Words that need to be taken out behind teh woodshed and shot in the face

Flint · 05-04-2018, 05:19 PM

Three-peat.

Clodfobble · 05-05-2018, 07:54 AM

"to effect change"

DanaC · 05-05-2018, 08:34 AM

What's wrong with that one Clod?

Carruthers · 05-05-2018, 08:57 AM

'Going forward'.

What is wrong with 'in (the) future'?

DanaC · 05-05-2018, 09:23 AM

Because 'in the future' sets the action at a future point in time, while 'going forward' takes you from this time into the future. It's more like 'moving on' than 'in future' - or a combination of the two.

sexobon · 05-05-2018, 09:27 AM

"from now on" would be comparable with only 3 syllables.

Clodfobble · 05-05-2018, 10:13 AM

Because "affect" already means "to cause change." Effect is the noun, affect is the verb. To "effect change" is a shortening of "to put a change into effect" and it's unnecessary and stupid. AND "change" can already be used as a verb, by itself.

DanaC · 05-05-2018, 10:19 AM

That's fair. But, I think 'effect change' has a different emphasis. It's more dynamic and rooted in the person acting. 'Affect' - that can be something that is unintentional - 'effect change' is the intentional bringing about of change.

lumberjim · 05-05-2018, 11:24 AM

duress

the quarterback was under duress.

No... he wasn't forced to sign something... he was under pressure.

Gravdigr · 05-05-2018, 03:57 PM

The verbs film and tape (<--referring to audio and/or video tape).

Griff · 05-06-2018, 09:40 AM

Hey, that stings.

BigV · 05-06-2018, 07:03 PM

"Yeah. No."

English, motherfucker, do you speak it?

Then, bam, right in the face.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-06-2018, 08:51 PM

Youze guys wanna take the fun out of English.

Clodfobble · 05-06-2018, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

"Yeah. No."

English, motherfucker, do you speak it?

Then, bam, right in the face.

Yeah, no I'm gonna keep saying that.

monster · 05-06-2018, 11:26 PM

multiple
literally

both should be shot literally multiple times

05-04-2018, 05:19 PM	#1
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05-05-2018, 07:54 AM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	"to effect change" __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-05-2018, 08:57 AM	#4
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	'Going forward'. What is wrong with 'in (the) future'? __________________

05-05-2018, 10:13 AM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Because "affect" already means "to cause change." Effect is the noun, affect is the verb. To "effect change" is a shortening of "to put a change into effect" and it's unnecessary and stupid. AND "change" can already be used as a verb, by itself. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-05-2018, 11:24 AM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	duress the quarterback was under duress. No... he wasn't forced to sign something... he was under pressure. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-05-2018, 09:27 AM	#6
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	"from now on" would be comparable with only 3 syllables.

05-05-2018, 03:57 PM	#10
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	The verbs film and tape (<--referring to audio and/or video tape). __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-06-2018, 09:40 AM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Hey, that stings. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-06-2018, 07:03 PM	#12
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	"Yeah. No." English, motherfucker, do you speak it? Then, bam, right in the face. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-06-2018, 08:51 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Youze guys wanna take the fun out of English. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-06-2018, 11:26 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	multiple literally both should be shot literally multiple times __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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