I realize that English is not the most beautiful language in the world. I also realize that it's constantly evolving, and that, unlike other languages, we have no official set of rules to tell us what is and is not a word. Still, I find some words especially irritating.
I mean, I found the term "staycation" annoying, but then I saw this thing on NPR about a "nocation" which isn't really a thing. It's working. Which we already have a word for.
And then I was watching "Larry King Live" after the whole American Idol thing finished for the season, and the term "bromance" came up repeatedly. Turns out that a bromance can end in a "dudevorce" which makes my skin crawl.
Research on this topic led me here and here. And, realizing that "Brangelina" is also a frankenword (okay, I kind of like that term) made me feel more justified in my annoyance.
Of course, I eventually realized that I use a lot of these words too: Informercial, workaholic, spyware, and even (I'm sorry to say) blog.
But I still think "bromance" is stupid.
About Me
- biophd
- I've just finished a Ph.D. at an American University and have come to do a post doc at FSU in Jena, Germany. I like science, plankton, talking to strangers on planes, being outside, coffee, NPR, dogs, and peanut butter. I dislike things that are overly sentimental and the walk between my bus stop and my apartment.
3 comments:
I absolutely agree, but you know you have seen those sites where they make up new words from two other words and the results are funny and kinda ridiculous...
I hate when they do this to neighborhoods. For example, for a while, they were trying to coin a term "Sono" for neighborhoods south of north avenue. Stupid. Also Poncey-Highlands.
Can I invent a new hated word? Babycation. I need one. Just one stretch of sleep longer than 3 hours. Please. Ok. I will try not to whine but why isn't this a word.
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