annoying sayings

skysidhe · 10-18-2008, 09:04 AM

When people say," Everything happens for a reason"

Something in me says, "no"

I have not seen bad things happen to people that brings about any good outcome that the person themselves didn't create. The saying seems to imply that by grand design this happened so that something better may transpire.

I think bad things happen just because they do. I think good things happen when the intergrity of the human spirit presses onward to create something better.

Whenever I hear that saying something just sticks in my craw. I know that it is said with the best intentions but it just annoys me.

What are the sayings that peeve you and why?

footfootfoot · 10-18-2008, 09:22 AM

"Skating on wet ice" is one that annoys me for a number of reasons, not least of which is that it isn't a saying at all.

Sundae · 10-18-2008, 09:36 AM

I'm so with you there Sky.

Along the same lines is "When God closes a door he opens a window" from people whose closest connection with religion is saying, "Jesus Christ!" when something goes wrong.

I also hate, "PC gone mad" because it's so lazy and is rarely used appropriately. In fact if someone says that, it's usually in response to a story that's been twisted in some way anyway.

"Thinking outside the box". I don't have a box, I have a brain, and it is a living organ. I can't think outside of it, sorry.

Oh and Cold Hands Warm Heart. Because I never have cold hands, and I hate it when people put theirs on me - it's creepy. And cold-hearted.

TheMercenary · 10-18-2008, 09:37 AM

"It is what it is." I've been hearing it a lot lately. Makes my skin crawl.

Undertoad · 10-18-2008, 10:10 AM

Well, what goes around comes around.

Trilby · 10-18-2008, 10:18 AM

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

I'd like to slap the fukker that first said that. Then stuff a lemon in his mouth.

Treasenuak · 10-18-2008, 10:32 AM

"Everything will be okay" Okay, granted, I understand that under bad circumstances people don't always know what to say and they're trying to comfort you. But nine times out of ten, I KNOW everything's going to be okay, I DON'T need to be reminded, and I'm thinking about RIGHT NOW, when things are definitely NOT okay.

Trilby · 10-18-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Treasenuak

"Everything will be okay" Okay, granted, I understand that under bad circumstances people don't always know what to say and they're trying to comfort you. But nine times out of ten, I KNOW everything's going to be okay, I DON'T need to be reminded, and I'm thinking about RIGHT NOW, when things are definitely NOT okay.

This is when fast acting anxiolytics come in very handy. I recommend xanax. I also recommend alcohol, a smoke and a quickie. If none of these are available, try a mantra. I like, "I'm NOT living in 16th Century Germany...I'm NOT living in 16th Century Germany..."

Undertoad · 10-18-2008, 10:35 AM

My old boss used to say "Tomorrow is another day."

I'd come back at him with "Also, next Thursday is another day."

Treasenuak · 10-18-2008, 10:36 AM

Alcohol and a quickie- usually obtainable. A smoke... not if the kid's nearby. And I'm on anti-anxiety drugs

SteveDallas · 10-18-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

I'd like to slap the fukker that first said that. Then stuff a lemon in his mouth.

There's a Dilbert strip... sorry I can't find it to post.

In the first panel some character says, if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. The second panel: Dogbert responds, sure, but that's assuming life will also provide ice, a pitcher, some sugar and glasses.

In the third panel the two stop. The sidewalk they've been walking on has lemons, ice cubes, a pitcher, sugar, and glasses. Dogbert explodes with fury: "WHAT?? NO NAPKINS??"

I'm an introvert. The problem with that is, some people consider introversion to be a disease that needs to be "cured." So, my annoying sayings are anything that smacks of this mind-set. "You should get out and meet some more people.. you'd be happier." Etc.

Trilby · 10-18-2008, 10:42 AM

Who do you need to meet? You're already here!

skysidhe · 10-18-2008, 11:30 AM

I agree with all the above!

Other sayings that annoy me are most of the beautides. Sorry god. I hope that dosn't make me a blasphemer.

There are alot of struggling old people that give to corrupt churches on these premises alone.

I used to go to church when I was a poor single mom with a small child. I gave tithe and had to borrow from the church to get milk.

One day I had an aphiphany or maybe it was god speaking to my heart. It was KEEP YOUR MONEY AND BUY YOUR OWN GODDAMN MILK.

penslinger · 10-18-2008, 01:48 PM

I hate "What's More..."
and "Do the math..."
And my ex used to drive me nuts with "that's not going to happen due to the fact..."
Why can't she just say because??

Cicero · 10-18-2008, 02:03 PM

Much like, "Everything happens for a reason".......

"It's all for the best."

You can combine both of them and be a real trifle twit.

Someone that was close to me died and that's what I was told. It isn't a good catch-all.

Once it was repeated over and over, I lost it, and began to describe why it wasn't "all for the best".

It's also All for the best if I beat you if you say that, one more time.

Yea. Knee jerk. Major.

That just pisses me off all over again. Carry on!

10-18-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	annoying sayings When people say," Everything happens for a reason" Something in me says, "no" I have not seen bad things happen to people that brings about any good outcome that the person themselves didn't create. The saying seems to imply that by grand design this happened so that something better may transpire. I think bad things happen just because they do. I think good things happen when the intergrity of the human spirit presses onward to create something better. Whenever I hear that saying something just sticks in my craw. I know that it is said with the best intentions but it just annoys me. What are the sayings that peeve you and why?

10-18-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	"Skating on wet ice" is one that annoys me for a number of reasons, not least of which is that it isn't a saying at all. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-18-2008, 09:36 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm so with you there Sky. Along the same lines is "When God closes a door he opens a window" from people whose closest connection with religion is saying, "Jesus Christ!" when something goes wrong. I also hate, "PC gone mad" because it's so lazy and is rarely used appropriately. In fact if someone says that, it's usually in response to a story that's been twisted in some way anyway. "Thinking outside the box". I don't have a box, I have a brain, and it is a living organ. I can't think outside of it, sorry. Oh and Cold Hands Warm Heart. Because I never have cold hands, and I hate it when people put theirs on me - it's creepy. And cold-hearted. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-18-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	"It is what it is." I've been hearing it a lot lately. Makes my skin crawl. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-18-2008, 10:18 AM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! I'd like to slap the fukker that first said that. Then stuff a lemon in his mouth. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-18-2008, 10:10 AM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Well, what goes around comes around.

10-18-2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	"Everything will be okay" Okay, granted, I understand that under bad circumstances people don't always know what to say and they're trying to comfort you. But nine times out of ten, I KNOW everything's going to be okay, I DON'T need to be reminded, and I'm thinking about RIGHT NOW, when things are definitely NOT okay.

10-18-2008, 10:35 AM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	My old boss used to say "Tomorrow is another day." I'd come back at him with "Also, next Thursday is another day."

10-18-2008, 10:36 AM	#10
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	Alcohol and a quickie- usually obtainable. A smoke... not if the kid's nearby. And I'm on anti-anxiety drugs

10-18-2008, 10:42 AM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Who do you need to meet? You're already here! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-18-2008, 11:30 AM	#13
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I agree with all the above! Other sayings that annoy me are most of the beautides. Sorry god. I hope that dosn't make me a blasphemer. There are alot of struggling old people that give to corrupt churches on these premises alone. I used to go to church when I was a poor single mom with a small child. I gave tithe and had to borrow from the church to get milk. One day I had an aphiphany or maybe it was god speaking to my heart. It was KEEP YOUR MONEY AND BUY YOUR OWN GODDAMN MILK.

10-18-2008, 01:48 PM	#14
penslinger Mostly harmless Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17	I hate "What's More..." and "Do the math..." And my ex used to drive me nuts with "that's not going to happen due to the fact..." Why can't she just say because?? Last edited by penslinger; 10-18-2008 at 01:49 PM. Reason: wanted it in bold

10-18-2008, 02:03 PM	#15
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Much like, "Everything happens for a reason"....... "It's all for the best." You can combine both of them and be a real trifle twit. Someone that was close to me died and that's what I was told. It isn't a good catch-all. Once it was repeated over and over, I lost it, and began to describe why it wasn't "all for the best". It's also All for the best if I beat you if you say that, one more time. Yea. Knee jerk. Major. That just pisses me off all over again. Carry on! __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung Last edited by Cicero; 10-18-2008 at 02:05 PM. Reason: trifle betta

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