‘Manspreading,’ ‘Price Point,’ ‘Stakeholder’ on University’s List of ‘Banished’ Words for 2016

— -- Just in time for the new year, Lake Superior State University today released its 41st annual list of words and phrases that should be banished from the English language.

“Manspreading,” “stakeholder, “presser” and “giving me life” are among 13 offenders that were compiled from nominations submitted from people identifying pet peeves from everyday speech, the news, technology, politics and other fields, according to a release on the Michigan university’s website.

A committee selects the final list in late December. Banishment is by no means official, and dictionaries aren't changed.

Here is the full 2016 list, along with detractors’ reasons for disdaining them:

So: “Currently, it is being overused as the first word in the answer to ANY question. For instance, ‘How did you learn to play the piano?’ Answer: ‘So my dad was in a classical music club ... .’" – Bob Forrest, Tempe, Arizona.
Conversation: “We are invited to ‘join the conversation if we want to give an opinion. This expression is overused and it is annoying. Thanks for listening, eh.’ – Debbie Irwin, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
Problematic: “Somewhere along the line, this word became a trendy replacement for 'that is a problem.’ I just hate it.” – Sharon Martin, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Stakeholder: “Often used with ‘engagement.’ If someone is disengaged, they're not really a stakeholder in the first place. LSSU, please engage your stakeholders by adding this pretentious jargon to your list.” – Gwendolyn Barlow, Portland, Oregon.
Price point: “It has no ‘point.’ It is just a ‘price.’” – Guy Michael, Cherry Hill, New Jersey.