2008 Banned Words or Phrases

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on January 1, 2008). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

As compiled by Lake Superior State University:

  • perfect storm
  • Webinar
  • waterboarding
  • organic
  • wordsmith/wordsmithing
  • author/authored
  • post 9/11
  • surge
  • give back
  • ‘blank’ is the new ‘blank’
  • Black Friday
  • back in the day
  • random
  • sweet
  • decimate
  • emotional
  • pop
  • It is what it is
  • under the bus