annoying sayings - Page 9

Sundae · 11-06-2008, 07:47 PM

I've said it before, but it bears repeating (no, that's not the phrase)
"you couldn't make it up" and "not in your wildest dreams"

Yes, I could make it up, and lots more besides. And I have pretty wild dreams, trust me.

binky · 11-06-2008, 07:47 PM

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.

I want that on a tshirt.

deathlysilence · 11-07-2008, 10:51 AM

" I know you are but what am i?"
A favorite if children...and siblings...Grrr!

lumberjim · 11-07-2008, 11:55 AM

chief in staff

Shawnee123 · 11-07-2008, 11:57 AM

Yep, that's it on a nutshell.

Laurie Henderson · 11-07-2008, 12:28 PM

what about "I'm not gonna lie to you" - clearly, they are!!!

glatt · 11-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Actually, I don't find that annoying at all. I appreciate it. They are telling me "OK, pay attention to this because what I'm about to say is a blatant lie." I like the warning.

lumberjim · 11-07-2008, 12:49 PM

I used to work with a salesman that would preface things with, "bein' honest..."

it was just a device, but it said...'i've been lying to you up until this point'

Shawnee123 · 11-07-2008, 12:50 PM

Two thoughts:

When someone says "long story short" it's usually too late.

That song "You are so beautiful to me" always makes me think the next line should be "I don't care how butt ugly everyone else thinks you are."

dar512 · 11-07-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Two thoughts:

When someone says "long story short" it's usually too late.

I don't hear too many people saying that anymore. Probably too many people, like me, interrupting.

Other: "To make a long story short..."
Me: "Too late!"

Shawnee123 · 11-07-2008, 01:05 PM

Homeless Guy says it all the time. It's rarely a short story, but I keep my mouth shut. I don't think he realizes he's saying it...it's like me saying "like" too much. Just a speech habit I guess.

I heard a friend say it the other night.

Hmmm, they both say it when drinking mass portions of beer. Connection? Probably.

Pie · 11-07-2008, 01:25 PM

"I know it's none of my business, but..."

SteveDallas · 11-07-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

When someone says "long story short" it's usually too late.

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HungLikeJesus · 11-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

I used to work with a salesman that would preface things with, "bein' honest..."

it was just a device, but it said...'i've been lying to you up until this point'

That makes me think of the opening scenes of Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane.

"When your lemon lot hits the skids you glom the gig no matter what the smell."

dar512 · 11-07-2008, 02:25 PM

Heinlein quote on "none of my business":

The correct way to punctuate a sentence that starts: "Of course it is none of my business but--" is to place a period after the word "but." Don't use excessive force in supplying such moron with a period. Cutting his throat is only a momentary pleasure and is bound to get you talked about.

Robert Heinlein

11-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#121
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I've said it before, but it bears repeating (no, that's not the phrase) "you couldn't make it up" and "not in your wildest dreams" Yes, I could make it up, and lots more besides. And I have pretty wild dreams, trust me. Last edited by Sundae; 11-06-2008 at 07:55 PM.

11-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#123
deathlysilence mad scientist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 24	" I know you are but what am i?" A favorite if children...and siblings...Grrr! __________________ Ignorance is bliss,cherish it,pretty neighborhoods you learn too much to believe in luck...and fight the tears with pretty smiles and lies about the time

11-07-2008, 11:55 AM	#124
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	chief in staff __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-07-2008, 11:57 AM	#125
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yep, that's it on a nutshell. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#128
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I used to work with a salesman that would preface things with, "bein' honest..." it was just a device, but it said...'i've been lying to you up until this point' __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-07-2008, 12:28 PM	#126
Laurie Henderson Sentimental Sentient Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 38	what about "I'm not gonna lie to you" - clearly, they are!!!

11-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#127
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Actually, I don't find that annoying at all. I appreciate it. They are telling me "OK, pay attention to this because what I'm about to say is a blatant lie." I like the warning.

11-07-2008, 12:50 PM	#129
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Two thoughts: When someone says "long story short" it's usually too late. That song "You are so beautiful to me" always makes me think the next line should be "I don't care how butt ugly everyone else thinks you are." __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-07-2008, 01:05 PM	#131
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Homeless Guy says it all the time. It's rarely a short story, but I keep my mouth shut. I don't think he realizes he's saying it...it's like me saying "like" too much. Just a speech habit I guess. I heard a friend say it the other night. Hmmm, they both say it when drinking mass portions of beer. Connection? Probably. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#132
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	"I know it's none of my business, but..." __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-07-2008, 02:25 PM	#135
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Heinlein quote on "none of my business": The correct way to punctuate a sentence that starts: "Of course it is none of my business but--" is to place a period after the word "but." Don't use excessive force in supplying such moron with a period. Cutting his throat is only a momentary pleasure and is bound to get you talked about. Robert Heinlein __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

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