Language trends you dislike

[BrianL]

I really hate "I'mma" - like, "I'mma be at the store later." That one irritates me.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Texting language - specifically, how fast it changes!

 

[LovesTimone]

Transparent...

Another vote for "Influencers"

I did not know what "Vocal Fry" was?? so I looked it up... I did not realize it had a name ...I have a friend that does this all the time... it drives me crazy..

"Hit me up" ...

Relevant ... They are trying to stay relevant... isn't everyone relevant?

 

[Cadiewampus]

Can't stand when people say don't be a hater just because you don't agree with or dislike something. I also hate the way people are using the term "woke". Last but not least, can't stand "It is what it is".

 

[Moliphino]

IT'S ALL GOOD....hate that phrase with a passion....tells me that the folks who use that phrase have no spine to support their view of the world....avoid conflict and not take any responsibility

I would generally use that if someone mildly inconvenienced me and apologized, so I have no idea what that has to do with my view of the world or taking responsibility.

 

[ronandannette]

After it was mentioned multiple times, I had to Google it too: Video

I had to google it too and after reading several links and watching a couple of different video clips, I still can’t recognize it audibly.

Can't stand when people say don't be a hater just because you don't agree with or dislike something. I also hate the way people are using the term "woke". Last but not least, can't stand "It is what it is".

Yes, just so. Hate is actually a thing and it is NOT simply disagreeing or recognizing obvious flaws.

 

[Where’s the beef]

Who decides?

Easy! If your words are discriminatory or hateful in regards to others’ identity, that’s a problem.

No judge or jury needed. Just respect.

 

[Mysterian]

People complaining about "aks".

 

[DLgal]

I had to google it too and after reading several links and watching a couple of different video clips, I still can’t recognize it audibly.

Yes, just so. Hate is actually a thing and it is NOT simply disagreeing or recognizing obvious flaws.

All you need to do is listen to Kim Kardashian speak. This should do it.

 

[Wendy31]

Yes!! Please just say no to vocal fry & upspeak!

Also…

“Leaning into” something that’s not something onto which someone can actually, physically lean -

“I’m leaning into the process of finding my joy.”

Gag.

Along w/ “leaning into” comes “ being gentle with myself” -

“I’m being gentle with myself & avoiding anything that causes me stress so that I can continue to lean into my joy-finding journey.“

Again, gag.

And, yes!! I agree w/ ”influencers” & especially w/ “influencers” being “obsessed” w/ whatever their latest finds are -

”Friends, I’m just so obsessed with this new bag! Literally obsessed!”

(And, to all the influencers & wannabe influencers out there, no, the people who follow you on your social media aren’t your “friends” - even though they want to think they are & you want them to think they are.)

And not a fan of being “triggered” by something, especially when that something is relatively benign in the grand scheme of things.

”OMG! I was so triggered by the smell of chalk dust! It reminded me of being in school & having to turn in my homework.”

“Triggered” is followed closely by “safe space“ -

“I just can’t with tests & deadlines. We need a safe space where we can de-stress & lean into relaxation & happy thoughts.”

Of course, if the safe space is filled w/ kittens & puppies, then please bring me ALL the safe spaces!

 

[RogueX]

In my early elementary school years there were kids who said "aks" a lot, but it wasn't something made up, it was actually more related to speech impediment and pronunciation issues.

Personally, words like "adorbs", "totes" instead of adorable and totally are annoying.

 

[minniebeth]

I've noticed a trend of leaving out the phrase "to be"...
Examples: needs washed, needs picked up, needs fixed, etc.
DRIVES ME NUTS lol.

 

[Christine]

I've been in a lot of online presentations/zoom lately (as we all probably have) and I hate it when you are in a session where there's a lot of question and answer on a topic and the presenter/speaker says to everyone "Amy, that's a great question." "John, that's a great question you asked..." Just answer the question and quick trying to be warm and fuzzy with everyone who asks a question. That tactic is obviously the new approach in executive level training because they are all doing it.

 

[disneyseniors]

I don't like the expression, meh!

Also don't like the Karen calling either.

Using like, like whenever you like talk like! Ryno uses like so much it is hard for me to follow him at times, but I love Ryno

 

[georgina]

I've noticed a trend of leaving out the phrase "to be"...
Examples: needs washed, needs picked up, needs fixed, etc.
DRIVES ME NUTS lol.

Don't ever move to the Pittsburgh area! Everyone who is native seems to talk like that, even the kids' school teachers would do it, newscasters, drove me nuts for 35 years too!

 

[Princesca]

Iconic. So overused.

 

[fly girl]

I've been in a lot of online presentations/zoom lately (as we all probably have) and I hate it when you are in a session where there's a lot of question and answer on a topic and the presenter/speaker says to everyone "Amy, that's a great question." "John, that's a great question you asked..." Just answer the question and quick trying to be warm and fuzzy with everyone who asks a question. That tactic is obviously the new approach in executive level training because they are all doing it.

YES!!!!

I don't know when that started taking off but I keep hearing it more and more. Drives me nuts! Just answer the question!!

And I have heard people ask ridiculous questions and the responder will say, "That is a great question. " No, it wasn't. It is not a great question when you ask something obvious such as, "so is your heart beating right now?" DUH! I would be in cardiac arrest or dead if it wasn't so it isn't a great question.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

In my early elementary school years there were kids who said "aks" a lot, but it wasn't something made up, it was actually more related to speech impediment and pronunciation issues.

"Aks" has been a perfectly valid pronunciation of "ask" since the 1600s.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-...mcwhorter-black-speech-ax-20140119-story.html

 

[Mysterian]

YES!!!!

I don't know when that started taking off but I keep hearing it more and more. Drives me nuts! Just answer the question!!

And I have heard people ask ridiculous questions and the responder will say, "That is a great question. " No, it wasn't. It is not a great question when you ask something obvious such as, "so is your heart beating right now?" DUH! I would be in cardiac arrest or dead if it wasn't so it isn't a great question.

That is an excellent point worth highlighting, Fly Girl. Everyone, Fly Girl raises a good question: Why do presenters belittle their audiences with these insincere techniques?

*wink!*

 

[RogueX]

"Aks" has been a perfectly valid pronunciation of "ask" since the 1600s.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-xpm-2014-jan-

Ah, interesting to know. Always learning something new.