A growing repository for casual and indiscriminate thoughts that pass through this mind of mine.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Its Just.... 04302009
Let us take the time out to examine the word 'just' and our diminutive usage in our everyday vernacular. Using it in a adverb sense, the word has become a get out of jail free card for our many politically INcorrect phrases. Think about it, we can say about anything offensive as long as we use the word in front. The phrase goes from inexcusable to seemingly hilarious with its inclusion. Adding to our sarcastic and cynical arsenal, just is the multi-purpose bullet that fits many of the verbal weapons we use from day to day. Just something to think about...
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I was always told by my high school English teacher, that "just" is a filler word and should not be used. Its a word used to beat around the bush...so she said eliminate it and say what you really mean.
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