Yup.
Although judging by the DM' s obsession with the woman, I'm not sure whether "fat-arsed slapper" Kim Kardashian would go down too well with their readership.
Actually the readership regularly question the DM's obsession with the Cardassians - I can only assume the americans like the coverage.
Another one which I've been reminded of is "the cutest couple in showbiz". This is currently being used for that most genuine of pairings, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
When they are talking about a pop star, say Jessie J, and refer to them as 'the Price Tag singer'
It might be for the benefit of people who don't know Jessie J by name but are familiar with the song. Alternatively it could be a way of showing that she's worthy of having a story written about her. "You remember Jessie J? She did that "Price Tag" song which was huge. She's a superstar, so let's talk about what she was wearing yesterday!"
Another one which I've been reminded of is "the cutest couple in showbiz". This is currently being used for that most genuine of pairings, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
What I love about stuff like this is the nauseating/constant 'You simple lot WILL believe it, you WILL!'
That is the bloody person themselves being talked about. It happens all the time, people being contacted by the gossip columnists and confirming this, that and t'other (usually that they have just bought a pair of shoes) and then being described as 'a perfectily placed source'. Another popular one is 'a close friend'. No, it isn't, it's the bloody publicity-seeking bastard the hack is writing about.
My boyfriend does. His middle name is gullible. If one of these rags calls say, Amy Childs stunning - then she is stunning! :rolleyes:
God help me..
Actually, it's not just the papers who use that ploy: PC World, Asda, Tesco and many others will shout at you from very large posters: 'OUTSTANDING VALUE!', 'FANTASTIC SAVINGS', 'HUGE PRICE CUTS!' etc. I once in PC World I asked a staff member to poin me in the direction of a price cut and at first he said 'they were everywhere' and when I pressed him, he admitted he didn't know of any but they were most certainly somewhere in the store. Pillocks.
The way ages are always given annoys me. ' Mrs Bloggs ( 72) said that she saw the thief ( 19) running through Mr Jones's ( 43) garden past his dog ( 5).
Also, they have pensioner mania. They hardly ever say ' a middle aged bloke' or ' a young woman' but if someone's a granny- it's always,mentioned. They rarely bother about grandad labelling though.
Then there's ' chowed down' when they mean 'had a meal'. I hate that one.
' partying' - getting drunk as a skunk
'cosying up ' - all over each other, get a room.
' letting their hair down' - drink, drugs, sex, falling unconscious in gutter etc.
hunk' - z lister with his shirt off, looking gormless
'unlucky in love' - either ditched by someone again or he/she is at it with anyone.
' celeb' - usually someone famous for doing nothing interesting or worthwhile.
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Actually the readership regularly question the DM's obsession with the Cardassians - I can only assume the americans like the coverage.
Yeah, that is somewhat annoying, although it does make it easier to talk about scandals lol.
'Legend' Bruce Forsyth - usually denoting when people are old.
'Hero' David Beckham - I like football, but DB is not a hero and stop using these words, to describe him.
when they mean Sex
"Camp" when its about a Gay person
What the hell does it have to do with anything.
It might be for the benefit of people who don't know Jessie J by name but are familiar with the song. Alternatively it could be a way of showing that she's worthy of having a story written about her. "You remember Jessie J? She did that "Price Tag" song which was huge. She's a superstar, so let's talk about what she was wearing yesterday!"
Or someone they think should be gay eg Robbie Williams, David Waliams etc
"cosy"
"the loved up pair"
"couldn't keep their hands off each other"
"stunning"
"only had eyes for each other"
This is stuff form the 1940's manual.
"a source said"
"a pal said"
Die newspapers, die.
What I love about stuff like this is the nauseating/constant 'You simple lot WILL believe it, you WILL!'
Lol, no I won't.
My boyfriend does. His middle name is gullible. If one of these rags calls say, Amy Childs stunning - then she is stunning! :rolleyes:
God help me..
Ha ha! It's like a template for writing your own celebrity romance report!
Did he tell you that and you believed him?
"To keep their fading hopes alive"
Example - "roly poly DJ Chris Moyles"
Anothe one is 'combo'. A shirt and tie 'combo'. We all say that don't we? (Sorry if it's been posted)
I'm so 'miffed' about it all aren't you?
That is the bloody person themselves being talked about. It happens all the time, people being contacted by the gossip columnists and confirming this, that and t'other (usually that they have just bought a pair of shoes) and then being described as 'a perfectily placed source'. Another popular one is 'a close friend'. No, it isn't, it's the bloody publicity-seeking bastard the hack is writing about.
Actually, it's not just the papers who use that ploy: PC World, Asda, Tesco and many others will shout at you from very large posters: 'OUTSTANDING VALUE!', 'FANTASTIC SAVINGS', 'HUGE PRICE CUTS!' etc. I once in PC World I asked a staff member to poin me in the direction of a price cut and at first he said 'they were everywhere' and when I pressed him, he admitted he didn't know of any but they were most certainly somewhere in the store. Pillocks.
Seems like a lot of people read the DM on this thread. I thought you all hated it?
"Larger than life" - morbidly obese
Also, they have pensioner mania. They hardly ever say ' a middle aged bloke' or ' a young woman' but if someone's a granny- it's always,mentioned. They rarely bother about grandad labelling though.
Then there's ' chowed down' when they mean 'had a meal'. I hate that one.
' partying' - getting drunk as a skunk
'cosying up ' - all over each other, get a room.
' letting their hair down' - drink, drugs, sex, falling unconscious in gutter etc.
hunk' - z lister with his shirt off, looking gormless
'unlucky in love' - either ditched by someone again or he/she is at it with anyone.
' celeb' - usually someone famous for doing nothing interesting or worthwhile.
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