I pay somewhat close attention to the words that come out of my mouth. I notice when I say too many “you knows” or “likes” and do my best to avoid it. Lately I’ve been stuck in the “yep” phase. Whenever I’m agreeing with someone else I say it. Every once in a while it’s fine to use it but not every single time. I must be a complete yes man because all I ever catch myself is saying yep.
I decided to do some further investigation on other people’s yep usage and this is what I came up with.
- you’re drinkin a beer, and u dont have nothin else to say.
Yep.
- Alternately, an affirmative response with minimal energy. Yes doesn’t work, it is just awkward
Sarah: yeah, swimming is awesome
Max: yep
Sarah: Hey, are you going to that party tomorrow at brad’s house
- The incorrect spelling of the word “yup”
Girl: Want to watch the movie later?
Boy: Yep
Girl: You mean “yup” right?
Boy: Yup
I know this is a pretty fascinating discovery of the over usage of the word yep. I think I’m making this post to put yep to bed. I’m going to start throwing in some more “corrects” and “rights” to balance it out.
pretty funny that you just put that picture there and then didn’t elude to it all, I thought that picture made the post.
– Colgate, the one with tartar control
“And it made me feel, LIKE A PIECE OF SHIT!”