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"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
11/29/2016 at 08:24 • Filed to: None

Is there a term in English for a phrase that is sort of a filler?

For instance: My car burst into flames.

(Phrase in question) “That’s not so good”

The phrase is a filler. It acknowledges that something happened, but it offers no additional information nor does it permit going further into conversation.

Essentially, a relative of mine constantly throws these phrases throughout a conversation and it stops the conversation dead in its tracks. It’s really annoying. I want to find more of these and kill fire with fire.

DISCUSSION (27)

S65 > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 08:35

“A filler word is an apparently meaningless word, phrase, or sound that marks a pause or hesitation in speech. Also known as a pause filler or hesitation form. Some of the common filler words in English are um , uh , er, ah , like, okay, right, and you know.”

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 08:37

Hmmm....I can think of a Few

Well, there’s your problem.

That’s not normal?

Your ideas intrigue me and I’d like to subscribe to your newsletter.

All I got it’s early and I havent had enough coffee

PartyPooper2012 > S65
11/29/2016 at 08:38

Yes. However, these are phrases.

That’s not so good.
That’s just how things are anymore. and so on

Nibby > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 08:39

PartyPooper2012 > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
11/29/2016 at 08:39

There must be a name for these so I can utilize google’s powers to find more.

I NEED MORE!!!

PS9 > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 08:45

Just kill the relative with fire. Then you won’t have to hear the phrases anymore, and you’ll be done with bowling forever as a bonus.

PartyPooper2012 > PS9
11/29/2016 at 08:46

Mr. Police Officer, the internet told me to kill the relative. Talk to PS9. It was their idea

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 08:53

I think the word you’re looking for is cliche.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 09:09

“Come Backs” is the phrase I would start with

LongbowMkII > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 09:27

In Japanese these phrases are a part of a skill called active listening.

It’s considered highly rude if you don’t insert meaningless phrases like “is that so?” “Really?” “And then?” Etc. it is to show interest when someone else is talking to you, particularly for an extended time.

cazzyodo > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 09:30

- That’s what she said.
- Indeed.
- At the end of the day...
- This guy gets it!
- Alrighty then.
- Bumblebee tuna.

I wanted to find you gifs of everything but then realized I should probably start doing work today...

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 09:40

Fluff.

For Sweden > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 09:47

They call it “shitposting”

PartyPooper2012 > LongbowMkII
11/29/2016 at 09:56

I did not know that. I find it rude and disrupting, but this might be an explanation for said behavior.

PartyPooper2012 > cazzyodo
11/29/2016 at 09:58

Being mischievous is way more fun than working. Being mischievous, however, rarely pays the bills

Die-Trying > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 10:01

what you want is a non-sequitur.........those are phrases that dont have comebacks.....

PartyPooper2012 > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
11/29/2016 at 10:01

Filtered google search results in this

Kinja'd!!!

Unfiltered results are not suitable for family blog such as this

PartyPooper2012 > Die-Trying
11/29/2016 at 10:03

YOU HELPED. That was helpful!

The term non sequitur refers to a conclusion that is not aligned with previous premises or evidence. A statement that is labeled as non sequitur is one that is not logical. This is considered a fallacy.

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Non sequitur statements make a leap that does not make sense or follow logic.

Some examples of non sequitur arguments include:

The school in which my child goes to school is big. The classroom must be big.

She drives a BMW. She must be rich.

Greenhouse gasses contribute to global warming. Humans contribute to greenhouse gas production. Humans are solely to blame for global warming.

She’s wearing red shoes. Her favorite color must be red.

I read about a pitbull attack. My neighbor owns a pitbull. My life is in danger.

Guns have been used to attack and kill people. All guns are used as weapons against innocent individuals.

I had a crazy music teacher in elementary school. Music teachers are all pretty crazy.

When it is sunny, I see my neighbor walk his dog. He must only walk the dog when it is sunny.

I do not make much money and am unhappy. People who are rich are happy.

He went to the same college as Bill Gates. He should be famous too.

There is a lot of violent crime in Chicago. You will likely be shot if you move there.

My neighbor’s cat is aloof and mean. Cats are nasty creatures.

I dated a man who was an accountant and all he talked about was work. Accountants are boring people.

He was arrested for a DUI ten years ago. He is definitely an alcoholic.

The one time I had eggplant at the Italian restaurant I went to, it was disgusting. All eggplant is soggy and bitter.

My car made by XYZ manufacturer broke down after 4 years. That manufacturer produces only poor quality vehicles.

I got into a car accident on a rainy day. I don’t think anyone should drive in the rain.

Wood for furniture comes from trees. Trees should not be cut down. Therefore, no new furniture should be produced.

Diamonds that come from Africa are often retrieved under dire circumstances in poor working conditions. You should never buy diamonds.

My friend had a problem with her computer from ABC company. All of their products are poorly made.

The woman my brother married was a heartless woman. She was from New York. New Yorkers are terrible people.

I got sick after eating at the sushi restaurant. It is the one sushi restaurant not operated by Asian individuals. You should never eat at a sushi restaurant not run by Asians.

The lottery winner hit the jackpot when he bought tickets from three different stores. The strategy for winning is to buy from a variety of locations.

I lived in a house without a basement. That house flooded. Houses without basements will definitely flood.

dropthatclutch > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 10:26

I personally use “Yeah, that’s crazy” when I’m not paying attention or have nothing to add. I recognize that I do it so I’m try to be better.

Future next gen S2000 owner > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 10:29

I would try and use something like:

I see.

Yep. Uh huh.

I’ll bet.

In a more drastic scenario.

Just shut your fucking mouth. No one likes you.

You basically want to say something without actually saying anything. Doesn’t make for much of a conversation though.

PartyPooper2012 > Future next gen S2000 owner
11/29/2016 at 10:32

I just need a collection of phrases without any content or meaning.

Die-Trying > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 11:04

wait........ are you trying to do the evasion?, i thought it was your part of the conversation that was getting derailed........ if you want to kill a conversation, just get as vague as possible.......

for example where i work new guys ALWAYS want to know how long people have worked there, so , i just dont tell them specifics.... when they ask how long? “oh a little while” how long is that? “not too long” more than a year? “maybe, i dont keep close track” .......... stay vague........

PartyPooper2012 > Die-Trying
11/29/2016 at 11:13

I must see this relative few times a month and they ask specific questions about my life. When I go and try to answer, I realize they understand very little of my line of work so I try hard and find ways to explain it in simple terms... and as I am trying to elaborate more than I should, boom. RIGHT HOOK and I am down for the count - “Well, that’s not so good” was the name of the punch. Of course this relative is retired so they don’t have much to share as to their daily activities. I am left with a sour taste in my mouth and not wanting to tell them anything else... until next time they pry information out of me

Die-Trying > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 11:26

there......... found it. an old retired person.......... youre getting dragged around for their amusement. youre whats on between Matlock and Murder she wrote.......

my friends dad was this way. he was old. used to be a policeman. for him it was entertainment. it was all about knowing what you know, without letting anyone else know what it is that you know.....

ask them about the war. what it was like when the dinosaurs died. how old is dirt. you have to pry the shoe onto the other foot.........

PartyPooper2012 > Die-Trying
11/29/2016 at 12:25

oh how I wish... Expressing interest and being able to sit through and take in all the information I give would be a gift.

This, however, goes something like this - So when you connect two wires - well that’s not so good.

I give up. I’ll take it on the chin 2-3 times a month and grin. The only winning move is not to play

Die-Trying > PartyPooper2012
11/29/2016 at 12:45

Kinja'd!!!

yeah, i hear you...... i have found that the guys at work get their feelings hurt when i tell them “just try and keep up”. so when you are explaining, and you get told “well thats not so good”. PP replies “try and keep up gramps, i can draw a picture if you need me to. WHEN you connect the TWO WIRES.....”

best of luck........

pip bip - choose Corrour > PartyPooper2012
11/30/2016 at 05:38

“shit happens!”