Few things in life are more sentimental than *the* wedding song. Not only does it mark the first dance as partners for life, but it's usually a song that you hold special between you for the rest of your lives.
And for Gen-Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980), their wedding song choices were bold, to say the least. Most are throwbacks, but you still hear a few of them at weddings today.
These are 31 of the funniest (and sweetest) responses from Gen-Xers to the question, "What was your wedding song?"
1. "'At Last' by Etta James. I was 47 and she was 45, so it was appropriate and kind of tongue in cheek." – Conscious_String_195
2. "'Lovesong' by The Cure." – christa_json
3. "Facts of Life theme song. Hubby's idea. Still funny 20 years later." – Relevant-Resource-93
4. "I walked down the aisle to a string quartet version of 'Somebody' by Depeche Mode, and we kissed to a string quartet version of 'Pictures of You' by the Cure. We didn't have a first dance at our reception, though. Kinda forgot about that in the moment!" – Shannygasm
5. "'Time After Time' by Cyndi Lauper." – Former_Tadpole_6480
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6. "'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel." – Significant-Tune-680
7. "'We Belong' - Pat Benatar." – the_OG_fett
8. '"Heaven' by Bryan Adams. Married October 1999 and as happy as we’ve ever been." – ZMan76
9. "'Fields of Gold' - Sting. Just hit 33 years this month and danced to it in the living room and it is even more meaningful now." – thebeeswithin
10. "'Rainbow Connection': Kermit the Frog. Has a lot of personal meaning to us." – Middle-Recording-807
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11. "'Fade into You', Mazzy Star." – Separate-Swordfish40
12. "Berlin- 'Take My Breath Away'." – BayouKraken
13. "'She's Got A Way' by Billy Joel. Close runner ups were 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green and 'I've Been Lovin You for Too Long' by Otis Redding." – jjruns
14. "'Right Down the Line' Gerry Rafferty." – WilliePullout
15. "'As The World Falls Down' - David Bowie (the ballroom song from Labyrinth). 'You Belong to Me' - from the Shrek soundtrack, forgot who sang it." – Jennifer1911
16. "'God Only Knows' by the Beach Boys. My request for 'The Imperial March' was denied." – drunkbettie
17. "'Baby I’m A Star' by Prince." – headsupeyesopen
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18. "No song when we 1st got married in Las Vegas. We renewed our vows at 25 years in the Dominican Republic with a few friends and had Orleans 'Still The One" and McCartney's 'Maybe I'm Amazed'. Still married at 31 years." – scottreds2k
19. "'Higher Love'. He was 6’8” and I’m 5’3”. 😂" – wishadoo
20. "'Grow Old With You' - Adam Sandler." – nofxfanone
21. "The Princess Bride theme song." – Throckmorton1975
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22. "'The Luckiest' by Ben Folds. Each year on our anniversary, when my wife gets home, I drop the needle on that track." – More_Craft5114
23. "Let My Love Open the Door', Pete Townsend." – Ember357
24. "'Angel Eyes' by Jeff Healey." – LincolnHawkHauling
25. "'Everlong', Foo Fighter's." – DarthBaeaddil
26. "'Careless Whispers' - got married at Sandals in Antigua and it was the only slow song the steel drum band we had on the beach could play! 🤣" – Easy-Boat-6578
27. "'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison." – Mattlgeo
28. "'In My Life' by The Beatles." – ESP53
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29. "'When I'm With You' - Sheriff." – Whiskey_River_73
30. "'Return to Innocence' by Enigma. We got married in 1995, but still, it was a really weird choice." – stevemm70
31. "''You're My Best Friend' by Queen." – Attack_Pug
Wouldn't these songs make a great "Gen X Wedding" playlist?
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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.