There are some words that people use quite often that really bother me. Firstly, is the word "just". As in "just a quick layout I did..." or "just an old favorite photo". According the merriamwebster.com, the word "just" as an adverb means "barely, only, simply". It bothers me because I get the feeling with that one small word, that the artist doesn't feel like his/her art is worthy of much more than a glance. I feel like yelling "TAKE PRIDE IN THIS! DON'T BELITTLE IT BY STARTING OUT WITH 'JUST'!" To me, the word 'just' in this usage tells me they aren't confident in their work. I've been guilty of it too, but since realizing the negative connotation, I don't use it anymore. If I feel like it's worth posting, worth people looking at, worth my time to create, it's not just anything!
It's something!
My other pet-peeve words are (in regards to photography or art): "great work, as usual." I hope to never be at a point in my arts or crafts where someone has the urge to say that to me. To me, that means I'm not growing creatively. That I'm stuck, and I'm not getting better. As a photographer, crafter, etc, I want to grow, to improve, to experiment. I think it's more of a compliment for someone to be shocked and awed by something you've done. Break the mold, the expectations. Break out of 'as usual' and honestly, this is the best thing anyone could do.
What words bother you guys? I want to know!
3 comments:
words that bother me?
the phrase "we'll see" bothers me.
or "i suppose". that will send me over the edge too.
hmmm i think that's it. i'll think on this and get back to ya.
the only one i can think of right now
is the mis-use of the word gay.
as in
"that movie was so gay."
gosh. i love this post.
i will never use the word "just" in context to something i make again :)
what don't i like? knickers. or boobs. i don't know why, i just don't :P
xx
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