People reveal the ‘pretentious’ modern words that drive them mad – but, how many are YOU guilty of?
- An annoyed parent took to UK-based parenting site Mumsnet to discuss issue
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An annoyed parent has sparked a debate about ‘pretentious’ modern words that drive people mad – including ‘curating’ and ‘sourcing’.
Taking to UK-based parenting site Mumsnet, the commeter explained how they were p***** off by the often over-complicated phrases that have replaced simple words.
Many users shared the parent’s annoyance over the issue and offered their own examples of ‘w***y language’.
In a post titled sick to death of w**** language?!’, the original poster wrote: ‘Late shift so can’t sleep and this has been bugging me.
‘Loads of examples I am sure but the two that are currently p****** me off is “curating” and “sourcing”. When did “buy new clothes” become “curate a fresh wardrobe”. I do not curate, I am not a curator.
People have been sharing the most ‘pretentious’ modern words others use that drive them crazy on British parenting forum Mumsnet (stock image)
‘I need clothes, I buy clothes, I wear clothes. End of. Also clothes do no go off, they go out of fashion but if that is the case then you are buying the wrong clothes, timeless classics never go out of fashion. You do not need “fresh” clothes.
‘When did “going to do the big shop” become “sourcing ingredients”. Has anyone ever said “I am going to Tesco to source our ingredients”? Have they f***!
‘If I am making stew or salad or lasagne or…..dog s*** on toast (an option I have occasionally offered the kids when they were p****** me off about dinner options) I will go shopping and buy what I need.
‘I do not “source” beef and vegetables, or lettuce or bloody pasta. I will concede that the dog s*** may need more in the way of sourcing.
‘You need stuff. You buy stuff. Why the need for bulls*** language to make this boring life task into an “experience”… actually that’s another one, I didn’t “experience” a restaurant or a stately home or whatever, I visited it.
‘Now I can’t sleep even more because venting has made me more angry,’ admitted the author of the post.
Many people agreed with the person, with one user writing: ‘I’m with you on all this w**** language. Or should I say “this resonates with me”.’
Another said: ‘Words and expressions become fashionable and you start seeing/hearing them everywhere. “Reaching out” instead of just contacting, is another.
Taking to UK-based parenting site Mumsnet , the anonymous person explained how they were p***** off by the often over-complicated phrases that have replaced simple words
Reaction: Many users shared the parent’s annoyance over the issue and offered their own examples of ‘w**** language’
‘I doubt it will ever have registered with many, but nobody ever used to refer to a “newborn”. It was almost always a new baby – or perhaps a newborn baby.
‘I’m fairly ancient so every time I see “newborn” I wonder what on earth was ever wrong with “new baby”.
As for “curating” I’ve seen it on a big sign in John Lewis, who really ought to know better, but maybe not, after signs with “gifting” all over the shop around Christmas time.’
A third explained: ‘Every time I buy a new book on Kindle it tells me it’s “Updating my Kindle Store Experience”. What? I just want to read it.’
A fourth admitted: ‘I hate that everything is a journey… My weight loss journey, my pregnancy journey, my breast feeding journey… No, no it’s just a thing you do. Stop being a w*****.’
However some admitted they don’t know of anyone who uses the language, with one person saying: ‘But who talks like this? I just wouldn’t be friends with people who talk like this. And if it’s randoms online or on social media, just unfollow them.’
‘I hate “reaching out” with a passion,’ insisted another. ‘I have had this said to my face and I wanted to shout “No! You don’t have to ‘reach’ do you? You’re standing right there.” Another one I’ve just started to see all over the place is “speaks to”.’
One person agreed: ‘Oh yes I can’t abide curate. It makes everything sound so w**** and pretentious. Curate a museum exhibition = appropriate. Curate a Spotify playlist = ridiculous.’
However some admitted they don’t know of anyone who uses the language, with one person saying: ‘But who talks like this? I just wouldn’t be friends with people who talk like this. And if it’s randoms online or on social media, just unfollow them.’
Another added: ‘You’re spending too much time online, and/or listening to or reading “influencers”. The only person I know in real-life who uses the term “curating” is an actual curator who runs an art gallery.
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