# Common phrases ruined for you by media? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 30, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526 "2018-08-30T15:00:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/1 "2018-08-30T15:00:47Z")
The latest _Castle Rock_ had an instance of someone saying “What are you doing here?”. Ever since _Bojack Horseman_, I can’t _not_ then hear that phrase as [Bojack badly attempting to act in _Secretariat_](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RD3icaZLp6Q#)–“What are _yooouuu_ doing here?” ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/2 "2018-08-30T15:18:23Z")
At the end of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE — this isn’t a spoiler, right? We all get what the deal is with these guys — our hero mentions the need for Lex Luthor to get a fair trial, sure as Lex then defiantly announces himself to the prison warden. Oh, and Otis then attempts to play hype man to the master criminal, which doesn’t work. Lex: “I hereby serve notice…” Otis: “He’s SERVIN’ NOTICE! Ta YOU!” It’s now physically impossible for me to hear the first phrase and take it seriously. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/3 "2018-08-30T15:50:04Z")
Another nod to **Superman: TM** - Whenever a cop show refers to “The long arm of the law,” I immediately hear (in Hackman’s voice), “Otis, would you like to see a long arm? Otis, would you like to see a very, very long arm?” Then I jump in the back seat! ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/4 "2018-08-30T15:53:59Z")
When Michael Scott in _The Office_ declares bankruptcy…by shouting “I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!!” … well, the phrase was “ruined” for me then 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/5 "2018-08-30T21:19:24Z")
Just yesterday, through a mouthful of pumpernickel stubbies, I tried to explain why I was flinging the fridge door open in immediate need of a beer: “These pretzels are makin’ me thirsty!” (reference available, if anyone needs it) ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/6 "2018-08-30T21:29:58Z")
> [@digs](#): > > Just yesterday, through a mouthful of pumpernickel stubbies, I tried to explain why I was flinging the fridge door open in immediate need of a beer: > > “These pretzels are makin’ me thirsty!” > > (reference available, if anyone needs it) Woody Allen will never use you in his movie if you don’t say that line convincingly. ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/7 "2018-08-31T03:44:13Z")
I stopped saying “Piss up a rope, Jack!” after Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford started saying it. ---
**Author:** ![Panther\_Modern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac8455/32.png) [@Panther\_Modern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panther_Modern)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/8 "2018-08-31T03:55:58Z")
“Kiss my piss” from Silicon Valley. I’ve never used the phrase, let alone knew to replace ass with piss, and will never use it after watching this latest season. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/9 "2018-08-31T04:10:45Z")
[Suburban Commando has ruined the word “frozen” for me.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC8zz95rm8s) Me: Honey, the hamburger buns are frozen, right? Wife: Yes, they’re frozen…today. If any water might touch us and one of us complains, we always say, “What’s the matter? Afraid to get wet?” [It’s from Pirates.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQlTPyqkngs) ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/10 "2018-08-31T13:45:00Z")
Looking for Common phrases ruined for you by media? Surely your can’t be serious! ---
**Author:** ![MrAtoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/11 "2018-08-31T14:03:31Z")
Maybe it doesn’t count as a “common phrase,” exactly, but just try to say anything on the internet about Hedy Lamarr. Invariably some wiseguy will come along and post “That’s _Hedley!_,” absolutely convinced that this incredibly predictable and hackneyed response is the height of hilarity. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/12 "2018-08-31T14:23:51Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > When Michael Scott in _The Office_ declares bankruptcy…by shouting “I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!!” … well, the phrase was “ruined” for me then 🙂 Similarly, I can’t hear or say “All inclusive” without following it up with “You know what that means.” > [@Panther\_Modern](#): > > “Kiss my piss” from Silicon Valley. I’ve never used the phrase, let alone knew to replace ass with piss, and will never use it after watching this latest season. That’s not really a common phrase. That’s the joke. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/13 "2018-08-31T14:31:28Z")
I’ve said this story before, but it fits here. When I was at Target some lady asked me to do something or thanked me for something and I said, “you betcha!” The following ensued: Her: Ugh, don’t quote her Me: Who? Her: That insufferable Palin woman Bitch, I’ve been using “you betcha” in my lexicon since before you knew who Sarah Palin was. Don’t bring your stupid politics into my life uninvited. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/14 "2018-08-31T15:28:07Z")
While it’s not an “every sentence” word for me, I’m not adverse to using “copacetic” in conversation. Then some alt-rock song came out named “[Copacetic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Oe5YKhzCE)” and I thought “Ugh, now people will think I’m using it because of that song”. But a month later everyone forgot the song exists and I’m still going strong. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/15 "2018-08-31T19:14:04Z")
I got a text from a gallery owner asking if I’d be available to show my work. This is a dream come true, but when he closed with “Surely you’re free the night of the opening?” I couldn’t resist replying “Of course, and I’m deeply honored. But don’t call me Shirley.” He never responded to that last line… ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Shine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr_shine/32/464_2.png) [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/16 "2018-08-31T19:28:10Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > The latest _Castle Rock_ had an instance of someone saying “What are you doing here?”. Ever since _Bojack Horseman_, I can’t _not_ then hear that phrase as [Bojack badly attempting to act in _Secretariat_](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RD3icaZLp6Q#)–“What are _yooouuu_ doing here?” You Having a laugh?. Is he having a laugh? ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/17 "2018-09-01T03:19:52Z")
> [@MrAtoz](#): > > Maybe it doesn’t count as a “common phrase,” exactly, but just try to say anything on the internet about Hedy Lamarr. > > Invariably some wiseguy will come along and post “That’s _Hedley!_,” absolutely convinced that this incredibly predictable and hackneyed response is the height of hilarity. Hasn’t happened here [in days…](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21171472&postcount=381) ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/18 "2018-09-01T03:26:12Z")
You wound me. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/19 "2018-09-01T03:48:55Z")
Sorry, **burpo**. But there is no shame. Like the “Don’t call me Shirley” line, NONE of us could’ve resisted Hedley-ing. ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526/20 "2018-09-01T03:56:02Z")
“Big Lebowski” quotes are played out. And I say this as a person who actually got to use the “You’re obviously not a golfer.” line. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-phrases-ruined-for-you-by-media/820526.md?page=2)