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#Post#: 39459--------------------------------------------------
The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: October 4, 2024, 3:17 pm
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Notwithstanding that I am suffering from a rare form of autism -
possession of absolute pitch coupled with intolerance of aural
pollution e.g. mobile phones on public transport (Messages:
CGCBG) or Wood Pigeons farting (*** *** *** *** *! the notes
vary according to what time of day and how many elderberries
they have nicked)- I have to suffer people using the "like" word
at least 30 times a minute when on a bus.
What are your views? These people are as articulate as an
unarticulated lorry. :o
Like it or leave it? Not for me: I do not like it! I would
rather drink a bottle of Foo Yuck. (The Man with the Golden Gun)
#Post#: 39460--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: mickR
Date: October 4, 2024, 4:04 pm
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like yeah man like nah wot ya meen init
#Post#: 39469--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Chijiki
Date: October 5, 2024, 4:37 am
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You failed to start your post with "So . . . . "
#Post#: 39478--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: October 5, 2024, 6:06 am
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I am typing this response unnecessarily loudly.
#Post#: 39479--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: October 5, 2024, 6:18 am
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Going to meditate under the Plane Tree very soon smelling of
ouzo - I hasten to add I hardly drink the stuff these days but I
use it to clean my Yamaha (violin not motorbike). I expect I
will have to put up with turbulence as well - from the passenger
behind sticking their knees or whatever into my back.
Involuntary common assault. :D
#Post#: 39480--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: October 5, 2024, 6:21 am
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--- Quote from: mickR link ---
>
> like yeah man like nah wot ya meen init
>
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Er, um, watt you mean brov? Watt I said geezer. ???
#Post#: 39481--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Fluffykins
Date: October 5, 2024, 6:48 am
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NO YOU'RE NOT. THIS IS LOUD
#Post#: 39655--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: dave-o
Date: October 7, 2024, 5:42 am
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The "like" thing seems almost like a speech impediment to me.
The one that gets me is people saying "literally" when they mean
"figuratively". e.g. "I literally died".
Also:
"You know"
"Know what I'm saying?" - Yes, I do speak English
"Obviously" - when the thing is not necessarily obvious
"Living my best life" - please stop all forms of living ASAP
#Post#: 39658--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: Lodesman
Date: October 7, 2024, 6:14 am
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While I would not advocate a return to the "received" (somewhat
strangled) pronunciation of McDonald Hobley and Sylvia Peters,
announcers on television in my younger years, the recent rise in
"estuarial" language is awful to hear.
Use of "f" replacing "th" (Soufend-on-Sea and West Furrock
spring to mind) is just plane lazy.
The accents of Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in "Brief
Encounter" pigeonhole their (self-perceived) class and are very
much of their time and almost comical to listen to now.
As to the use of "like" it seems to be used to offer the speaker
thinking time while trying to maintain control of the flow (I
use the term loosely) of conversation.
#Post#: 39663--------------------------------------------------
Re: The ubiquitous use of the "like" word in common
parlance.
DIR By: 666
Date: October 7, 2024, 6:54 am
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--- Quote from: dave-o link ---
>
> The "like" thing seems almost like a speech impediment to me.
>
> The one that gets me is people saying "literally" when they
mean "figuratively". e.g. "I literally died".
>
> Also:
> "You know"
> "Know what I'm saying?" - Yes, I do speak English
> "Obviously" - when the thing is not necessarily obvious
> "Living my best life" - please stop all forms of living ASAP
>
--- End Quote ---
And
"Lived experience" - is there any other kind?
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