Author Topic: Great Lies of Our Times (Read 7018 times)

Tigerrr · « **on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:02:45 am »

I don't know if this thread exists but thought it would be fun to compile a list of Great Lies. These are the phrases and cliches that we see all the time which in fact everyone knows mean just the opposite of the words used.
For example:

'With respect' = 'you are talking rubbish'
'passionate about X' = we want you to think we are not ripping you off'

I think it ought to be gently steered away from political partisanship though as obviously
'We are building fair/just/free society' = whatever anyone wants it mean from absolutely any political or religious entrenched position

caerau · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:14:36 am »

Natural = good

Anthrax, bubonic plague, botulism, cholera, uranium 235, just a few nasty naturals to illustrate.

PaulF · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:15:32 am »

"Off course I'll respect you in the morning"

I can see this thread going rapidly NSFW....

Flynn · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:19:13 am »

"I'm not *ist… but…"

*insert your -ism of choice here.

Rhys W · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:25:05 am »

"making difficult/tough decisions" = "we're bastards and we're getting away with it"

PhilO · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:25:58 am »

"Policy x is backed by the evidence.".

LindaG · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:31:50 am »

Efficiency savings = you are all screwed

Andrew Br · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 March, 2013, 11:34:38 am »

"One size fits all."

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:32:42 pm »

"clinically proven"
"most doctors do/don't"

Kim · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:38:43 pm »

"User friendly"

RJ · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:41:08 pm »

Buy one get one free

FatBloke · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:43:52 pm »

Quote from: Caerau on 14 March, 2013, 11:14:36 am

Natural = good

Anthrax, bubonic plague, botulism, cholera, uranium 235, just a few nasty naturals to illustrate.

In a similar vein:

Organic = Good

There's no proof that organic produce is any better than any other.

FatBloke · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:47:19 pm »

Magnet Kitchens 50% sales.

Has anyone ever seen Magnet selling kitchens at "full" price? $:-\$

caerau · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:48:21 pm »

Well given their prices at 50% it's unlikely i'd ever pay full

Kim · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:49:47 pm »

Quote from: FatBloke on 14 March, 2013, 12:43:52 pm

Organic = Good

There's no proof that organic produce is any better than any other.

I thought the opposite was true. Which isn't to say that it isn't better for the environment.

I'm still waiting for the inorganic produce aisle, thoguh...

caerau · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:57:04 pm »

Agree (with Fatbloke) - there is zero evidence that organic food is better for you.

clarion · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:58:56 pm »

It's definitely better for thé animals

woollypigs · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 March, 2013, 12:59:53 pm »

"two serving"

caerau · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:00:38 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 14 March, 2013, 12:58:56 pm

It's definitely better for thé animals

How so? You're still allowed to use pesticides - just 'natural' pesticides (guess what, they still kill)

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:02:22 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 14 March, 2013, 12:58:56 pm

It's definitely better for thé animals

But is it good for café animals?

essexian · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:04:20 pm »

"Of course I love you......"

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/9NTDHjVKQyo&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/9NTDHjVKQyo&rel=1</a>

clarion · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:05:18 pm »

I would say that breeding antibiotic-resistant bacteria was less than good for us.

Jacomus · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:06:41 pm »

Transparent process = smoke and mirrors

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:08:03 pm »

'efficiency savings'

delthebike · « **Reply #24 on:** 14 March, 2013, 01:11:20 pm »

This car has low pollution levels.

Author Topic: Great Lies of Our Times (Read 7018 times)

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