LATEST OVERUSED WORD - Page 7

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

@Pianomama wrote:
I know this is more than one word, but II despise the initials OMG. I know it COULD also mean oh my gosh, but most people don't mean it that way. I think it's just stupid and takes the Lord's name in vain..

To me OMG means oh my goodness. I think this is true for a lot of people.

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

@circlesBesides the Jonestown members, they shot Leo Ryan and many other officials who had traveled to Jonestown for the benefit of family members who were frightened for their loved ones. No one knew how bad it was. Leo Ryan was a beloved politician who gathered the group to check on Jonestown members.

There is a great documentary on Jonestown, and is well worth watching. It is told by actual film footage, and family members.

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

@SerenityNowMyndi wrote:
I have been hearing that fillpant phrase about the koolaid lately also, and it is always said by someone who is laughing, which to me is especially horrifying, since I remember the terrible moment in history when the Jones Town suicides (murders?) made the news. All those photographs in the news of those innocent children & babies face down in the dirt was just too terrible a sight to forget. I really don't think most of them were told what they were drinking & that it would kill themselves & their children & babies, do you? Such a tragedy & a very important cautionary tale that none of us should forget, or make light of by making jokes, IMHO.

Many knew what they were drinking and did so on blind faith . Those that resisted were force fed the drink. Mothers had to dose the kids. I get ill thinking of this. Then most that force fed the others ran off into the jungle. There are debates whether Jim Jones shot himself or was shot by his first in command. By then Jim Jones was so doped up he was probably unaware of the true horror.

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@shoekitty wrote:
@circlesBesides the Jonestown members, they shot Leo Ryan and many other officials who had traveled to Jonestown for the benefit of family members who were frightened for their loved ones. No one knew how bad it was. Leo Ryan was a beloved politician who gathered the group to check on Jonestown members.

There is a great documentary on Jonestown, and is well worth watching. It is told by actual film footage, and family members.

@shoekitty There are several films and docu-dramas. PBS did one (probably the one you mention), but there are others too - a surprising number when I googled.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

@Moonchilde wrote:
@shoekitty wrote:
@circlesBesides the Jonestown members, they shot Leo Ryan and many other officials who had traveled to Jonestown for the benefit of family members who were frightened for their loved ones. No one knew how bad it was. Leo Ryan was a beloved politician who gathered the group to check on Jonestown members.

There is a great documentary on Jonestown, and is well worth watching. It is told by actual film footage, and family members.

@shoekitty There are several films and docu-dramas. PBS did one (probably the one you mention), but there are others too - a surprising number when I googled.

Shoekitty said

Yes! The PBS one is the one I am thinking of.

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

At work, I've been hearing the word 'asks'. It's being used in place of requests/requirements/needs.

For example:

We need to meet with John to determine his asks.

OR

What were John's asks.

First time I heard it I jerked my head around and nearly gave myself whiplash. I've heard it many more times since and I still cringe.

There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

@IndiaRose wrote:
@Plaid Pants2If only "vetted" truly meant what it is supposed to mean. It is usally now used as a "put off." Gives one a false sense of security.
You and I currently know two very important issues going down in our country right now where vetting did not/is not happening but should have.

Of course, we all know "vetted" means they go to the doggie doctor(!!)

♥Surface of the Sun♥

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

@Desertdi

I vetted our dog this morning.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Bird mama wrote:
At work, I've been hearing the word 'asks'. It's being used in place of requests/requirements/needs.

For example:

We need to meet with John to determine his asks.
OR
What were John's asks.

First time I heard it I jerked my head around and nearly gave myself whiplash. I've heard it many more times since and I still cringe.

Well that's just the most peculiar thing I've heard yet!

FUTURE · ‎04-11-2010

@Bird mama wrote:
At work, I've been hearing the word 'asks'. It's being used in place of requests/requirements/needs.

For example:

We need to meet with John to determine his asks.
OR
What were John's asks.

First time I heard it I jerked my head around and nearly gave myself whiplash. I've heard it many more times since and I still cringe.

What in the...........??????????????????