One Hundred Words

Stop prefacing your jokes with the number of words that follow.  For example, when explaining why the Yankees suck, don't say "Two words: Alex Rodriguez."  It is stupid for many reasons.  First, the number of words doesn't ever have any relevance whatsoever unless it is like some sweet number like 8,888 words, or 100 words exactly (like this post).  Also, any intelligent listener can easily discern how many words your answer has, especially when it is only two words.  Finally, aren't you supposed to count the "Two words" part in your answer?  If so, then you're wrong.  Its four words.