I understand the historical nature of it, but I also dislike it. I've always thought it sounded silly and can't bring myself to say it. And the whole James Jones thing is such a terrible thing, that I think it would be better to get rid of the phrase for that reason alone. Other phrases I wish would be eliminated;
1) "If I told you, I'd have to kill you". Its not particularly clever and its such a cliche that its just a waste of breath.
2) Any broadcaster that says - particularly of a college player - "as good of a footlball player he is, he's that much better a person". The phrase is used so often during a college bowl game, that it makes me want to puke. How well does any broadcaster know these kids? Its beyond ridiculous.
