I'm very particular about how I talk. My babbling moments come very seldomly, but when I do talk I'm very self concious about the words I use and the words other people use.1. Creativity
The most overused word for something that entails using the things that are underused.
2. Innovative
If a company or person ever has to use this word to describe themselves, they are not innovative. Innovation is obvious without saying. Show a picture and smile. Innovation right there!
3. Just
A very panicky word. Few people (just) realize that if they (just) eliminated this word they could (just) simplify what they're (just) trying to say. It's like a literary fart. (Just) clutters the air. Just is an epidemic. (Just is okay when used as the root of justice, a 'just' statement, meaning morally right. Then it ceases to be clutter and instead becomes an ornament)
4. Actually
Same as just. Used to give false emphasize something that never had emphasis. Drama queens frequent this accessory. Like ACTUALLY.
3. "Just get that real sense of you know (insert obvious observation)"
A way to make yourself sound articulate and thoughtful. Honestly, you're just babbling. Make your point. Public example: Elijah Wood is a criminal in this category.
4. Bloody
When said by most folks sans-accent. I think of it like using an expression out of a language that you don't speak. Like a caucasion screaming "si fut long!"* (asshole) when a car cuts him off. Very pretentious. I say it all the time.
5. Axiomatically
Or any other unnescarily complicated word for a simple phrase like "obviously'. True intelligence comes from the content of the muffin, not the million dollar packaging. Spread ideas, not vocabulary. Especially when you know your audience won't understand. Hateful, hateful. Grow a beard.
*If you are chinese and can tell me the proper way to write this in english characters, tell me! I don't mean to offend (in this special case)
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