Lake Superior State University has released its latest list of banned words and phrases for the new year. The university’s Peter Szatmary says “Wait, what?” is the number one phrase that needs to be banished forever. He says that’s because the two words don’t belong together, and “Wait, what?” is a failed question. Number two on the list is “no worries.”
“As several of our nominators pointed out, if I’m not worried, don’t tell me not to worry, and if I am worried, I’m going to want to discuss it,” Szatmary said.
Other banned words and phrases this year are “at the end of the day,” “that being said,” “asking for a friend,” and “circle back.” LSSU has compiled the annual Banished Words List since 1976.
