2006-07-21 17:10:38 · 7 answers · asked by Chris D 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
no one in particular. it is usually a reference to something they have heard or read at some point in the past
2006-07-21 17:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Comfortably Numb™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes its someone the person knows, sometimes its "the common public" (general consensus), sometimes a famous person.
But i've learnt that when people say "they say that...", its an unconscious committing of a fallacy: appeal to anonymous authority
2006-07-22 00:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by fkjswlhe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called "The Commitee of They" this is a secret society of people who know it all...I am a member..Myself and my friend know everything..If you don't believe this ask us anything on yahoo!!
2006-07-22 00:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you. I think it is a habit. I hear that a lot at work, and my question after the person finishes talking is to clarify whom "they" are.
2006-07-22 00:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they went to the school of Yo Momma were every thing that momma says is true.
2006-07-22 00:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by reese172003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time that occurs - ask for clarification!
2006-07-22 00:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by twinklecomfort 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you know who? It's the omniscient "They". "They" know everything. "They" know what you're doing right now! "They" even know what you're thinking!
2006-07-22 00:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋