Retro Rants Against Words. Today's word: "Sure"
Retro Rants Against Words.
Sure.
Hello and welcome to the first rant of what I think will be many against the words and phrases used in today's world.
Maybe I’m neurotic. Maybe I just think about it too hard and maybe… Just maybe I’m too crazy to be around other people but I want to see if you ever get bothered by some of the social techniques abound these days. Are you ready?
Sure!
What do you mean “Sure”? That didn't really come across as fully committed. You gotta get off the casual couch with this, so are you “sure sure”? like, really sure?
Sure.
Okay then. Still not feeling it. See, that's the problem with the word “sure” it's always casual, partial, never takes itself too seriously.
When I ask someone if they're going to meet me at the bowling alley and they say “sure.” I’m under the impression that I might be bowling alone that night, who's to say?
If I ask if I can have a meeting with my boss and they reply, “Sure.” I honestly think something is going down.
“Sure” just can't be trusted!
That is, unless you partner it with it’s rock solid noun buddy, “thing”.
“Sure thing.” Sounds a lot more concrete. This duo got off the couch, put their hands on their hips and said “let's do this shit.” Of course this phrase can be inundated with sarcasm too, any phrase can. But this pair is a lot more trustworthy.
It's like “Thing” showed up to “Sure’s” apartment and said “put down the bong, we got shit to do.” and “Sure” got the kick in the pants that he’s always needed in life to get the fuck up and get it done.
See, even if someone were to yell “Sure!” with a thumbs up and a smile, it still comes off as half hearted and sarcastic. Oh! and then there's “For sure.” The word “For” is “Sure's” more active and talkative couch buddy. He's the word that doesn't mind that “Sure” just broke the puff puff pass rule again for the hundredth time. “For” is “Sure's” more laid back couch buddy. But at least he can be sincere sometimes. He’s not as high as “Sure” is so he’s more likely to help you move that refrigerator.
“Sure” is sly and relaxed. But here's the funny thing about words. “Sure” and it's lackadaisical self suddenly become extremely pertinent when used in a request. “Are you sure” that you weren't drinking sir? “Are you sure” that you don't want fries with that ma'am? It's like “Sure” is this selfish moocher that only takes things seriously when it comes to him getting what he wants. But when it's time for you to ask a favor of “Sure”? He’ll always reply, “Sure.”
I just can't trust “Sure”. Maybe it's just me, maybe not but I can guarantee that it's a “sure thing” that I’ll be confused anytime someone says “Sure” on it's own.
The end.
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That's for sure!
Sure made me 
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