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THIS HAS BEEN DUBBED THE MOST ANNOYING WORD IN AMERICA…
TheBlaze.com ^ | Dec. 20, 2013 | Jonathon M. Seidl

Posted on 12/20/2013 8:14:42 AM PST by TexasCajun

You likely hear it every day. And if it bugs you, you’re not alone. The most annoying word in American conversation has been revealed: “whatever.”

And get this: it’s the fifth year in a row the nine-letter casual word has taken top ticked-off honors.

According to a Marist poll, 38 percent of Americans can’t stand the word. Taking second-place honors is “like” with 22 percent, then “you know” with 18 percent followed by “just sayin” with 14 percent and “obviously” with 6 percent.

The 38 percent number is up six points from last year.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Society
KEYWORDS: benghazigate; clintonlegacy; hillaryclinton; obamacare; obamalegacy; pelosi; sebelius; sillybus; whatever
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To: Revolting cat!
OMG !!

ROFLMAO!

121 posted on 12/20/2013 10:16:06 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: FlingWingFlyer

ditto


122 posted on 12/20/2013 10:20:34 AM PST by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear; TexasCajun

What about the doohickies, do-dads and thingamajigs?


123 posted on 12/20/2013 10:20:52 AM PST by Larry Lucido (If you like all your base, you can keep all your base. - CATS)
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To: Jim Noble

Steak-holder might be okay.


124 posted on 12/20/2013 10:23:08 AM PST by Larry Lucido (If you like all your base, you can keep all your base. - CATS)
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To: TexasCajun
*Moving-forward* drives me to drink! and smoke e-cigarettes!


125 posted on 12/20/2013 10:24:31 AM PST by Daffynition (Make Laura Bush's *Cowboy Cookies* for Christmas! They're GREAT!)
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To: TexasCajun

Although “reach out” is two words, I really hate that phrase for some reason. So touchy feely....


126 posted on 12/20/2013 10:25:37 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: PowderMonkey
Why work for it when you can trade.....


127 posted on 12/20/2013 10:25:50 AM PST by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: TexasCajun

Here is a good way to start any exciting story. People will be on the edge of their seat if you start all of your stories with the following preface:

“So, there I was, minding my own business, not bothering anybody....”


128 posted on 12/20/2013 10:28:22 AM PST by Drawsing (Fools show their annoyance at once, the prudent man overlooks an insult. Proverbs 12:16)
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To: TexasCajun

The most devisive word in any language has been, is now and will forever be in this world - Jesus. He said His name would divide families, friends and nations . . . and just like Him, that Word has been, is and will be true until the end of time in this world. There will never be another “word” that is more devisive. THAT is the Truth!!!


129 posted on 12/20/2013 10:34:12 AM PST by Conservinator (It's okay to be close-minded IF you are right!)
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To: Daffynition
What can't they breed a Lab that stays that size forever.

Look at those paws, a lady's man for sure. hehe

130 posted on 12/20/2013 10:37:12 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: TexasCajun

I’m getting sick of transparency.


131 posted on 12/20/2013 10:37:39 AM PST by AU72
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To: TexasCajun

Lab pups are babe magnets, most definitely.


132 posted on 12/20/2013 10:43:45 AM PST by Daffynition (Make Laura Bush's *Cowboy Cookies* for Christmas! They're GREAT!)
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To: cornfedcowboy

I was going to add “so” in the same context if somebody
didn’t beat me to it. Remember that crook (IRS?) testifying
at the congressional hearing starting every evasive reply
with “So,......”. He was the guy who visited the WH over
150 times. Still would like to kick his ass & give him a
wedgie to remember.


133 posted on 12/20/2013 11:08:11 AM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: ChildOfThe60s

LOL! I’ll have to start keeping a case or two strapped on the roof. At my age, it might work better than my Hoppe’s Nr. 9 aftershave.


134 posted on 12/20/2013 11:17:52 AM PST by PowderMonkey (WILL WORK FOR AMMO)
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To: madison10
The use of the word “whatever,” especially by my dh makes me want to reach over and choke him.

Dread Homo?
Damned Heatlamp?
Domed Hairdryer?
Dancing Harlot?
Dirty House?
Dead Hibiscus?
Drug Habit?

135 posted on 12/20/2013 11:19:46 AM PST by humblegunner
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To: Larry Lucido

They go right next to the whatchamacallits.


136 posted on 12/20/2013 11:55:25 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: TexasCajun

What!!!.... don’t people still get riled about “diverse” and “inclusive”?


137 posted on 12/20/2013 11:57:40 AM PST by driftless2
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To: MasterGunner01

Dude is a generational marker. It’s one of those words used by the post-Boomer generation. When I get on sports forums, it is ubiquitous along with other younger generation words and phrases. When I read the words dude as in describing another male, I know the writer is probably under 30 or 40. I take particular pains to avoid using those words and phrases.


138 posted on 12/20/2013 12:02:14 PM PST by driftless2
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To: TexasCajun

What’s wrong with “whatever”?

It means the same thing as “what difference at this point does it make”.


139 posted on 12/20/2013 12:30:41 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: humblegunner
Dear Husband LOL Hmmm...guess one only learns those on sites frequented by women.
140 posted on 12/20/2013 1:04:22 PM PST by madison10
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