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Snowflake

11-14-2007 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight (Post 172535)

Cripes, that's the caftan to end all caftans! I've seen more plausible clothing in original Star Trek episodes.

Oh well, it is what it is.

Melvin Belli in a caftan-like garment, as I recall, was very scary!

innerSpaceman

11-14-2007 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon (Post 172521)

Don't forget the ever-popular "Que sera sera"

Exactly, it's just an updating of this popular sentiment (though one less likely to be used in a melodic manner of song).

I think the sentiment is one of humanity's best pieces of advice, so I wouldn't stress too much about the way it is pronounced at any particular moment along pop cultural timeline.

BDBopper

11-14-2007 01:13 PM

Funny you mention that. I've caught myself using that phrase a lot lately. I guess I have heard it too much on ESPN and my dad uses the phrase a lot too.

JWBear

11-14-2007 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake (Post 172537)

Melvin Belli in a caftan-like garment, as I recall, was very scary!

Melvin Belli was just scary, period.

flippyshark

11-14-2007 01:39 PM

I've voiced my exasperation with this phrase recently, and it seems to trigger resentment from those friends I mention it to. (And I'm VERY gentle with said voicing, at least in person.) So, I guess my friends currently feel they need this phrase, but I'm really anxious for it to pass. On the other hand, some of the above-mentioned paraphrases of it should be launched into the memesphere immediately. Let's have some variety out there!

Admittedly, I tire of catch-phrases about the third time I hear them, so that's an area where I get curmudgeonly quickly. End of semi-rant.

katiesue

11-14-2007 01:40 PM

"No Worries" makes me bonkers. The Ex uses it constantly and it drives me insane.

Gemini Cricket

11-14-2007 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue (Post 172561)

"No Worries" makes me bonkers. The Ex uses it constantly and it drives me insane.

I say that a lot. To my clients. :D
I say 'cool' a lot, too.

Morrigoon

11-14-2007 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3894 (Post 172534)

You can watch him perform "Ainsi soit-il" in all it's hideous glory. Brace yourself, there's more than one man in a caftan in the clip.

Not JUST a caftan! That's a caftan worn with (gloriously mismatching) silver metallic platform disco boots!

Gn2Dlnd

11-14-2007 01:54 PM

It's all good.

or

Page 449.

Morrigoon

11-14-2007 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flippyshark (Post 172560)

Admittedly, I tire of catch-phrases about the third time I hear them, so that's an area where I get curmudgeonly quickly. End of semi-rant.

Well, I've been saying "It is what it is" for too many years to give it up now. I could probably phase out "no worries", but as it is I use it mostly out of habitual reflex, so it could take a while.

Who knew I'd ever be guilty of utilizing "popular" vernacular?

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