Elusive

Next up is this word: elusive. It must die.

This is due, in large part, to Joe Rogan’s ostentatious and superfluous (speaking of which, using two long words that essentially mean the same thing IS the definition of each word!) use of the word during mixed-martial arts broadcasts. So, my annoyance is somewhat niche.

The straight truth is that whenever someone analyzes UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida they say “Omgosh, he’s so elusive,” regurgitating the adjective Rogan uses endlessly to describe him.

Again, the effect snowballs, and now, the word must cease to be a word, remaining only a vague memory of disconnected symbols.

Elusive. Evasive. Use the one that gets used less often. It helps to educate those people who would otherwise unthinkingly use the other word… what was it?

I can’t.. elu… elus… elucidate what it was. Honk honk!

Here's a link to a thread on the foremost mixed-martial arts forum lampooning the excessive use of the word on UFC's broadcasts. Apparently these fans are playing a drinking game, imbibing each time the commentators use the word.

For counterargument's sake, here's Lyoto getting lamped by Shogun Rua:

Here's Lyoto elucidating his defensive style: