Friday OT #2 - That's Not A Thing

[MeanDean]

When I was a youngster, I read a lot of books. I learned a lot of words just from context. Too bad nobody was reading it to me.

My parents about fell out of their chairs the first time I said "inevitable." I pronounced it in-ee-VITT-uh-bull.

We had a guy on our floor at ISU thought prerequisite was pronounced, "Pre-ruh-KWEE-stee." Swear to god that's true.

 

[FerShizzle]

Sorry if already posted but... IRREGARDLESS IS NOT A WORD!

 

[cyclones500]

My aunt called it the Frigidaire, which was one of those brand names that became part of the language, like kleenex or radar-range.

Using "Frigidaire" generically has potential to cause a problem.

"Hey, who put a carton of eggs in the washing machine?!"

 

[SerenityNow]

Ekspecially drives me crazy. I've even hear people on the radio/TV say it this wat. In my mind, your IQ dropped 10 points if I hear you pronounce it that way.

 

[FerShizzle]

People complain about "big 12 refs" during basketball games like clock work. This is also not a thing. Basketball refs work multiple conferences (usually regionally) and I believe they operate like private contractors.

 

[cyhiphopp]

It is horrifying; these are all educated people. My mom, who has a doctorate, still says "warsh" despite me teasing her mercilessly.

My wife says pitcher instead of picture. Drives me a little nuts, but she's a sweetie so I put up with it.

I asked her once to say, "I took a picture of the pitcher." She hit me.

 

[srjclone]

Baltimore people not pronouncing the 'i' in the word Baltimore is pretty annoying IIDSSM

 

[cyhiphopp]

My ex wife said irregardless all of the time instead of just regardless. It wasn't why we broke up, but it didn't help either.

 

[FerShizzle]

Seemed to be the go-to when referring to the fridge when I lived in Texas.

What really grinds my gears is that everything down here is referred to as a Coke. **** that - you're drinking Dr Pepper, not Coke!

At least they don't call it "pop". Call it "soda" like an adult.

 

[cyhiphopp]

When I first read the word Houston, I pronounced it “HOW-sten.” I think that’s normal for a 5-year-old — although I was 16 at the time.

You'd never heard anyone else speak of the major metropolitan area of Houston until you were 16?

What podunk did you grow up in?

 

[cyhiphopp]

At least they don't call it "pop". Call it "soda" like an adult.

I call it soda pop just to **** with hard cases like yourself.

 

[cyhiphopp]

I have a coworker who says "with all intensive purpose" and "mind bottling". It has become a running joke when he's not around.

 

[ISpyCy]

That one time my grandma actually referred to a couch as a "Davenport."

I know that's actually what it is, but you just don't hear it referenced like that anymore.

 

[ISpyCy]

At least they don't call it "pop". Call it "soda" like an adult.

What if we called it "carbonated refreshment"? Let's get all PC over here...

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I'll say should have went instead of should have gone. It drives my mother bonkers. I'm not even sure where I picked it up.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

"we was wondering...."
"was you going to...."
"they was just thinking about..."

I cringe when I hear these...and the further west you go on I-80, the more you hear it.

"me 'n' him was going to the store...yont somethin?

 

[MeanDean]

Using "Frigidaire" generically has potential to cause a problem.

"Hey, who put a carton of eggs in the washing machine?!"

I thought it was funny growing up (I didn't know about irony). That our refrigerator was a "Hotpoint" brand and our electric stove was "Coldspot."

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Food in the freezer is the opposite of thawed, which would be unthawed. Why is he taking it out of the freezer?

You tell me!!!??? His whole family says it that way.

 

[FerShizzle]

I call it soda pop just to **** with hard cases like yourself.

That's perfectly fine too. Just not pop. It sounds so childish.

"Would you like a pop to go along with you chicky nuggets, munchkin?"

 

[ISpyCy]

"me 'n' him was going to the store...yont somethin?