The English Language

Starting a New Year breeds reflection...obviously. Well, I've done some reflective thinking about the English language. For those who know me, I'd assume you recall that there are a number of words that I am not a fan of in this worldwide dialect. The list is ever growing, and I'm sure that I've missed some along the way... which I will elaborate on at a later date once we have compiled more. Some may not be 100% G-rated, so my apologies... Shall we begin?

Moist - one, if not the worst word I can think of. Never a good use for this, even when talking about cupcakes, or a slice of birthday cake.

Orifice - It might share the top spot with "moist" and when you combine the two... it's appalling.

Milpitas - So it's a town with the Great Mall, who-ho! Let's face it. This sounds like an STD that you would be embarrassed to admit, even to your physician.

Schmere - so some like it on bagels, but frankly, this word is gross. I don't want "schmere" on anything I am going to ingest.

Wharf - Living in San Francisco... working in a hotel... I have to direct people to the Fisherman's Wharf everyday. And anytime I say it, I want to throw up a little. It sounds bad, and can be a physical struggle to get out.... everytime.

Ointment - I feel like 'oinking' when saying this. It's a strain to say, and whenever you have to use it, it's usually not a good sign. Maybe you should get some in case your "Milpitas" starts to flare up again.

Chaffing - never good. end of story. you know it's not a good thing, and never will be. Plus the sound of saying it isn't pleasant.

Areola - seriosuly. say it out loud. It may roll nicely with the vowels but sounds like nothing more than a pasta noodle.

Vulva - It's not a car, and something I want nothing to do with. Plus saying it is terrible. Try it.

So there it begins. Some of the words that I am not fond of in the English language. Please, do share with me any that you can think of holding a special place in your heart (You may just help me in adding to this list). Eventually I'll share the combined words that should never be placed together... those can become down right offensive.

Hopefully this year, a majority of these words will disappear from mine... and everyone else's vocabulary.

Here's to hoping!