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"I thought I was going to die!" "I freaked out!" And other extreme MyLot phrases
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
June 18, 2008 6:08pm CST
What type of phrases do you use to describe your emotions when
posting on MyLot? Do you use extreme phrases?
Sometimes when I post, I've been guilty of using extreme phrases
like, "I freaked out!" or "It hurt so bad, I thought I would die!".
These are just phrases to describe extreme emotion
and often used for dramatic effect.
I try to keep my extreme expressions to a minimum, cause
I don't want to be seen as the Incredible Hulk, turning
all green and rampaging towns and terrorizing villagers
over some tiny irritation!
Do you use such phrases? What do you think when you see
someone else using them? Do you really take such phrases
at face value or just assume the person is exaggerating for
dramatic effect!
When you hear someone say, "I freaked out!", do you really
beieve that they did?
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8 responses
@gemini_rose (16264)
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19 Jun 08
I do this all the time in my everyday life but not sure if I have ever done it on here! But yes in everyday life I use real extreme phrases. But I do not believe that people do what they say when I read it, well I hope that they do not anyway!
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I was just wondering whether anyone
on MyLot was taking that exaggeration
seriously.
I've had some pretty odd responses to some
of my discussions.
I think people are taking me literally.
And, that's kind of silly.
Sometimes people get way picky online
over little details like a turn of phrase.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
7 Jul 08
So true! Thanks for chatting with me awhile.
You get Best response.
@gemini_rose (16264)
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20 Jun 08
Yes they do, way to picky, sometimes I just wanna tell some people to just chill out a bit!
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
8 Jul 08
I don't think I do that very often, but I might, and just don't notice it.
I don't take it seriously when I see that someone else has said it either. I think most people just do it for the dramatic effect. I know my little sister is always telling me she said something and mom or dad freaked out. I know that what she really means is that my mom gave her a dirty look and/or told her to stop and/or not to say things like that, etc. I think that's the way most people use those terms, too.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
8 Jul 08
I use that "freaked out" phrase a lot.
Doesn't mean anything, except strong emotions.
Thanks for your response.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
19 Jun 08
I do hit the edit button often when posting
discussions, so perhaps they were first draft only!
@bagumbayan (2705)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
For me those are exaggerated words. But it doesnt mean what you say. But I suggest that you modify the words you used. Many are not used to it. I dont use those words at all. Other people may misunderstood you for using that. Dont use that for dramatic effect. Sorry for the delayed response. I was just too busy these days.
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
I think they are a way of expressing those which cannot be expressed in simple words. I think they are part of what we call "figure of speech". I would like to use them when I need to but I think the time hasn't come for me yet. I have not really "freaked out".
When people say that, I know it doesn't mean they literally freaked out but they felt some strong emotions. If they have tried to make a dramatic effect, I think it is only right to give them the feeling what they had hope for the reader to feel. It's fine with me. I think it has to be an art of speaking, most effectively used in poetry but also applicable in prose.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Good discussion.
I go through phases where I use extreme phrases like that. It usually occurs to me eventually and I try to be aware of doing it.
I have a friend who is really bugged by people using extreme phrases in talking about everyday things. She always says something about it, like "freaked out? Really?". Honestly, it is something that annoys most people about her.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Jul 08
beautyqueen26 yes at times I have used a little exaggeration
but kept it to a minimum. when I see these I tend to use a little salt on them and do not take them at face value until I have
read the whole discussion firsst. sometimes if I freaked out
really fits the situation of course I will believe it.
for example if a woman's husband all of a sudden tells her
he is leaving and has never given her any reason to think that, yes I can see her freaking out. lol lol
