it is what it is
Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens’ ex-trainer and alleged drug supplier, had told the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that his use of “it is what it is” during a tape-recorded conversation was his way of letting Clemens know that he was telling the truth. [1]
But, as the title of my blog points out, it is what it is. [2]
HOME / sports nut: The stadium scene. [1]
Hopefully less news and more commentary this week……it’s been more quiet on the Redskins front. [...] Also, my post on Jason Campbell will be here in N&N instead of a separate article. [3]
But Heidi and Spencer may be the grandest lie of them all. [4]
The former college sport star becoming a couch potato because they can no longer perform at the same level is a cliche, as is the “let’s be friends” talk that rarely pans out after the end of a romantic relationship. [2]
Campbell has earned the respect of some fans, the media and other NFL teams. [3]
The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. [5]
There was a particularly ill-behaved child at the park that day. [2]
The phrase is popular with today’s sports figures because, like all clich?s, it helps them avoid speaking about the essence of anything. [1]
A Blog about Football, Comics, Movies and other Pop Culture. [3]
Don Powell, psychologist, sports fan and author of Best Sports Clich?s Ever!, has a theory why the phrase has become popular. [6]
“I’m sorry it has come to this,” Bush told reporters last April, “But nevertheless, it is what it is, and it will be vetoed.” [1]
Over the years, Steven Meisel has developed an extraordinary body of work, an almost impenetrable mystique—and an uncanny knack for finding fashion’s favorite faces. [4]
Sources:
[1] It is what it is, a sports clich? for our times. - By Douglas McCollam …
[2] It is what it is
[3] It Is What It Is.
[4] IT IS WHAT IT IS
[5] Unbiased Travel Reviews: Days Inn Palmdale, Palmdale - TripAdvisor
[6] USATODAY.com - ‘It is what it is‘