The creeping death of the English language.

by Andy Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:40 am

My pet HATE is the new use by many, many people, from lower class chavs to professionals, lawyers and even politicians of the word "So" as a prefix to virtually every sentence and statement they make. It is disarmingly discreet, it can go unoticed unless you are suddenly aware of it, and when it is used repeatedly, it is SOOOOO chuffing annoying.
Just as a test, folks need to stasrt listening more closely to radio and TV interviews just to see how prevalent it's use has become.

by Guest Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:42 am

Handy Andy wrote:My pet HATE is the new use by many, many people, from lower class chavs to professionals, lawyers and even politicians of the word "So" as a prefix to virtually every sentence and statement they make. It is disarmingly discreet, it can go unoticed unless you are suddenly aware of it, and when it is used repeatedly, it is SOOOOO chuffing anmnoying.
Just as a test, folks need to stasrt listening more closely to radio and TV interviews just to see how prevalent it's use has become.

I think what is more alarming is your derogatory use to describe people as if inferior to you.

by Major Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:56 am

There are lower classes, inferior people on this planet, even on forums. FACT

The English language has been 'bastardised' more than ever in the last 50ish years by so many, even on TV, fink and fought instead of think and thought, many more.

by Eilzel Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:57 am

Stormee wrote:There are lower classes, inferior people on this planet, even on forums. FACT

The English language has been 'bastardised' more than ever in the last 50ish years by so many, even on TV, fink and fought instead of think and thought, many more.

No offense Stormee, but you are one of the most frequent abusers of the English language on this forum lol

by Major Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:14 am

Eilzel wrote:
Stormee wrote:There are lower classes, inferior people on this planet, even on forums. FACT

The English language has been 'bastardised' more than ever in the last 50ish years by so many, even on TV, fink and fought instead of think and thought, many more.

No offense Stormee, but you are one of the most frequent abusers of the English language on this forum lol

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by Raggamuffin Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:26 am

Handy Andy wrote:My pet HATE is the new use by many, many people, from lower class chavs to professionals, lawyers and even politicians of the word "So" as a prefix to virtually every sentence and statement they make. It is disarmingly discreet, it can go unoticed unless you are suddenly aware of it, and when it is used repeatedly, it is SOOOOO chuffing anmnoying.
Just as a test, folks need to stasrt listening more closely to radio and TV interviews just to see how prevalent it's use has become.

I do that sometimes. Laughing

by Raggamuffin Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:27 am

It's not so much the language which bothers me, it's trendy words and phrases. For example, I really dislike this thing about videos on the internet which have "gone viral". I also dislike the word "unacceptable" - it's so wet and weedy.

by Raggamuffin Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:35 am

So then, is "anmnoying" a new English word? Laughing

by Andy Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:00 am

Raggamuffin wrote:It's not so much the language which bothers me, it's trendy words and phrases. For example, I really dislike this thing about videos on the internet which have "gone viral". I also dislike the word "unacceptable" - it's so wet and weedy.

Cannot stand the use of "24/7 " either.

by Major Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:13 pm

1. 'It’s a no-brainer' - 32 per cent use this at least once a day
2. 'Thinking outside the box' - 30 per cent
3. 'At the end of the day' - 26 per cent
4. 'It’s a win-win situation' - 26 per cent
5. 'Touch base' - 25 per cent
6. 'Going forward' - 24 per cent
7. '110 per cent' - 21 per cent
8. 'Close of play' - 20 per cent
9. 'It’s on my radar' - 19 per cent
10. 'Flagging up' - 19 per cent

Number 2 gets on my breasts.

by Major Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:17 pm

It's 'unacceptable' to use disgusting foul language on forums.

I think 'unacceptable' is apt in this instance, Miss Ragga.

by eddie Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:28 pm

I hate the "110" percent thing too!
Or "a million" percent!

FFS!!!!

by Major Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:46 pm

'let's run it up the flagpole to see if it works'

by Original Quill Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:55 pm

Some of these sayings are really old. "Run it up the flagpole" is now considered a cliché. The phrase was associated with the advertising agencies then located on Madison Avenue in New York.

I think some sayings come with bad news, so we tend to dislike them. But, frankly, the fact that they keep arising shows the languages is actually alive.

by captain Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:10 pm

Moving on. Smile

by Original Quill Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:45 pm

And so it goes... Twisted Evil

by Ben Reilly Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:20 pm

Man, I hear so many cliches doing sports journalism. 110 percent -- all the time. That team just wanted it more. This player is just a good, solid kid (I gather he's not liquid, gas or plasma). We just have to play as a team (instead of inventing a different sport). We have to play within ourselves (as opposed to having an out-of-body experience).

I loved this football coach we used to cover, he'd come up with the most ridiculous, over the top phrases that it was a joy to quote him. My favorites: "He was just rolling over us like a ball of butcher knives." On a rainy, muddy game: "The ball was floating around out there like a greased pig." On a big rivalry game coming up: "We expect them to come screamin' out of the chute like a band of banshees."

by Original Quill Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:25 pm

He was cooler than the other side of the pillow... Laughing

by Ben Reilly Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:30 pm

Original Quill wrote:He was cooler than the other side of the pillow...

Kenneth the Page was good for quotes like that, on 30 Rock: "They'll have me out of here faster than a fella can come up with folksy similes!"

by eddie Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:19 pm

I actually hate the new teen word "sick"

"That's sick!" Meaning it's brilliant

Thankfully my son doesn't say it or I think I'd have to tape his mouth shut.

by Guest Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:36 pm

Stormee wrote:It's 'unacceptable' to use disgusting foul language on forums.

I think 'unacceptable' is apt in this instance, Miss Ragga.

disgusting foul language ? or just plain good old fashioned foul language there is a difference

perhaps you find it disturbing because people with penchant for profanity have a higher IQ

And you just are not that smart

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by Guest Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:46 pm

with all due respect to my good friend Andy
the actual premise is incorrect

The creeping death of the English language.

Far from the English language dying it is in fact in great health

it`s a living breathing thing (yes i have anthropomorphous it )

you hear it breathing in the citys and towns ,in the accents and colloquialisms,
we have German ,French,Dutch,American ,words and sayings ect all mixed in to what we considerer normal speech we even used "hip words"when we where kids

no the English language is not dead folks its just evolving

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