Euphemistic words/phrases you wish people would stop using

Robsweezie

the groutch wrote: »

Sandwich Artist

that's discrimination against subway employees!!! apologise at once you disgusting racist!!! im so offended!!! sandwich artists are people too, reported for racism!!!

Grayson

MakeEmLaugh wrote: »

I never said it wasn't discrimination. My point is that it shouldn't have been called 'Islamophobia'. It had nothing to do with Islam, and I doubt the flight attendant knew the first thing about Islam.

It should be called "ant-Muslim prejudice".

What's the difference. I don't know much about aeronautical engineering or piloting a plane but I'm terrified of flying.

I don't doubt that the attendant knew nothing about islam. She was probably pig ignorant about it. She did however refuse to give a closed can of coke to a muslim because it could be used as a weapon but had no problem giving a closed can to the white guy next to her.

darkpagandeath

How does one look Muslim ? Would it not be a Racist act I.E brown skin ?

Eugene Norman

darkpagandeath wrote: »

How does one look Muslim ? Would it not be a Racist act I.E brown skin ?

Dress, I suppose.

tupenny

"Cheeky nandos" 😬😬
"The bants"
"Be rude not to.."
"Let's be having ya" in relation to some "epic" event "obvs"

Sheepy99

Everybody who has bothered themselves to post here has faecal matter protruding down their forehead.

MakeEmLaugh

MakeEmLaugh wrote: »

I never said it wasn't discrimination. My point is that it shouldn't have been called 'Islamophobia'. It had nothing to do with Islam, and I doubt the flight attendant knew the first thing about Islam.

It should be called "anti-Muslim prejudice".

Grayson wrote: »

What's the difference. I don't know much about aeronautical engineering or piloting a plane but I'm terrified of flying.

I don't doubt that the attendant knew nothing about islam. She was probably pig ignorant about it. She did however refuse to give a closed can of coke to a muslim because it could be used as a weapon but had no problem giving a closed can to the white guy next to her.

What's the difference? Simple.

One phrase implies criticism of a belief system or ideology.

The other phrase implies prejudice against people who are Muslim.

If you are a critical thinker, especially when it comes to the Judeo-Christian religions, then you should be proud to be anti-Islam (though not phobic, as a phobia is an irrational fear).

Treating individual Muslims differently based on what they are wearing or their skin colour (like that cretin in California who beat up an 82 year old Sikh because he was looked like "one of those people") is not Islamophobia.

It's anti-Muslim prejudice.

MakeEmLaugh

Euphemism: Child abuse
Real meaning: Rape of children

BQQ

SpaceTime wrote: »

Euphemism "Metrosexual"

Meaning "vane"

HandsomeDan

I actually didn't spot the euphemism part of the thread title - thought it was just annoying words/ phrases. Sorry.

Saralee4 wrote: »

depends on the context it is used though! Alone some things may not sound like a euphemism but for example my one of 'happy days' could be a euphemism for 'life is shxx, get over it" when used a certain way in conversation.

Saying 'happy days' sarcastically is just being sarcastic, not euphemistic.

People who say 'happy days' should be euthanized.

take everything

All i'm getting from this thread is that people don't seem to understand the meaning of euphemism.

Saralee4

HandsomeDan wrote: »

People who say 'happy days' should be euthanized.

Happy days

HandsomeDan wrote: »

Saying 'happy days' sarcastically is just being sarcastic, not euphemistic..

but can a euphemism not be sarcastic too, no? For example your boss gives you a pile of work and you sigh, and then he/she says 'happy days' in other words - get on with it.

Euphemism: the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.

Sarcasm: harsh or bitter derision or irony. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark.

kind of both in this situation?

now what if I was to say:

Your post Handsomedan has really got me 'all hot under the collar' that I was 'fit to be tied'

now would that be euphemism for being annoyed, an innuendo or just plain sarcastic? :P

anncoates

HandsomeDan wrote: »

nom nom nom

This should be punished by death.

Kamili

"Ironically"

especially when the use of the word is being confused with coincidentally.

smash

MakeEmLaugh wrote: »

A friend told me he wishes people would stop saying “LGBT” in lieu of “gay and lesbian”.

His argument was that, when the term “LGBT” is used, it almost never relates to an issue affecting transgender people. It's usually something specifically to do with gay and lesbian people.

I'd agree with your friend and I know gay people who feel the same.

HandsomeDan

Saralee4 wrote: »

Your post Handsomedan has really got me 'all hot under the collar' that I was 'fit to be tied'

now would that be euphemism for being annoyed, an innuendo or just plain sarcastic? :P

Let's hook up..

Rory28

lizzyman wrote: »

Overuse of the word "actual" really grates on my nerves - "What the actual fúck" etc.

"Unreal"

"Savage"

The constant misusing of "literally" where "figuratively" should be used. "I literally died"

The endless Father Ted references. "Careful now" and "Down with this sort of thing"


To the inevitable post with the boundless wit to quote this post with one of the above Father Ted phrases, it's not the late 90s anymore and it's just not funny.

I am the BBC!!

MakeEmLaugh

Euphemism: Ministry of Defence
Real meaning: Ministry of War

dotsman

MakeEmLaugh wrote: »

Euphemism: Pro-choice
Real meaning: Pro-abortion

Euphemism: Pro-life
Real meaning: Anti-abortion

Wow, but do you completely misunderstand the whole "abortion" debate.

Pro-choice is just that. It is that a woman should be allowed choose for herself and not have politicians and/or religious leaders choose for her. Many pro-choice people are, in fact, anti-abortion in that they hope to never have an abortion and find the idea unpleasant. However, as liberal-leaning people, they believe it is not their place to force their views/tastes on others.

P.S. To be pro-abortion would literally mean that the person wants to go around having/performing/encouraging abortions etc.

Pro-Life is actually a euphemism for "anti-choice". The pro-life position is that a woman should not be allowed choose for herself, but that the will of those who find abortion distasteful should be imposed on said woman.

The abortion debate is not about abortion itself but who, if anybody, is permitted to choose when an abortion should happen and under what conditions.

Anyway, not trying to veer off topic on to an abortion debate, but in a thread that is supposed to be describing "euphemistic words/phrases you wish people would stop using", "pro-life" is definitely one that people need to stop using as they get it so wrong. And then, you go and add further confusion with your definition of pro-choice? Sorry, but I had to pull you up on that.

rubadub

lizzyman wrote: »

Father Ted phrases, it's not the late 90s anymore and it's just not funny.

People quoting comedy sketches from the 60's, 70's & 80's must really fucking infuriate you so. People seemingly do still find them funny.

Grayson wrote: »

From what I remember the woman complained because she was given an open can after asking for an unopened one. The flight attendant refused because she said "It could be used as a weapon". Then the flight attendant gave the man next to her an unopened can of beer.

No, if you read her facebook post she asked for a can, was given an open can and THEN specifically asked for a closed one, and was refused. This just sounded like the stewardess did not want to oblige some fussy cunt and waste a perfectly good can.

When she pointed out his beer was unopened the stewardess did open it, just to oblige the fussy cunt again. I really doubt the man specifically asked for a closed can, or it would have been mentioned.

I would guess she gave the weapon excuse either because she did believe it, or wanted an excuse so as not to give into the demands. This would make far more sense to me than her being openly discriminating and risking her job.

Whosthis

Three different people have used the term "valley girl" in this thread, I've never seen it before now and don't know what it means. Can somebody please explain. Should I buy one?

PopePalpatine

Whosthis wrote: »

Three different people have used the term "valley girl" in this thread, I've never seen it before now and don't know what it means. Can somebody please explain. Should I buy one?

A "valley girl" would be a stereotypically vapid LA woman who's addicted to Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

MakeEmLaugh

dotsman wrote: »

Wow, but do you completely misunderstand the whole "abortion" debate.

Pro-choice is just that. It is that a woman should be allowed choose for herself and not have politicians and/or religious leaders choose for her. Many pro-choice people are, in fact, anti-abortion in that they hope to never have an abortion and find the idea unpleasant. However, as liberal-leaning people, they believe it is not their place to force their views/tastes on others.

P.S. To be pro-abortion would literally mean that the person wants to go around having/performing/encouraging abortions etc.

Pro-Life is actually a euphemism for "anti-choice". The pro-life position is that a woman should not be allowed choose for herself, but that the will of those who find abortion distasteful should be imposed on said woman.

The abortion debate is not about abortion itself but who, if anybody, is permitted to choose when an abortion should happen and under what conditions.

Anyway, not trying to veer off topic on to an abortion debate, but in a thread that is supposed to be describing "euphemistic words/phrases you wish people would stop using", "pro-life" is definitely one that people need to stop using as they get it so wrong. And then, you go and add further confusion with your definition of pro-choice? Sorry, but I had to pull you up on that.

I don't need you to explain the abortion debate, friend. I understand it plenty already.

I've actually worked at fundraisers for the Abortion Rights Campaign in Dublin. I don't know if the same could be said about you.

So, as someone who has both given up their time for the Abortion Rights Campaign, and knows others heavily involved, I can say with absolute confidence that “Pro-Choice” is a euphemism for “Pro-Abortion”.

I, myself, am 100% pro-abortion in cases where a woman chooses not to see a fertilised egg through to the stages where it can survive outside the womb. This planet is already overpopulated and under-resourced, and we don't need women being forced to carry a pregnancy for nine months, then having to pay for a child for another 18 years.

That you would claim that “many pro-choice people are, in fact, anti-abortion” shows how little you know about the subject, or at least about how the English language works.

Saying you are “anti-abortion” but “pro-choice” is like saying you are against same-sex marriage, but agree with the choice of others to have a same-sex marriage.

endacl

Chris_Bradley wrote: »

Crips

Bloods.

Rory Gallagher

We got rid of all the black people and in came the Coloured people.

Also, Sex offender in lieu of rapist.

NachoBusiness

Is Man Up one? If so. That.

If not. Leave me alone. My school was at the top of a big hill.

Rory Gallagher

NachoBusiness wrote: »

Is Man Up one? If so. That.

If not. Leave me alone. My school was at the top of a big hill.

School?
You mean an education centre?

lizzyman

rubadub wrote: »

People quoting comedy sketches from the 60's, 70's & 80's must really fucking infuriate you so. People seemingly do still find them funny.

No problem with quoting sketches or TV shows, but do we really need to hear 'careful now' and 'down with this sort of thing' over and over and over and over again?

MadDog76

"I turned around and said to her blah blah, then she turns around and says blah blah so I turned around and said ....... " ....... what the f*** is all this "turning around" about?!?!!

MadDog76

"I'll sleep tonight!"

Most likely you will yes .......... what do you do most nights!?!! :rolleyes:

MadDog76

"Obvs" ....... finish the f***ing word will ya!!!!! :mad:

somesoldiers

lizzyman wrote: »

The constant misusing of "literally" where "figuratively" should be used. "I literally died"

Not euphemistic but just to comment on an earlier post, much to everyone's horror I'm sure but "literally" can now mean "figuratively" too

Much to the chagrin of grammar-lovers everywhere, it turns out that this informal (and completely incorrect) use of "literally" has actually been added to three established dictionaries

http://theweek.com/articles/466957/how-wrong-definition-literally-sneaked-into-dictionary

MadDog76

SpaceTime wrote: »

Just to help thread along:

euphemism
ˈjuːfəmɪz(ə)m/
noun
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
"the jargon has given us ‘downsizing’ as a euphemism for cuts"

Lots of stuff being posted is just annoying but not euphemistic at all

I hate to have to use a euphemism in my reply to your post ....... so I won't, I'll just say it straight ........ f*** off!!!

MakeEmLaugh

This George Carlin routine is one of his best.

"Sometime during my life, toilet paper became bathroom tissue. I wasn't notified of this. No one asked me if I agreed with it. It just happened. Toilet paper became bathroom tissue.

Sneakers became running shoes.
False teeth became dental appliances.
Medicine became medication.
Information became directory assistance.
The dump became the landfill.
Car crashes became automobile accidents.
Partly cloudy became partly sunny.
Motels became motor lodges.
House trailers became mobile homes.
Used cars became previously owned transportation.
Room service became guest-room dining.
And constipation became occasional irregularity.

When I was a little kid, if I got sick they wanted me to go to the hospital and see a doctor. Now they want me to go to a health maintenance organization...or a wellness center to consult a healthcare delivery professional.

Poor people used to live in slums. Now the economically disadvantaged occupy substandard housing in the inner cities.

And they're broke! They're broke! They don't have a negative cash-flow position. They're fucking broke! Cause a lot of them were fired. You know, fired. management wanted to curtail redundancies in the human resources area, so many people are no longer viable members of the workforce."