[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

I haven't read through this whole thread, but...

...have any of you noticed the overuse of the word "so" at the beginning of sentences?

News Anchor: "Now we go to Bob Marelle in Cleveland. How bad is the snow and ice there, Bob?"

Bob: "So I've been out here all afternoon, and this blizzard hasn't slowed down at all."



News Anchor: "Jane, we think this new rocket being launched by Kim Jung Un is capable of reaching Alaska. Has the State Department commented on this?"

Jane: "So we think that's true and we've reached out, but they are not commenting."

Right on!!!
I'm a news junkie and I began to notice this in the past year or so.
In fact, I now even watch (hear) for it. It comes across as manipulative.
Frankly, I hear it from young Liberal guests, mostly. I have no explanation why, however. Well, unless their intent is to manipulate via nuance.