"It is what it is."

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.

Morrigoon · 11-14-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

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?

11-14-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	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.
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