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Question of the Day | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

What do people always say to you that drives you crazy?

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Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

How to Drive Whoopi Goldberg Crazy

"You are so articulate."
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Judith Martin

Judith Martin | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

Judith Martin Is Not a Meter Maid

"I guess I’d better watch how I eat."

"Did I do anything wrong?"

Folks, Miss Manners is not a Meter Maid who runs around spotting violations and issuing tickets. That would be stupendously rude. Besides, if I spent mealtimes checking on whether others can manage to get their food to their mouths in the conventional manner, rather than paying attention to the conversation, I would meanwhile — with perfect manners — be eating poison to escape the boredom. 

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Joan Ganz Cooney

Joan Ganz Cooney | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

The Skinny on Joan Ganz Cooney

One thing people often say but it makes me laugh — it doesn’t drive me crazy — is, "You look wonderful; you’ve lost weight." I actually have been the same weight since high school but "you’ve lost weight" is many, many people’s idea of a compliment.
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Liz Smith

Liz Smith | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

What Makes Liz Smith Crazy

Two things: "Got any good gossip" and, "Sorry, that’s off the record!"

Click here on this text to read my New York Post column.

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Sheila Nevins

Sheila Nevins | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

Sheila Nevins: The Wrong Question

They always say I have the best job in television and that I’m so lucky. 
That truly annoys me because I made it the best job.
Sure, I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time; mostly with the right bosses. 
Nonetheless, many got caught in the quicksand.
I know how to swim in mud and how not to drown. 
I also know who to reach for to pull me out. 
I guess that’s luck.
So, don’t tell me how lucky I am and that I have the best job.   
Ask me how I created the best job.

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Deni G
OMG! Now I have to clean the juice I just spit all over my desk! otf!

By Deni G on 10/15/2008 12:07 am
E .
Two things spring to mind, - A quickly tossed in “I’m sorry” for abusive acts. As if those two words can reverse time to undo the act or the damage it inflicted. Talk can be so cheap. -Using the non-word “heighth”. I’ve heard people from every walk of life use heighth. The depth, breadth, length and width of it is that height ends with a “t”.
By E . on 10/14/2008 8:24 am
joan larsen
E Flynn . . Speaking of words missaid: as age creeps up on us, what about men who talk about their PROSTRATE instead of prostate, and you don’t want to correct them. At restaurants particularly, I HATE, hate the waitress who has already called me “HONEY” then says, “Are “you guys” ready to order?” Spare me. Or the bank teller who says “what can I do to help you?” when you already have shoved the check to be cashed under the window.
By joan larsen on 10/14/2008 8:37 am
Kryssi K
Heighth! YES!!! What the hell is up with that??? Have you ever heard someone use the past tense of drown, when speaking in present tense? I hear it all the time for some strange reason. I once had a friend who would make fun of me for pronouncing the T in “often”.
By Kryssi K on 10/14/2008 10:10 pm
joan larsen
I am beginning to discover I could write all day on this question. Has anyone else but me just returned today from a really big trip to faraway places — and then, instead of asking how the trip was when you have not yet unpacked, say instead: WHERE ARE YOU GOING NEXT? They are on a certain list I keep — and I will let you guess the name of it.
By joan larsen on 10/14/2008 8:43 am
E .
Ha! You make me laugh Joan. Personally I wouldn’t touch most men’s “prostrate” with a ten foot pole ;D The list can get sooo long but I try to let it all roll off my back. I make my share of mistakes and don’t really like to be directly corrected. When I note a mistake I’ll model the correct form if anything.
By E . on 10/14/2008 9:48 am
joan larsen
E — YOU are REALLY fun . . . and I love to really laugh over everything else. We are much alike — but thanks for starting my day on a high!
By joan larsen on 10/14/2008 10:00 am
E .
No problem … er, your welcome or thanks … um, backatcha Joan! Time is fleeting we might as well try to have a laugh when we can. I hope your smile lasts and keeps spreading to others throughout the day. Have a wonderful time. You are welcome and thank you for making my day a better one.
By E . on 10/14/2008 10:29 am
f p
FRankly I rather have mine left alone as a matter of fact—as in Whao! what ARE you doing back there? Or how to be prostrate over one’s prostate.
By f p on 10/14/2008 4:23 pm
Belinda Joy
I’m with Whoopi, I hear it every single day without exeception….”you are so articulate….you speak so well” Now, as a fellow poster on this site, none of you have spoken with me… but I can assure you there is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary about my voice. That drives me crazy!
By Belinda Joy on 10/14/2008 8:43 am
Chrome Toe
are you flippin SERIOUS? Wow… you need to just punch somebody and say “articulate this beeotch” LOL. you and Whoopie both. Uh oh… I might have just revealed why people say the thing to me that drives me nuts…
By Chrome Toe on 10/14/2008 9:09 am
Belinda Joy
You’re right Kelly, based on what you said drives you crazy your response to my post is fitting. You definitely gave me a big laugh for the day!
By Belinda Joy on 10/14/2008 10:28 am
Susan Beaupre-Kish
You guys, whatever, no problem, people who say “Hi Sue” when I have been introduced to them as Susan. And all those millions of people that write in all sorts of websites, blogs, etc., spelling the word definately!!!! That one makes my teeth hurt!
By Susan Beaupre-Kish on 10/14/2008 9:01 am
BG mom
I feel your pain from Barb/Barbie land…
By BG mom on 10/14/2008 10:18 am
The Wine Warrior
Susan, I agree with that. My name is Suzanne, not Sue, Susan, Suzie (except to my parents). Although I don’t understand why Belinda and Whoopi object to “You are so articulate.” People have said that to me my entire life. When certain types of men say it, I think, but don’t say, “Imagine that…and with blond hair.” Because I know that’s what they meant.
By The Wine Warrior on 10/14/2008 12:17 pm
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