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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fW3hSE4L2-A

Please stop writing your profiles this way. Its very fustrating. Listen to the YT link to understand why...

Hahaha, I'm guilty of some of those!

"Like" is an adjective?

"Like" is an adjective?

Is 'similar' an adjective?

In the sense that 'like' means 'similar to' I suppose it would be an adjective?

I am not certain?

but staying in at a club is still going out...as is going out for awhile but then staying in when it gets cold

you see I often enjoy going out and staying in ;)

"Like" is an adjective?
The parts of speech are an antiquated think.

"The video you have requested is not available." :confused:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fW3hSE4L2-A

Please stop writing your profiles this way. Its very fustrating. Listen to the YT link to understand why...

It's kind of funny, and he makes some good points, but...

This pathetic loser clearly has nothing better to do. Perhaps he should go explore Prague rather than looking at 17 year old girls' profiles. If someone has an idiotic description of themselves that includes statements like those mentioned in the YouTube video, it describes them perfectly: they're idiots who can't describe themselves properly. If you don't like idiots who can't describe themself, don't look add them: it's pretty simple.

"The video you have requested is not available." :confused:

Hrm.. I just tried the link again, and yes, it is gone now.

Odd.

I guess the Myspacers and Facebooketeers didn't take too kindly to that video...

Is 'similar' an adjective?

Hmm, I didn't consider that usage of "like." The context was "I like enjoying myself", so unless he was being clever and I missed it (quite possible)....

Excellent lecture again Neo Zahrebska of course the problem is that only people who agree more than likely do not use those descriptions, and those that do are the type of person to get a bit agitated and then dismiss you as some loser/dickhead or whatever and continue using them, as they haven't got the capacity to understand that what you are saying is true

EDIT: It seems I got to see it just before it was taken down, I wonder why it was?

I cant see it

:(

It's kind of funny, and he makes some good points, but...

This pathetic loser clearly has nothing better to do. Perhaps he should go explore Prague rather than looking at 17 year old girls' profiles.

Or maybe he thoroughly enjoyed making that video and sharing his ideas?

I have so many hobbies that if I got paid for them, I could easily make a living.

If someone has an idiotic description of themselves that includes statements like those mentioned in the YouTube video, it describes them perfectly: they're idiots who can't describe themselves properly. If you don't like idiots who can't describe themself, don't look add them: it's pretty simple.
Comedians would be out of a job if they weren't allowed to make fun of people and things they thought were ridiculous.

Hmm, I didn't consider that usage of "like." The context was "I like enjoying myself", so unless he was being clever and I missed it (quite possible)....

I didn't quite understand it either. But no, I don't think that is how it was used in context.

This pathetic loser clearly has nothing better to do.

Indeed. And his analysis shows it. Some of the phrases he describes can be perfectly descriptive.

For instance, "I enjoy spending time with my friends" is perfectly descriptive, unless he thinks people who generally prefer being alone can't have friends (which is nonsense.)

Hmm, I didn't consider that usage of "like." The context was "I like enjoying myself", so unless he was being clever and I missed it (quite possible)....

"Like" is a verb in that context. It's a conjunction in idiotic "valley girl" speak.

In the sense that 'like' means 'similar to' I suppose it would be an adjective?

If you can substitute "similar/similarly to," then it's a preposition.


Anyway...

My favorite idiotic self-description is "spiritual." Anyone who has encountered this will know what I mean. :p

"Like" is a verb in that context.

To be honest, I thought "I like enjoying myself" meant something entirely different and was seriously wondering why anyone would mention something like that...

Just an awkward turn of phrase really.

To be honest, I thought "I like enjoying myself" meant something entirely different and was seriously wondering why anyone would mention something like that...

"I enjoyed myself at the party last night."

Makes perfect sense. Even without the extra element you're implying. :)

To be honest, I thought "I like enjoying myself" meant something entirely different and was seriously wondering why anyone would mention something like that...

Just an awkward turn of phrase really.

The video wasn't working for me, but it does sound a bit off. :p

If you can substitute "similar/similarly to," then it's a preposition.

Ah, thanks.
"I enjoyed myself at the party last night."
Makes perfect sense. Even without the extra element you're implying. :)
I guess, but without the context of a situation, it just sounds odd to me. :p
The video wasn't working for me, but it does sound a bit off. :p
Quite.

I didn't see the video, but I noticed a lot of people describing themselves in contradictions like "I'm shy, but outgoing at the same time!" Or "I'm a wonderful nice person, BUT DON'T MAKE ME MAD!"

It's kind of funny, and he makes some good points, but...

This pathetic loser clearly has nothing better to do. Perhaps he should go explore Prague rather than looking at 17 year old girls' profiles. If someone has an idiotic description of themselves that includes statements like those mentioned in the YouTube video, it describes them perfectly: they're idiots who can't describe themselves properly. If you don't like idiots who can't describe themself, don't look add them: it's pretty simple.

Of course. Because pastimes are only any good if you do them...

Seriously, how very arrogent of you. Just because I like expressing my thoughts and feelings on YT I'm somehow a loser...

And also, have you considered that maybe you have to click on someones name before you see their profile? So you can't really filter it.

It's a conjunction in idiotic "valley girl" speak.
shut up. I use "like" like 2000 times a day, in like every day conversation with like my family and like my friends and like everyone, you know? I just like, can't stop, and my husband is all like "quit saying 'like" and I'm like "I'm like trying to like quit, but it's like hard" and he's like "shut up!" and I'm like "make me" and he's like "I'm gonna" and I'm like "well, like do it already" and he's like "QUIT SAYING LIKE" and I'm like "whatever." and he's like :headbang: and I'm like :D

shut up. I use "like" like 2000 times a day, in like every day conversation with like my family and like my friends and like everyone, you know? I just like, can't stop, and my husband is all like "quit saying 'like" and I'm like "I'm like trying to like quit, but it's like hard" and he's like "shut up!" and I'm like "make me" and he's like "I'm gonna" and I'm like "well, like do it already" and he's like "QUIT SAYING LIKE" and I'm like "whatever." and he's like :headbang: and I'm like :DLol, <3 Smunk.

shut up. I use "like" like 2000 times a day, in like every day conversation with like my family and like my friends and like everyone, you know? I just like, can't stop, and my husband is all like "quit saying 'like" and I'm like "I'm like trying to like quit, but it's like hard" and he's like "shut up!" and I'm like "make me" and he's like "I'm gonna" and I'm like "well, like do it already" and he's like "QUIT SAYING LIKE" and I'm like "whatever." and he's like :headbang: and I'm like :D

Like totally.

What is this thread about?

"The video you have requested is not available." :confused:

It has since reappeared…

Hmm, I didn't consider that usage of "like." The context was "I like enjoying myself", so unless he was being clever and I missed it (quite possible)....

I didn't get a chance to see it before it got yanked, so I don't know the context, but... in case everyone doesn't know, "like" is an extremely vital word to California English that can be used in a variety of ways. While I wouldn't use it in my profile, I use it frequently in every day speech and even in IMed conversation, because I tend to write in IMs the way I speak aloud. While some people still associate the use of "like" with the "valley girl" accent, it is a word native to California English speakers throughout the state and is used with many different accents.

EXAMPLES:

Like = to say. "I was like, wtf?"
Like = "I mean". "Like, who does he think he is, anyway?"
Like = exaggeration. "She hasn't called me in like a million years."
Like = "it is as if". "They like hate us or something."
Like = introduction to a physical gesture or pantomine. "He told me he scratched my car, and I was like--" *speaker makes a horrified face*

It might have been funny if he weren't so long-winded.

I must learn more of this Canadian moose yodeling he speaks of...

Tis working again, should people wish to watch it.

Bump...

Hmm, I didn't consider that usage of "like." The context was "I like enjoying myself", so unless he was being clever and I missed it (quite possible)....

I do not like enjoying myself, unlike most men.

I do not like enjoying myself, unlike most humans.

fixed

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Depends on what it is he's enjoying.

shut up. I use "like" like 2000 times a day, in like every day conversation with like my family and like my friends and like everyone, you know? I just like, can't stop, and my husband is all like "quit saying 'like" and I'm like "I'm like trying to like quit, but it's like hard" and he's like "shut up!" and I'm like "make me" and he's like "I'm gonna" and I'm like "well, like do it already" and he's like "QUIT SAYING LIKE" and I'm like "whatever." and he's like :headbang: and I'm like :D

It's probably not nearly as bad in your case, since I'm guessing you don't have the accent to go along with it. :p You're right though, we all probably say it here and there, if we're under 30.

Incidentally, I, like, totally forgot about "like" as an interjection. I was only thinking of it as a conjunction, as underlined in your post, when in fact, it's probably used far more often as an interjection, where bolded, in "valley girl" speak. :)

It's probably not nearly as bad in your case, since I'm guessing you don't have the accent to go along with it. :p You're right though, we all probably say it here and there, if we're under 30.

And occasionally even for those over 30...

I do not like enjoying myself, unlike most men.

I'm pretty sure the definition of like and the defintion of enjoy means you do...

I fell asleep about 2 1/2 minutes into the video. Did I miss anything?

What a pompous drone...with that annoying, adenoidal, oversalivated British accent.

On top of that, he's trying to eradicate one of the few ways we can tell on sight whether someone's worth your effort.

He needs lessons in economy, pacing and punch.

I fell asleep about 2 1/2 minutes into the video. Did I miss anything?

Oh, hell no.

Of course. Because pastimes are only any good if you do them...

Seriously, how very arrogent of you. Just because I like expressing my thoughts and feelings on YT I'm somehow a loser...

And also, have you considered that maybe you have to click on someones name before you see their profile? So you can't really filter it.

Arrogent? Perhaps you should learn to spell before you have the audacity to call me arrogant.

In my opinion, if your thoughts and feelings are this boring, you're certainly not a 'winner'.

Have you considered that you can click the 'back' button if you don't like someone's profile?


Or maybe he thoroughly enjoyed making that video and sharing his ideas?

I have so many hobbies that if I got paid for them, I could easily make a living.


Comedians would be out of a job if they weren't allowed to make fun of people and things they thought were ridiculous.

(Good) comedians are funny.

This wasn't.

Indeed.

*nods*

The guy made some good points, but it wasn't really funny. I don't read many self descriptions so I can't say I'm annoyed by them.

What is this thread about?

Idiotic phrases used in self descriptions on community/dating site profiles

I must learn more of this Canadian moose yodeling he speaks of...

Seconds

I'm pretty sure the definition of like and the defintion of enjoy means you do...

I think he was refering to masturbating, (as in 'enjoying myself' = masturbating). Or is this just me?

Arrogent? Perhaps you should learn to spell before you have the audacity to call me arrogant.

Right, because I really put a massive ammount of effort and time into my online forum time and thus it is a true refelction of my abilities...

Seriously, get over yourself.

The point about your arrogence was that you would even have the consideration to say "Well I think this is unintersting therefore the person is stupid". It may come as a suprise to you but the function of my existance is not to entertain you.


In my opinion, if your thoughts and feelings are this boring, you're certainly not a 'winner'*

Firstly, boredom is reletive. What I find boring you proberbly might find interesting, and X, Y and Z person down the street may find it anywhere between mildly mediochre and somewhat fascinating or above/below either of those. The way your're acting suggests extreme arrogence on your part, suggesting your opinions are somehow above others. Secondly, the notions of 'winner' and 'looser' are A. reletive and B. rather pathetic. If you judge people on some kind of barrier of being sucessful or not, you need to learn a great deal more about people. People are not winners or loosers, they are diffrent.


Have you considered that you can click the 'back' button if you don't like someone's profile?

Yes, but this happened with such frequency I thought it worth making a video about.


(Good) comedians are funny.

This wasn't.

Being funny or not was a side issue, I just wanted to make a point.

What a pompous drone...with that annoying, adenoidal, oversalivated British accent.

Firstly, there is no much more a single British accent than there is an American on. My accent comes from southern London, not everyone in Britian speaks this way. Secondly, do you have something unpleasnt to say about the British as a whole, because you're comment leads me to believe that.


On top of that, he's trying to eradicate one of the few ways we can tell on sight whether someone's worth your effort.


What I'm trying to do is to eliminate that, yes. Because actually some people are worth your time but are lazy and can't be bothered to write properly to describe themselves. Some of the people equally are the other way round and the lazyness is indicitve of their general nature. My point was to encorage people to write things that are specifc to them, not just bland genericisms.

Right, because I really put a massive ammount of effort and time into my online forum time and thus it is a true refelction of my abilities...

Seriously, get over yourself.

The point about your arrogence was that you would even have the consideration to say "Well I think this is unintersting therefore the person is stupid". It may come as a suprise to you but the function of my existance is not to entertain you.



Firstly, boredom is reletive. What I find boring you proberbly might find interesting, and X, Y and Z person down the street may find it anywhere between mildly mediochre and somewhat fascinating or above/below either of those. The way your're acting suggests extreme arrogence on your part, suggesting your opinions are somehow above others. Secondly, the notions of 'winner' and 'looser' are A. reletive and B. rather pathetic. If you judge people on some kind of barrier of being sucessful or not, you need to learn a great deal more about people. People are not winners or loosers, they are diffrent.



Yes, but this happened with such frequency I thought it worth making a video about.



Being funny or not was a side issue, I just wanted to make a point.

What's hilarious is that I spelt arrogance correctly for you and you still mis-spelt it.

This conversation is over. If you can't handle criticism you shouldn't have put the video on YouTube.

Most of those make sense, however i doubt it would educate people much. It would be more likely to anger some people.
I find some of those phrases useful because it tells me alot about a persons character if they use meaningless phrases, it tells me they aren't very well educated, it also gives a small insight into the persons psyche, and how they think, whether they put alot of effort into making the page look flashy or just the basics.
Sure it's irritating, but there's loads of irritating things, if i had to make a video of all the things which annoy me it would be a very long video.
So you make good points, but i think they help describe the person even by technically not describing themselves it shows who they socialise with etc...

it tells me alot about a persons character if they use meaningless phrases, it tells me they aren't very well educated *snip*

Exactly.

The author stikes me as being a pedant. Not that I disagree with what he proposes, or the attack he mounts upon the vacuous aspects of modernity, more that he does so in a dry, simplistic, droll manner. He purposefully takes an overly literal interpretation of "going out" and "staying in", approaching them with a consciously pedantic stance either failing, or neglecting, to consider prevailing contemporary associations with the term.

I'd also like to quetsion why somebody as tedious and evidently dull as himself is looking at 17 year old girl's profiles on Myspace, Bebo and the like.

I'd also like to quetsion why somebody as tedious and evidently dull as himself is looking at 17 year old girl's profiles on Myspace, Bebo and the like.

Mebbe he's 17.
Mebbe.

Mebbe he's 17.
Mebbe.

He said he was an expat, studying a degree in Prague. He'd sure as hell not 17. Perhaps early 20's at best.

Lame. The only one that is memorable is the "I like all kinds of musics." bit, because that bugs the shit out of me too for the same reason.

But otherwise...


Lame.

He said he was an expat, studying a degree in Prague. He'd sure as hell not 17. Perhaps early 20's at best.

Was it in the video? Since I skipped through a good bit of it I may have missed that.

Expat!!??! Practically a terrorist.

It's probably not nearly as bad in your case, since I'm guessing you don't have the accent to go along with it. :p You're right though, we all probably say it here and there, if we're under 30.

Incidentally, I, like, totally forgot about "like" as an interjection. I was only thinking of it as a conjunction, as underlined in your post, when in fact, it's probably used far more often as an interjection, where bolded, in "valley girl" speak. :)

You know, there aren't a lot of occasions where I side with the illiterati, but the use of the word "like" as a place filler in a sentence is not a bad thing. It is not a sign of stupidity, lack of education, or lack of maturity. People have place-fillers in their speech.

The French have "alor" the Brits, depending on their dialect tend to use, "really," "well," "rather," or "actually." The Irish use "sure (sher)." Lots of places in America use "like." Anyone who has a problem with that is an asshole.

My favorite idiotic self-description is "spiritual." Anyone who has encountered this will know what I mean. :p

I don't see what's so stupid about that. It means you believe in a higher power, but don't belong to a Church or adhere to a particular religion. It's distinct from such descriptions as religious, atheist, and agnostic.