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sebastian_dangerfield 12-15-2003 04:36 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by paigowprincess
People who close an email or an actual convestaion with "cheers".

a) it is not original or clever, everyone does it
b) its not quaintly british sounding, everyone american does it
c) and unless you are handing me a cocktail, it is not cool.

It is the mojito, no, the 1992 goatee of signoffs. It was cool if you were one of the first five to import it here from London. How many ways are there to say "I am a follower, someone who has never had an oringial thought in my life, someone hwo is ten years behind the curve"?
I plan to start answering "Cheers" with "Tally ho" in both email and IRL. This should ensure that absolutely no one will ever talk to me again.

sebastian_dangerfield 12-15-2003 04:39 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by paigowprincess
How many ways are there to say "I am a follower, someone who has never had an oringial thought in my life, someone hwo is ten years behind the curve"?
Have you been Xmas shopping lately?

Gattigap 12-15-2003 04:39 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by paigowprincess
People who close an email or an actual convestaion with "cheers".

a) it is not original or clever, everyone does it
b) its not quaintly british sounding, everyone american does it
c) and unless you are handing me a cocktail, it is not cool.

It is the mojito, no, the 1992 goatee of signoffs. It was cool if you were one of the first five to import it here from London. How many ways are there to say "I am a follower, someone who has never had an oringial thought in my life, someone hwo is ten years behind the curve"?
Concur. Unless clothed in an authentic British accent, this rings false.

A colleague of mine uses that for every conversation I've had with him. Every one. (I think he's from Indiana.)

He's not the only one I've seen use it, but he's so goddamned persistent in it that this stupid signoff has become the first thing I remember about him, which in this case is not good.

Penske_Account 12-15-2003 04:41 PM

False Pretenses
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I pretend to be less arrogant and narcissistic here than I am in real life.
Congratulations, it is working.

Penske_Account 12-15-2003 04:42 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I plan to start answering "Cheers" with "Tally ho" in both email and IRL.
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Smashing!

Did you just call me Coltrane? 12-15-2003 04:43 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Penske_Account
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Smashing!

Brilliant!!

notcasesensitive 12-15-2003 04:44 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
Brilliant!!
Good show.

Did you just call me Coltrane? 12-15-2003 04:45 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Gattigap
Concur. Unless clothed in an authentic British accent, this rings false.

A colleague of mine uses that for every conversation I've had with him. Every one. (I think he's from Indiana.)

He's not the only one I've seen use it, but he's so goddamned persistent in it that this stupid signoff has become the first thing I remember about him, which in this case is not good.
My HS soccer coach used to say "lovely" all of the time. "Oh, lovely ball Coltrane." He was from Pennsylvania. Not only did he still not sound English, he was made fun of often by his players.

Not Me 12-15-2003 04:45 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Approximately 100 new ways every day on this board alone.
Zinger!

tmdiva 12-15-2003 04:46 PM

Hummus
 
I make killer hummus using the recipe on the back of the package of Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour. Check here for a store in your area. The nice thing about making it yourself is you control the level of garlic. I like lots, too, but it is key to make sure that people who will be sleeping together either both eat or both don't eat.

tm

bold_n_brazen 12-15-2003 04:48 PM

cum, came, arrived...here, there and everywhere
 
Quote:

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Maybe not at the time. But the stories, if ever you were to share them, or even hint at them, would be man pleasing, although surely you would only tell them, or hint at them, to please yourself.
Ouch.

Here I was just trying to make conversation, and you wound me.

Well, I suppose I'll just go back to pleasing myself. There's certainly no pleasing you.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 12-15-2003 04:49 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
My HS soccer coach used to say "lovely" all of the time. "Oh, lovely ball Coltrane." He was from Pennsylvania. Not only did he still not sound English, he was made fun of often by his players.
Nothing says "I played once with some real English footballers" than using their lingo while coaching.

Fortunately, my JHS coach also had a semi-legitimate british accent, and pedigree, when he said this stuff.

leagleaze 12-15-2003 04:49 PM

cum, came, arrived...here, there and everywhere
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Not Me
That was a "I know it when I see it" kind of explanation. You have said nothing. How specifically am I talking about sex that makes you think I am male?
That would be because it is a I know it when I see it kind of thing.

Paig's Sock 12-15-2003 04:50 PM

A new pet peeve evolved over the weekend
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
..........used to say "lovely" all of the time. "Oh, lovely ball Coltrane."
WAs this in the lcoker room? Was this a reference to being a uniballer? OH honye, what happedn, did sequels remove one after a rowdy kegger with the boys?

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 12-15-2003 04:50 PM

cum, came, arrived...here, there and everywhere
 
Quote:

Originally posted by bold_n_brazen


Here I was just trying to make conversation, and you wound me.

I think you could make some more conversation, along the lines you proposed, and please a few folks, including Not Me.


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