There seems to be a strange, and infuriating trend here in Ireland, and i was wondering if it's infected any other countries. It seems, that there are those (media figures seem particularly fond), who think that they sound more intelligent if they take a word, and add "ality" on the end........STOP DOING IT. YOU ARE A MORON, AND YOU LOOK STUPID.
The main culprit is "criminality". People come on the TV or radio, thinking that they are the dog's nads when they say things like "the man, 34 was taking part in Criminality", or "there seems to be a rise in Criminality", or some other such junk.............We have a word in the English Language for criminality, it's "Crime". Stop it you morons.
The other daty, i heard a sports commentator talking about a team as "using Physicality". Nnnnh 😞 Three time in one interview he used the word "Physicality", then said "they are quite Physical".
This is my new personal bugbear, people trying to sound brainy when they are just taking part in Retardality.
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundInteresting post, Huck. There's a kind of subtle version of media 'non-speak' developing in the states also but you need to listen for it.
There seems to be a strange, and infuriating trend here in Ireland, and i was wondering if it's infected any other countries. It seems, that there are those (media figures seem particularly fond), who think that they sound more intelligent if they take a word, and add "ality" on the end........STOP DOING IT. YOU ARE A MORON, AND YOU LOOK STUPID.
people trying to sound brainy when they are just taking part in Retardality.
Edit: 'Retardality' 😀
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundI share your discomfort with language mutilation, one that springs to mind instantly for me was a wannabe wordsmith on national T.V. who uncorked "illegalitarian activities" it made my teeth itch.🙂
There seems to be a strange, and infuriating trend here in Ireland, and i was wondering if it's infected any other countries. It seems, that there are those (media figures seem particularly fond), who think that they sound more intelligent if they take a word, and add "ality" on the end........STOP DOING IT. YOU ARE A MORON, AND YOU LOOK STUPID.
...[text shortened]... people trying to sound brainy when they are just taking part in Retardality.
Originally posted by muppymanWondering if this conspicuous posturing might be 'political correctness' taking itself to the next level. Both seem to worship the impersonal.
I share your discomfort with language mutilation, one that springs to mind instantly for me was a wannabe wordsmith on national T.V. who uncorked "illegalitarian activities" it made my teeth itch.🙂
Originally posted by FleabittenGood point, Flea. Certainly true that words are powerful and that an unacceptable agenda cleverly couched in language may be palatable.
Anyone interested or concerned with the effects of manipulation/restriction of language should brush up on their Orwell. The hyper-sensitivity towards words, particularly in modern American culture, is beginning to border upon the ridiculous.
Originally posted by FleabittenDouble plus ungood! ðŸ˜
Anyone interested or concerned with the effects of manipulation/restriction of language should brush up on their Orwell. The hyper-sensitivity towards words, particularly in modern American culture, is beginning to border upon the ridiculous.
In addition, Paul Fussell, in Class, discussed the tendency of the insecure to use as many syllables as possible in an effort to give the illusion of importance and gravitas to their speech.
Originally posted by MimorIs it Fussell's intention to insinuate that an inordinately polysyllabic manner of self-expression is potentially indicative of auto-uncertainty?
Double plus ungood! ðŸ˜
In addition, Paul Fussell, in Class, discussed the tendency of the insecure to use as many syllables as possible in an effort to give the illusion of importance and gravitas to their speech.
Originally posted by MimorIn the footnotes he also observes that self assured folks, secure within the relaxed comfort of their manhood or feminity, often use 'doh'.
Double plus ungood! ðŸ˜
In addition, Paul Fussell, in Class, discussed the tendency of the insecure to use as many syllables as possible in an effort to give the illusion of importance and gravitas to their speech.
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