SLB2.0 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 No - not the winner earlier at Te Rapa, but the use of the word. Trackside presenters.... please! Look up the definition of the word and stop using it! I have heard it six times today and we're only halfway through the card. Yes, there are bigger issues in the world, but it's basic English, and apparently, no producer has told them otherwise. 4 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Yeah posted about it before on BOAY. I cringe everytime I hear it. Good point about Twentyman... noun. something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence: the aftermath of war; the aftermath of the flood. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 8 Posted February 8 My other bugbear is why can't all the presenters where a standard Jacket? Some of the fashion tastes are despicable. Heveldt seems to dress out of the cast off bin from the local op shop drama society. Quote
Special Agent Posted February 8 Posted February 8 A uniform irons a lot of that out. Odd outfits can be distracting. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Next they'll be saying who instigated the aftermath. Instigate being another misused word in the English language. 1 Quote
TAB For Ever Posted February 9 Posted February 9 (edited) On 2/8/2025 at 4:15 PM, Chief Stipe said: Yeah posted about it before on BOAY. I cringe everytime I hear it. Good point about Twentyman... noun. something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence: the aftermath of war; the aftermath of the flood. Methinks you cringe a bit much Chief. Associating the word aftermath with a negative outcome is INCORRECT. My teacher ,Mr Thesaurus helped me thru School Cert English by explaining the aftermath can be positive...its the end , the consequences , the outcome ,the results , can be the sequel , the upshot , the consequences etc The aftermath could be around a decent win , a promotion , a reward .These can be positive after-effects. Plus Racing and Sport often has a language of its own. Edited February 9 by TAB For Ever Spelling Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 9 Posted February 9 9 hours ago, TAB For Ever said: My teacher ,Mr Thesaurus helped me thru School Cert English by explaining the aftermath can be positive...its the end , the consequences , the outcome ,the results , can be the sequel , the upshot , the consequences etc You dont know how a Thesaurus works. A synonym is a word with a similar meaning not the same. The meaning of Aftermath is negative. All the presenters are parroting it now. From the Oxford Learners dictionary just for you @TAB For Ever aftermath noun /ˈɑːftəmæθ/, /ˈɑːftəmɑːθ/ /ˈæftərmæθ/ [usually singular] the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc. in the aftermath of something A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war. the assassination of the prime minister and its immediate aftermath How does a country cope with the aftermath of war? The president visited the region in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Quote
SLB2.0 Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 Tab For Ever making their own definitions - what a trailblazer of the English language. 1 Quote
curious Posted February 9 Posted February 9 The other thing here, whether or not an aftermath can include positive outcomes, all definitions say it follows a 'significant' event. I'm struggling to see an 18k maiden at Taupo qualifying. And the overuse is staggering. 2 1 Quote
Wingman Posted February 9 Posted February 9 My 'drive me nuts' phrase is "IN TERMS OF". The mute button saves me from talking back at them. As good an example as any would be "looking at the map, in terms of pace in the race" Quote
SLB2.0 Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 "Preformance" and "For mine" can be included. 1 1 Quote
Freda Posted February 10 Posted February 10 32 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said: "Preformance" and "For mine" can be included. Preformance gets right up my nose. 3 Quote
curious Posted February 10 Posted February 10 35 minutes ago, Freda said: Preformance gets right up my nose. Me too. This language is so unprofessional. Partly why if I watch live racing here, I keep the mute button on most of the time. For heavens sake, if they can't use standard English, send them back to high school English class until they can and before you put them on air. 1 Quote
SLB2.0 Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 I understand former jockeys not knowing anything beyond Year 10 English, but media "personalities" have no excuse. 1 Quote
Special Agent Posted February 10 Posted February 10 "Media personalities". That's a good one. We'll have another problem when Presenters filter through who have been subjected to compulsory Te Reo. How about honing English first. Then we'll truly have multi-lingual presenters because they are already fluent in text speak. 3 1 Quote
Tragedy Beat Posted February 11 Posted February 11 "Panels", "Wizard of Waz", "Falling out of trees".....just to name a few. Theyre an embarrassment. Offer zero knowledge or interest (apart from Jane). Heveldt was on the radio during the Super Bowl. Its almost child-like the way he presents. However, he turned that on its head when he swore on air. How the heck have we ended up here NZ? Quote
Huey Posted February 11 Posted February 11 55 minutes ago, Tragedy Beat said: "Panels", "Wizard of Waz", "Falling out of trees".....just to name a few. Theyre an embarrassment. Offer zero knowledge or interest (apart from Jane). Heveldt was on the radio during the Super Bowl. Its almost child-like the way he presents. However, he turned that on its head when he swore on air. How the heck have we ended up here NZ? The worse one is "on my ratings" WTF absolute load of BS! Quote
curious Posted February 11 Posted February 11 14 minutes ago, Huey said: The worse one is "on my ratings" WTF absolute load of BS! Yeahh they say that but don't actually share their ratings or pricing. 1 Quote
SLB2.0 Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 The word did not go out to Emily about using "aftermath" - and it has been used around 4-5 times. Quote
Wingman Posted March 1 Posted March 1 I will take your word for it as until start time I have it on mute. Still have to put up with 'In terms of' 2 Quote
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