Anyone ever open a sentence with that? My brother did, as he was yelling at me. While he was yelling about the fridge (or global warming or something, I wasn't listening) I got to thinking about what that opener means.
Wait, before I go on let me tell you what he said:
"I don't know about you, but I plan on bringing children into this world."
Ok, moving on...
Now when I heard that I instantly thought "This asshole is saying he's having kids and I'm not, and I'm some how ruining this world for his as of yet non-existent kids". This then got me thinking to what that opener means.
Here's what it means: "You're an asshole, shut up, let me tell you what's what." Think about it, has anyone ever thrown a compliment out after that? NO! They always insult you.
Other common openers that lead to insults:
"I'm not saying ..., but ..."
"No, shut up, listen"
"Raise your hand if..., not so fast"
"*sigh*"
Just a heads up. Who's looking out for you? That's right, Yom is
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
New video...and a call for help
Mornin folks! SO it's Monday, and that means some of you are back at work and some of you are back in school. But fear not, the new 5 Stat clip is up! Go peep that and have a better day for doing so.
But on to more pressing business. I have noticed that there are some words and phrases that are going unused and are in danger of dying. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you one word and one phrase that we, as a society, must save.
First the word: snazzy. I know it might sound stupid, but let's think of some of the adjectives that we've broken out to describe something as "extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy"... Yeah, to be perfectly honest I'd rather hear people describe the website, my outfit, my photos or whatever as snazzy instead of hot, sick, or bad. We need to bring this one back. We're running out of adjectives!
Now the phrase: I said good day! In the 19th century (1800's. I only do this cause I know someone is gonna get confused) that was an ender insult. You'd be arguing with someone and then when you wanted to end it you'd pop in your monocle and say good day and walk away. When the person tried to stop you you'd turn around, snap your cape and say louder "I said good day!" There was no comeback! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm making it my mission to bring this puppy back. To hell with you who think I'm an idiot! Good Day! I said good day!
But on to more pressing business. I have noticed that there are some words and phrases that are going unused and are in danger of dying. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you one word and one phrase that we, as a society, must save.
First the word: snazzy. I know it might sound stupid, but let's think of some of the adjectives that we've broken out to describe something as "extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy"... Yeah, to be perfectly honest I'd rather hear people describe the website, my outfit, my photos or whatever as snazzy instead of hot, sick, or bad. We need to bring this one back. We're running out of adjectives!
Now the phrase: I said good day! In the 19th century (1800's. I only do this cause I know someone is gonna get confused) that was an ender insult. You'd be arguing with someone and then when you wanted to end it you'd pop in your monocle and say good day and walk away. When the person tried to stop you you'd turn around, snap your cape and say louder "I said good day!" There was no comeback! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm making it my mission to bring this puppy back. To hell with you who think I'm an idiot! Good Day! I said good day!
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