“Your b**t is in his face!”: How a routine deplaning turned hostile
Air travel often tests patience, but one passenger’s post-Thanksgiving flight became unforgettable when two toddlers crawled into the aisle during landing prep. Redditor u/logic-bomb1989 described the scene: “I was in an aisle seat, so I stood up to get my bag from above, as did the gentleman across from me and those in front of me.”
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As the plane descended, chaos erupted. A toddler shoved his sister and screamed, “Let me go! I hate you, Dad!” while his mother scolded, “We don’t talk to daddy that way.” Passengers retreated to seats—except the original poster, who stood firm while retrieving their bag.
Defiance in the aisle: “I need to get my bag”
The traveler, trapped in a crowded aisle, replied, “I’m sorry! I need to get my bag.” The mother snapped back: “Well, your b**T is in his face!” Refusing to yield, the passenger later asked Reddit, “Was I wrong?”
The community overwhelmingly said no.
Others agreed, like u/norazzmatazz564: “NTA. The parents created the problem. Doing what she asked would encourage entitlement.”
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The internet weighs in: Accountability or empathy?
While most sided with the passenger, the post highlighted broader tensions. u/ireland1169 joked, “Pity you couldn’t fart on demand—that would’ve cleared the area.” Yet the core debate remains: Should parents manage their kids’ disruptions, or do travelers need more patience?
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The one phrase people most want to ban forever—and 20 more that drive us all nuts
If you’ve ever cringed at hearing “It is what it is” or rolled your eyes at someone saying “No offense…” before delivering something totally offensive, you’re definitely not alone. Some expressions are so irritating, so overused, or so grammatically cursed that hearing them once more might just push us over the edge.
We asked our Facebook audience, “ If you could ban one annoying phrase from existence forever, what would it be?” and holy moly, did the floodgates open. Typically, a given question might rack up around 5,000 comments—but this one? Over 14,000. People shared responses that were funny, petty, brutally honest, and occasionally downright poignant. From phrases that try (and fail) to sound wise, to those so overused they've lost all meaning entirely—here are the top contenders folks are completely done with.
The one phrase nearly everyone wants to vanish
By far the most repeated offender was:
Over and over, users cited this as the ultimate non-response. It’s dismissive, it ends conversations, and it offers exactly zero comfort or help.
Another big category? Expressions meant to comfort that end up being painful or insulting. These include:
Many commenters explained that these phrases, while often well-intentioned, feel dismissive in times of grief or hardship.
Grammar gripes and word crimes
Grammar lovers had a lot of feelings. Some of the most-cited “please stop saying this” phrases included:
And let’s not forget the collective rage over “pacifically” when people mean “specifically.”
Words that reveal more than they intend
Several users took issue with phrases that feel passive-aggressive or intellectually lazy, such as:
As user Jacqueline C. put it, “'To be honest...' What does that mean? That you're not honest any other time?”
Phrases tied to racism, sexism, or toxic positivity
A significant number of respondents took aim at harmful or politically charged phrases. Among them:
These comments weren’t just about annoyance—they were about the emotional weight and social impact of language.
James G. didn’t mince words when he wrote: “‘Go back to your country, then’ 🤬. The epitome of racist. I love my country, plus my ancestors did not ASK to be brought here the way they were.”
Corporate speak and empty buzzwords
You knew these were coming.
These phrases sparked a different kind of rage—one reserved for staff meetings and marketing emails.
Iris H. summed it up: “Most corporate speak. Downsizing. Low hanging fruit. Pivot. etc…..” Just say what you mean, please.
Why this resonated so deeply
There’s something unifying about shared irritation. These phrases might seem harmless or routine, but for many people, they’re like verbal paper cuts—tiny annoyances that, over time, sting a lot more than they should.
Whether it’s poor grammar, dismissive condolences, or flat-out hate speech in disguise, we’re collectively craving language that’s thoughtful, clear, and kind.
So the next time you find yourself reaching for one of these expressions, take a beat. Maybe there’s a better way to say what you mean. Or maybe… just don’t say anything at all.
And if you’ve got your own phrase that should be banished from existence? Don’t worry—there’s still time to add to the list.
Got another phrase that needs to go? Drop it in the comments on our original Facebook post.
Bonus: The top five most hated phrases from our poll
Let’s make 2025 the year we finally stop saying all of them.