A new phrase has been added to the American lexicon and it should go away. We need to pretend it never happened. We need to drop this horrible and stupid sentence. Alas, I do not see this occurring but see it becoming more and more prolific. Soon, t-shirts and bumper sticks will annoy my senses at every turn. Literally.
The words that have driven me to write this post? It is what it is.
What the fuck is that? This is the least informational sentence ever. After reading it or hearing it, I know nothing other than the fact that I want to gouge out someone's eyes out or, more fitting my own ear drums.
When is this obnoxious phrase used? When a mere shrug would suffice, when a what can you do wisecrack would fit better, when someone has run out of words and refuses to look for them.
I cannot stand this addition to the American English language and hope it dies soon. I hope this phrase is experiencing high cholesterol, chest pains, shortness of breath, and no doctor can save it. Please let it die. Do not put it on life support. Do not do CPR. Just let this horrid uttering quickly slip away into that goodnight.
