Some words are up to no good, even if they seem harmless. Think it’s time to get rid of these?

Which one of these is not like the others: That’s so dumb. That’s so stupid. That’s so annoying. That’s so gay.

By

Apr 18, 2014

It may look obvious typed out, but often times it doesn’t sound that way. That’s why some Duke students are taking matters into their own hands:

Add to Google News

Tags

human condition humanity and culture

More for You

europe, couple, travelers, love, romance

Backpackers met in the ’90s, felt a spark, and lost touch. A clever plan got them back together.

weddings, grief, film photography, fathers, coincidence

Her dad died in 2018. He’s in her wedding photos anyway.

Germany, World Cup, 4th of July, fireworks, soccer

‘America is great’: German soccer fan scared of the U.S. weeps after seeing so much kindness

Robin Williams, Sally Field, Mrs. Doubtfire, kindness, Hollywood

Sally Field got the call that her father had died mid-scene on ‘Mrs. Doubtfire.’ Robin Williams noticed before she said a word.

dog, goldendoodle, anchor desk, news, Denver

Adorable goldendoodle has favorite TV show: His dad on the nightly news

Advertisement

Featured

All Featured Stories →

McCallie School, 6th grade. Will Turrell, high school

Sixth-grade boys recorded messages for their future selves. Seven years later, they listened.

Cecily Knobler

skoolie, school bus, RV, van life, alternative living, housing, off the grid, travel, full time travel, digital nomad, family, kids, parenting, adventure, homeschool

Family of 5 sells everything to live inside a 40-foot ‘skoolie’

Evan Porter

dream phone, dream phone game, dream phone game 90s, hannah young, dream phone board game

Millennial woman hunts down boys from the nostalgic ’90s board game Dream Phone

Emily Shiffer

green dress, compliments, social psychology, anxiety

Giving a compliment may feel awkward, but research shows it has unexpected health benefits

Cecily Knobler