Comments on: What are your personal oxymorons? (Yeah, yeah, “oxymora” for you pedants out there)

By: Rob McIvor

Rob McIvor — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:12:04 +0000

Oh yes, and I forgot Advance Warning

By: Rob McIvor

Rob McIvor — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:10:55 +0000

I’m joining this a little late, I know, but one that always irritates me is when I read that company X “has launched a NEW something or other”. As opposed to launching an OLD something or other.

And, of course, there’s always Sports Personality…

By: Clare Lynch

Clare Lynch — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:10:07 +0000

Peter – I had never thought of “on-going situation” like that, but now you’ve brought it to my attention every time I think of it, it sets my head spinning.

Chris – I thought for a moment you were asking me for a date, but you’re right – lies, all.

Robin – and we both missed out “corporate social responsibility”!

Brad – sorry to hear about your ordeal, but, yes, a “help center” of any kind is surely up there with the best of them. Imagine if they played folk music while they put you on hold, eh?

By: Clare Lynch

Clare Lynch — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:54:25 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it, Jackie – delighted Mr Hruzek sent you over here.

By: Jackie Cameron

Jackie Cameron — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:03:49 +0000

I laughed out loud reading this – and the suggestions in the comments too – which is surely what Mr Hruzek hoped for when he set us this challenge!

And then I laughed some more when I encountered your Anti – Spam Quiz…a first for me

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:48:27 +0000

Hi Clare, Excellent list, and I’m with you all the way on skiing holiday. Based on recent experience I’d have to add ATT Help Center to your list.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:09:49 +0000

@Robin – when they say ‘ultimate’ are they promising not to foist any more versions of their sub-standard operating system on the public?

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:59:24 +0000

Clare, sorry, but I had to revisit…

‘Customer Service’

‘Valued Employee’

‘Company Vision’

@dave – how about ‘Vista Ultimate’

Best, Robin

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:42:19 +0000

Quick drink?
Light lunch?
Free gift?

All lies.