#1Apr 10th, 2009
Crucifiction of the English Language
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Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 10th, 2009
There was the guy that called the CBC the Canadian Broadcorping Castration.
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Cannuck
That's a good one. There was the guy that called the CBC the Canadian Broadcorping Castration.
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Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 10th, 2009
The crux of my complaints is the misuse of "Lie" and "Lay."
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
Good one- now can "lay" that one to rest.........The crux of my complaints is the misuse of "Lie" and "Lay."
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Apr 10th, 2009
You should'a read some variants I had for the Common Sense Revolution....
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
Is that a lie?Good one- now can "lay" that one to rest.........
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
I guess "lie" is for people- (who do a lot of it) and "lay" is for things.Is that a lie?
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
...then there are the ones who lay down and lie....I guess "lie" is for people- (who do a lot of it) and "lay" is for things.
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by lone wolf
And say yes I will love you in the morning....then there are the ones who lay down and lie....
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by lone wolf
No- they lie down and lie. ...then there are the ones who lay down and lie....
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Apr 10th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
Lying is so confusing but imagine how little you sex life would be in your youth by telling the truth?No- they lie down and lie.
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Cannuck
That was actor Don Harron, in character as Charlie Farquharson. I tried to find a video, to cite a site of the sight of him saying it...There was the guy that called the CBC the Canadian Broadcorping Castration.
Next lesson: the apostrophe. It does not not mean "here comes an S."
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
As in "Let sleeping dogs lie"?The crux of my complaints is the misuse of "Lie" and "Lay."
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
I assume my nit pick is more of a spelling error than a crucifixion but I see people everywhere use the word "loose" for the word lose. A screw is loose, so we could lose the bolt is how it should be spelled.Since it's Good Friday I think it's a good time to start a thread of examples we've heard of the English language being crucified. Could be fun.
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Apr 11th, 2009
The hoors of the English language is the Americans because after their revolution they tried to change the spelling of proper English words.
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Islandpacific
Yep, I see that one a lot. Years ago at we were discussing drawing up a will and one of us questioned whether that required a lawyer, when one of the fellas (very bright but not too articulate) piped up, Hell no the wife and I just drew up ours and we got one of them "notary republics". That made for a good day. Hard to be polite in situations like that.I assume my nit pick is more of a spelling error than a crucifixion but I see people everywhere use the word "loose" for the word lose. A screw is loose, so we could lose the bolt is how it should be spelled.
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Liberalman
I'm not too sure that the Englishmen that invented the language, had it all together either. Maybe they should have got together with the Germans and the French more when they were transferring words across the channel. Sometimes i think they changed the pronunciation but forgot to change the spelling as in "light" "night" etc.The hoors of the English language is the Americans because after their revolution they tried to change the spelling of proper English words.
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Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 11th, 2009
The very title of this thread - especially this time of the year - is quite obviously the fruit of a sick mind, with minimal knowledge of the English language.
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Apr 11th, 2009
Good mornin' Jack.
I figured someone with your sense of humour would show up here and and try to put a damper on the festivities. You never disappoint.
I figured someone with your sense of humour would show up here and and try to put a damper on the festivities. You never disappoint.
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
Then I guess I'm the guy with the "sick mind" Y.J. so tell me what's sick about it and try to do it using English that is superior to mine since you are apparently the great lexocographer.The very title of this thread - especially this time of the year - is quite obviously the fruit of a sick mind, with minimal knowledge of the English language.
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Apr 11th, 2009
And the top of the morning to you, Cliffy!
Festivities? It is Easter, a CHRISTIAN holiday - what does that mean to an atheist like you? Why would you even consider the Easter Season a festivity?
At any rate, I appreciate that you finally gave me credit for what has been obvious forever: my sense of humour.
Festivities? It is Easter, a CHRISTIAN holiday - what does that mean to an atheist like you? Why would you even consider the Easter Season a festivity?
At any rate, I appreciate that you finally gave me credit for what has been obvious forever: my sense of humour.
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Apr 11th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
Who else's business it, what a person's religious orientation is and for all we know maybe he considers going rabbit hunting a festivity and gets enjoyment out of it.And the top of the morning to you, Cliffy!
Festivities? It is Easter, a CHRISTIAN holiday - what does that mean to an atheist like you? Why would you even consider the Easter Season a festivity?
At any rate, I appreciate that you finally gave me credit for what has been obvious forever: my sense of humour.
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Apr 11th, 2009
JLM, using the word "CRUCIFICTION" in a context other than the method of execution of Jesus, especially on Good Friday, is offensive to anyone who believes in Christianity and the significance of the Easter Season.
I can't know your mind. Perhaps you meant no offense. But you could have used - instead of "CRUCIFICTION" words like 'abuse', 'misuse' and a whole host of other words just as effective and descriptive in order to get your point across.
I apologize for the use of the adjective "sick". Admittedly, it was a tad too strong. Perhaps it was the best indicator that my knowledge of English anything but lexicographic.
I can't know your mind. Perhaps you meant no offense. But you could have used - instead of "CRUCIFICTION" words like 'abuse', 'misuse' and a whole host of other words just as effective and descriptive in order to get your point across.
I apologize for the use of the adjective "sick". Admittedly, it was a tad too strong. Perhaps it was the best indicator that my knowledge of English anything but lexicographic.
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Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 11th, 2009
"JLM, using the word "CRUCIFICTION" in a context other than the method of execution of Jesus, especially on Good Friday, is offensive to anyone who believes in Christianity and the significance of the Easter Season."- I disagree whole heartedly and I consider myself a Christian, but lets hear what other Christians have to say about it. We use the term "crucifiction" to describe trashing the language on the other 364 days of the year, so is there valid reason to not use it on Good Friday.
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Apr 11th, 2009
Jack,
Once again, I am not an atheist. I just have no use for religion, especially the catholic one, as it was what was used to terrorize me as a child.
The festivities I refer to is this thread and all the fun people are having with it. A the use of Crucifiction" on good Friday is completely appropriate and ads greatly to the humour of the subject.
Pull that crucifix out of your butt and live a little. There is more to life than dead guys bleeding on crosses.
Once again, I am not an atheist. I just have no use for religion, especially the catholic one, as it was what was used to terrorize me as a child.
The festivities I refer to is this thread and all the fun people are having with it. A the use of Crucifiction" on good Friday is completely appropriate and ads greatly to the humour of the subject.
Pull that crucifix out of your butt and live a little. There is more to life than dead guys bleeding on crosses.
#28
Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 11th, 2009
How about "The "Massacre of....." or the "Holocaust of..." or the "Butchery of ....". Jeeeez H Murphy, lighten up. I'm Canadian/Irish/atheist/centrist/etc and repeat and enjoy jokes about Canada, Canadians, Irish, atheists, centrists/righties/lefties, etc.
#29
Re: Crucifiction of the English Language
Apr 11th, 2009
JLM, 'trashing" is another word you could have used.
Let us just agree that your choice of words was at best insensitive. Had anyone used a similarly offensive and insensitive word in relation to gays, Blacks, etc., that person would be booted from the Forum post haste.
Let us just agree that your choice of words was at best insensitive. Had anyone used a similarly offensive and insensitive word in relation to gays, Blacks, etc., that person would be booted from the Forum post haste.
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