Happy New Year!
Lake Superior State University has released this year's list of words that should be banished for "Misuse, overuse, and general uselessness." The words, with my shortened reason for banishment.
Amazing -- Yes, some things are amazing. But not everything, such as toast. And it shouldn't be used as a substitute for "heartwarming."
Baby bump -- no it isn't a celebrity accessory.
Shared sacrifice -- usually said by someone who had no intention of sacrificing anything.
Occupy -- Occupy Wall Street is one thing. Occupy Thanksgiving is quite another.
Blowback -- "reaction" is a more accurate word.
Man cave -- too much a cliché.
New normal -- only serves to convince people they are powerless.
Pet parent -- pet owners are incapable of loving their pets?
Win the future -- so if we don't like your political plans we will "lose the future"?
Trickeration -- a made up word describing a trick play in sports (which is probably why I've never heard of it).
Ginormous -- gigantic and enormous aren't good enough?
Thank you in advance -- since I've already thanked you, you have to do what I asked.
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