Why must people say “Question” before asking a question? Why not just ask the question?
This is an irksome linguistic trend that has now reached advertising geared to women, who seem to say “Question” before asking a question more often than men do, as seen in a new Vagisil ad which is mercifully not available online, but sure enough, it begins with a screen shot of the word, and a woman’s voice saying “Question.” Grr.
I always want to say “Answer!” when I hear the flatly declarative “Question.” Someone told me that it’s a way of acknowledging the interruption. I’ll take, “Hey, got a sec?” or even “Hey” or just “Chexy” instead, but just asking directly is less of an interruption.
It’s verbal spamming. Why must I wait while someone organizes their thoughts? Question: How about organizing your thoughts, then asking the question?
Thank you, and good morning William Safire, wherever you are.
Man, this bitch is annoying! Every time I hear him speak on the Food Network, I expect him to vomit just a little bile, and then criticize his liver for the consistency. He’s hosting “24-Hour Restaurant Battle.” Just look how he’s ruining this picture of a beautiful red checkerboard wall.
His well-groomed, unshaven beard is especially irksome. This master chef must have a cucumber stuck in his ass… or needs one. His withering criticism on “Chopped” is enough to make an onion cry. This guy just reeks of nasty.
Five months ago, a captive killer whale killed trainer Dawn Brancheau at SeaWorld in Orlando.
Now SeaWorld has enlisted the help of noted pothead and perennial arrestee Snoop Dogg and this captive sea lion, Clyde, to pump up attendance at their San Diego park. Oh, my nerves.
Please do not support the imprisonment of animals for amusement, or the imprisonment of Snoop Dogg for pot.
"These are simple people. The common clay. The salt of the earth. You know... morons."
--Gene Wilder as "The Waco Kid" in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles"
