Following is an email I sent to Seth mid-afternoon.
I’ve heard this three times today. It’s got to be the current cliche. Gross.
I was referring to the phrase “technology companies are bought not sold.” This unquestionably belongs on Fred Wilson’s VC Cliche of the Week post. While Fred didn’t have a cliche post on it, he did have a post in early 2004 that linked to Ed Sim talking about it.
Now – there’s nothing wrong with the statement – it’s very relevant and often true. However, it’s starting to feel like an “honestly, to tell you the truth” type thing (whenever someone says this I immediately become suspicious.) When someone is trying to make a point, the tired old cliche that is being thrown around like a worn out tennis ball that my dogs have been chewing on doesn’t really do it for me.
Ah – snarkiness off. Time for bed.
Posted in: Pet PeevesCOMMENTS (2)
i'm suspicious about "honestly" as well and always point it out: "aren't you always telling me the truth?"
Re: "honestly"
I spent a year as a tour manager for a rock band. The lead singer probably averaged 2 or 3 interviews a day during that time, most of which I was present for. I always knew that, when his answer to a question started with "honestly," it was going to be a fabrication.
To tell you the truth, I had no idea it was so common!
, April 3, 2006 4:47 PM
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