Phrases/terms that need to be retired immediately (3 Viewers)

[Insein]

FAP

since you put it like that, ok. brb.

To me, it sounds like something a 14 year old boy says. I guess if you're 14, it's a cool term. If you're over 14, it sounds hella-dumb. Totes hella-dumb.

ok I'm back. feeling tired, but refreshed. could use a smoke.

That took way too much time. Did you light candles and get all romantic about it or was there just an extra-long crying session afterwards?

His mechanical arm malfunctioned.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Calling blow jobs "blowies". :looksatbelljr:

 

[jamny]

hot mess

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"Nothing beats that new car schmell."

 

[nirad3]

hot mess

I actually like this one... always have. It just... works.

 

[AAABatteries]

Thanks for attending today's touchpoint call so we could align on these opportunities. Bob will send out all action items. Nancy will deal with all parking lot items. Thanks again and do the needful.

-shuke

 

[AAABatteries]

Do the needful.

I'm not Indian and I refuse to give this up in the mocking/sarcastic way that I use it.

Me: Bob, can you update that spreadsheet and send it over to me?

Bob: I guess - give me an hour and I'll take care of it.

Me: DO THE NEEDFUL!

Bob: Be right back, I have to use the restroom.

Me: DO THE NEEDFUL!

Often said by our offshore personnel

So what does this mean ...you really need to do something?

holy ####.

I was just about to post about how I didn’t recognize the phrase and I work with a lot of Indians. I searched my email and found hundreds of examples.

Somehow I blocked it all out.

I guess I didn’t do the needful. :(

I think it belongs in a Phrases to be used more often thread. I love screaming "DO THE NEEDFUL" at people and have them look at me like I'm insane. Try it next time you are out at a restaurant.

"Sir, would you like some more water?"

"Do the needful."

"Would you like a cup of coffee with dessert?

"Yes, I would - do the needful."

I chuckle every time.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

hot mess

I actually like this one... always have. It just... works.

I've never been able to tell from context whether it's supposed to be a synonym for sexy or un-sexy, so I never know whether to agree or disagree.

 

[AAABatteries]

hot mess

I actually like this one... always have. It just... works.

I've never been able to tell from context whether it's supposed to be a synonym for sexy or un-sexy, so I never know whether to agree or disagree.

When used as "looks like a hot mess" I picture a lady all frazzled and hair looking crazy, maybe with clothes or shoes that don't match or are out I place. The sexiness is all about who it is and not the state.

If I use it, which is rare, I use it for someone like Amanda Bynes or Britney Spears back when she shaved her head. Basically a toned down versus of "that ##### be crazy".

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

 

[Gr00vus]

I think it's time to start feigning ignorance when I start hearing stuff like this and responding with something like "wow, that's a pretty stupid expression" after they have to explain it to me.

 

[nirad3]

hot mess

I actually like this one... always have. It just... works.

I've never been able to tell from context whether it's supposed to be a synonym for sexy or un-sexy, so I never know whether to agree or disagree.

When used as "looks like a hot mess" I picture a lady all frazzled and hair looking crazy, maybe with clothes or shoes that don't match or are out I place. The sexiness is all about who it is and not the state.

If I use it, which is rare, I use it for someone like Amanda Bynes or Britney Spears back when she shaved her head. Basically a toned down versus of "that ##### be crazy".

Good explanation there...

Always good to use after a night of drinking:

Dude, you were a hot mess last night.

Yeah, tequila gets the best of me.

 

[-fish-]

Cali. No, never.

 

[Aerial Assault]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this." I thought it was laughable and sort of disgusting, one step "above" talking about slamming your crank on the table.

 

[shuke]

I swear there's a contest at work for how many times people can say "down a rabbit hole".

My automatic reply now is "what exactly is that supposed to mean?"

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I swear there's a contest at work for how many times people can say "down a rabbit hole".

My automatic reply now is "what exactly is that supposed to mean?"

Plot twist: Shuke works in pest control.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

 

[rockaction]

hot mess

I actually like this one... always have. It just... works.

I've never been able to tell from context whether it's supposed to be a synonym for sexy or un-sexy, so I never know whether to agree or disagree.

When used as "looks like a hot mess" I picture a lady all frazzled and hair looking crazy, maybe with clothes or shoes that don't match or are out I place. The sexiness is all about who it is and not the state.

If I use it, which is rare, I use it for someone like Amanda Bynes or Britney Spears back when she shaved her head. Basically a toned down versus of "that ##### be crazy".

Good explanation there...

Always good to use after a night of drinking:

Dude, you were a hot mess last night.

Yeah, tequila gets the best of me.

Hot mess is a very apt phrase because of its implications. A hot mess, if one thinks about it, is very, very difficult to clean up almost by definition. It splatters. It sticks. When it cools, it congeals. Or it's just gross. Hot messes include:

a) hot food or beverages

b) puke

c) poop or crap

d) anything warmed by our own internal temperature

e) anything warmed by an external temperature

In short, a hot mess is either awfully tough or nasty in clean up, and messes up even your cleaning tools to where those need to be washed, too. I always hated the phrase until I thought about it.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I think it's time to start feigning ignorance when I start hearing stuff like this and responding with something like "wow, that's a pretty stupid expression" after they have to explain it to me.

Good god, yes. That's my plan.

 

[xulf]

I swear there's a contest at work for how many times people can say "down a rabbit hole".

My automatic reply now is "what exactly is that supposed to mean?"

Do you think they don't know what it means or you don't know what it means?

 

[Tom Servo]

DOORBUSTER

 

[shuke]

I swear there's a contest at work for how many times people can say "down a rabbit hole".

My automatic reply now is "what exactly is that supposed to mean?"

Do you think they don't know what it means or you don't know what it means?

I know what it means, but half the time I hear it I don't think the other person does.

 

[D in the D]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

"I'm here for the gangbang"

 

[Josie Maran]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

F'n weirdos.

Btw, do a search for "open kimono" on RedTube. Post the results.

 

[Joe T]

Let's open our kimonos and then go down a rabbit hole.

 

[cstu]

Drifter, on 05 Dec 2014 - 11:21 AM, said:

I mentioned that I have an informal internal interview on Monday. Have a question to throw out for everybody on a strategy for that. This requires a little bit of background.

When I started in my area, myself and a peer were essentially hired as individual contributors for a specific program. That individual left (read: was fired) two years ago and at that time we split that program into two sub programs. Since that time, I gained another sub program and developed some other so that essentially I manage 4 distinct functions in this space with a decent sized team. The other sub program that split has also developed a little bit and a 3rd area has been created. Currently in my areas, I'm the decision maker and usually I just inform my boss of the decisions I'm making. Of course, he has his opinions and may contradict me but this doesn't happen very often. I've done well and built my program up pretty impressively from a number of different standpoints and was promoted last year to a level considered to be part of the senior management team in our org. I've expressed multiple times that I want to take back the original sub program that was split off, giving me 5 functional areas but haven't gotten any traction.

The organization has been looking for a new position above me that would essentially wrap up all 6 functional areas under one person. The people who are being interviewed for this are pretty heavy hitters from large orgs like Target, etc. I anticipate that when this person comes on, they will likely take away from my 4 current areas of responsibility leaving me anywhere from 1-3 of them. Additionally, I won't be the decision maker any longer, I will be an influencer. I'll also be less likely to be brought into the strategic discussions and meetings than I am today. My tenure probably will keep me somewhat in those circles but my responsibilities no longer will dictate that I have to be.

Now, my salary will remain the same and my workload will go down and I'm sure I could learn from the caliber of person who would get hired into the role, but it's not something I can easily swallow and doesn't do any thing to advance my career. In fact, it can be argued that it's a bit of a setback. As a result, I'm looking around internally for something that will give me the level of ownership that I want. The individual I'm meeting with Monday whose role this is, is a very long term person - 16 years - which is a rare breed around here so that also presents some opportunity for future growth here for me. Should I list the above as my primary reason for looking around? I don't want to come across as disgruntled and I'm hoping it appears more as a "I don't want an easy job, I want to build and own something". Thoughts?

On another note, I expect the org will attempt to retain me when they find out I'm looking to jump ship but I don't think they'd give me the ownership level I want. They might try and see if there's somewhere else in the org I want to go.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

DOORBUSTER

Especially in online ads.

 

[SacramentoBob]

DOORBUSTER

Especially in online ads.

Yeah, the proper online term is browserbuster.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

"Lunch and Learn" and "Brown bag session".

With such cute names, I never realized that you were stealing my lunchtime.

 

[Insein]

"Lunch and Learn" and "Brown bag session".

With such cute names, I never realized that you were stealing my lunchtime.

Hate Brown Bag Session. Who the #### brings a brown bag anymore unless were bringing 40's to he meeting.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

"Lunch and Learn" and "Brown bag session".

With such cute names, I never realized that you were stealing my lunchtime.

Hate Brown Bag Session. Who the #### brings a brown bag anymore unless were bringing 40's to he meeting.

The best way to get people to actually show up for these things is to cater some sort of free food into the meeting.

 

[SacramentoBob]

I'm all about vendors bribing me with free food.

 

[Ditka Butkus]

I may be late with these:

Die ins and Hands up Don't Shoot

 

[rockaction]

Brown Bag Session sounds awesome. So many possibilities!

1) Sex with uglies

2) Sex with myself

3) Sniffing glue on a summer day in the country

4) Sniffing some gas in the winter in the city

5) Figuring out a way to smoke weed

6) Insein's suggestion

7) Taking in a Redskins game in Landover, MD.

8) Seeds and stems. Yuck,

 

[nirad3]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

 

[17seconds]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

 

[nirad3]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

 

[-fish-]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

your face is stupid

 

[nirad3]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

your face is stupid

I know you are but what am I?

 

[Aerial Assault]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

your face is stupid

I know you are but what am I?

There's just nothing like a snappy rejoinder about 13 days later.

 

[nirad3]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

your face is stupid

I know you are but what am I?

There's just nothing like a snappy rejoinder about 13 days later.

Quality word right there, and discovered during search for "actions/phrases" thread.

 

[Aerial Assault]

In response to a question:

"Yeah no".

Which one is it, loser?

It's no

Yeah that's stupid.

your face is stupid

I know you are but what am I?

There's just nothing like a snappy rejoinder about 13 days later.

Quality word right there, and discovered during search for "actions/phrases" thread.

Glad to help.

 

[krista4]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

I had a boss who used this in a meeting once and afterward HR gave him "the talk" about not using phrases that might be sexually suggestive. Actually actually true.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Monies.

At least 90% of the time I see someone use the plural, the singular would have been more apt. But if you're going to use the plural, spell it right: moneys. (It's spelled "monies" frequently enough that it's hard to consider that spelling an outright error, but it's definitely not preferred. In English, words ending in -ey are made plural by adding an s: attorneys, alleys, keys, donkeys, medleys, chimneys, etc.)

Bump. I keep seeing this right here on this forum. (And I'm not sure why I said 90 percent. I'm quite sure I meant 99 percent.)

 

[Tom Servo]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

I had a boss who used this in a meeting once and afterward HR gave him "the talk" about not using phrases that might be sexually suggestive. Actually actually true.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

I had a boss who used this in a meeting once and afterward HR gave him "the talk" about not using phrases that might be sexually suggestive. Actually actually true.

i

first heard this phrase from a new boss in the late 80s that had been with a larger company that used some of the big three consulting firms.

 

[Aerial Assault]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

I had a boss who used this in a meeting once and afterward HR gave him "the talk" about not using phrases that might be sexually suggestive. Actually actually true.

i

first heard this phrase from a new boss in the late 80s that had been with a larger company that used some of the big three consulting firms.

The genesis of the usage of this phrase is beginning to make sense.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I just learned about the phrase "open kimono". It's used to mean "let's openly share information" by saying "let's open our kimonos". Yuck. I just hear "The meeting of Perverts R Us is about to commence."

Amazingly, for a time this was in vogue as a business term. "Let's go full open kimono as far as disclosure on this."

I will murder the first person I hear using this. No shtick.

I had a boss who used this in a meeting once and afterward HR gave him "the talk" about not using phrases that might be sexually suggestive. Actually actually true.

Excellent.

And I hope your Christmas was a merry one.

 

[Raider Nation]

The catch phrase of the bowl season: "[insert offense here] is going tempo."

Good to know. Are they going with a slow tempo? A fast tempo? Medium tempo?

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

"Concerted effort" when there's nobody else to act in concert with -- e.g., "Fluker, listed at 6-foot-5 and 339 pounds, looks to make a concerted effort in 2015 to arrive at training camp lighter than he was last July."

Also, "looks to."