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Attention writers of Riverworld 2010

posted 14 years ago by loninappleton
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Yes, he actually said: "I was basically dead."

Please join my campaign to eliminate the tedious use of the word 'basically.'

Here is the reasoning:

The word "basically" is an overused verbal tic which demeans and condescends to the listener. It is at the same time a way for the speaker to inflate his own self esteem by flogging and repeating words that appear to emphasize personal knowledge.

It is a fault which has become, I fear, some sort of custom or accepted
colloquialism.

[–] mzul75 14 years ago

So, basically what you are saying is that you are a d-bag?

[–] refriedwhiskey 14 years ago

Fascinating. I wasn't aware it was possible to post on IMDb from the 19th century.

[–] polyscygyrl 12 years ago

I haven't laughed that hard in a long time, thank you refriedwhiskey!!

Love the handle, btw.

[–] dpc69 14 years ago

Attention everybody: the word "basically" is overused nonsense only slightly more cerebral than "whatever". Stop using it!

[–] romer9 14 years ago

whatever

[–] zeta1983-1 14 years ago

So your basic argument is that basically you want us to stop using the word basically because basically is basically a pretty bad word, basically. Whatever.

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[–] Trik_Ster 14 years ago

I hate the usage of the word *literally*
Such as: I literally hate the usage of the word *literally*

[–] iwannabadragon 14 years ago

So basically, this is literally a pointless thread? Whatever.

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[–] exleyfan 14 years ago

Basically and whatever are overused as meaningless sounds, and I'm against it. I now call on you to be true to your word, and die.

[–] ann_outsider 14 years ago

In addition to all above... let's add ACTUALLY.

[–] tew95 14 years ago

In other words, you are actually upset at the usage of the word “basically.” At the end of the day, I literally get chills down my spine when I hear people people who could care less. With all due respect, I personally and absolutely disagree with the original poster's post. To be perfectly honest, the English language is not rocket science, although it is fairly unique. At this moment in time I truly believe it is in our best interest to communicate effectively, 24/7. Irregardless, at the end of the day, you've got to understand what is being said.

[–] Tamooshka72 14 years ago

tew,

I sure hope your post is meant to be a mess . . .

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