Three things that are SO played, but people can't resist ...

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Heck, how do you pronounce "Detroit"?   

d'troit is how I say it but I feel like most North Carolinians say Dee-Troit

[oldbike54]

 Lannis , kinda flattering that you keep count of my post count , thanks for caring 

  Dusty

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Where would one hear that one?  I've never heard it before.

Only place I've ever heard it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQD95EEJxg4

[Triple Jim]

d'troit is how I say it but I feel like most North Carolinians say Dee-Troit

You're probably right about most in NC.  I know almost everyone from the Pittsburgh/Wheeling/southern Ohio region says DEE-troit.

[Triple Jim]

Read this book. (Made in America, by Bryson)

Thanks, I just ordered it.  I've been looking for a good book for the "reading room".

[blackcat]

Who else but New Yorkers pronounce Houston "House-ton"?

"The street's name is pronounced "how-stən", unlike that of the city of Houston in Texas, which is pronounced "hyoo-stən". This is because the street was named for William Houstoun, whereas the city was named for Sam Houston."

[Rough Edge racing]

Delaware - New-WARK.

 I grew up in and around Newark NJ..area residents say Nork .....I have a slight NJ Italian gangster accent, think Joe Pesci light.........But I don't say  Joisey............. ...

[redrider]

My current peeve/rant is the use of the word "got" as in "what you've got is...". Write it out-"What you have got is...". Let us leave got out of this. I generally abhor contractions.

My niece uses the word "like" in every other incomplete sentence. Maddening.

The locals here use "Leo-pold" instead of "Loo-pold" to name the optics.

A little education is a dangerous thing.

[Triple Jim]

My niece uses the word "like" in every other incomplete sentence. Maddening.

That one's interesting.  I remember it being around in the '70s, maybe before that.  It's one that seems more related to the age of the people saying it than the era.  Luckily, most kids that severely overuse it eventually stop.  My kids were home schooled, but as soon as my daughter got into college, she picked up "like".  It's not thoroughly ingrained, and I've pointed it out to her, so I *think* she's getting it under control.  My son didn't like hearing it, and doesn't overuse it.

I assume you're also bothered by "Where's it at?"     

[Moto Fugazzi]

Where would one hear that one?  I've never heard it before.

Not regional by any means, but I did accidentally put a "'you're" in the phrase.
It's from the show The Office. I've seen it on national TV numerous times (other than the office), and I've heard people use it in public. You probably don't hang around with idiots like I do, so you don't hear it in public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQD95EEJxg4

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Boom+Roasted

[redrider]

I assume you're also bothered by "Where's it at?"     

Yes. Behind the "at".

[Rough Edge racing]

Really , common vernacular doesn't bother me much , although the over use of the F word is a disturbing trend . Now , true that the GIs returning from WW 2 more or less brought the F word into common speech , but the word has lost all of its impact . Young people seem to believe it can be used as a noun , a verb , an adverb , and an adjective , and sprinkle it into their speech in a nonsensical way .

                                                                     The fookin fookers fooked

 As supposedly uttered by a Scottish aircraft mechanic in WW2 , should have real meaning , not be a dumbed down way of saying my car won't start , or this T shirt is the wrong size .

  Dusty

 I believe f*** is more commonly used by people raised in larger metropolitan areas and used in adverse conditions. It was the most often used profanity in the construction trades from my experience. I have noticed that many women use the word but not necessarily in the presence of their husband.. Me and my wife use the worst language in private but never in public conversations.
 But it does still have meaning...Like flying in a plane and the engine catches fire..."We are so fucked " says it all 

[Lannis]

I believe f$!k is more commonly used by people raised in larger metropolitan areas and used in adverse conditions. It was the most often used profanity in the construction trades from my experience. I have noticed that many women use the word but not necessarily in the presence of their husband.. Me and my wife use the worst language in private but never in public conversations.
 But it does still have meaning...Like flying in a plane and the engine catches fire..."We are so fucked " says it all 

My French professor in college listened to all the prep-school college students saying "f*** this" and "f*** that" all the time.

It was 1973, and he had spent from 1965 to 1970 in the border country between Vietnam and Laos, teaching Montagnard tribesmen French along with weapons training so that the South forces could communicate with them as they "back-doored" the Viet Cong in North Vietnam.

He finally told the class "Yeah, I hear all of you.   But I can guarantee that not one of you has really seen a "F***" situation yet.   When you do, you'll know it ...."

Lannis

[Penderic]

One of them has to be Karaoke.

Anyone can sing. hic.

[Lannis]

One of them has to be Karaoke.

Anyone can sing. hic.

I can tell you that if I'm on the road, and I'm looking for a place to eat, and I see one that says "Karaoke" on a sign in any way, shape, or form, or future time .... I keep on down the road.   I don't want to take a chance that I might even get close to the time or place when it happens .... !   

[PJPR01]

Young people seem to believe it can be used as a noun , a verb , an adverb , and an adjective , and sprinkle it into their speech in a nonsensical way .   Dusty

You have NO idea how accurate this is:  And for your viewing pleasure and a bit of heavy laughter...enjoy the following video...particularl y starting around 2:30 listen to the end and tell me you didn't laugh...just a bit!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7rWLzloOI

Enjoy Sahib...a bit of humour for the morning!

[SteveAZ]

You have NO idea how accurate this is:  And for your viewing pleasure and a bit of heavy laughter...enjoy the following video...particularl y starting around 2:30 listen to the end and tell me you didn't laugh...just a bit!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7rWLzloOI

Enjoy Sahib...a bit of humour for the morning!

Beat me to it. I was just going to post that!

[kirby1923]

Using the word physical to mean Fiscal..ugh

mike

[johnr]

Using "wasup" as a greating. (and even worse, expecting an answer)

[guzzisteve]

How about saying "fixin" as in "I'm fixin to go riding"     When I hear this I respond "I ain't fixin anything anymore!!"

This the truth cause I signed up for my retirement at 62, 1mo & 1wk away.

[johnr]

There are three things that have a similar effect on me to nails being scratched over a blackboard. They are (in no particular order)

--Current use of the work Like.
--Uptalk
--Vocal Fry

[PJPR01]

Beat me to it. I was just going to post that!

  :)  Wow...not many folks seemed to do enjoy Guru Osho imparting his wisdom...I guess folks don't really have a sense of humour after all!  :)

[Lannis]

  :)  Wow...not many folks seemed to do enjoy Guru Osho imparting his wisdom...I guess folks don't really have a sense of humour after all!  :)

I like a wide variety of silly stuff, but I didn't get that video at all.   Sorry, didn't laugh!

Lannis

[SteveAZ]

There are three things that have a similar effect on me to nails being scratched over a blackboard. They are (in no particular order)

--Current use of the work Like.
--Uptalk
--Vocal Fry

Uptalk.....ugh. Agreed, it's terrible.

So much here in California. I was sitting in a conference for work a while back and a presenter was a rampant uptalker. I had to go for a walk outside.

[56Pan]

There are three things that have a similar effect on me to nails being scratched over a blackboard. They are (in no particular order)

--Current use of the work Like.
--Uptalk
--Vocal Fry

I must more of a fossil than I thought.  I had to look up the last two, and agree.  Nails on a blackboard for me is seeing "your" used for "you're".  I don't think it's being too lazy to put in the extra keystrokes anymore.  It's ignorance.

[Lannis]

I must more of a fossil than I thought.  I had to look up the last two, and agree.  Nails on a blackboard for me is seeing "your" used for "you're".  I don't think it's being too lazy to put in the extra keystrokes anymore.  It's ignorance.

I'm so much of a fossil that I don't know what the last two mean either, but I'm not going to look them up.   Probably just be something annoying that I already know about but don't know what it's called .... !

Lannis

[rocker59]

Uptalk.....ugh. Agreed, it's terrible.

So much here in California. I was sitting in a conference for work a while back and a presenter was a rampant uptalker. I had to go for a walk outside.

I know, right?  It's like so annoying when someone vocal frys and uptalks, like all in the same sentence.  You know what I mean?

[johnr]

You can find examples of both 'uptalk' and 'Vocal Fry' on Utube Pan.

[56Pan]

You can find examples of both 'uptalk' and 'Vocal Fry' on Utube Pan.

Yeah, that's where I looked them up. Listened, and agreed with the opinions.  Don't hear much of it in North Carolina.  Thank God.