A horribly incorrect way of citing a particular phrase or adding emphasis to a questionable term. Typically it preceeds the phrase and is accompanied by a stupid little fang finger gesture. If you currently use the term "quote unquote" (and especially if you do the finger thing) please stop it now. Don't feel bad. It's an understandable mistake because the idiots on Fox News say it all the time as does your boss at work, most probably. But read on...\r\n\r\nFirst of all, it should be QUOTE and ENDQUOTE. These are the official names for the double apostrophe symbols (") on your keyboard.\r\n\r\nSecondly, the proper syntax is to say QUOTE, followed by the phrase, closed by ENDQUOTE.\r\n\r\nCORRECT USAGE (spoken):\r\nWhat do you think of Bush's quote War on Terror endquote?\r\n\r\nmeans:\r\nWhat do you think of Bush's "War on Terror?"\r\n\r\nINCORRECT USAGE (spoken):\r\nWhat do you think of Bush's quote unquote War on Terror?\r\n\r\nmeans:\r\nWhat do you think of Bush's ""War on Terror?\r\n\r\nGet it? Good. But try to avoid saying it altogether. Using the phrase "so-called" is much more acceptable. Example:\r\nWhat do you think of Bush's so-called War on Terror?\n> (Incorrect but common usage)\n> BOSS: Ok people, let's get proactive. This is a win-win situation. So give it 110% and quote unquote kick some ass!\n> EMPLOYEE: Man, you're such a putz.\n

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