words that make you grit your teeth

[crazycanuck]

Umm excuse me, some of us aren't religious & don't see why we can't say "oh my god"..

I'll keep saying it

[Flur]

I say "oh my god" all the time. It's MY god, right? (Notice small g here). She doesn't seem to mind.

I hate stay-cation. I don't mind invented words as long as they're not used seriously, or in a "trendy" manner. And I absolutely hate when the press latches on to a specific word or pronunciation of a word and uses it over and over.

[Kimmyt]

Seriously, I never heard staycation until about 2 days ago. I've heard it endlessly since then. Crazy!

[Mr. Bloom]

Umm excuse me, some of us aren't religious & don't see why we can't say "oh my god"..

I'll keep saying it

CC: if someone made a statement on here that was offensive to Muslims or defamed Mohammed, this group would be on them like bees on honey.

Likewise, the unnecessary use of God's name is offensive to Christians. One of the 10 Commandments says in Exodus 20:7: "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name". "Misuse" is a different translation of the more commonly heard "Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord your God in vain..." where "vain" would have the meaning of "cursing in anger" or "unnecessary use".

So you can keep saying it, but just because you're not religious does not mean that you're not being offensive. I am not Muslim, but I show enough respect for Muslim human beings to not intentionally offend them.

So, I agree with Flybye...

As for OMG, I prefer to think of that meaning "Oh My Gosh"...because the alternative makes me think of the disgusting inflection that Moon Unit Zappa gave it in "Valley Girl"

[uforgot]

Anyone else ever wonder about the word Chiropractic? For example, when I see "Springfield Chiropractic", I always wonder chiropractic what? Isn't chiropractic an adjective so it should be Chiropractic Clinic, or Chiropractic SOMETHING!

[Flybye]

Thanks Mr. Silver. I couldn't have said it better myself.

I guess it is acceptable to be politically correct, respectful, tolerant, and sensitive to the feelings of other unless it involves religion?? THAT baffles me. I think our mothers taught us better!

I try not to offend others, either. It really serves no purpose to offend another fellow human.

[Tuckervill]

Not to belabor the point, but just spelling out the name is offensive to some Jews. So you're being offensive, too. ::notice multiple winkies and good-natured poke:::

Karen

CC: if someone made a statement on here that was offensive to Muslims or defamed Mohammed, this group would be on them like bees on honey.

Likewise, the unnecessary use of God's name is offensive to Christians. One of the 10 Commandments says in Exodus 20:7: "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name". "Misuse" is a different translation of the more commonly heard "Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord your God in vain..." where "vain" would have the meaning of "cursing in anger" or "unnecessary use".

So you can keep saying it, but just because you're not religious does not mean that you're not being offensive. I am not Muslim, but I show enough respect for Muslim human beings to not intentionally offend them.

So, I agree with Flybye...

As for OMG, I prefer to think of that meaning "Oh My Gosh"...because the alternative makes me think of the disgusting inflection that Moon Unit Zappa gave it in "Valley Girl"

[Mr. Bloom]

Not to belabor the point, but just spelling out the name is offensive to some Jews. So you're being offensive, too. ::notice multiple winkies and good-natured poke:::

Karen

I was not aware of that, so that gives me something to research...this is not something that I was previously aware of... Multiple winkies back at ya'...and it's probably based on the same scripture verse that I quoted...matters of faith are particularly emotional and should be respected at a higher level than most issues IMHO

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

CC: if someone made a statement on here that was offensive to Muslims or defamed Mohammed, this group would be on them like bees on honey.
Likewise, the unnecessary use of God's name is offensive to Christians.

Oh boy.
'God' does not belong to Christians and Christianity. Lots of religions refer to God or to their various Gods. If I have my own God in my heart that I believe in and want to say Oh my God, that's my right and if someone else is offended by my mentioning my God then that's their problem- they can't expect the rest of the world to follow their religious rules. They are not the boss of me.
I happen to believe that even if I didn't believe in any God and wanted to say Oh my God that's my right and it's not 'defaming' anything. My beliefs are my own and they should be respected too. I don't request that others practice them though. If some religion thought of dancing as being the work of the Devil does that mean no one else should ever dance in their own daily lives, so as not to offend or defame them?? Likewise, if some Muslims think it's offensive to Allah that women drive cars am I supposed to not drive so as not to offend them?
Too many people telling others what they can do and say if you ask me.

Mimi says:

oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. the prostrate gland EEEEK!

YES! I can never believe that one when I hear it. Plus, it reminds me of when my dork 50+ year old brother told me I should really be sure to get a prostate checkup the next time i go to the doctor. Ai, how clueless can you get??!

[Aggie_Ama]

I just keep thinking of things that people say that annoy me.

Pasty, pale, white (in a negative tone "you are so white")- I am fair skinned. F-you if I care about not having skin cancer. And yes, that f.

Vertically Challenged- no challenge here, I am short damnit. Sure I need a stool to get things off the shelf but don't act like being 5'2" is a handicap.

Zit- ugly word for an annoying issue.

C*nt- makes my skin crawl.

[Jolt]

I just keep thinking of things that people say that annoy me.

Pasty, pale, white (in a negative tone "you are so white")- I am fair skinned. F-you if I care about not having skin cancer. And yes, that f.

Vertically Challenged- no challenge here, I am short damnit. Sure I need a stool to get things off the shelf but don't act like being 5'2" is a handicap.

Zit- ugly word for an annoying issue.

C*nt- makes my skin crawl.

I agree, "vertically challenged" is just dumb! It's one of those things that must have come from "political correctness" gone overboard. As for the "c word", that is just disgusting--worse than the f-bomb which is bad enough! BTW, didn't we have another thread like this a while back?

[crazycanuck]

Just another thing..Please remember that religion is not shoved down our throats down here as much as it is in the US.

Mr Silver, must you quote every single verse in the Bible? You don't have to point it out, the non religious folks are not complete morons thanks. It's not going to change my view about religion.

[Andrea]

I think it's pretty awful, too, and I can probably count the number of times I've said it on one hand without using my thumb.

Once was directed towards a woman in an Escalade that nearly hit me with her mirror while I was in the bike lane (and put her passenger-side tires over the line to do so!), then swerved towards me again when I began to pull up next to her at a stoplight. I had to ride into the the gutter to get around her, and I let the c-word fly right into her open window

[Geonz]

I think it's pretty awful, too, and I can probably count the number of times I've said it on one hand without using my thumb.

Once was directed towards a woman in an Escalade that nearly hit me with her mirror while I was in the bike lane (and put her passenger-side tires over the line to do so!), then swerved towards me again when I began to pull up next to her at a stoplight. I had to ride into the the gutter to get around her, and I let the c-word fly right into her open window

When I was teaching reading in tutorials, we would end each session with paired read-aloud (taking turns reading) from a book of the student's choice. This ninth grade girl chose Cujo. When she'd come to a 'bad word,' she would simply skip it, so I did the same.

When the c-word came up and I skipped it, she called me on it... "You skipped that word!" - and she was concerned that I'd skipped it because she'd never heard of it before. I told her what it meant and that she probably hadn't heard of it because it was considered even more 'inappropriate' and rude than other 'bad words.'

I did suggest that she not announce at the dinner table that she'd learned a new word...

[PinkBike]

right hand turn. it's a right turn. duh.
hot water heater. why heat it if it's hot?

oh, and i am another who agrees with mr. s and flybye about the cavalier use of "god". there are a lot of things in this world that you have the right to do but what about some consideration for those who have very deeply held convictions? just common courtesy in my book.