Lake Superior State University recently released its annual list of words/phrases that should be banned from the English language. (Apparently they have been doing this list for 34 years but this is the first time I've seen it.) Among the list of banned words are:
1. Anything "green" - Thank goodness; this is one of the biggest bandwagons in history. I mean, I'm all about "going green" (sorry) but if people spent as much time being green as they do talking about being green, our planet would be in a lot better shape.
2. "Carbon footprint" - I was actually proud of my carbon footprint (or lack thereof) because I haven't owned a car in ten years. Then someone reminded me how much I fly.
3. "First dude" - NEXT!
4. "Bailout" - Unfortunately, I think this one is going to be around for a while regardless of whether or not it's banned.
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