Phrases that annoy you the most
Discussion
snuffy said:
"i'm sorry to bother you.." said by someone knocking on my front door and therefore bothering me.
"Well, don't do it then" seems to stump them.
Often people at work come into my office saying “Je peux te poser une question?” My response is usually “Déjà fait… alors c’est quoi ta vraie question?”"Well, don't do it then" seems to stump them.
Last night on TV i saw an advert for a washing machine.
It has "AI".
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k off, no it does not.
I think I know what's happening here; anything that now performs a calculation, no matter how simple, is performing the function of a human brain.
2+2 = 4, your brain has worked that out.
2+2 = 4, the world's most basic pocket calculator can solve that.
Therefore, the calculator has performed the same function as you brain, ergo, the calculator can now be termed "AI".
It has "AI".
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k off, no it does not.I think I know what's happening here; anything that now performs a calculation, no matter how simple, is performing the function of a human brain.
2+2 = 4, your brain has worked that out.
2+2 = 4, the world's most basic pocket calculator can solve that.
Therefore, the calculator has performed the same function as you brain, ergo, the calculator can now be termed "AI".
Adverts, and other stuff, using the entirely disingenuous "up to" in relation to broadband speed, discount offers and such like.
And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
snuffy said:
Pit Pony said:
Actually, it's a very good attitude. To best learn, go do your own research first.
I did A level Design in the Early 80s. One homework was
WRITE about William Morris and the impact he had on society through his design ideals.
Now being a bit into cars, aged 17, I wrote an essay about William Morris and where he fitted into the UK motor industry.
Apparently there's another William Morris, who if alive today would embrace the use of Etsy. Might have managed to get a job at Laura Ashley as a junior on the Design office, but didn't change the world like The William Morris.
Well, you could then drive round in a Morris Minor with lovely patterned wallpaper instead of paint !I did A level Design in the Early 80s. One homework was
WRITE about William Morris and the impact he had on society through his design ideals.
Now being a bit into cars, aged 17, I wrote an essay about William Morris and where he fitted into the UK motor industry.
Apparently there's another William Morris, who if alive today would embrace the use of Etsy. Might have managed to get a job at Laura Ashley as a junior on the Design office, but didn't change the world like The William Morris.
He definately painted the underside in green hammerite.
Lotobear said:
Adverts, and other stuff, using the entirely disingenuous "up to" in relation to broadband speed, discount offers and such like.
And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
Prices from £x. (Especially home insurance or flights) And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
Say it like is it
Minimum price of at least £X, but the mean average is £Y
Pit Pony said:
Lotobear said:
Adverts, and other stuff, using the entirely disingenuous "up to" in relation to broadband speed, discount offers and such like.
And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
Prices from £x. (Especially home insurance or flights) And "what does...x... look like" in relation to unknown future events and things - it gained popularity during Brexit but has gained traction ever since. Mainly use by media types
Say it like is it
Minimum price of at least £X, but the mean average is £Y
"Little Man" or "My Little Man".
Please JUST fk RIGHT OFF.
He's either your child, your son - possibly with one or more modifiers as to where he sits in the sequence - but there is no way you can describe him as your "Little Man" until he reaches 18 and fails to attain a height of 5ft. Even then, I think it would be quite insulting to call him that even if it was technically accurate.
Please JUST f
k RIGHT OFF.He's either your child, your son - possibly with one or more modifiers as to where he sits in the sequence - but there is no way you can describe him as your "Little Man" until he reaches 18 and fails to attain a height of 5ft. Even then, I think it would be quite insulting to call him that even if it was technically accurate.
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