Another lovely day in Oklahoma. . .

[Micca]

The classic nonpology I'm sorry if anyone was offended by my remarks which weren't intended to offend.

Yes! Thank you Cannot_Wait for contextualizing today's word. Translated in the WORD OF THE DAY BS*-to-English dictionary: "If I don't offer some kind of apology I'm in really hot water. Even though I'm not at all sorry, if you were stupid enough to be offended by what I said, then you're probably stupid enough to think I'm actually apologizing."

* Please note this abbreviation for "baloney sandwich."

 

[jevs]

People really need to be more honest and use #sorrynotsorry

 

[Kitty 34]

Sorry, I haven't read this thread in a day or so.....is that a nonpology???

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Sorry, I haven't read this thread in a day or so.....is that a nonpology???

No. It's more a statement than an apology or nonpology. You're genuinely sorry (in a sad way rather than an apologetic one) that you missed out on our wisdom during that time.

 

[jevs]

Sorry, I haven't read this thread in a day or so.....is that a nonpology???

Something like the following would tick all of the boxes for a true nonpology .

'I don't want to offend anyone but, in my opinion I've had better things to read in the past day or two so haven't kept up with ALDIO, sorry'.

 

[jevs]

You could add a smiley or some hugs for added insincerity if you wanted.

 

[Micca]

Here's another common example of insincerity--the phrase "I hate to tell ya but..." No, you aren't hating to inform this person, you are insulting their ignorance of a particular topic and gloating about it. Hmmm...is there a WORD OF THE DAY here? Is the phrase "I hate to tell ya, but..." the definition of
GLOATATION DEVICE???

 

[jevs]

Here's another common example of insincerity--the phrase "I hate to tell ya but..." No, you aren't hating to inform this person, you are insulting their ignorance of a particular topic and gloating about it. Hmmm...is there a WORD OF THE DAY here? Is the phrase "I hate to tell ya, but..." the definition of
GLOATATION DEVICE???

 

[Kitty 34]

Here's another common example of insincerity--the phrase "I hate to tell ya but..." No, you aren't hating to inform this person, you are insulting their ignorance of a particular topic and gloating about it. Hmmm...is there a WORD OF THE DAY here? Is the phrase "I hate to tell ya, but..." the definition of
GLOATATION DEVICE???

Best Word of The Day I've seen in awhile!!! Thanks Micca.

 

[Minnie17]

You guys and gals are funny! Thanks for the laughs

 

[Micca]

Welcome to the Mid-Week version of WORD OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's WORD is again inspired by a common occurrence on The Dis--OVERDONEDANCY: The repeated posting of a response by multiple people that goes way beyond redundancy.

An example:
OP: How late is the Magic Kingdom open this Saturday night?
A1: MK is open till midnight this Saturday.
A2: Midnight
OP: OK, Thanks!
A3: It's not always open till Midnight, but this Saturday it's Midnight.
A4: We'll be there and plan to stay all the way to Midnight!
A5: I haven't read the other posts, but MK is open till Midnight on Saturday.
A6: As others have said, MK will close at Midnight this Saturday

A3-A6 are examples of OVERDONEDANCY

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Welcome to the Mid-Week version of WORD OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's WORD is again inspired by a common occurrence on The Dis--OVERDONEDANCY: The repeated posting of a response by multiple people that goes way beyond redundancy.

An example:
OP: How late is the Magic Kingdom open this Saturday night?
A1: MK is open till midnight this Saturday.
A2: Midnight
OP: OK, Thanks!
A3: It's not always open till Midnight, but this Saturday it's Midnight.
A4: We'll be there and plan to stay all the way to Midnight!
A5: I haven't read the other posts, but MK is open till Midnight on Saturday.
A6: As others have said, MK will close at Midnight this Saturday

A3-A6 are examples of OVERDONEDANCY

So true!

 

[gwynne]

Welcome to the Mid-Week version of WORD OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's WORD is again inspired by a common occurrence on The Dis--OVERDONEDANCY: The repeated posting of a response by multiple people that goes way beyond redundancy.

An example:
OP: How late is the Magic Kingdom open this Saturday night?
A1: MK is open till midnight this Saturday.
A2: Midnight
OP: OK, Thanks!
A3: It's not always open till Midnight, but this Saturday it's Midnight.
A4: We'll be there and plan to stay all the way to Midnight!
A5: I haven't read the other posts, but MK is open till Midnight on Saturday.
A6: As others have said, MK will close at Midnight this Saturday

A3-A6 are examples of OVERDONEDANCY

Why I do believe you've spent time reading on the DIS!

 

[Micca]

Why I do believe you've spent time reading on the DIS!

Guilty! There's probably a WOTD for the amount of time I've spent on the Dis.

 

[THEDISNEYTHREE]

Welcome to the Mid-Week version of WORD OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's WORD is again inspired by a common occurrence on The Dis--OVERDONEDANCY: The repeated posting of a response by multiple people that goes way beyond redundancy.

An example:
OP: How late is the Magic Kingdom open this Saturday night?
A1: MK is open till midnight this Saturday.
A2: Midnight
OP: OK, Thanks!
A3: It's not always open till Midnight, but this Saturday it's Midnight.
A4: We'll be there and plan to stay all the way to Midnight!
A5: I haven't read the other posts, but MK is open till Midnight on Saturday.
A6: As others have said, MK will close at Midnight this Saturday

A3-A6 are examples of OVERDONEDANCY

That gave me a good chuckle! But.... but I used one different word from the others, so my response really is different!

 

[Micca]

That gave me a good chuckle! But.... but I used one different word from the others, so my response really is different!

Repeated opinions are fine! If someone asks for a romantic dinner suggestion and is debating between Chef Mickey's and Victoria & Albert's, then multiple identical answers are like casting a vote, the larger number of opinions--even duplicates--the better. When the topic is of a factual nature, that's when one encounters OVERDONEDANCY.

 

[Scootypuffjr]

Morning Jo! On vacation in Hawaii and thought I'd send a picture from breakfast since Willy hasn't been around. Hope you have a great day!

 

[Octoberbeauty]

Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been around. Funny thing is that I was just explaining a nonpology to Noah (8) last night. He told me he hurt a little girl's feelings. I asked if he apologized, and he told me that he told her he was sorry that she didn't understand he was kidding!

Band season and packing are keeping me very busy!!

 

[Disney_traveler]

Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been around. Funny thing is that I was just explaining a nonpology to Noah (8) last night. He told me he hurt a little girl's feelings. I asked if he apologized, and he told me that he told her he was sorry that she didn't understand he was kidding!

Band season and packing are keeping me very busy!!

Hey @Octoberbeauty, are you a band director? I teach HS but the directors here are good friends of mine. They are gearing up for marching contest this weekend.

 

[jevs]

View attachment 200790 Morning Jo! On vacation in Hawaii and thought I'd send a picture from breakfast since Willy hasn't been around. Hope you have a great day!

That looks lovely. How long are you in Hawaii, what island? It's another place on mine and the kids hit list to visit.