Word use that drives you up the wall!

[C-dub]

Use any synonym, euphemism, or colloquialism that you want and I'll go right along. Say "pistol" and I'll look like I just ate a lemon.

How about pistil? And stamen.

If you're a botanist I don't see a problem. Oh, I didn't see that tiny part until I hit the quote button.

[anygunanywhere]

Use any synonym, euphemism, or colloquialism that you want and I'll go right along. Say "pistol" and I'll look like I just ate a lemon.

How about pistil? And stamen.

Pistola?

[Charlies.Contingency]

Use any synonym, euphemism, or colloquialism that you want and I'll go right along. Say "pistol" and I'll look like I just ate a lemon.

How about pistil? And stamen.

Pistola?

I bet seeing a pistolero with dual pistola's would make him implode.

[WildBill]

[Abraham]

"I love me some..."

Why the use of infantile language?

I don't get it, unless perhaps English isn't your primary language.

[SA_Steve]

I'm reaching out to you so we can touch base

[Abraham]

"That's wrong on so many levels"

This witless cliche has been uttered millions of times, it needs to be retired.

[mojo84]

"Batman license" Used by those that are afraid to assist another human being that is in trouble and those that want to demean the ones that are willing to assist.

At times, it comes across as cowards criticizing heros for doing the right thing.

[jmra]

"Batman license" Used by those that are afraid to assist another human being that is in trouble and those that want to demean the ones that are willing to assist.

At times, it comes across as cowards criticizing heros for doing the right thing.

[Oldgringo]

"Batman license" Used by those that are afraid to assist another human being that is in trouble and those that want to demean the ones that are willing to assist.

At times, it comes across as cowards criticizing heros for doing the right thing.

Granted, the term "Batman license" is subject to interpretation.

[mojo84]

"Batman license" Used by those that are afraid to assist another human being that is in trouble and those that want to demean the ones that are willing to assist.

At times, it comes across as cowards criticizing heros for doing the right thing.

Granted, the term "Batman license" is subject to interpretation.

I agree. My comments are regarding when it is used in a derogatory way towards those that are willing to act in an effort to save another. There's a difference in someone out looking for an opportunity to play cop or good guy and those that go about their lives and are willing to assist another if they happen upon an opportunity to do so.

We've proven on here many times, anything can be the basis for an argument. Interestingly, "old gringo" itself is a term subject to interpretation and can be considered derogatory by some.

[Dadtodabone]

How to put it...
In the neighborhood I've resided in for the past 15 years, unique pronunciations of place and street names is the norm. San Feleep, Guadaloop, Kirkendoll, Tailspin, San Jahsinto or San Jack, etc. I've received not a little bit of good natured ribbing from folks back home as we prepare for our move, because I'm automatically applying a Houstonian pronunciation to Spanish and French words. Long A, short A, no e at the end, ch instead of sh, i's are i's or maybe they're e's.
Lord help me, I may be too old to change and people are going to snicker at me for decades!

[WildBill]

How to put it...
In the neighborhood I've resided in for the past 15 years, unique pronunciations of place and street names is the norm. San Feleep, Guadaloop, Kirkendoll, Tailspin, San Jahsinto or San Jack, etc. I've received not a little bit of good natured ribbing from folks back home as we prepare for our move, because I'm automatically applying a Houstonian pronunciation to Spanish and French words. Long A, short A, no e at the end, ch instead of sh, i's are i's or maybe they're e's.
Lord help me, I may be too old to change and people are going to snicker at me for decades!

You are too old to be worrying about stuff like that.

[Abraham]

"I've never met him/her".

Then add: "in my life".

Why isn't the first statement adequate?

Adding: "In my life" is redundant.

Realtor is a two syllable word, but some love to add a third syllable. These folks say: Reel-La-Turr, arrggghhhh!

[WildBill]

Here's what "Weird Al Yankovic" says about this:

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