besidea, "hate f--- child" would be so much more amusing.

"Drunken bar#### child"

 

[mr. furley]

Gonna need a ruling on "hokey".

It's ####. ####### #### ####.

 

[SacramentoBob]

"holistic approach"

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I'm not sure which I hate more: "touch base" or "reach out." Both seem throat punch worthy, even for women.

 

[Aerial Assault]

I'm not sure which I hate more: "touch base" or "reach out." Both seem throat punch worthy, even for women.

Ruling needed. Alternative for "touch base": is "check back" acceptable, as in, "I'll check back with you on Wednesday to see how the project is shaping up" . . . ?

 

[Josie Maran]

"Baby bump" annoys me endlessly.

 

[Aerial Assault]

"Baby bump" annoys me endlessly.

And the fascination with pregnant women's stomachs is relentlessly creepy.

 

[SacramentoBob]

I'm not sure which I hate more: "touch base" or "reach out." Both seem throat punch worthy, even for women.

"Unicast me".

 

[FlapJacks]

misuse of the the word "need." much like "literally," the word is losing meaning"I 'need' a piece of pizza.""That 'needs' to happen.""That phrase 'needs' to be retired immediately."

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"That phrase 'needs' to be retired immediately."

Those phrases do need to be retired. I'll bend on the "immediately" part.