In Defense of English - Page 3

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Howz about we give you ebonics for collateral, and we promise to put a check in the mail on Tuesday?

No, it doesn't quite roll lazily enough off one's tongue. Par company sort of slides in from the molars and oozes to the lips, which gently kiss it into sound. Say it slow like it tastes good to you.

That is so funny!! You meant the POWER company! I didn't get it until your second reference!

I feel so cheap and tawdry!
Kaz

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Author Eric Flint often collaborates with his good friend and writing partner Dave Freer. Eric lives outside Chicago; Dave is from rural South Africa. Eric uses US English and spelling; Dave uses ?? English (I don't know what to call it, but it's not-quite-British) with British spelling rules.

One day Eric posted that Dave had sent him the first draft of a book they were writing. So, the first thing Eric did was to commit Uicide on the book.

Xenophon

I love it!

Lady Blue · 04-10-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Dear Americans,

It has come to my attention that the English language was only loaned to you on a semi-permanent basis. I discovered, only recently, and thanks to Jeff Bezos's example, that when we gave you your language, we were only loaning said language for the period of our occupation of the colonies.

Sadly we now must inform you that all rights and derivations of the English language used by aforementioned "Americans' must now cease and desist. All unused U's and replaced Z's must be returned to their proper positions within 30 days.

We have consulted Sylvester Stallone (who we have on good authority is a master of American English) to invent a new language. This new language will be formally known as Adrienish and will include a six-letter alphabet.

We wish you the best of luck in this transition period.

Yours
Her Maj
Queen Elizabeth II

I thought the QE II was a big boat.

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

I thought the QE II was a big boat.

She is!

vivaldirules · 04-10-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

Can you give an example? For the most part, we pretty much just ignore it.
Kaz

Kaz, are you asking for an example of how the u makes a difference in the pronunciations? If so, just pronounce neighbor as neighbour instead of like neighber or neighbore. It's just like saying your instead of yore. It's a oo sound but slightly different. At least, in my head. Sorry, I can't explain it better.

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

the first thing Eric did was to commit Uicide on the book.

Xenophon

Oh my spleen!

vivaldirules · 04-10-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Par company sort of slides in from the molars and oozes to the lips, which gently kiss it into sound. Say it slow like it tastes good to you.

vivaldirules · 04-10-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Dear Americans,

It has come to my attention that the English language was only loaned to you on a semi-permanent basis. I discovered, only recently, and thanks to Jeff Bezos's example, that when we gave you your language, we were only loaning said language for the period of our occupation of the colonies.

Sadly we now must inform you that all rights and derivations of the English language used by aforementioned "Americans' must now cease and desist. All unused U's and replaced Z's must be returned to their proper positions within 30 days.

We have consulted Sylvester Stallone (who we have on good authority is a master of American English) to invent a new language. This new language will be formally known as Adrienish and will include a six-letter alphabet.

We wish you the best of luck in this transition period.

Yours
Her Maj
Queen Elizabeth II

Brilliant.

Actually, I saw Rocky for the first time recently. I think I understood about half of it.

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Kaz, are you asking for an example of how the u makes a difference in the pronunciations? If so, just pronounce neighbor as neighbour instead of like neighber or neighbore. It's just like saying your instead of yore. It's a oo sound but slightly different. At least, in my head. Sorry, I can't explain it better.

Yep! That's what I was it. Sorry, I was specific. I hate to say it, but I think it's in your head!! I can't hear the difference in my head! So, maybe it is my head and not your head that is the problem. . .hmmmmm. Nope, it is definitely your head. Mine is just fine!

Kaz

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

That is so funny!! You meant the POWER company! I didn't get it until your second reference!

I feel so cheap and tawdry!
Kaz

And now you finally are a true llounge llizard. Wellcome!

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Oh my spleen!

Be careful, Dixie! Your internal organs are having enough problems without this thread adding to them!!

Kaz

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

And now you finally are a true llounge llizard. Wellcome!

Awh, you say the nicest things!!
Kaz

zelda_pinwheel · 04-10-2009, 03:21 PM

sheesh, i go away for just a few hours and look what happens !! a whole new thread, which i can barely understand.

but if we're complaining about linguistic travesties, i'd like to submit travesty, precisely, which DOES NOT MEAN TRAGEDY !!! (although apparently y'aull knouws that alreaudy).

Alphapheemail · 04-10-2009, 03:25 PM

Wait!
I'm confused! am I going to get points off for saying "whole nother" "or for using z's and u's?
see.. I like you guys and I don't wanna get zingledd ousted and kiked out...

:blushing:

vivaldirules · 04-10-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

sheesh, i go away for just a few hours and look what happens !! a whole new thread, which i can barely understand.

Awww, that's a darned travesty, Zelda.

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04-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#43
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	sheesh, i go away for just a few hours and look what happens !! a whole new thread, which i can barely understand. but if we're complaining about linguistic travesties, i'd like to submit travesty, precisely, which DOES NOT MEAN TRAGEDY !!! (although apparently y'aull knouws that alreaudy).

04-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#44
Alphapheemail .a ribbon around a bomb. Posts: 639 Karma: 4334 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sigh... ny Device: PRS700	Wait! I'm confused! am I going to get points off for saying "whole nother" "or for using z's and u's? see.. I like you guys and I don't wanna get zingledd ousted and kiked out... :blushing: