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From: akl@hjuxa.UUCP (A. K. Laux)
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Subject: Re: Down with engineerlish!
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Date: Tue, 7-Oct-86 12:53:13 EDT
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Didja ever try to count the times the word "basically" gets used in a
typical speech, or even in day-to-day conversation? I had hardly heard
the word used prior to my employment in the computer industry, but since
then, it has earned the number one spot on my ten-most-hated words list.
(Utilize is second; I agree with Evan).


We used to have a running joke where I used to work - this one boss was
in love with that word and used it to nauseating excess. We counted over
20 "basicallys" in one 15 minute meeting! 

AKL@DEC