Excuse my honesty but....

Nibble

New member

Jan 3, 2007

19,238

• Nov 26, 2014

• #1

Excuse my honesty but....


This phrase seems to be creeping in to common use as an updated equivalent of "no offence but".
Spouted by chavvy celebrities and office bods alike before they say something ear grindingly obvious or outright rude.

It leaves me nauseated.

 

sydney

tinky ****in winky

Jul 11, 2003

17,750

town full of eejits

• Nov 26, 2014

• #2

or.." i hope you don't mind if i just say".... too many dins about these days..!

 

Badger

NOT the Honey Badger

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May 8, 2007

12,779

Toronto

• Nov 26, 2014

• #3

"I'm not being funny but...." followed by something which can never be considered funny.

 

father_and_son

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Jan 23, 2012

4,646

Under the Police Box

• Nov 26, 2014

• #4

I prefer...

"I don't wish to be patronising", then pat them on the shoulder and whisper, "that's talking down to people by the way"

...as an excellent opening gambit when you can continue to say any amount of offensive things while they struggle to take in the initial insult!

 

bob monkhouse

Hmmmm........

Jul 6, 2003

398

Liphook

• Nov 26, 2014

• #5

With all due respect .................

 

S

Safeway

M0DERAT0R

Jul 5, 2003

14,637

NOT The Amex if we don't have SKY DANCERS

• Nov 26, 2014

• #6

I'm not racist, but...

 

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Bombadier Botty

Complete Twaddle

Jun 2, 2008

3,258

• Nov 26, 2014

• #7

"To be honest" You hear this phrase on a daily basis. What is the point in saying it? It suggests that you are not usually honest in what you say, but on this occasion you are choosing to be honest.

 

Gullflyinghigh

Registered User

Apr 23, 2012

4,279

• Nov 26, 2014

• #8

Nibble said:

Excuse my honesty but....


This phrase seems to be creeping in to common use as an updated equivalent of "no offence but".
Spouted by chavvy celebrities and office bods alike before they say something ear grindingly obvious or outright rude.

It leaves me nauseated.

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Usually followed by something along the lines of 'I say it how I see it', apparently making the garbage that was just spouted somehow meaningful.

 

symyjym

Banned

Nov 2, 2009

13,138

Brighton / Hove actually

• Nov 26, 2014

• #9

I find "I wouldn't say no" irritating.

If someone said would you like a kick in the bollocks, should I say “I wouldn’t say yes”?

 

gripper stebson

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Jul 27, 2004

6,657

• Nov 26, 2014

• #10

My fave from various reality TV bellends is 'People can't handle the fact that I am so real'

Translation - I am a c**t.

 

Gazwag

5 millionth post poster

Mar 4, 2004

30,137

Bexhill-on-Sea

• Nov 26, 2014

• #11

In homage to the thread starter -

I'm not one to moan about anything but ..........

 

Questions

Habitual User

Oct 18, 2006

24,877

Worthing

• Nov 26, 2014

• #12

'Well basically' just prior to a long winded, drawn out explanation of something or excuse. A ten minute, sleep inducing reply is not 'basically'.

 

Mellotron

I've asked for soup

Jul 2, 2008

31,841

Brighton

• Nov 26, 2014

• #13

gripper stebson said:

My fave from various reality TV bellends is 'People can't handle the fact that I am so real'

Translation - I am a c**t.

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"I am who I am, love me or hate me"

You're a ****.

"Live life to the full"

Gets w***ered down the same pub with the same people for the rest of your life.

"No regrets"

You've done a lot of stupid things.

 

Notters

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Oct 20, 2003

24,869

Guiseley

• Nov 26, 2014

• #14

Never EVER heard this expression, you must watch some trash TV!

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash

Jul 6, 2003

70,161

• Nov 26, 2014

• #15

gripper stebson said:

My fave from various reality TV bellends is 'People can't handle the fact that I am so real'

Translation - I am a c**t.

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Or in the workplace 'I didn't come here to make friends'

Translation - I am a c**t.

 

Superphil

Dismember

Jul 7, 2003

25,419

In a pile of football shirts

• Nov 26, 2014

• #16

When someone wants to get past you, for example in a supermarket, and they say 'Sorry' and then they make their way by. It's ****ing 'EXCUSE ME' you ****. 'Sorry' is what you say when you accidentally knock into me.

 

Mellotron

I've asked for soup

Jul 2, 2008

31,841

Brighton

• Nov 26, 2014

• #17

Superphil said:

When someone wants to get past you, for example in a supermarket, and they say 'Sorry' and then they make their way by. It's ****ing 'EXCUSE ME' you ****. 'Sorry' is what you say when you accidentally knock into me.

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They're saying sorry for inconveniencing you, I don't see the issue?

 

Superphil

Dismember

Jul 7, 2003

25,419

In a pile of football shirts

• Nov 26, 2014

• #18

Mellotron said:

They're saying sorry for inconveniencing you, I don't see the issue?

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No, they are saying sorry before they actually do anything, but presumptive isn't it? They should say excuse me, then say thank you when you oblige. Sorry is what you should say when an inconvenience has been caused.

 

Goldstone Rapper

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Jan 19, 2009

14,865

BN3 7DE

• Nov 26, 2014

• #19

'Excuse my honesty but...'
'I don't wish to be a party pooper but...'

On balance, I think people in this country prefer that kind of patter. It adds a gentler touch to the English language. A bit like commanding someone to do something but asking it as a question.

 

Publius Ovidius

Well-known member

Jul 5, 2003

46,019

at home

• Nov 26, 2014

• #20

I got pulled up the other day when we were arguing about someone who was being obstructive and a pain in the arse and I said ". Oh come on, play the White man". I had no idea that is now regarded as a racist comment!