The one that irritates me most — especially when I catch myself doing it — is to begin a recollection with “I remember…”
Well, of course you remember thus-and-such, you idiot; if you didn’t, you wouldn’t be able to talk about it!
That one can be salvaged by adding an adverb or adverbial phrase about how vividly or “in particular” the speaker remembers whatever-it-is — it’s a memory that stands out among the others — or something along the lines of “I remember, even though I desperately want to forget…”
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 6 years ago
Don’t mention it.
jagedlo over 6 years ago
That or “I don’t mean to…”
SactoSylvia over 6 years ago
She’s got a point there…
JodyDickerson1 over 6 years ago
He is right. She is wrong. “Not to mention,” is an allusion to her statement, pointing out that she had not acknowledged an equally concerning point.
Snolep over 6 years ago
Joe should tack on “no offense”.
Phatts over 6 years ago
OK you two, FOCUS. You’re going off on a tangent. Not to mention the sidewalk …
Joe-AllenDoty Premium Member over 6 years ago
Isn’t his mother a retired English teacher?
DHBirr over 6 years ago
The one that irritates me most — especially when I catch myself doing it — is to begin a recollection with “I remember…”
Well, of course you remember thus-and-such, you idiot; if you didn’t, you wouldn’t be able to talk about it!
That one can be salvaged by adding an adverb or adverbial phrase about how vividly or “in particular” the speaker remembers whatever-it-is — it’s a memory that stands out among the others — or something along the lines of “I remember, even though I desperately want to forget…”
Dr_Fogg over 6 years ago
I saw a bumper sticker this weekend.“My driving even scares me”
Michael McKown Premium Member over 6 years ago
I love the way Robb develops a distinct set of attributes for each character.
William Bludworth Premium Member over 6 years ago
Joe… You’re a cop! Give her a reckless driving ticket!