Comments on: Going Forward

By: John Q Public

John Q Public — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:07:52 +0000

“Going forward” – as opposed to what? It’s a completely pointless expression which is spreading like the plague. If I’m ever infected by it, I’ll top myself, going forward.

By: graham

graham — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:24:07 +0000

I concur completely.

The offending bastardization of language seems to be the trend of the year. I work in media and can count its use in the twenties each day. Its seems people find it lends authority to the subject they are conveying when in fact, it speaks to their sheepish demeanor.

Glad others feel the same way!

By: R. Miller

R. Miller — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:01:56 +0000

This is great! I am listening to a conference call and I’ve tallied 30 “going forward”s in twenty minutes.

Whenever I hear it, I want to become homicidal. Only the fear of prison restrains my terrible swift sword.

Your non-business examples are the best explanation I’ve seen to illustrate how unnecessary, inappropriate, and stupid the phrase is.

Thank you!