I take my part in being a bad influence very seriously.

Dude, I don’t even remember how long it’s been since I mentioned it, but it’s been awhile. I am seriously impressed. I’m so jaded on that phrase I forgot that I hated it.

…is the new “like.” People use it far more than they used to. It’s become a filler word. It’s used when it doesn’t make sense to use it. It’s used when nobody could possibly confuse the statement as being figurative. (Thanks for clearing that up, woman. I wasn’t sure if the sandwich you made was literal or figurative. Now I know you’re making real sandwiches. What a load off of my mind.) People use it so much that I don’t want to use it, anymore, even when I have a legitimate use for the word. I can’t help but notice this, and I feel like it does the exact same thing that using “like” too much does. It makes a person sound less intelligent than they might actually be. A lot of people will find this observation insignificant or even wrong. It may be the former but is certainly not the latter, and if you haven’t noticed yet, you will once you’re paying attention to it. It’s all you will hear, and you’re welcome. I happen to think a person’s speech matters. I think the English language matters. When you overuse anything, you will wear it out.
This applies to words as much as anything. (And questions marks, Stub!) We’ve addressed “like” many times, but I haven’t seen any of us address this newest beating of a word. This is just my observation. Do with it what you like.

Also, “absolutely” is the next word being rode hard and put up wet. We’ll address that one when it’s foundered as badly as like and literally.

freerange must live under a rock. All the grammar problems mentioned are very common in the semi-country and even more so in the suburbs.

This forum is full of syntax and spelling errors as well. There's a "you should sale it and get a ..." comment I read this morning in a topic about 5.56 vs 6.5 Grendel barrels/uppers.

Don't get me started and the misuse of commas...



So, like, we all need to literally check ourselves, before we try to sale an item, here.

freerange must live under a rock. All the grammar problems mentioned are very common in the semi-country and even more so in the suburbs.

This forum is full of syntax and spelling errors as well. There's a "you should sale it and get a ..." comment I read this morning in a topic about 5.56 vs 6.5 Grendel barrels/uppers.

Don't get me started and the misuse of commas...



So, like, we all need to literally check ourselves, before we try to sale an item, here.

Actually, it's the non-use of commas.

freerange must live under a rock. All the grammar problems mentioned are very common in the semi-country and even more so in the suburbs.

This forum is full of syntax and spelling errors as well. There's a "you should sale it and get a ..." comment I read this morning in a topic about 5.56 vs 6.5 Grendel barrels/uppers.

Don't get me started and the misuse of commas...



So, like, we all need to literally check ourselves, before we try to sale an item, here.

I remember the good ole days when Creek would level some righteous smackdown on those caught abusing the English language. I miss those days.

Add “utilize” to the list. People use it to sound educated, but it’s a stupid word that doesn’t convey anything “use” can’t.

and "reach out". im prolly outta reach so just call me.

Actually, it's the non-use of commas.