I hate that saying

[WolfThomas]

It's a scientific phrase. A scientific proof is a document compiling all the information on a given experimental procedure. The hypothesis, the test, the materials needed, the method, the kind of results and how the interpret the data. The proof would be presented to other scientists who would then try and break the experiment any way they can. If they find something that shows the experiment isn't consistent enough of many tests then it is rejected, if they can't it becomes an accepted theorem.

Later on with new information, technology and techniques old information is revisited and a new crop of scientists try to break the experiment again. If these new circumstances showed that the experiment is unsound it would be declared "The exception that proofs the rule" and it would be rejected and the whole idea rethought. In essence the rule is wrong so we need to remake it, not the rule is always right except for that one thing.

Hmmm, I had this explained to me in an equally valid sounding manner that's kind of different.

A sign that says "parking prohibited on Sundays" (the exception) "proves" that parking is allowed on the other six days of the week (the rule).

Along with "Six of one, half a dozen of the other",

I actually like this saying, it means that both parties/reasons/statements although sound different are basically the same.

 

[minimacker]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

It pisses me off so bad.

Stupid Kuro...

 

[Flames66]

'To each his own.' Nope, just accept that your method is wrong, and mine is correct

"Its Just My Opinion, To Each Their Own" - There are many reasons this is incorrect.

Now this is just my opinion, but I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If I disagree with you, I'm not going to change my opinion to suit you unless you fully convince me that yours is correct. This is not possible with anything accept tangible facts, and even those are open to interpretation.

Everything I have said is my opinion on the matter and I don't claim it to be fact. If you disagree then to each his own.

 

[T3hMonk3y]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

Well it sorta does, like the differnce in a triangle and a rectangle to a circle is the fact that they have more than one side. Therefore they have the same differnece .


Anyways on topic mines is "I COULD care less" as this means that the person must already care to some extent and what they really mean is "I COULDN'T care less".

 

[Eri]

"The customer is always right"

That is not right, I think that the workers on the store knows much more about how the store works etc than a customer at the store :]

Might I link you to this site; http://notalwaysright.com/
Quite hilarious

 

[T3hMonk3y]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

Oh, well, that's a fine mess you've got there.
Maybe that's a new classic?
Blimey, I hope these are accurate rumors!

[sub]I ran out of oxymorons right about there, so I'm gonna stop[/sub]

OT: Answering the phone saying "Yeah, hello" so fast it sounds like "Yellow?"

This is really off topic but anyways, one of my friends answers the phone saying "Ah Hoy Hoy" and i just heard last night that the word "hello" was invited just so that people would have something to say to each other to start a conversion on the telephone. At the same time they were trying to introduce "Ah Hoi Hoi" as the same thing. So next time your on the phone just think that everyone good be going around saying "Ah Hoi Hoi" as opposed to "hello".

(Sorry for being off topic, i just found this interesting cause I'm a nerd)

 

[ethaninja]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

Argh, oxymorons are the worst kinds in the world.

 

[Ickorus]

"The Lord works in mysterious ways" is a massive copout. If christians can't explain something then they just fall back on that

This.

Or when someone thanks God for something that was done by a person. For example, the episode of Scrubs where Doctor Cox's sister prays with a family then the medicine finally starts working. Cox asks her to admit that medicine made the man better, she agrees then adds "Thank god for creating medicine." because you know, the hard work of people isn't really theirs, it's gods.

I've had people say that about a few things and it just annoys the hell outta me.

I totally agree. Why is it so hard for these people to just thank other human beings for help? For example: You could say "Thank God I passed my exam" or you could give yourself a pat on the back for doing well, a bit of self-confidence might help you more than thanking your god

When I say thank god im talking about myself.

OT: 'It's a free country' annoys me, people that use the phrase tend to do so after someone has told them to stop doing something because it's annoying.

If it's such a free country I think I have the freedom to tell you to stop being a wanker.

 

[Fraught]

Irregardless.
ITS NOT A REAL WORD.

And i'm going to use it Irregardless of what you say!

Why not use regardless here? Sounds much better, and more natural.

Also, the phrase I hate most is "I could care less", and especially when people insist it's correct.

Makes you wanna kill a man, y'know?

 

[Spencer Petersen]

"I could care less"
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE

 

[Outright Villainy]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

Oh, well, that's a fine mess you've got there.
Maybe that's a new classic?
Blimey, I hope these are accurate rumors!

[sub]I ran out of oxymorons right about there, so I'm gonna stop[/sub]

OT: Answering the phone saying "Yeah, hello" so fast it sounds like "Yellow?"

This is really off topic but anyways, one of my friends answers the phone saying "Ah Hoy Hoy" and i just heard last night that the word "hello" was invited just so that people would have something to say to each other to start a conversion on the telephone. At the same time they were trying to introduce "Ah Hoi Hoi" as the same thing. So next time your on the phone just think that everyone good be going around saying "Ah Hoi Hoi" as opposed to "hello".

(Sorry for being off topic, i just found this interesting cause I'm a nerd)

Also, it's cleverly referenced in the simpsons, as Mr. Burns says "Ah hoi hoi" whenever he answers a telephone, to show how old he is.
Remember when the Simpsons was subtle? *Stares wistfully into the distance*

 

[Levitas1234]

Are there any sayings that just make you rage? Whenever I speak of revenge on my mortal foes, it infuriates me when someone says "An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind!" Yeah, well, that may be so, but If I'm going to be half blind, I'm sure as hell going to take one of their eyes with me. So, what sayings have you raging when heard?

Your thoughtless widsom compared to the teaching of ghandi... I would have to say this is my new most hated saying
"Yeah, well, that may be so, but If I'm going to be half blind, I'm sure as hell going to take one of their eyes with me."

 

[dkyros]

"I know" When the person saying it clearly did not know prior to your explanation. Grinds my gears.

 

[ninja555]

The phrase 'just saying', I hate it. People use it so much and I doubt any of them know what it means.

 

[Legion]

"It was only a joke".

Mainly because the context in which it most often used is by somebody trying to get away with being rude or somebody being inconsiderate and/or thoughtless but not wanting to admit it.

If it were that obviously a joke then you wouldn't need to justify it.

"I could care less" meaning "I don't care at all"

Well, if you could care less, that means that you do, in fact, care.

That's my one. What's even more annoying is trying to explain to people why it is wrong, as to me I can see it is just by reading it.

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

What is the difference between 3 and 6? 3. What is the difference between 7 and 10? 3.

They have the same difference.

It is just used in the completely wrong context, always.

"The Lord works in mysterious ways" is a massive copout. If christians can't explain something then they just fall back on that

This.

Or when someone thanks God for something that was done by a person. For example, the episode of Scrubs where Doctor Cox's sister prays with a family then the medicine finally starts working. Cox asks her to admit that medicine made the man better, she agrees then adds "Thank god for creating medicine." because you know, the hard work of people isn't really theirs, it's gods.

I've had people say that about a few things and it just annoys the hell outta me.

I am largely very tolerant of religion but I admit this one pisses me off a lot.

I remember once telling a girl that God didn't make houses like she claimed he did and I was told off for it. Needless to say I was annoyed (Hell, I was only a kid at the time myself).

I'm also tired of people saying "thats gay" instead of "thats stupid"

One of my best friends says that and it really fucks me off. Especially as he is 21.

"I could care less" meaning "I don't care at all"

Well, if you could care less, that means that you do, in fact, care.

I usually hear it as "I couldn't care less."

That is the correct phrase.

"God bless you"
When people say that when I sneeze, I want to punch them. Not everyone is religious or of that religion...

Dude, calm down. I'm not even religious and I say that. Why would you even get offended regardless, they are wanting their god to bless you. Even not being religious, it wouldn't hurt.

It is possible to simply say "Bless you".

 

[Colonel Joson]

No, really? That just takes the piss that does.

Most chav slang winds me up but I wouldn't say I get angry, more like dissapointed in people for making up using such phrases and words.

Can any non brits understand what this means? "Nah bruv that geser is safe, he went into the shop for us and got us some tabs so you don't need to spark him. Check out them fit girls they're gagging for it you get me?"

I'm a brit but lets have a go...

"No, my companion that man is safe, he went into the shop for us and got us some cigarettes, so you don't need to attack or harras him. Check out those attractive girls they're asking for oral sex, you understand me?".

there we go.

 

[WestMountain]

"The customer is always right"

That is not right, I think that the workers on the store knows much more about how the store works etc than a customer at the store :]

Might I link you to this site; http://notalwaysright.com/
Quite hilarious

Haha that's a nice site

Quote from the site:

Customer: Do you have a copy of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter??

Me: I?m not sure, let me check.? *I check our bestsellers section* ?No sir, not at this time.?

Customer: But did you look back in the history section??

Me: For Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter??

Customer: Yeah.?

Me: No, I did not.?

 

[Paularius]

Hate It when people use the word 'Epic' to describe something.

 

[Daipire]

Hate It when people use the word 'Epic' to describe something.

This, and 'fail'.

Luckily, only the sexually-questionable-italian-whom-i-can-beat-up says them regularly.

 

[T3hMonk3y]

'Same difference'.

It makes.
No.
Sense.

Oh, well, that's a fine mess you've got there.
Maybe that's a new classic?
Blimey, I hope these are accurate rumors!

[sub]I ran out of oxymorons right about there, so I'm gonna stop[/sub]

OT: Answering the phone saying "Yeah, hello" so fast it sounds like "Yellow?"

This is really off topic but anyways, one of my friends answers the phone saying "Ah Hoy Hoy" and i just heard last night that the word "hello" was invited just so that people would have something to say to each other to start a conversion on the telephone. At the same time they were trying to introduce "Ah Hoi Hoi" as the same thing. So next time your on the phone just think that everyone good be going around saying "Ah Hoi Hoi" as opposed to "hello".

(Sorry for being off topic, i just found this interesting cause I'm a nerd)

Also, it's cleverly referenced in the simpsons, as Mr. Burns says "Ah hoi hoi" whenever he answers a telephone, to show how old he is.
Remember when the Simpsons was subtle? *Stares wistfully into the distance*

Ohh you learn something new everyday eh? Never knew that but now i'll be looking out for it