This video blog post is dedicated to Suzanne Ecklund and those with sensitive ears everywhere.
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September 30, 2009
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Thank you, Jerry Seinfeld.
Posted by: Yossi Mandel | October 01, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Oh. Oh. Oh.
I love this.
Thank you for the dedication.
(You put Casey Kasem to shame.)
Posted by: Suzanne Ecklund | October 01, 2009 at 08:08 AM
The version I've heard is, after you say something someone agrees with, they say: "I know, right??" Just as annoying.
Posted by: Robert J Holland, ABC | October 01, 2009 at 09:28 AM
YES, Robert, that's the elongated version of the same damned thing?
Where did this odd usage come from?
What does it mean?
Why has it spread?
And why does it turn a rational man murderous?
Posted by: David Murray | October 01, 2009 at 09:41 AM
I agree with your rant, David, but if we're going on about word crutches, can we just talk about how many times in this 60-second video you said: "What is that?!" ?????
I'm just saying' [and yes, that's a word crutch too!]
Posted by: Kristen | October 01, 2009 at 01:10 PM
You're silly.
Posted by: Joan H. | October 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Kristen, you got me. Joan, so did you.
Posted by: David Murray | October 01, 2009 at 02:31 PM
I am not embarassed to admit that this expression frequently comes out of my mouth.
Posted by: Jason | October 06, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I'm not asking you to be embarrassed, Jason.
I'm asking you to either explain your constant usage of this weird expression, or cease.
David
Posted by: David Murray | October 06, 2009 at 01:27 PM