Because it is. 'That is as may be', as in 'That may well be the case [but ...]'.
Loathed phrases/terms
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I for one, like my cakes nice an "mow-weest."
(And is that an actual quote? Because that's hilarious.)
That is not an actual quote, no, I just really dislike her.
"Thank You For Your Service"
This one really irks me, as it's in the similar vein of thoughts and prayers, as it's said almost reflexively with little meaning behind it. And, having spoken a lot of veterans, they often don't like the phrase, as it makes them feel awkward as hell.
Whenever someone refers to their "partner," I automatically assume it's a same-sex deal. Not that I mind, mind you; "partner" just sounds like either she's a dude, or that we've settled into an arrangement devoid of romance.
It is, I think, often said by people who don't like the military as an institution, or the things the military does, but are very aware that not saying it is the equivalent of jumping up and down on a poppy in front of the Cenotaph.
I'll take that third option; can't think of a better way to start or end a prying conversation, and the air of mystery left in our wake as we exit the scene will make us the talk of the town.
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You aren't wrong, really. I have a friend who I've often talked about fixing up houses with, and whenever we go to see them together, we always say we're partners, meaning business partners, but the responses from people showing us around very much indicate that they think we mean we're lovers and that makes people titter and be weird. Which is a shame is all the ways. I mean, what if we were? So what?
As someone who isn't particularly fond of the military as an institution, or the things the military does, I can say I never say it. And my friends who are equally anti-military as a concept don't say it either.
In the 12 years I've worked with veterans, I have seen it from those who are very gungho republican/conservative, and they are VERY pro-military. It just comes across as a reflexive response they've been conditioned into saying as soon as the word "veteran" is uttered by someone.
I know right, I mean, if you guys are gay, then you clearly both know how to handle big lengths of wood right? So you'd think they'd be even more eager to have you as their fixer upper team!
I actually do, and let me tell you, no one wants dirty talk about the TRADA span tables.
I never liked that word. I keep pronouncing it as thought. People should just say hoe.
The original saying goes something like "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb", i believe, so... there's that.
I never liked the lgbtq term. It's a mouthful to just squish random letters together. I've heard some people say that they should instead call themselves QUILT or quiltbag.
You know I never liked the term partner when describing loving couples. It sounds way too informal and business like. I prefer terms like loved one, companion, or my other half.
Never heard that. It's always been just the "blood is thicker than water" line, implying you need to treat your family with more importance than others. But it's a load of shit, as it implies that people you share genetics with, are somehow more important, simply because of that genetic connection. And that's just not the case most of the time.
Oh come on now....you know you wanna *turns down the lights, plays some Barry White music* "how ya doin' baby? Oooh, is that a length of pre-treated, single grain mahogany you have there? Oooh baby, now you're talking my language. Now you get out that sweet, sexy....TRADA span table you have, and lets....measure some lengths, and then pleasure twice, and cut once. OOOOOH yeaaaah."
Go full Talia Al-Ghul and start calling her "My Beloved".
Talia did so much for a Young Obsidian knowing that women are the best thing that has ever happened in this world.
Not trying to sound like a neutered, submissive beta cuck either (no offense to submissive beta cucks.) Seriously, only house husbands wearing cardigans, khakis and white tennis shoes say stuff like that. Sounds like I'm sticking with "girlfriend;" it'll be cute when we're in our 70s, I guess.