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sexobon · 12-20-2014, 02:24 PM

When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not. [/Flip Wilson]

Gravdigr · 12-20-2014, 02:57 PM

[/JerryReed]

Undertoad · 12-21-2014, 10:38 AM

sexobon age reference noted

footfootfoot · 12-21-2014, 01:08 PM

Sock it to me, sock it to me, here come de judge.

Gravdigr · 12-21-2014, 02:55 PM

You tell 'em, Geraldine.

BigV · 12-23-2014, 11:21 AM

It's not his fault.

The Devil made him do it.

BigV · 12-23-2014, 11:31 AM

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It *seems* to mean ... agreement? I hate it. It's the sign of a stalled mind, not just one that needs a moment to select the right gear, as in "um" or "uh"; that one's stopped. It's the conversational equivalent of the dumbass driver at the front of the line for a red light who thinks that's a good time to fire off a text on his fucking phone. The light turns green. His face and interior is lit from the cool white glow from his phone. Our faces are red from all the brake lights. COME TO CLASS IDIOT!

Ok, ok. I'm ok, I'm feeling better now...

Lamplighter · 12-23-2014, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It *seems* to mean ... agreement? I hate it. <snip>...

Yeah, I'm feeling the exact same way.

Spexxvet · 12-23-2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies:

"Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context?

I hate it, too. I think it means "I understand what you're saying, but I disagree with what you are saying".

sexobon · 12-23-2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

... "Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc."

What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? ...

I see it used two ways, in differing tones of voice, in both cases meaning disagreement:

Yeah, [but] no can be used appreciatively e.g. Yeah (that's a good thought), [but] no (it can't/shouldn't be implemented) followed by an elaboration. In this case the word Yeah is said in contemplation, stretched out to varying degrees indicating relative worthiness of consideration and the word no is said as a gentle let down.

OTOH, Yeah, no ... can be used dismissively e.g. Yeah, (I acknowledge you said that) [but] no (the thought has no merit) only sometimes followed by an elaboration. In this case Yeah is said sarcastically and no is said abruptly in disapproval.

glatt · 12-23-2014, 02:00 PM

A: "I understand you hate to have six in needles stabbed into your eyes?"

B: "Yeah, no I hate that."

footfootfoot · 12-26-2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

I see it used two ways, in differing tones of voice, in both cases meaning disagreement:

Yeah, [but] no can be used appreciatively e.g. Yeah (that's a good thought), [but] no (it can't/shouldn't be implemented) followed by an elaboration. In this case the word Yeah is said in contemplation, stretched out to varying degrees indicating relative worthiness of consideration and the word no is said as a gentle let down.

OTOH, Yeah, no ... can be used dismissively e.g. Yeah, (I acknowledge you said that) [but] no (the thought has no merit) only sometimes followed by an elaboration. In this case Yeah is said sarcastically and no is said abruptly in disapproval.

Someone paid attention in English Comp.

(Are you) coming to dinner?

(You) didn't study for the English Comp test (did you?)

Gravdigr · 12-23-2014, 12:08 PM

"Yes, we have no bananas."

BigV · 12-23-2014, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

"Yes, we have no bananas."

This is a sensible sentence.

"Yeah, no, a monkey eats bananas." is not a sensible sentence, even with the brains of a monkey.

sexobon · 12-23-2014, 02:06 PM

You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down

12-20-2014, 02:57 PM	#2
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12-21-2014, 01:08 PM	#4
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12-21-2014, 02:55 PM	#5
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12-23-2014, 11:21 AM	#6
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It's not his fault. The Devil made him do it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-23-2014, 11:31 AM	#7
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	A phrase I've found increasingly common and increasingly maddening is offered in reply to one person in a conversation. Person A says something, and Person B replies: "Yeah, no. Blah, blah, blah, etc, etc." What the fuck does "Yes. No." mean in that context? It seems to mean ... agreement? I hate it. It's the sign of a stalled mind, not just one that needs a moment to select the right gear, as in "um" or "uh"; that one's stopped. It's the conversational equivalent of the dumbass driver at the front of the line for a red light who thinks that's a good time to fire off a text on his fucking phone. The light turns green. His face and interior is lit from the cool white glow from his phone. Our faces are red from all the brake lights. COME TO CLASS IDIOT! Ok, ok. I'm ok, I'm feeling better now... __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-20-2014, 02:24 PM	#1
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not. [/Flip Wilson]

12-21-2014, 10:38 AM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	sexobon age reference noted

12-23-2014, 02:00 PM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	A: "I understand you hate to have six in needles stabbed into your eyes?" B: "Yeah, no I hate that."

12-23-2014, 12:08 PM	#13
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	"Yes, we have no bananas." __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-23-2014, 02:06 PM	#15
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	You're hot then you're cold You're yes then you're no You're in then you're out You're up then you're down

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