POLL: Most Hated Word in Fandom

[kennahijja]

Yep, this is 'another' poll, but this time quite fandomish:
(inspired and encouraged by cordelia_v)

There are numerous essays and discussions out there of the most hated words in fanfic. Expressions that make you cringe, or whimper, or throw your slipper at the screen when you encounter them in a fic. The bad stuff that makes you hit the back button, or at least tempts you to.

I'll start off and give you "orbs" as my personal 'word from the abyss' :).

[Poll #669331]

If we get enough examples, it might be fun to do a 'worst word' followup poll/deathmatch :).

Comments

[annephoenix.livejournal.com]

I couldn't choose ... but they're very childish - they just annoy me soooo much.

Things like lack of lube, orbs and cum make me go *meh*, but I couldn't guarantee I've never been guilty of it :D.

[kennahijja.livejournal.com]

Nah - if you had been guilty of orbs where I could see, your ears would still be ringing ;).
Although looking at some of the poll entries there are quite a few I'm guilty of (and which've never bothered me)... is 'prick' really such a no-no?

[annephoenix.livejournal.com]

Nah, pricks are okay ...
I use them for Dudley, for werewolves ... and for Snape. Go figure.