Oxymorons that people accept as ok...

[Oneslowz28]

Coming up for a title for this one was tough.

So list some of the oxymoron's you see every day and people are perfectly fine with them and do not consider them oxymoron's. I only have one right now but I am sure you guys have more.

Luxury Apartments - I never got this one. Maybe its because I always lived in a house. Well except for college. I just can not see any apartment outside of a 2000sqft penthouse in NYC to be luxury. The one I lived in in college was only 1100 sqft and thats tiny. They have some here in the 800 sqft range that are considered luxury and cost $900 a month. The "normal" apartments in the 800sqft range run about $500 a month and have the same amenities.

[Airbozo]

Vacation Bible School

It's NOT a Vacation if the words Bible and School are involved.


BTW: My house is only 1200 square feet. The biggest apartment I lived in was almost 2000 square feet. But I agree, Luxury and Apartments do not belong in the same sentence. Condo is just another word for apartment, but who wants to buy and apartment?

[Oneslowz28]

this one is more of a phrase rather than 2 words. I see it on tv and around several of the apartment communities.

"Save money by renting from us"

Renting something is never saving money. It makes about as much sense as leasing a vehicle. I know there are circumstances that force some people to rent or lease but I still see it as a waist of money.

[xRyokenx]

When things go on sale and the store says you'll "save" money. Such as "Save 30% on this item," etc. The only way to really save money is to not spend it.

Also when people refer to the computer players in games as AIs. They're not really all that intelligent, just programmed to act in certain ways.

[Luke122]

"Jumbo Shrimp"

If they are shrimp, then they arent jumbo. They can be large for shrimp, but they are still shrimp.

[Luke122]

"Microsoft Works"

Clearly, it doesnt.

[Airbozo]

Sign at McDonalds;

Drive through parking only.

[Luke122]

I once saw this graffiti in a mcdonalds bathroom:

"Flush twice.. it's a long ways to the kitchen"

hehehehe

[progbuddy]

"Microsoft Works"

Clearly, it doesnt.

"Electronic Arts"

'Nuff said.

[xRyokenx]

"Electronic Arts"

'Nuff said.

Hahaha, why didn't I think of that?

[Drum Thumper]

Near Miss.

Uh, no. It's a near hit or a near collision. A near miss implies that a wreck did indeed happen.

My grandmother always asked me to 'unloosen' pickle jars. She also loved to use the term 'unthaw' just to piss people off.

[nevermind1534]

My grandmother always asked me to 'unloosen' pickle jars.

My dad says unloosen. I tell him every time, that that is saying the same thing as saying to tighten it.

[Collinstheclown]

When I worked at Burger King alot of people wanted a Whopper without no onion...


Let me get a Whopper, but don't want no onion.

Needless to say I put onions on them. :)




-CollinstheClown

[nevermind1534]

I never go on TBCS none.

[Omega]

"Jumbo Shrimp"

If they are shrimp, then they arent jumbo. They can be large for shrimp, but they are still shrimp.

Shrimp != small

it's taken on that meaning, but when referring to seafood, shrimp != small, and therefore, jumbo shrimp is a perfectly acceptable term

[Oneslowz28]

Heard a guy on the radio today say "that guy is stupid smart"

Read "hard working CEO" in a trade mag I get also today.

[Drum Thumper]

When I worked at Burger King alot of people wanted a Whopper without no onion...



Needless to say I put onions on them. :)




-CollinstheClown

Reminds me of a Carlin bit--when asked how he was, he said he was 'not unwell'. I tried this line at work a couple years ago and promptly got the 'oh, I'm sorry to hear that' from a customer. Made my night.

Sometimes I just love ****ing with people.

[blueonblack]

Common sense.

[xRyokenx]

My brother managed to neglect his computer long enough (and uninstall and reinstall nonfunctional programs repeatedly with no positive results) to get the entire hard drive fragmented. He kept asking me to help him "undefragment" his computer, lol. I eventually did cave... for $20.

[DonT-FeaR]

the dumbest smart person i know..

and the great satan..

hes not great... he is the ruler of hell ... hows that great ??? :)

[Airbozo]

the dumbest smart person i know..

and the great satan..

hes not great... he is the ruler of hell ... hows that great ??? :)

It's a great gig if you are heading that way anyway. At least he gets the perks of being a ruler and that IS great!

[DonT-FeaR]

lol yeah ,,, had to think of something :)

[nevermind1534]

lol yeah ,,, had to think of something :)

That's just a title that has been around for some time. Probably something to do with having Hellish power, being keeper of Hell, etc.

[Collinstheclown]

and the great satan..

hes not great... he is the ruler of hell ... hows that great ??? :)

Ever see Tenacious D in the pick of destiny? Satan is one hell of a metal head. Thats great in my book. (no pun intended)




-CollinstheClown

[bartvandenberg]

the dumbest smart person i know..

and the great satan..

hes not great... he is the ruler of hell ... hows that great ??? :)

if you want to get technical, hes the 'keeper' of hell. he actually doesnt 'rule' anything. He is only 'allowed' to wreak havoc, and cause negative things. At least that's my understanding of it.

[DonT-FeaR]

well...

twas a joke...

grr lol