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Thread Author: L'escargot	Replies: 65

New Wed 1 Dec 10 14:58   Most overused phrase in Car4play - L'escargot

I vote for "not fit for purpose". Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:05   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Old Navy

Winter tyres. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:16   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Clk Sec

Main dealer v independent. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:33   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

...Main dealer v independent... Shouldn't that be independant? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:38   Most overused phrase in Car4play - madf

Pedant Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:38   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Perky Penguin

Indepedant perhaps? SNAP madf!!!!! Last edited by: Perky Penguin (p) on Wed 1 Dec 10 at 15:39 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:42   Most overused phrase in Car4play - BobbyG

Rear mounted bike carrier Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:46   Most overused phrase in Car4play - NeilS

Stu's new car Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:47   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Runfer D'Hills

>> Rear mounted bike carrier When used in conjunction with "bargain" perhaps... :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:49   Most overused phrase in Car4play - ToMoCo

Ford Mondeo Oh wait.. was that maybe just in the Backroom Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:50   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Runfer D'Hills

Say what's on your minds guys why don't you... :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:52   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

...Say what's on your minds guys why don't you... Wouldn't dare, would get us all banned. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:54   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Stuu

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New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:56   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Runfer D'Hills

>> Wouldn't dare, would get us all banned. Well I'm with Shakespeare on this one... "I would challenge you to a battle of wits but I see you are unarmed" :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 15:56   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Armel Coussine

Look, if people are going to pretend to be pedants they should damn well learn to spell first. The word independent, or dependent used as an adverb or adjective, is spelt as I have spelt it here. The word dependant is a noun, usually designating e.g. non-earning family members. Honestly, being associated with some people here is too too shaming, sweeties. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:02   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Old Navy

I didn't realise there was a hierarchy of pedants. I thought they were all a pain in the....... Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:03   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

That's why you use a nom de guerre AC. You can associate with the rabble and no one will ever know. John Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:06   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

There's nothing like mentioning pedantry to kickstart a thread, is there? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:33   Most overused phrase in Car4play - borasport

>> Main dealer v independent. >> I'll see you 'supermarket vs branded' Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:10   Most overused phrase in Car4play - BiggerBadderDave

The word "Skill" in reference to one's ability to drive a car. A man who removes a brain tumour or separates conjoined twins has a skill. Blokes who drive cars do not. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:13   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Runfer D'Hills

Honest John Reply to this message | Report message       5

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:18   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

and the synonym "the other place". John Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 16:43   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

Timing belt, cam belt. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 17:14   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Old Navy

>> The word "Skill" in reference to one's ability to drive a car. >> >> A man who removes a brain tumour or separates conjoined twins has a skill. Blokes >> who drive cars do not. >> I have been driven at 100+ mph on the public roads by a police traffic driver and felt safe. I'd prefer him to a surgeon in those circumstances every time. I also acknowledge the skill of the surgeon who saved my life. Last edited by: Old Navy on Wed 1 Dec 10 at 17:16 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 17:50   Most overused phrase in Car4play - BiggerBadderDave

"I have been driven at 100+ mph on the public roads by a police traffic driver and felt safe." I've driven much, much faster than that on public roads whilst listening to my ipod and chatting to my wife. It took no skill whatsover, just some concentration, care and attention. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 18:46   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Old Navy

>> I've driven much, much faster than that on public roads whilst listening to my ipod >> and chatting to my wife. It took no skill whatsover.>> Blissful ingnorance ? Last edited by: Old Navy on Wed 1 Dec 10 at 18:49 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:02   Most overused phrase in Car4play - BiggerBadderDave

No. I just find holding a steering wheel while staring straight ahead really, really, really, really, easy. Not really comparable to being a surgeon or specialist in internal medicine is it? Last edited by: BiggerBadderDave on Wed 1 Dec 10 at 19:02 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:23   Most overused phrase in Car4play - RattleandSmoke

But if youre tyre burst at 100mph would it still be very easy? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:25   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Old Navy

>> But if youre tyre burst at 100mph would it still be very easy? >> Don't bite Rattle, he is trying a wind up. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 18:35   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Leif

"It's been 14 days since the camera flashed me and I haven't received an NIP. Am I in the clear?" Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:03   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Hard Cheese

SWMBO EDIT: that's the first time I have used it. Last edited by: Cheddar on Wed 1 Dec 10 at 19:04 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:22   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

Climate change, global warming. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:23   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Harleyman

Which oil? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:24   Most overused phrase in Car4play - CGNorwich

"per corner" instead of ""each when discussing tyre prices. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 1 Dec 10 19:49   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Robin O'Reliant

Supermarket fuel v everything else. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 11:50   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Alanovich

"I drove 400 miles today and it didn't miss a beat." Of course it didn't, it was only 400 miles and it was designed to last about 250000. What is a "beat" anyway? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 11:53   Most overused phrase in Car4play - madf

>> >> What is a "beat" anyway? >> Self flagellators know.. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 13:20   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

"I drove 400 miles today and it didn't miss a beat." I can't see I've seen that one, idiotic as it is. Are you sure you're reading the right web site? :-) John Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 16:52   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Clk Sec

Snow. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 17:11   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Boxsterboy

None of the above. The answer is IMHO. (which is of course, just, er, in my humble opinion). Last edited by: Boxsterboy on Thu 2 Dec 10 at 17:12 Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 19:40   Most overused phrase in Car4play - mikeyb

Jordan Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 19:57   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Fenlander

If you had some time and were sad enough a search would show.... *rear mounted cycle carrier* finds just 4 posts (increases to 37 for *cycle carrier*) *Jordan* 27 posts *Honest John* 121 posts *Mondeo* 136 *Pedant* 195 *Winter tyre* & *IMHO* draw at 238 *Snow* 723 and the winner way out front... *The other place* with 1391 posts. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 20:58   Most overused phrase in Car4play - CGNorwich

Interesting post about Jordan over on the "the other place" Apparently she was driving her Mondeo in the the snow. Mondeo was fitted with winter tyres and a rear mounted cycle carrier. She run over a pedant named Honest John. IMHO he had it coming. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 21:07   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Crankcase

Are you sure Rattle wasn't worried about it? (247). Sorry Rattle old chap. A friendly jibe is all :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 21:18   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Londoner

Well done on getting some actual figures, Fenlander, but they are only partially relevant to the discussion. The figures that you give are the "most posted", and these are not necessarily the same as "the most overused" which was what the OP was asking for. I think that the most overused phrase is "TBH". Why say it? I'm not doubting anyones honesty on this forum. (Their sanity, sometimes, yes) Last edited by: Londoner on Thu 2 Dec 10 at 21:19 Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 21:48   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Robin O'Reliant

I laugh at your TBH and give you "IIRC". Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 21:54   Most overused phrase in Car4play - rtj70

IMO... Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 22:31   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Fenlander

>>>Well done on getting some actual figures, Fenlander, but they are only partially relevant to the discussion. In that case they are entirely appropriate for a forum post :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 22:42   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Londoner

>> >>>Well done on getting some actual figures, Fenlander, but they are only partially relevant to >> the discussion. >> >> In that case they are entirely appropriate for a forum post :-) >> Touche, Monsieur Pussycat! :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Dec 10 22:18   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

If you had some time and were sad enough a search would show.... *rear mounted cycle carrier* finds just 4 posts (increases to 37 for *cycle carrier*) *Jordan* 27 posts etc 73% of all statistics are made up on the spot. John Last edited by: Tooslow on Thu 2 Dec 10 at 22:19 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 07:48   Most overused phrase in Car4play - L'escargot

>> If you had some time and were sad enough a search would show.... >> >> *rear mounted cycle carrier* finds just 4 posts (increases to 37 for *cycle carrier*) >> *Jordan* 27 posts My suggestion of "not fit for purpose" was used 75 times. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 07:56   Most overused phrase in Car4play - MD

Zero says. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 13:22   Most overused phrase in Car4play - sooty123

Petrol vs Diesel Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Fri 3 Dec 10 13:56   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

"global warming" / "climate change" John Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 14:06   Most overused phrase in Car4play - John H

>> "global warming" / "climate change" >> iffy beat you to it www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?t=3845&m=80581&v=e Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 14:22   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

It's worth mentioning twice :-) Sorry iffy. John Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 15:18   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Gopher

What... phone; car; oil; television etc. Can't people buy what they want? Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 15:23   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Clk Sec

>>Can't people buy what they want? Of course they can, but it is a discussion forum... Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 15:25   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

and we benefit from the experience of others. John Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 16:05   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Gopher

Agreed , but often appears rather OTT. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 16:39   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

Yes, I know what you mean. "Why not try it and see" sometimes springs to mind, though I'm far too polite to say! John Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 19:19   Most overused phrase in Car4play - madf

"MP found guilty" Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 19:31   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

:-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Dec 10 22:54   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

..."global warming" / "climate change"...iffy beat you to it...worth mentioning twice... Not only is 'global warming/climate change' the most overused thread on Car4Play, it's now the most overused phrase on the overused phrase thread. :) Last edited by: Iffy on Fri 3 Dec 10 at 22:57 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Dec 10 15:34   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Tooslow

"overused phrase" he said, with a straight face. Is this becoming recursive? John Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Dec 10 15:41   Most overused phrase in Car4play - Iffy

...Is this becoming recursive?... Recursive? Hold on, I'll have to look that one up...here we are...repetitive. Repetition on an internet forum? Surely not. Reply to this message | Report message