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footfootfoot · 12-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Sock it to me, sock it to me, here come de judge.

Gravdigr · 12-21-2014, 03:55 PM

You tell 'em, Geraldine.

BigV · 12-23-2014, 12:21 PM

It's not his fault.

The Devil made him do it.

BigV · 12-23-2014, 12:31 PM

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It *seems* to mean ... agreement? I hate it. It's the sign of a stalled mind, not just one that needs a moment to select the right gear, as in "um" or "uh"; that one's stopped. It's the conversational equivalent of the dumbass driver at the front of the line for a red light who thinks that's a good time to fire off a text on his fucking phone. The light turns green. His face and interior is lit from the cool white glow from his phone. Our faces are red from all the brake lights. COME TO CLASS IDIOT!

Ok, ok. I'm ok, I'm feeling better now...

Lamplighter · 12-23-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It *seems* to mean ... agreement? I hate it. <snip>...

Yeah, I'm feeling the exact same way.

Spexxvet · 12-23-2014, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context?

I hate it, too. I think it means "I understand what you're saying, but I disagree with what you are saying".

Gravdigr · 12-23-2014, 01:08 PM

"Yes, we have no bananas."

BigV · 12-23-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

"Yes, we have no bananas."

This is a sensible sentence.

"Yeah, no, a monkey eats bananas." is not a sensible sentence, even with the brains of a monkey.

sexobon · 12-23-2014, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

... "Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? ...

I see it used two ways, in differing tones of voice, in both cases meaning disagreement:

Yeah, [but] no can be used appreciatively e.g. Yeah (that's a good thought), [but] no (it can't/shouldn't be implemented) followed by an elaboration. In this case the word Yeah is said in contemplation, stretched out to varying degrees indicating relative worthiness of consideration and the word no is said as a gentle let down.

OTOH, Yeah, no ... can be used dismissively e.g. Yeah, (I acknowledge you said that) [but] no (the thought has no merit) only sometimes followed by an elaboration. In this case Yeah is said sarcastically and no is said abruptly in disapproval.

glatt · 12-23-2014, 03:00 PM

A: "I understand you hate to have six in needles stabbed into your eyes?"

B: "Yeah, no I hate that."

sexobon · 12-23-2014, 03:06 PM

You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down

Griff · 12-25-2014, 11:26 AM

Yeah, no, I literally hate that.

Sundae · 12-25-2014, 12:36 PM

I hate "I turned around and said..."
Okay, it's a verbal tic, but the people who use it will almost always say it more than once when relating a conversation, leaving you with the impression they were whirling like a dervish at the time.

lumberjim · 12-26-2014, 12:16 AM

You can't just call me a cunt, you cunt.

What is this, I don't even.

Stay classy, San Diego.

Thanks for stopping by.

Live life to it's fullest.

I'm going to bed. Sleep well and dream of large women.

Gravdigr · 12-26-2014, 10:56 AM

Fukkit.

12-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#16
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12-21-2014, 03:55 PM	#17
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12-23-2014, 12:21 PM	#18
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It's not his fault. The Devil made him do it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-23-2014, 12:31 PM	#19
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies: "Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc." What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It seems to mean ... agreement? I hate it. It's the sign of a stalled mind, not just one that needs a moment to select the right gear, as in "um" or "uh"; that one's stopped. It's the conversational equivalent of the dumbass driver at the front of the line for a red light who thinks that's a good time to fire off a text on his fucking phone. The light turns green. His face and interior is lit from the cool white glow from his phone. Our faces are red from all the brake lights. COME TO CLASS IDIOT! Ok, ok. I'm ok, I'm feeling better now... __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-23-2014, 01:08 PM	#22
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	"Yes, we have no bananas." __________________ 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.

12-23-2014, 03:00 PM	#25
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	A: "I understand you hate to have six in needles stabbed into your eyes?" B: "Yeah, no I hate that."

12-23-2014, 03:06 PM	#26
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	You're hot then you're cold You're yes then you're no You're in then you're out You're up then you're down

12-25-2014, 11:26 AM	#27
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Yeah, no, I literally hate that. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-25-2014, 12:36 PM	#28
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I hate "I turned around and said..." Okay, it's a verbal tic, but the people who use it will almost always say it more than once when relating a conversation, leaving you with the impression they were whirling like a dervish at the time. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-26-2014, 12:16 AM	#29
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	You can't just call me a cunt, you cunt. What is this, I don't even. Stay classy, San Diego. Thanks for stopping by. Live life to it's fullest. I'm going to bed. Sleep well and dream of large women. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-26-2014, 10:56 AM	#30
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Fukkit. __________________ 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.

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