Favourite and annoying catch phrases

joanlawson · 29. Sep 2011, 20:17

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

dreamdaisy · 30. Sep 2011, 05:12

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.

joanlawson · 30. Sep 2011, 06:38

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 )

tkachev · 30. Sep 2011, 07:31

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:

Elizabeth

joanlawson · 30. Sep 2011, 17:46

rehab44 wrote:

Favourite catch phrase,

'Was that really neccessary?' WO2 (Sgt Major) Len
'It's character building……' ----"----
' My office. Now!'
"----
'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''

Stu69 · 1. Oct 2011, 09:23

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!!

Favourite and annoying catch phrases

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