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Oh, if only someone could enforce this "edict."

Michigan's Lake Superior State University is out with its 38th " ," and right there at the top is a two-word combination that none of us in the media seem able to avoid, :

"Fiscal cliff."

The university, which collects nominations throughout the year, says "fiscal cliff" was the No. 1 suggestion. Among the comments it got from the public is this from "Donna" in Johnstown, N.Y.:

"Makes me want to throw someone over a real cliff."

Also making the 2012 list of words that ought to be banished:

-- "Kick the can down the road."

-- "Double down."

-- "Job creators/creation."

-- "Passion/passionate."

-- "YOLO" ("you only live once").

-- "Spoiler alert."

-- "Bucket list."

-- "Trending."

-- "Superfood."

-- "Boneless wings."

-- "Guru."

The university has . Alas, it appears the school's efforts have not succeeded, judging from some of the previous nominees that we still hear often or are too-often misused:

-- 1976: "At this point in time."

-- 1980: "Yuh Know" and "have a nice day."

-- 1985: "Quality time."

-- 1990: "Impact."

-- 1994: "Paradigm."

-- 1996: "Been there, done that."

-- 2000: " 'E'-anything."

-- 2007: "Awesome."

-- 2008: "Perfect storm."

-- 2010: "Bromance."

-- 2011: "Viral."

Thoughts about other words or phrases that should be banned are welcome in the comments thread.

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