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"pull the trigger"

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Tricky Dick

Oct 29, 09 18:56

Post #1 of 93 (2286 views)

"pull the trigger"	Can't Post

is quite possibly the stupidest euphemism out there.

Oh and to keep this on topic for the tri forum, has anyone heard that Lance is doing kona in 2011 and that Chrissie Wellington is going to beat him?

ericM35-39

Oct 29, 09 19:15

Post #2 of 93 (2254 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

pull the trigger is not a euphemism. Probably an idiom, or maybe a disphemism.

That Guy

Oct 29, 09 19:16

Post #3 of 93 (2250 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I agree... Let's light this candle.
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roadhouse

Oct 29, 09 19:31

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Re: "pull the trigger" [That Guy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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I agree... Let's light this candle.

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.
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xcsnail

Oct 29, 09 19:37

Post #5 of 93 (2192 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You know Lance has a custom written software program that scours the internet for any mention of his name

(This post was edited by xcsnail on Oct 29, 09 20:18)

Tricky Dick

Oct 29, 09 20:17

Post #6 of 93 (2123 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [ericM35-39] [In reply to]	Can't Post

i am corrected..........an idiom................it is still stupid.

jackmott

Oct 29, 09 20:52

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Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

how do we evaluate the stupidity of figures of speech?

is there an objective way?

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TriBodyboarder

Oct 29, 09 21:26

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Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

If I hear one more reality show contestant say that they're "on the chopping block", I'm going to throw my 7-year-old, 350lb tube TV out the window.
While we're at it, not an "idiom", but if I hear another person say "nuke-u-ler" instead of "nuclear", again, TV out the window! Damn, that irks me! Oh, and when people say they're going to "itch themselves"....you don't "itch" an "itch"...you SCRATCH an itch.

Okay, I think I've added to this thread in some sort of constructive way. :)
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DaveRoche

Oct 29, 09 21:37

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Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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is quite possibly the stupidest euphemism out there.

Don't agree. You cannot halfway pull the trigger. Perfect for any time you go all in.

For example, I am about to pull the trigger on this reply, even though I may not be considering the contextual ramifications of the word 'trigger.'
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CaptainCanada

Oct 29, 09 21:41

Post #10 of 93 (2014 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [jackmott] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Wind tunnel

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how do we evaluate the stupidity of figures of speech?

is there an objective way?

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bristri

Oct 29, 09 22:07

Post #11 of 93 (1984 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [DaveRoche] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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is quite possibly the stupidest euphemism out there.

Don't agree. You cannot halfway pull the trigger. Perfect for any time you go all in.

For example, I am about to pull the trigger on this reply, even though I may not be considering the contextual ramifications of the word 'trigger.'

tell it like it is Dave

FJB

Oct 30, 09 0:42

Post #12 of 93 (1928 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

The thing with idioms is that you can often make a mountain out of a mole hill or complain until you are blue in the face but sometimes you have to let sleeping dog's lie and accept the fact that they are part of our vocabulary, even if it is irritating when people over use them.

Pull the trigger is irritating though....

Rocketman

Oct 30, 09 1:26

Post #13 of 93 (1912 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You don't do anything silly at all do you DICK?

thetodd

Oct 30, 09 3:12

Post #14 of 93 (1860 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [DaveRoche] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Perfect for any time you go all in.
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Ugh, another one that makes me wretch, suddenly everybody is a big time poker player.

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ericM35-39

Oct 30, 09 3:31

Post #15 of 93 (1851 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

but there are euphemisms for "pull the trigger" like "pop a cap" or "let one slip", etc.

gotta go, need to "drop a deuce"

Yknot

Oct 30, 09 4:58

Post #16 of 93 (1799 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [Tricky Dick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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is quite possibly the stupidest euphemism out there.

It is only stupid to say if you DON'T have a tattoo of a pistol on your leg. And really, who on this board doesn't have one of those?

kevinp01

Oct 30, 09 6:03

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Re: "pull the trigger" [FJB] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Nice, I think we are all on the same sheet of music. In fact, anyone of us should be able to pick up the ball and run with it.

Maybe we need an ST version of BS Bingo.

http://www.companyculture.com/...cs/BullshitBingo.htm

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spomeroy

Oct 30, 09 6:12

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Re: "pull the trigger" [TriBodyboarder] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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you see..when you do that, you let the STUPID people win.

you: Out of TV
them: Not out of TV.

cheers
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RebeccaCreekKid

Oct 30, 09 6:16

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Re: "pull the trigger" [DaveRoche] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Actually, if you want to split hairs...

Some pre-modern firearms (flintlocks) had two triggers, a 'set' trigger, and a well, trigger trigger.

So you probably can halfway pull the trigger. And, now that I think about it, my Sigma has an extremely long pull, to compensate for the lack of an external hammer. I frequently pull the trigger half way, re-acquire the target, then squeeze.

While we are on pet peeves... irregular verbs. Nobody pleaded to anything. They plead. Just like you didn't readed that book or leaded those people. And the room wasn't lighted with candles. It was lit, damnit.

Oh, and I don't hate fat people, just to keep this 'on target.'

TriBodyboarder

Oct 30, 09 6:19

Post #20 of 93 (1693 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [RebeccaCreekKid] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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They plead. Just like you didn't readed that book or leaded those people.

Damnit, then why do we say "texted"? "Text" should be present AND past tense, don't you agree?:)
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Oct 30, 09 6:26

Post #21 of 93 (1671 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [ericM35-39] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Actually, it's a metaphor, albeit not very clever (this is a euphemism and omitting metaphor makes the second part of the sentence an ellipse).

Let's turn this stupid thread into a linguistic thread :-)

(This post was edited by Francois on Oct 30, 09 6:28)

prattzc

Oct 30, 09 6:39

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Re: "pull the trigger" [Francois] [In reply to]	Can't Post

OK, I'll bite...

It's SHERBET, not SherBERT. Say it right and don't add in the extra R at the end. And learn the difference between Then and Than. And damnit, if one more person says "irregardless". And I don't care what the NEW dictionaries say, "often" is pronounced with a silent "t".

This is fun. I feel a lot better, even though I'm expecting someone to correct me.
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Oct 30, 09 6:47

Post #23 of 93 (1603 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [prattzc] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Sherbet?? Howzat? (joke for Aussies)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFQ7d3GqEE

RebeccaCreekKid

Oct 30, 09 6:48

Post #24 of 93 (1601 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [prattzc] [In reply to]	Can't Post

If you are enjoying this thread, make sure to pick up a copy of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, by Lynne Truss.

If you aren't enjoying this thread, you are probably an engineer.

If you don't get this thread, there are people who would be happy to follow you around with a red marker.

One more: 20 Items OR FEWER!!!

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Oct 30, 09 6:56

Post #25 of 93 (1573 views)

Re: "pull the trigger" [RebeccaCreekKid] [In reply to]	Can't Post

So, correct, or not?

"It surprised me your not remembering my name."

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