The Swamp

This could probably go in a rants or random thread, but the phrase, "it's been a minute" seems to have really taken over, completely out of nowhere.

I remember buffalo wings not being a thing, and then being a THING. Same for Caesar salad.

This phrase was nowhere except for the most Southern of conversations, and now it seems like it's everywhere.

Unless I missed it, this is literally the first time I've encountered this phrase.

Original poster is correct. It's everywhere.

Looks like the dividing line must be somewhere around Exeter

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:49 pm Original poster is correct. It's everywhere.

And was nowhere a year ago

The version out here is "hot min."

But according to my teenage daughter, a "hot minute" is a long time. I would think it would mean a very short time. But then again, I'm an old guy.

Hasn't crossed the border yet.

Do you guys get "no worries" being said by everyone? That one came out of nowhere.

I actually like "no worries".

I've been familiar with hot minute for about 15-20 years.

Never use it. Laugh when people do though..I keep thinking they're trying too hard.

I think the first time (or among them) I heard "a minute" used to mean a long time (which, really is a dumb bit of slang), was right here on this board when Hood used it. I was confused at first.

Like a lot of American slang, it seemed to come out of the black community first.

I work with a lot of black people, so I've heard and been using It's been a minute for 5 or more years.

I absolutely have been saying no worries for pretty long time (unrelated to the black people thing.) I honestly think I've been saying it since Crocodile Dundee.

Though admittedly I have more than once borrowed the phrases "American aquarium drinker", and I have more than once posited that I've assassin'd down streets...avenues, even.

Yeah these would not seem to be recent phrases.

"No worries" just reaching canada is hilarious.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:29 pm Hasn't crossed the border yet.

Do you guys get "no worries" being said by everyone? That one came out of nowhere.

I picked it up from some Brits about ten years ago...been using it ever since...so much so I would like to stop but can't seem to.

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:21 pm

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:29 pm Hasn't crossed the border yet.

Do you guys get "no worries" being said by everyone? That one came out of nowhere.

I picked it up from some Brits about ten years ago...been using it ever since...so much so I would like to stop but can't seem to.

My wife does it all the time. Doesn't bug me.

But what does bug me is "At the end of the day."

And the Tibetan flag. That pisses me off too.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:49 pm I work with a lot of black people, so I've heard and been using It's been a minute for 5 or more years.

I absolutely have been saying no worries for pretty long time (unrelated to the black people thing.) I honestly think I've been saying it since Crocodile Dundee.

Yeah, I've been saying no worries for decades. Crocodile Dundee was where I first heard it. It was kind of "my thing" with my friends early on, but now it is very commonly said.

Shirley wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:47 pm I think the first time (or among them) I heard "a minute" used to mean a long time (which, really is a dumb bit of slang), was right here on this board when Hood used it. I was confused at first.

Like a lot of American slang, it seemed to come out of the black community first.

OK, because I think they said it on Luke Cage.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:58 pm

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:21 pm

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:29 pm Hasn't crossed the border yet.

Do you guys get "no worries" being said by everyone? That one came out of nowhere.

I picked it up from some Brits about ten years ago...been using it ever since...so much so I would like to stop but can't seem to.

My wife does it all the time. Doesn't bug me.

But what does bug me is "At the end of the day."

And the Tibetan flag. That pisses me off too.

Corporate speak generally just drives me nuts. Lots of words. So little meaning. I just automatically think they're dumb.

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:18 pm Corporate speak generally just drives me nuts. Lots of words. So little meaning. I just automatically think they're dumb.

It is what it is.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:29 pm Do you guys get "no worries" being said by everyone? That one came out of nowhere.

I said it before I went to Australia. Now its 'no worries, mate'. I definitely picked up saying 'Cheers' instead of Goodbye, and adding 'mate' to a bunch of stuff, like 'Thanks, mate'.

Never could get 'G'Day' though...

sancarlos wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:31 pm

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:18 pm Corporate speak generally just drives me nuts. Lots of words. So little meaning. I just automatically think they're dumb.

It is what it is.

I'm guilty of that one.

My buddy's current one is "right on" instead of any other type of affirmative. Drives me nuts.

The one that's like nails on a chalkboard to me is "just sayin'".

Shit. I use all of these.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:31 pm

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:18 pm Corporate speak generally just drives me nuts. Lots of words. So little meaning. I just automatically think they're dumb.

It is what it is.

My good friend and for many years co-head coach says this A LOT. I stopped giving him shit after about 3 years (not kidding).

I don't have a problem when it's used sparingly and appropriately. But he (and many others) use it to basically shrug off a situation that needs to be discussed or addressed. When something is truly intractable, ok, fine. But shit that is wanting a solution shouldn't be "it is what it is."

Has saying "bandwidth" to refer to your availability (or lack thereof) become a widespread thing, or is it just where I work?

I can’t believe people are still saying “it is what it is.” I first noticed how common that expression was becoming about 11 or 12 years ago and it drove me nuts. I always just wanted to be a dick and respond by asking, “what is it?”

Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:50 am Has saying "bandwidth" to refer to your availability (or lack thereof) become a widespread thing, or is it just where I work?

That's horrifying. I will start using it immediately.

Joe K wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:52 am I can’t believe people are still saying “it is what it is.” I first noticed how common that expression was becoming about 11 or 12 years ago and it drove me nuts. I always just wanted to be a dick and respond by asking, “what is it?”

What it is. Haven’t you been paying attention?

Johnny Carwash wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:50 am Has saying "bandwidth" to refer to your availability (or lack thereof) become a widespread thing, or is it just where I work?

My wife uses it a lot lately - must be spreading at work.

I'm with SanCarlos. I've been saying No Worries for a really long time. I used to say Right On quite a bit more, now it's sort of my let's get this conversation over with phrase.

I hate "no worries".

No worries.

THe phrase I use way more than I like is "Now it's a party"

I used to say no worries a lot more than I do, though still occasionally, but now I always try to say "you're welcome" which is usually what you're really trying to say instead of "no worries".

“Bandwidth” is a common one out here.

I usually only say 'no worries' if someone accidentally bumps into me or if a customer service person apologizes for a wait.

Rams Fanny wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:57 am I usually only say 'no worries' if someone accidentally bumps into me or if a customer service person apologizes for a wait.

Yeah, this is how I use it... If someone is expressing some level of "sorry about that" I'll say no worries or not a problem. I agree with brian that it's a poor substitute for You're Welcome.

"My bad."

I know I'm being overly literal, but "No Worries" sounds like it should be a Jimmy Buffet tagline.