Categories: Arts & Culture

Marist Poll reveals the most annoying words of 2012

The annual Marist Poll has revealed the most annoying words or phrases used in conversation in 2012.

“Whatever” headed the list, cited by 32% of adults, and next came “like”, which 21% didn’t like.

Runners-up included “Twitterverse” and “gotcha”.

The results mirrored last year’s survey when “whatever” topped the annoying words list for a third straight year.

But “seriously”, named by 7% last year, dropped off the list entirely – really.

 

The annual Marist Poll has revealed the most annoying words or phrases used in conversation in 2012The annual Marist Poll has revealed the most annoying words or phrases used in conversation in 2012
The annual Marist Poll has revealed the most annoying words or phrases used in conversation in 2012

 

Marist questioned 1,246 adults in a U.S. nationwide, telephone survey.

Results showed differences by age and regions, with people younger than 45 in the Northeast especially annoyed by “like”, while “you know” offended more of the 45-and-over set.

Men and women gave similar responses overall, but whites were twice as likely as non-whites to find “you know” irritating. And people under 45 were more than twice as likely as those over 45 to be put off by “just sayin”.

Sonia Pantiss

Sonia is the heart and the artist of the team. She loves art and all that it implies. As Sonia says, good music, a well directed movie, or attending a music or film festival melts people’s heart and make them better. She is great at painting and photography. Working on scrapbooks is her favorite activity.

Share
Published by
Sonia Pantiss

Recent Posts

Facebook and Instagram Dump Fact-Checkers in Favor of Community Notes

Facebook and Instagram are abandoning the use of independent fact checkers, replacing them with X-style…

1 hour ago

French Nationalist Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies Aged 96

French far-right nationalist Jean-Marie Le Pen has died aged 96. Jean-Marie Le Pen, who had…

6 hours ago

Tibet: 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 126

At least 126 people were killed, with another 188 injured, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake…

6 hours ago

Golden Globes 2025: Full List of Winners and Nominees

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards winners were revealed during a live telecast, aired on CBS on January 5,…

7 hours ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Goes into Effect on January 5

New York has become the first US city with a congestion charge scheme for vehicles.…

3 days ago

Massive Winter Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Ice, Cold to 25 States

A state of emergency has been declared in the states of Kentucky and Virginia, and…

3 days ago