u/PurplePurple_0

Example: “Is there an event going on or something because it’s so frustrating as I can’t seem to find any affordable hotels that aren’t booked up.

Why do statements like this, that contain the word “as” and then an explanation, bother me so much? I see it all the time when people are trying to an explain a situation. It seems unnecessary, but I couldn’t begin to explain why and provide an alternative.