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When “right?” is wrong

09.30.2009 by David Murray // 9 Comments

This video blog post is dedicated to Suzanne Ecklund and those with sensitive ears everywhere.

Categories // Uncategorized Tags // "right, language pet peeves

Comments

  1. Yossi Mandel says

    October 1, 2009 at 7:50 am

    Thank you, Jerry Seinfeld.

    Reply
  2. Suzanne Ecklund says

    October 1, 2009 at 8:08 am

    Oh. Oh. Oh.
    I love this.
    Thank you for the dedication.
    (You put Casey Kasem to shame.)

    Reply
  3. Robert J Holland, ABC says

    October 1, 2009 at 9:28 am

    The version I’ve heard is, after you say something someone agrees with, they say: “I know, right??” Just as annoying.

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  4. David Murray says

    October 1, 2009 at 9:41 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?

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    October 1, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    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!]

    Reply
  6. Joan H. says

    October 1, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    You’re silly.

    Reply
  7. David Murray says

    October 1, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Kristen, you got me. Joan, so did you.

    Reply
  8. Jason says

    October 6, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I am not embarassed to admit that this expression frequently comes out of my mouth.

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  9. David Murray says

    October 6, 2009 at 1:27 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

    Reply

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