Adverbs on the verge of extinction. - Page 2

Nate the great · 05-30-2008, 05:30 PM

I didn't cheat; I tried to figure out what was missing, then gave up. I emailed you after I threw in the towel.

zelda_pinwheel · 05-30-2008, 05:31 PM

how could nate the great possibly cheat ?
EDIT : never mind...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Let's try to keep this thread on track. Seriously. :irony mark:

Digression number one: Write Impactful(ly). Everyday.

oh my giddy aunt ; i live for stuff like that. thank you.

Quote:

Your fine and reputable firm needs to act swiftly to repair this grievous attack on the English language, one which I have now seen plastered on the sides of buses, on billboards, and in numerous other public locations. Have you considered the effect of your nonsensical “Treat yourself well. Everyday” campaign on the nation’s schoolchildren?

(...)

In closing, although I appreciate the creativity of your comments that “Words without suffixes are typically not in the dictionary,” I believe that if you research this further you will find that many words with suffixes are in fact in the dictionary, and that words that are not words are not.

actually i could have quoted the entire exchange ; the whole thing was one giant "best part". but that would have been silly.

akiburis · 05-30-2008, 05:31 PM

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zelda_pinwheel · 05-30-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Note: there's something else missing in that screenshoot, too. Karma for the first correct answer. Rules: I and only I decide what the right answer is, so don't tell me "squirrels" or "lolos" and expect to win.

you know of course that if you hadn't explicitly ruled those out you would have been flooded with squirrel lolo replies...

Taylor514ce · 05-30-2008, 05:36 PM

I post this one just to note the adverb "seldom", which doesn't end in an -ly. A twist, if you will, on the "missing -ly" craze.

vivaldirules · 05-30-2008, 05:40 PM

Came to party late but let me try anyway. Let's see. Umm. How about squirrels or lolos? Did I win?

zelda_pinwheel · 05-30-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Came to party late but let me try anyway. Let's see. Umm. How about squirrels or lolos? Did I win?

NatCh · 05-30-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Came to party late but let me try anyway. Let's see. Umm. How about squirrels or lolos? Did I win?

Nah, it's "squirrel lolos" -- see it was a trick question "squirrels or lolos."

Taylor514ce · 05-30-2008, 06:12 PM

NatCh is the Tennesexan Gizmologist... Nate the Great is the doggy-avatar. Scroll-up, Scroll-down. Repeat 17 times. GOT IT.

@NatCh: your boolean shenanigans do NOT phase me.

NatCh · 05-30-2008, 06:14 PM

Your phase converter must be on the fritz again.

Taylor514ce · 05-30-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Please try explaining why this is funny to my inbred redneck in-laws. Then you'll begin to feel badly!

Would they think I "talk funny"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Are we to assume that the arrow is a link to a shopping cart?

Yes. And when you click it into their shopping cart, you will find a Help link, which allows you to fill out a Contact Us email form, which I used to point out the missing item(s) on their site.

"I filled out your shopping cart with several books I've decided to purchase, but couldn't find a spot to choose an e-book format, so couldn't complete my order. Where can I purchase electronic editions of your books?"

:waving fistful of money with the other hand wagging an admonitory finger:

RWood · 05-30-2008, 09:34 PM

"I will not spend my money here," said Taylor adverbly.

Taylor514ce · 06-02-2008, 09:46 AM

I was told this weekend, "don't take it personal!".

pshrynk · 06-02-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

I was told this weekend, "don't take it personal!".

Which would be a good phrase if one were trying to keep another from getting personal in a discussion.

Otherwise, never mind.

zelda_pinwheel · 06-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

I was told this weekend, "don't take it personal!".

i hope you took that person serious.

05-30-2008, 05:31 PM	#18
akiburis Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 614 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Device: Sony PRS-505, iLiad Book Edition	[Deleted] Last edited by akiburis; 05-30-2008 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Jumped the gun.

05-30-2008, 05:36 PM	#20
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I am seldomly ironic. I post this one just to note the adverb "seldom", which doesn't end in an -ly. A twist, if you will, on the "missing -ly" craze. Attached Thumbnails

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05-30-2008, 05:30 PM	#16
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I didn't cheat; I tried to figure out what was missing, then gave up. I emailed you after I threw in the towel.

05-30-2008, 05:40 PM	#21
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Came to party late but let me try anyway. Let's see. Umm. How about squirrels or lolos? Did I win?

05-30-2008, 06:12 PM	#24
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	NatCh is the Tennesexan Gizmologist... Nate the Great is the doggy-avatar. Scroll-up, Scroll-down. Repeat 17 times. GOT IT. @NatCh: your boolean shenanigans do NOT phase me.

05-30-2008, 06:14 PM	#25
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Your phase converter must be on the fritz again.

05-30-2008, 09:34 PM	#27
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	"I will not spend my money here," said Taylor adverbly.

06-02-2008, 09:46 AM	#28
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I was told this weekend, "don't take it personal!".