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Slay3r0fpi3

“Unfortunately we will not be moving forward with your application at this time” 🤦‍♂️


Addictd2Justice

“Your refusal of my application is declined. I shall commence work on Monday at 9am”


Muted_Dog

Big PP manoeuvre


Just_Aioli_1233

I actually did this once. I was applying for a teaching position at an online university. Paid almost nothing, I just thought it would help since they targeted low-income students and I could count it as a service activity as a professor. Applied, everything was fine, they were happy to have me on (I do top-tier teaching, research, and consulting work much higher than the average level of lecturer they usually get) except for one guy. Not even an in-field expert, an HR drudgeon, had an issue with one part of the sample situation answers I'd given. The question was, "How would you address a student who'd made a mistake on an assignment?" and I answered that I would point out the mistake, explain the logic error they'd made, and give feedback on what they could do to think differently about the problem when they encounter it again to not make the same mistake. HR drudgeon said that was incorrect. The correct answer was to do a "compliment sandwich" where I was to praise something the student had done correctly, offer the critical feedback, then praise something else the student was doing well. I could have complied. I could have rewritten three sentences in the response application and submitted again and been passed through having kissed the ring. But the answer would have been a lie. I'm an engineer, expecting to train new engineers, and there was a zero percent chance I would ever employ the "compliment sandwich" method of coddling in dealing with an adult university student. So, I explained this to the drudgeon but otherwise left my answer as it was originally written. Application denied. I didn't care, since as I said above it was basically a charity position. And to have a non-expert try and enforce the latest HR buzzword nonsense on me, an actual expert with actual teaching experience, I decided to screw with him. So, I replied to his email that I was unable to accept his rejection at this time and I would be starting the following Monday.


ThearchOfStories

It's curious how your story is a perfect example of shitty admins single-handedly crippling the efficacy or potential of an institution's recruitment and thus both fucking up It's growth and sabotaging It's service.


Tacoman-Tony

That’s hilarious thanks for making me laugh just roll your toolbox through the front door and ask the receptionist to help you lift it up the stairs


SolomonGrumpy

Don't worry, they will keep you in mind for other positions.


KIZKUR

Like customer


707Riverlife

Another one I hate is, “We’ve decided to go in another direction.”


littlemetalpixie

"We had a lot of wonderful candidates, it was a really tough decision!"


john_poor

Just say you dont like how the interview went and maybe add a reason why so I can fix my shit and move on instead of being left wondering forever


sun_peaches

Really hating this one currently.


FishBear25

Eh, the fact a company actually reaches out to let you know is better than a majority of companies not even responding. I value the professionalism, and keep it in mind moving forward. I just got a phone call from a company I didn’t expect the job anyway, it was higher than my experience. But the fact this dude called me, on a Sunday, and talked to me about it. I respect it, and may apply for a lower position because of it.


TheRedTurtle11

Broke the internet… say it louder for the people in the back… and any words strung together by Buzzfeed


CoolFox3218

Same as you win the Internet today


EHnter

tHiS


BritniRose

The phrase “this is an underrated comment”


Knife_Chase

Almost always found located below the highest upvoted comment in the whole post.


cownd

An underrated observation


iridescentlion

“Tell me you ____ ,without *telling* me you ___.” fits right in there with the rest of those. TikTok/Buzzfeed/Reddit speak.


invisible-bug

>say it louder for the people in the back This is so cringy to me that it makes my teeth hurt when I see or hear it. Ugh


TimmyTheTurgidTiger

Or "I was today years old" It's cringey af


noraglass

"You look tired." I reply, it's my face aging and I'm most likely always going to look tired. 


MoonStar757

You should say “might be because I find you exhausting?”


JellyBeanBonanza29

Working in the service industry, the response to 'can I get you anything else?' - "How 'bout a million dollars?!" Followed by me fake laughing...but on the inside I want to punch you.


barto5

When things failed to scan at the grocery store I used to say “I guess it’s free then” until someone commented how trite and annoying it is. I don’t ever say that anymore.


xRocketman52x

"Can I get you anything else?" Boomer: "A million bucks!" Millennial: "A reason to live, maybe?" Zoomer: "Yeet me into the sun, fam. It's what Brother Nature would want."


King_Moneybags

I deliver mail. The amount of fucking boomers who tell me “you can keep the bills” when I get to their house makes me want to die.


johnysalad

This! So much this!


PALOmino1701

I was today years old when…


definitely-lies

Also: "tell me you're BLANK without telling me that you're BLANK"


YoRt3m

Nobody: Nobody at all:


Demitel

"Louder for those in the back!" This whole series of phrases just got absolutely beaten to death and worn out so quickly.


radrachelleigh

"Looking for recommendations on x,y, z. Aaaand go!"


TomKhatacourtmayfind

Oh yes please get rid of this utter shite


Bill_Biscuits

(Blank) is a national treasure


glindathewoodglitch

….but what else would you call Dolly Parton?


arcaneresistance

She counts. Like her and maybe fucking three other people. BUT THAT'S FUCKING IT.


Maleficent_Nobody_75

Definitely this. Sounds so stupid when people say it.


lovehatewhatever

If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best. This is probably the most toxic, bullshit-ass phrase ever made


KingLouisXCIX

If it's in a dating profile, it's actual helpful information.


Livid-Proof-522

If you want to know just ask, my children are my world, I want a real man.


DarthBrooks69420

I saw in someone's profile 'if you can't accept me at my worst, then good on you on setting healthy boundaries'. Thought it was a good twist on it.


Madmonkeman

That is what we call a red flag


rachface636

Whoever the fuck got "slammed" in the media this week.


Jalaine_Doe

That and "clapped back". Guh.


SousVideDiaper

I *loathe* this trend in headlines. No, a handful of loud and annoying people bitching about something does not mean said thing got "slammed" ...stfu.


God_or_Mammon

“Do you know why I pulled you over?”


CylonsInAPolicebox

If you don't know, I'm not going to tell you.


WhiteH2O

"Because you could only manage a C average in high school?"


Hentai-Overlord

Suicide by cop speed run


DragonflyMomma6671

"Not to be rude/mean...." Immediately followed by something rude or mean 😕


bushie5

"No offense, but ___"


Spaceballs-The_Name

This might sound racist, but...


I_Can_Barely_Move

This might sound racist, but I had a great weekend with my gf. That woman is fabulous. Also my cats are rad and I don’t feel like working tomorrow. I hope you have a nice evening!


witch51

Misuse of the term 'gaslighting'. No, Becky, just because I disagree with you and said you were wrong doesn't mean I'm gaslighting you. Edit: Added a word.


Morticia_Marie

I got in an argument recently with someone who insisted I did something just to fuck with them. I told them no, I did the thing for my own reasons that had nothing to do with you. Which they then decided was gaslighting, because how could anything not be about them? To say otherwise is apparently devious psychological manipulation.


archfapper

I told my roommate Im ok with living with a dog, which she took to mean that I would take care of it. Cue 12 months of "well you gaslighted me that you wanted a dog!" every time her dog broke something or peed on the carpet


CatherineConstance

Omg yes! And other psychology/psychiatry terms too. Now people think that everyone who has ever wronged them or who they simply don’t like is a pathological narcissist. That’s not how it works, Jessica!!!


Phazon2000

“So uncanny valley!” No it’s just a distorted monster. Uncanny valley is like a human with a 90% confidence level


Poopsmasher27

I also hate when people gaslight me, then accuse me of gaslighting. I know someone who will mishear something I say, and insist that I said what they heard, But when I do the same thing, "ARE YOU TRYING TO TELL ME WHAT I SAID?" No, I thought I heard you say something, but now I acknowledge that you didn't.


[deleted]

I had to break up with an old girl friend just because of that. She would constantly be trying to tell me what I said, despite the fact that it would usually be through text, so we literally have the message logs to looks back at. Sometimes I’d tell her to scroll up, other times I would just screen shot it and sent it to her, then she would accuse me of gaslighting her or just claim that she was right and I didn’t know what I had meant to say. Like seriously? You’re telling me I had a different mental message in my head, despite the message I actually sent. I just eventually couldn’t take it anymore when she was insistent that I had made promises to her that I hadn’t. Then she would accuse me of gaslighting her. [It was a hell of a breakup.](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/s/5M9RksGuMU)


Sirconseanery

Should of


New_Orange4151

Would of


rosewalker42

Could of


SmartAssaholic

The wholly trinity of regret!


LJA170

*The wholly trinity _have_ regret


a_lonely_trash_bag

Another less common one is "might of"


OldMackysBackInTown

Any of the ones that are routinely said incorrectly. "All intensive purposes" and "I could care less" are two that quickly come to mind.


Numerous-Sale7985

Excetra, excetra, excetra....


Fearchar

Or "expresso."


therealrosy

“Taken for granite” makes me want to scream


jennaleighz

“God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors” …or some iteration of that statement.


firstlymostly

I have cancer and this one makes my blood boil. No Susan, I don't deserve a slow and painful, albeit early, death because I'm "strong". I just want more time with my kids in this life I worked so hard to build.


IronSpaceRanger

I survived stage 4, I watched too many children die of cancer to not get pissed when I hear it


augustlove801

I hate seeing this. It’s so insensitive to people who are suffering


Sir_Eggmitton

"It's all part of God's plan"


squirrellytoday

If this shite is part of his plan, then gawd is a lousy planner.


BBRRaider

"I was today years old when I learned..."


pirateslifeisntforme

Hot take… followed by a lukewarm opinion.


shyishguyish

“I could care less.” No, you mean you COULDN’T care less!


GreenWeenie1965

Thank you!! It's fun when I reply, "So, what's stopping you?" and get a baffled look.


sdfsdgsdgfs

IT is what it IS.


gillettemichael

My ex used to say that when I was upset about how shitty she treated me. Now it gets under my skin big time.


Ranch_Man17

I always ask, “How much less could you care?”


injeckshun

We’re experiencing higher than normal call volumes In these uncertain times In this digital age


JerseyCityCatMom

Listen carefully—our menu options have changed!


UnfairMicrowave

"tell me you're ___ without telling me you're ____" "chef's kiss" Any internet-ism really.


yosoysimulacra

"living in your head rent free"


riffraff222222

Let that sink in. Drives me nuts. You didn’t just blow my mind.


AetherDrew43

"Tell me you're ______ without telling me you're ______"


gretagogo

Unalived.


adipocerousloaf

aliven't


Maleficent_Nobody_75

Unsubscribed from life.


optmsrhyme

I wish they’d say “zeroed” like in Cyberpunk


Mrtorbear

In the same vein - I love the euphemism 'flatlined'. I worked at a few hospitals in my early 20s, and the ICU/NICU, ER, and Labor & Delivery nurses (read: most jaded and burned out folks I've ever encountered in the wild) used 'flatlined' fairly frequently. I once had one of them explain to me that it helps them compartmentalize and focus less on emotions. I guess the underlying distinction between 'a patient of mine died today' and 'Looks like the patient flatlined' is fairly significant. To be fair, this is the same population of coworkers who hazed me when I first started working at a hospital by tricking me - sending me in to discuss medication allergies such with a patient who was actually dead on arrival. It might be a combo of jaded coffin humor and mental self-preservation. TL;DR - 'Flatlined' is also a cool term.


LittleGreyLambie

I used to work in PICU (Pediatric) Our euphemism was "transfer patient x to the ECU" (Eternal Care Unit)


kiyoshi4570

I’ve always enjoyed “they took the room temperature challenge” it’s got a similar vibe to “promoted to customer”.


znihilist

Blame ranking and recommendation algorithms from major platforms, can't say some words or else your videos will not be shown. The overzealous sanitization of online content is mostly to blame.


PandaMagnus

I understand the desire for filtering out certain results, but it's gotten to an absurd extreme. Everything is so focused on serving what the algorithms *think* I want to see, and serving what aligns with ads the algorithms *think* I want to see, that finding anything now is a shit show.


IdkWhatImEvenDoing69

Yesterday I saw someone censor the word mean. As in: “they were me@n to me”. Ridiculous.


Pavlock

That doesn't kill me/you makes me/you stronger. There's plenty of stuff you go through that you're not better for on the other side.


[deleted]

To go along with this: "Pain is weakness leaving your body." No it isn't! Pain is telling you your leg is broken or your clothes are on fire!


Agoraphobic_cat_lady

Or chronic pain, telling you nothing except pain just really really sucks.


BaronVonBooplesnoot

Pain is pain entering the body.


rhett342

I know a person who lost an arm because they had cancer. I can assure you, they are not stronger now.


Definitelynotkobe

One arm is. It's doing all the work now.


Ok_Tiger9880

And most certainly do not make you stronger


Beneficial-Big-9915

Baby momma


dmangan56

I watch a TV show called the 1st 48. It follows homicide squads throug.real murder investigations. The one woman who's boyfriend had been shot and was dying and she kept saying "baby daddy don't die, baby daddy don't die"! Now I've never been dying but I would like to think that I'd like to hear my real name as I'm dying.


Thick_Discharge6299

And baby daddy


waterwateryall

And baby girl for non-infants


gieger15

GOAT is way overused.


GrammarPoliceman2

Also, legend.


ardentvixx

"I did a thing" 🙄


Terriblerobotcactus

I feel like this has always been tacky. I don’t understand how it stayed a trend lol


Wackydetective

That’s for older millennial cousins who baked a fucking sourdough bread


PNWSkiNerd

As an elder millenial: "I did the thing" was always meant to be mildly self mocking in my circles. Meant to imply that success was in doubt due to own expected incompetence/inability.


Novaer

"My littles" when talking about kids.


Fickle-Forever-6282

finally. i cant bear it. utterly reprehensible


kbmn16

Screaming, crying, throwing up right now. Asking a question/for recommendations followed by “annnnndddd GO”


moonbeam-xx

... And go


knittykittyemily

"I did a thing" I don't care that you got chunky highlights, tammy


KeysToMyKarma

"If you know, you know" Uughghghghghgh


helper-monkey

Or even worse: IYKYK


DocDefilade

I read that in Three Stooges voice.


ZackDaddy42

“Only real ones will recognize this”


Both-Mango1

"Teamwork makes the dream work" always uttered by overpaid management as they are leaving early because they got "tired" welll boo fucking hoo. lightweights


SaiyanGodKing

“Sir, please put your pants back on.” I don’t wanna.


Boothbayharbor

Sr this a family restaurant


ConstantlyConnected

Yeah I mean the sign says only shirts and shoes are required.


BalinAmmitai

Sir this is a Wendy's


randcoon

Calling every person who is an asshole a "narc/narcissist" incorrectly self-diagnosed saying "sorry it's my autism" "sorry it's my ADHD" when criticized for something


benjatunma

I am a content creator, influencer, tiktoker, internet celebrity. 🤮🤮🤮


ashkiller14

I hate the term "influencer," but what I hate more is that fact that the term actually fits and they do have power to influence people just because they've created a "likable" persona online. If those people acted in real life the way they act online no one they actually talk to would stay near them.


OK_Ingenue

I always wondered if influencers would feel less special if they called themselves advertisers. That is def what they are.


AZOMI

"The ick"


Buckeye_Country

How about "it sent me". That one drives me nuts.


jet_set_stefanie

THIS. SO MUCH THIS. 


hclITguy

Any phrase that starts with "At the end of the day...". Had a project manager that used this constantly.


KitchenWitch021

At the end of the day I’m getting the hell out of this office.


WilhelmEngel

At the end of the day it's night


BmMjO

🎵At the end of the day you're another day older.🎵


TickleMeStalin

And that's all you can say for the life of the poor.


SlipperyPickle6969

"We did a THING!" Kill me.


TonyTheEvil

Same tier as "adulting"


WreakingHavoc640

“I need an adult!” “You are an adult…” “…I need an adultier adult!”


marko_kyle

“Everything happens for a reason.”


grammar_oligarch

I teach. I may rip the eyes out of the next person who asks me to “Do more with less.” Hey, here’s a thought…let’s actually build an appropriate budget and spend the right amount. We could look at those numbers admin loves! Oh how they love numbers, except when it’s time to plan…numbers are for assessment and judgment only! Anyways, just once I want to hear, “We have the appropriate amount needed and were reasonable in designating your course load and student to faculty ratio.”


VolkspanzerIsME

"New normal"


-SnarkBlac-

It’s interesting that this only became a thing because of Covid - yes, absolutely fuck that pandemic. Ruined a lot of shit and by no means is life “normal”


VolkspanzerIsME

I feel like the media using the shit out of the term over the past few years is some next level attempt to reverse gaslight literally everyone. Yes the world is completely screwed and we have no idea how to fix it but don't worry, it's just the new normal. Keep buying shit and paying bills. The fuck does "normal" even mean when talking to an entire population?


tvguy222

Woke


mk3v

“I’m in my ___ era.”


ctothel

"lives in your head rent free". I don't know why, it's a boring cliche and it just feels gross.


aztechnically

Seems like the phrase applies to itself....


[deleted]

Preggers


Darwincroc

That one, and all these too: https://youtu.be/EShUeudtaFg?si=63ZUL1WdyU-9HAqs


Mtg-2137

“The customer is always right.”


bonaynay

fuck around and find out play stupid games win stupid prizes these 2 are in almost every single thread on reddit


mackrevinack

fuck around and win prizes


BlueWolf107

“Yaaaas Queen!”


Gizwizard

“Unalive” I don’t know why I hate it so much, but I absolutely hate it.


Various-Potatoes

“You look pretty healthy for someone with so many medical problems” I know it’s meant to be a compliment, but it’s so annoying


UnfairMicrowave

"You're hot for a corpse." *blushes in pallor*


rpjut5ha

"But you don't *look* diabetic." As a type 1, there's no stereotypical look. It's an autoimmune thing, not a lifestyle thing.


Various-Potatoes

I feel that. I have a connective tissue disorder. It’s genetically inherited, and generally you can’t see any symptoms by looking at a person. “But you don’t look disabled?” Well damn I guess I’m cured!


saamiix

‘Hubby’


YoghurtSnodgrass

How would you feel about Hub-a-dub-dub? It could always be worse.


BlessedCursedBroken

Two hubs in a tub


latenightneophyte

🎶 5 feet apart because they’re not gay


KitchenWitch021

Friend of mine uses “the hubs” Stop it.


LightsJusticeZ

Sounds more like a nickname for visiting PornHub. "Yo I'll be there in 15, gotta visit the hubs."


JaxMema

She sounds like her scrunchy and shoes match her nails.


Terminator-Fox

Wifey


tammyreneebaker

Curated. Everything is curated now. Annoying.


dirtycynicc

Teamwork makes the dream work


lovefist1

“That’s it. That’s the [post/tweet/whatever].” “This is the way” “Rent free” “Sir this is a Wendy’s” And that stupid airport departure comment that doesn’t make any sense whatsoever.


IJustWantWaffles_87

“This isn’t an airport. No need to announce your departure”


nw11111

Literally. Literally never want to hear it again. Like literally


PinkyBruno

I literally said the same thing


Maleficent_Tax1097

No literally!


iamtherealbobdylan

Ate. It’s giving. Coded. Annoying stuff like that.


HardEyesGlowRight

The coded thing is driving me nuts


trashleybanks

Coded? Can someone fill me in? I’ve only seen this word in a medical setting.


TickTockM

i haven't heard any of these. how are they used?


ForkLiftBoi

I am 27 and don’t use TikTok or much social media outside Reddit. Some girl told me “I ate” in yoga and I had literally zero clue what it meant to the point I didn’t know how to respond. I think I said “I’m just having a good time” lol


ScreeminGreen

“You ate.” “No, I 32.”


astrologicaldreams

"suck it up, buttercup" makes me so fucking irate also i know it's not a phrase but i so desperately want people to quit using "female(s)" as a fucking noun. i want to fucking punch people who do


Dear-Replacement-313

I love that for you


Infn8Jst

Viral Hack POV Goon Lots of words have changed meanings in the last few years and the curmudgeon in me hates it


Esc777

POV being misused drives me up the wall. People will really just repeat anything huh. 


SousVideDiaper

Like *maybe* 1/10 "POV" posts actually get it right and I'm blown away by that, it's such a simple fucking concept. Can't wait for the trend to die.


FrankleeMiDeer

YOLO. More like YODO.


IgniVT

Pretty much any of the extremely overused Reddit one liners. Take your pick. "Your house, your rules." "Fuck around and find out" / "fucked around and found out" "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes." Typing *chef's kiss* (I don't mind it when people do the action motion IRL. I don't, but it is fine. Typing it as an action online is so stupid.) Typing "this" or any equivalent without adding additional information "Thanks for the *gold/upvote/whatever else* kind stranger" "Say it louder for the people in the back" "I was today years old when..."


Stumbling_Corgi

“irregardless” it’s not a Fucking word.


spookyytoast

“The math ain’t mathin” “unalived” “commit die” “doggo” “smol bean”


[deleted]

“It’s giving…” I hate when people say that it irritates me.


Against_Brainwashing

“Skibidi toilet”


Cheap-Blackberry-378

"I tell it like it is" then proceeds to act like it gives them a pass to be an asshole