I think the word has turned into something along the likes of "totally" or "random." I probably started saying "literally" too much, too, but I also use it when it's appropriate. I use it for emphasis, like saying, "SERIOUSLY." I mean, yeah, when I say something like "I just saw a guy wearing an octopus suit. Seriously," I don't say it assuming the people I'm talking to really aren't taking me seriously; I just use it for emphasis where it really isn't necessary. Same for "literally." I say it, not implying that people think I'm speaking figuratively, but just for emphasis. Maybe the emphasis isn't necessary, but I think that most things that come out of people's mouths aren't necessary to begin with. Hah. That sounds more snarky than I meant it to.
For now, I'm sticking with my all time favorite speech/grammar-related pet peeves:
1.) "Supposably" when they mean "supposedly." 2.) "I could care less." 3.) "Irregardless" <--- I HATE THIS.
I hate that one too. And also, the worst one we've talked about multiple times before and Demetri Martin even said in his stand up, _____aholic. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WORKAHOL?!
Homophobic is a good one - it makes it sound like people recoil at the sight of a gay person. It's like an arachnophobe beating up a scorpion then bragging to all his friends about what he did... because of his pathological fear.
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For now, I'm sticking with my all time favorite speech/grammar-related pet peeves:
1.) "Supposably" when they mean "supposedly."
2.) "I could care less."
3.) "Irregardless" <--- I HATE THIS.
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Homophobic is a good one - it makes it sound like people recoil at the sight of a gay person.
It's like an arachnophobe beating up a scorpion then bragging to all his friends about what he did... because of his pathological fear.
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