This is now the most dreaded word at work: ‘My mind goes to the worst places’

This is now the most dreaded word at work: ‘My mind goes to the worst places’

Hey. It’s just one word, but it drives a lot of uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace. “It’s like, ‘Am I fired? Am I in trouble? Is your mom OK?’” Atheina Hasbani, a 31-year-old account director at the Lucky Generals ad agency in New York told the Wall Street Journal. “My mind goes to the … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out confusing Final Jeopardy clue: ‘Not the first word I’d use’

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out confusing Final Jeopardy clue: ‘Not the first word I’d use’

“Jeopardy!” tripped up its contestants with a question that combined geography and math. On the Feb. 15 episode of the game show, the Final Jeopardy clue was in the category “Landmarks.” The prompt given to contestants read, “The distance between its 2 legs at ground level is 630 feet, making it as wide as it is … Read more

Parents are filming their babies cursing in viral ‘bad word bathroom challenge’: ‘I can’t believe my ears’

Parents are filming their babies cursing in viral ‘bad word bathroom challenge’: ‘I can’t believe my ears’

Soap isn’t enough to clean these potty mouths. Parents are participating in the viral TikTok “bad word bathroom challenge” with over 88 million views featuring toddlers cursing like a sailor in the bathroom. “I can’t believe my ears,” captioned one mom’s video. “My sweet little baby I can’t believe she had all this in her.” In a 2-minute … Read more

There’s one word you shouldn’t say on a cruise ship — I found out the hard way

There’s one word you shouldn’t say on a cruise ship — I found out the hard way

Similar to how saying “fire” in a movie theater is frowned upon, there’s a word that’s “not allowed” on cruise ships. TikToker Marc Sebastian has been sharing his experience on Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise and took to the platform to share a list of things he learned about cruising during his 18 nights … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player denied win after mispronouncing word: ‘Pat Sajak was cold-blooded’

‘Wheel of Fortune’ player denied win after mispronouncing word: ‘Pat Sajak was cold-blooded’

E-nun-ci-ate! “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Shauna Williams is going viral for not pronouncing an answer correctly — even though she solved the puzzle correctly. On Wednesday night’s episode, her incorrect diction cost her the win. The category was “Same Letter” and the response was: “congenial company & clever conversation.” “Congenial” was mispronounced and host Pat … Read more

Susan Lucci, 77, isn’t going away anytime soon: Retirement is a ‘dirty word’

Susan Lucci, 77, isn’t going away anytime soon: Retirement is a ‘dirty word’

Susan Lucci has been in the acting game since 1970, when she first stepped onto the scene in the soap opera “All My Children.” But does the 77-year-old entertainer have plans to enter retirement anytime soon? Absolutely not. Lucci made the admission during a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. “That word is a dirty word … Read more

‘Gaslighting’ is the most Googled word in America — are you using it correctly?

‘Gaslighting’ is the most Googled  word in America — are you using it correctly?

Gaslighting has become one of the most popular words in the English language — if only most of us using it actually knew what the hell it meant. According to a new study by Crossword Solver, the trendy term was the one Googled the most this year, typically in search of a definition. The news … Read more

Oxford University Press names ‘rizz’ as its word of the year

Oxford University Press names ‘rizz’ as its word of the year

LONDON — Oxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year, highlighting the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person. It topped “Swiftie” (an enthusiastic fan of Taylor Swift), “situationship” (an informal romantic or sexual relationship) and “prompt” (an instruction given to an … Read more

Here are 7 signs a man doesn’t want to date you — and always listen carefully for this code word

Here are 7 signs a man doesn’t want to date you — and always listen carefully for this code word

He’s just not that into you. A New York City dating expert is warning women everywhere of the seven clear signs — and one brutal code word — that will tell you a man is uninterested in a serious relationship. Sarah Lauren dished the tough-to-take deets in a series of viral TikTok videos, in a … Read more

Why ‘The Crown’ creator has ‘not read a word’ of Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’

Why ‘The Crown’ creator has ‘not read a word’ of Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’

He hasn’t had a moment to spare. “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan confessed that he hasn’t picked up Prince Harry’s controversial best-selling memoir, “Spare,” despite being responsible for the Emmy-winning Netflix series about the royal family.  “I’ve not read a word of it,” Morgan told Variety. He added, “Not that I wouldn’t be interested. But … Read more

Gen Z has a new word for enjoying the ‘perfect’ Diet Coke

Gen Z has a new word for enjoying the ‘perfect’ Diet Coke

The word “crispy” isn’t necessarily one you’d associate with a can of Diet Coke – but that’s exactly what Gen Z is calling the popular drink when it’s served to chilled “perfection.” While there’s no denying icy cold is the ideal way to sip the cult fizzy drink, the younger generation has determined you can … Read more

How to speak to Gen Z: The ultimate slang word list revealed

How to speak to Gen Z: The ultimate slang word list revealed

OK, boomers — it’s time to get fluent in Gen Z. The younger generation’s head-scratching lingo is befuddling elder coworkers as it seeps into Slack channels and Team chats across the nation. Born between the years of 1997 and 2012, Zoomers have shaken up the corporate world by introducing their chronically online colloquialisms in the workplace, … Read more

Allison Bornstein takes stress out of getting dressed: Her ‘3 Word Method’ revealed

Allison Bornstein takes stress out of getting dressed: Her ‘3 Word Method’ revealed

Allison Bornstein is a rule-breaker — when it comes to style, at least. Forget the unspoken laws of mixing metal tones or dressing for your pear-shaped body. When it comes to building your closet, the successful stylist says those outdated edicts are roadblocks that hinder your style, otherwise known as a “public art form.” Instead, she enlists … Read more

Meghan Markle was blocked by the royal family from saying this word on ‘Suits,’ creator reveals

Meghan Markle was blocked by the royal family from saying this word on ‘Suits,’ creator reveals

It was a c – – kblock from Buckingham Palace. The royal family reportedly blocked Meghan Markle from saying certain words on “Suits,” according to the show’s creator, Aaron Korsh — and a synonym for the word “rooster” may have something to do with it. “I will say, and I think Harry put this in … Read more

Gen Z reclaims the word ‘hater’ in viral backlash against ‘culture of inclusivity’

Gen Z reclaims the word ‘hater’ in viral backlash against ‘culture of inclusivity’

Gen Zers have been called everything from “snowflakes” to “psychos.” Now, thanks to a new, viral music video, they’re proudly calling themselves “haters.” New York-based rock outfit Infinity Song — comprised of Boyd siblings Abraham, 30, Angel, 27, Israel, 25, and Momo, 24 — is burning up TikTok with a teaser of their upcoming single, “Haters … Read more

Dan Patrick has his retirement plan in mind: ‘You have my word’

Dan Patrick has his retirement plan in mind: ‘You have my word’

The end is in sight for Dan Patrick. On the “Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday, the crew was discussing throwing in money for a pool of Powerball tickets. At this time, Patrick said that they would continue working — for as long as he wanted to continue doing the show. That’s when producer Marvin Prince … Read more

Most people use the Gen Z word ‘vibes’ to describe feelings: poll

Most people use the Gen Z word ‘vibes’ to describe feelings: poll

Tired of hearing the word “vibes” everywhere? Don’t lay the blame solely on Generation Z – Millennials are just as guilty of using it, too. That’s just one takeaway from a survey of 3,000 North Americans split evenly by generation, which sought to determine what might impact different demographics’ interactions with office spaces and other … Read more

‘The Last of Us’ creators banned this word on the show’s set

‘The Last of Us’ creators banned this word on the show’s set

This word is dead to them. Creators of the hit HBO adaptation of “The Last of Us” are being called “pretentious” after banning the word “zombie” on the television show’s set, reported the Motion Picture Association site The Credits. “We weren’t allowed to say the Z word on set,” said cinematographer Eben Bolter. “It was … Read more

Word up! New photo exhibit captures 50 years of hip-hop — and NYC’s vital role

Word up! New photo exhibit captures 50 years of hip-hop — and NYC’s vital role

The Beastie Boys once rhymed about the “Sure Shot” on a sick single from 1994’s “Ill Communication.” And the Brooklyn crew is among the classic rap acts captured in a new photo exhibit, “Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious,” at Manhattan’s Fotografiska (281 Park Ave. South) that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the street sound that was born … Read more

Oxford dictionary reveals ‘lazy’ 2022 word of the year

Oxford dictionary reveals ‘lazy’ 2022 word of the year

Goblin mode refers to “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations,” according to The Oxford Dictionary. Now, the esteemed tome has declared its official word of 2022 is “goblin mode,” the group announced Monday. The phrase won an online vote — … Read more