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This Week's Topic
What words do you absolutely hate? Which ones do you adore?
When it comes to writing, there are several words that are outside my comfort zone. Hate is something a strong word, so I'm going to go with dislike.
Dislike List
Douche (although, I sometimes do laugh when others use this!)
Awesomesauce (is this one or two words? Either way, I'm not crazy about it.)
Sexting
Fart
Pu**y (you know the one)
Fa**ot (you know the one)
Love List
Hubris
Craptastic
Forever
Delicious
Acrid
Sapphire
Cake
Serenity
Infinite
Chortle
Exemplary
Amazing
Yes
Billowing
Douche. Yeah. I hate that song "Blinded by the Light" by Mannfred Mann ("revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night") because, you know. Douche.
ReplyDeleteAlso the song "Summer Breeze" by Seals & Croft because, you know. Douche.
I love acrid. I'm always looking for a way to use that one.
ReplyDeleteAh, I like awesomesauce LOL and I hate hubris =P
ReplyDeleteLove Craptastic. I love a lot of words that are blended together, although like you, I'm not a huge fan of awesomesauce.
ReplyDeleteI totally love douche, but I usually shorten it to DB (douche bag) now.
ReplyDeleteAwesomesauce and craptastic have just reminded me of another word I can't stand. Well, it's two words put together. Chillax. *shudders* It's terrible!
ReplyDeleteI love 'craptastic' (also 'craptacular') and 'chortle' and I also hate most of your hate words too. Though, I have to admit I'm a closeted fan of the word 'douche'. And 'awesomesauce' just irks me for some reason. :-)
ReplyDelete...I'll admit to douche being a favorite of mine. But so is craptastic, so I guess that balances out?
ReplyDeleteYou have a great list! I agree with almost all your choices, though the word awesomesauce makes me grin! I love infinite, serenity, and sapphire. :)
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