That was an Ansettism of the late 90's
Dunno abut that... it was becoming rife in GA in the early 90s. Maybe it spread like a virus.
"ABC taxiis Blah for, Blah"
"ABC departs Blah, climbs blah, estimates blah blah at blah..."
Put up your hand if you did it.
Meanwhile I recently paxed somewhere (Rat flight) and the captain who "sounded" festooned with crust began his PA with these words, and I **** you not:
"Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Captain SPEAKS.........."
Is there any valid reason why these grippers always seem to work for the Rat? Is it part of the training?