Favourite and annoying catch phrases
joanlawson
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So many catch phrases from comedy shows,TV, radio, films, adverts etc. have become a part of our language.
Which ones are your favourites :?: Are there any you don't like :?:
I like:
''I have a cunning plan'' ( Baldrick )
''Listen very carefully, I will say this only once'' ( 'Allo 'Allo )
''I don't believe it!'' ( Victor Meldrew )
''Don't mention the war'' ( Basil Fawlty )
''Computer says no'' ( Little Britain )
''You stupid boy!'' ( Dad's Army )
''That's another fine mess you've got me in" ( Laurel and Hardy)
''I've started so I'll finish'' ( Mastermind.)
''Always look on the bright side of life'' ( Monty Python )
''Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!'' ( Monty Python )
I don't like:
''Nice to see you, to see you......nice'' ( Bruce Forsyth )
''Life is like a box of chocolates'' ( Forrest Gump )
''Is that your final answer?'' (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)
''Because I'm worth it'' - L'Oreal
'' It's good to talk'' - BT
'' Every little helps'' -Tesco
''Simples!''- that annoying little meerkat
Joan
Which ones are your favourites :?: Are there any you don't like :?:
I like:
''I have a cunning plan'' ( Baldrick )
''Listen very carefully, I will say this only once'' ( 'Allo 'Allo )
''I don't believe it!'' ( Victor Meldrew )
''Don't mention the war'' ( Basil Fawlty )
''Computer says no'' ( Little Britain )
''You stupid boy!'' ( Dad's Army )
''That's another fine mess you've got me in" ( Laurel and Hardy)
''I've started so I'll finish'' ( Mastermind.)
''Always look on the bright side of life'' ( Monty Python )
''Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!'' ( Monty Python )
I don't like:
''Nice to see you, to see you......nice'' ( Bruce Forsyth )
''Life is like a box of chocolates'' ( Forrest Gump )
''Is that your final answer?'' (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)
''Because I'm worth it'' - L'Oreal
'' It's good to talk'' - BT
'' Every little helps'' -Tesco
''Simples!''- that annoying little meerkat
Joan
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I have to disagree with the Simples! I think it's lovely and I enjoy the ads.
Favourites Hmmmmmm . . . . .
I'm Julian and this is my friend Sandy. Round the Horne
Gavel-aaaar! Gavin and Stacey
I don't believe it! (as before)
Don't panic! Don't panic! Dad's Army.
You stupid boy. Ditto
He's not the Messiah, he's a very naught boy! Monty Python
Rat on a stick! Dead rat on a stick! Ditto
Ones that annoy.
THAT Mastermind one.
THAT Millionaire one.
All of Brucie's - I can't stand the man.
The Asda pocket patting and irritating jingle that accompanies it.Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0 -
Hi DD
Thank you for your selection. The trouble with most catch phrases is that they are funny to begin with, but eventually they get annoying when repeated too often. I think that ''Simples'' was a brilliant word to use on the ad. but since then it's been used so many times that it's become a bit of a cliché.
Politicians often fall into the trap of using catch phrases too often. Watch this video of President Obama which illustrates this perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlZ2Vb5Pzo
A couple more comedy ones which I like are:
''Ooh you are awful, but I like you'' ( Dick Emery )
''All in the best possible taste'' ( Kenny Everett )
Don't like:
''You are the weakest link.......Goodbye'' ( Anne Robinson )0 -
I have always hated Clunk click every trip. Sets my teeth on edge. and also watch out, watch out there's a Humphrey about. I always was a serious child :oops:
ElizabethNever be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
Harvey Fierstein0 -
rehab44 wrote:Favourite catch phrase,
'Was that really neccessary?' WO2 (Sgt Major) Len
'It's character building……' ----"----
' My office. Now!'
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'Well, we finished an hour early , and as it's such a pleasant day...'
Phrases you don't want to hear:
"You know I told you I was over sixteen ? Well..."
" Follow me, it's a short cut."
"The Americans will be providing the close air support"
"David needs something to whip up voter support and he's decided on another war"
''Ooh you are awful, but I like you''0 -
dreamdaisy wrote:
Ones that annoy.
All of Brucie's - I can't stand the man.
I'm so sorry to not add anything much to this thread as yet but simply wanted to mention that I couldn't agree more!! He drives both myself and the good lady absolutely up the wall. We differ on my other pet peeve (person) though - Mr Richard *spit* Madeley. Does he have any catch phrases? I couldn't bear to watch to find out!!No-one was injured in the making of this signature, however, quite a few electrons may have been inconvenienced.0
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