To the Editor: Of all the sign-offs I encounter in my e-mail, the most insipid one is "Peace."

Why make reading the most insipid part of a teenager's life?

Filet mignon is, to my taste, one of the most insipid and textureless cuts of beef.

Fortunately, Ms. Turner has grit deeply imbedded in her vocal cords, and even with the most insipid song, she sounds passionate.

I hate those comics, I think they're the most insipid piece of writing ever.

It's hard to choose a most insipid moment, but the Eels song I Like Birds playing over a bird-watching montage is as strong a contender as any.

On Saturday night, at the PNC Bank Arts Center here, she showed off the instantly recognizable vocal style that makes even her most insipid lyrics sound intriguing.

By 1961, even the most insipid pop ditties were usually driven by a semblance of rock-and-roll rhythm.

"I have no turn for dancing, Mama, and such an evening as you will no doubt pass is of all things the most insipid!"

This is a most insipid prank!