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Abolish that word

Dave GrossmanDave Grossman Telltale Alumni
edited January 2007 in Sam & Max
OK, quick, here's an important game design question: if you could officially eliminate one word or phrase from the English language, what would it be?

Don't think about it too much. Time is of the essence!

--Dave
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  • jp-30jp-30
    edited January 2007
    "I could care less"
  • numblenumble
    edited January 2007
    Ameliorate
  • EmilyEmily Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    I'm one of those who thought about it too long. :(

    For the record, my vote was "yellow". And I have no idea why.
  • TelltaleToolTelltaleTool
    edited January 2007
    'ur', as in the IM/text message abbreviation: "ur having fun?".
  • ShaggEShaggE
    edited January 2007
    it'd have to be "frumpy"
  • wienwien
    edited January 2007
    "like". It's sooo like... you know like... annoying and stuff.
  • LysandusLysandus
    edited January 2007
    "Indubitably"

    Thinking about that word always gives me a headache.
  • artwkingartwking
    edited January 2007
    "cream", and all related adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.
  • UdvarnokyUdvarnoky
    edited January 2007
    "Believe it or not"
  • JakeJake Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    "crass" or "thumb"
  • MelMel
    edited January 2007
    crap or sucks

    It's such a vulgar way of saying you dislike something.
  • Dave GrossmanDave Grossman Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    Wow, this is great! I'm learning all sorts of things about you people.
  • jp-30jp-30
    edited January 2007
    artwking wrote: »
    "cream", and all related adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.

    As a huge Eric Clapton fan, I find that you would want Cream removed from the lexicon somewhat disturbing.
  • EmilyEmily Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    I thought of one... goiter.
  • matanmatan
    edited January 2007
    numble wrote: »
    Ameliorate

    That's a weird coincidence. I just heard the word ameliorate yesterday for the first time! ... or is it a coincidence???? :eek: :eek: :eek:


    Mine is the word "the", which is totally useless, as the russian language has shown.
  • brunnerbrunner
    edited January 2007
    I'm thinking "slapdash" would be my word.
  • artwkingartwking
    edited January 2007
    jp-30 wrote: »
    As a huge Eric Clapton fan, I find that you would want Cream removed from the lexicon somewhat disturbing.

    Yes, there was a band called "Cream" as well. Imagine my horror and dismay. :eek:

    Yech... Just thinking of the word makes me feel the need to take a shower now.
  • Hero1Hero1
    edited January 2007
    haemoglobin
  • LuigiHannLuigiHann
    edited January 2007
    "Race"
    Well, either that or "spin-off"
  • numblenumble
    edited January 2007
    If you attempt to abolish the word "abolish," does the universe cave in on itself and collapse?
  • SquinkySquinky Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    "Cool", if only just so everyone would start using "hip" again.
  • DiduzDiduz
    edited January 2007
    "Pizzaz", though I dislike "Outrageous" as well, because it's so overused.
    Wait!
    "Overuse".
  • aslasl
    edited January 2007
    ''Whassup?''
    it is really annoying when i am hearing it....
    (i dont know if i wrote annoying right)
  • IronCladChickenIronCladChicken
    edited January 2007
    Zany & Hilarious - Both must drown in a vomit and diarrhea cocktail!
  • DanHDanH Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    I'll have to say "irregardless" because we already have a perflectly good word for it: "regardless". On that note, I'll also submit "flammable" since it only exists because "inflammable" confused people. I ask you, why would anyone warn you that a substance will not catch on fire?
  • DerwinDerwin
    edited January 2007
    Phrase: "When it's done"

    Word: "Raucous" because I hate how it is spelled
  • matanmatan
    edited January 2007
    I hate how "business" is spelled so maybe it should be kicked out and replaced with bizness.
  • Dave GrossmanDave Grossman Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    Excellent, excellent. Very helpful - thanks, everybody!
    I think I'll have to do this more often.
  • SquinkySquinky Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    asl wrote: »
    ''Whassup?''
    it is really annoying when i am hearing it....
    (i dont know if i wrote annoying right)

    Actually, I find the phrase "sup" a tad irritating. That is, unless it's in the context of "will you sup with me tonight, Casca?"
  • MelMel
    edited January 2007
    I'm a little frightened...

    Have I just been a part of a big psychological experiment? Are my phones tapped? Have I been microchipped?

    :eek:
    Excellent, excellent. Very helpful - thanks, everybody!
    I think I'll have to do this more often.

    24805BPThe-Simpsons-Mr-Burns-Excell.jpg

    :D
  • ErwinErwin
    edited January 2007
    Randy. (I can't believe people have it as their NAME. Heya Randy, are ya feeling... eh, randy?)

    --Erwin
  • DanHDanH Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2007
    Erwin wrote: »
    Randy.


    I'm afraid that won't be possible:

    Programming is important
  • SoupSoup
    edited January 2007
    numble wrote: »
    If you attempt to abolish the word "abolish," does the universe cave in on itself and collapse?
    it's like division by zero!

    My nomination is "That's hot." (just that phrase, and said in that oh-so-aggrivating way that a certain celebutante that shall not be named says it)
  • Sean ASean A Former Telltale Staff
    edited January 2007
    I nominate "couth."

    *Bleckgg*
  • jadekitten5425jadekitten5425
    edited January 2007
    sammich, say sandwich or at least sanwich or don't say it at all
  • Hero1Hero1
    edited January 2007
    beautification
  • MyzerMyzer
    edited January 2007
    If I had to pick just one word, I think it would be...

    saprophagous
  • glo_kiddglo_kidd
    edited January 2007
    I personally could do without ever hearing the word "cancelled" ever again :) . Then again maybe not... think of all the bad television that would never go away :eek:

    I think my runner up is "unlikely" and words with the same meaning. They just seem so negetive
  • HeidiLynn84HeidiLynn84
    edited January 2007
    wishy-washy
  • Hero1Hero1
    edited January 2007
    is LucasArts a word?
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