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7. This linguistic fad has long overstayed its non-welcome

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2018, 03:45 PM

Jul 2018

I don't know where or how it started, but damn is it annoying. Nearly as bad as "No problem" when you thank someone, which has likewise gone on far too long.

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"Perfect". [View all] Aristus Jul 2018 OP

After receiving the "perfect" item I am further admonished: "Enjoy!" The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #1

Ha! Aristus Jul 2018 #2

I Say "Enjoy" Leith Jul 2018 #4

I agree, it is so patronizing. Ohiogal Jul 2018 #3

I Got A "Perfect" Last Time..... becca da bakkah Jul 2018 #5

Get some participation ribbons to hand out and give one to everyone who says perfect. FSogol Jul 2018 #6

This linguistic fad has long overstayed its non-welcome gratuitous Jul 2018 #7

I am hopping on this train! ploppy Jul 2018 #8