Jerksticks Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not sure where to put this mods. Can we start a discussion about retiring certain Soxtalk dead-horses; phrases that make one cringe upon reading. I can think of 3: 1. The whole "Hell, I'll drive him to the airport" when talking about one of our untradeable pieces. 2. Throwing s*** at the wall and some percentage of it sticking. We get it, it's clever. But it's done. Indiana, let it go. 3. Trading somebody for an old bag of balls or an old anything. This might be one of the first things ever said on the Internet. There have to be countless others. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) A newer one that really grates on me is "his hit tool is off the charts". Who the hell came up with hit tool? It also bothers me when people use the term for a potential draft pick they have never seen play. To me a hit tool would be a bat. The phrase reminds me of ESPN basketball guys using the term "score the ball", apparently in an effort to sound more intelligent than anyone else. Edited July 3, 2014 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 09:02 AM) A newer one that really grates on me is "his hit tool really projects". Who the hell came up with hit tool? It also bothers me when people use the term for a potential draft pick they have never seen play. To me a hit tool would be a bat. I've honestly never heard of the phrase "hit tool", but I already hope I never hear it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 i would trade this thread for an old bag of balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Not specific to this board, but I hate when baseball people are talking about a specific player, and they refer to him as "The Player". Just say his name. Edited July 3, 2014 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 /notes phrases furiously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is probably just a personal thing, but it makes no sense to refer to a sports team as WE. "glad we won today." "That trade we made last week was awesome." "Wish we would steal more." You aren't on the team. You don't have a say in team transactions. You aren't coaching. Stop saying WE in reference to your favorite sports team. I'm sure I've done it, but I try to correct it when I catch myself saying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:34 AM) This is probably just a personal thing, but it makes no sense to refer to a sports team as WE. "glad we won today." "That trade we made last week was awesome." "Wish we would steal more." You aren't on the team. You don't have a say in team transactions. You aren't coaching. Stop saying WE in reference to your favorite sports team. I'm sure I've done it, but I try to correct it when I catch myself saying it. This times 1 billion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:35 AM) This times 1 billion We disagree, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Referring to anything as an "abortion." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:45 AM) Referring to anything as an "abortion." What about an actual abortion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:45 AM) Referring to anything as an "abortion." What about "he killed Sale tonight" or "Abreu murdered that ball"? Would you say that's on the same level? Huh huh huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) What about an actual abortion? You can say it rhymes with smosmortion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Dragging out random former Sox players for no purpose other than peppering your comments. Rocky Biddle would not approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Would love to see Hawk's entire verbal repertoire retired as a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:49 AM) What about "he killed Sale tonight" or "Abreu murdered that ball"? Would you say that's on the same level? Huh huh huh? Lol But seriously, this thread is an abortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:16 PM) Lol But seriously, this thread is an abortion. I rest my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not a single phrase in this thread bothers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:20 PM) Would love to see Hawk's entire verbal repertoire retired as a starting point. I'd really like to not hear "El Canon" this weekend, it just doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Can I add Hawk trying to scale up his home run call.... You caaaaaan... put it on the booooOOOOOAAAARD..... Just say it. You can't sing. Please stop trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I'd really like to not hear "El Canon" this weekend, it just doesn't work. No kidding. I don't know of any Sox fans it has caught on with. There has to be something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The only one I don't like it that "hot salad" or "hot mustard" or whatever it is people say about someone who sucks. That's terrible andc desreves to rot. Peronally I would drive a bag of balls to the airport to make that go away. No risk high reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I'd really like to not hear "El Canon" this weekend, it just doesn't work. Es mal. Definitely need something else. IMO the Cannon is an extension of the missle/Tank stuff but since Abreu is twice the player Alexei is and 50times the player Viciedo is I don't hink his nickname should be associated with those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I'd really like to not hear "El Canon" this weekend, it just doesn't work. What an abortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 10:34 AM) This is probably just a personal thing, but it makes no sense to refer to a sports team as WE. "glad we won today." "That trade we made last week was awesome." "Wish we would steal more." You aren't on the team. You don't have a say in team transactions. You aren't coaching. Stop saying WE in reference to your favorite sports team. I'm sure I've done it, but I try to correct it when I catch myself saying it. I spend money on merchandise, I spend money to attend games, I invest time to watch on TV. I can say we all I want. Im invested in my favorite teams, there is nothing wrong with using "we" in reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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