In Defense of English - Page 4

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 04:28 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.

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).

tragedy > travesty > majesty
I sware thair is sumpting gowing owun amungst the omenz tudaiy. The end mite be upoun uus. RUUUUN!!!

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 04:30 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.

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).

Now your just getting all "high-browed" on us, Zelda! Travesty/Tragedy it's all in where you emphasize (or is it, emphasise) your syllables. We Americans like to use our words in as many ways as possible. The less words we use, the less words we have to learn to spell correctly!

Kaz

vivaldirules · 04-10-2009, 04:32 PM

I think I need an aspirin.

Can you imagine what Microsoft Text-to-Speech would do with DixieGal's posts? It would probably make as much sense as I can make out of them until I spend about three minutes working out each sentence.

Bravo, DG! Even if you do make my head hurt!

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 04:32 PM

From Ellison, Ellison & Harlan

Dear Forum Members (American sub-category)

I, Harlan Ellison, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have been taken on by Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - to make this official complaint.

As you know, I, Harlan Ellsion, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have copyrighted all ideas from the moment just after the Big Bang until the End of Time(tm). In conjunction with her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - I am now issuing a DMCA complaint against any American who continues to use English (the alphabet having been copyrighted by me also).

If you wish to continue using "American-English" then you must pay royalties to me and Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II. Rates are included below:

Up to 500 words - $1

500 - 5,000 words - $10

5,0000 words and above $50

I think you'll agree that these fees are quite reasonable, and that I, Harlan Ellison, deserve every penny because I am a god amongst men and all round perfect human being.

Yours
Harlan *God of all* Ellison

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I think I need an aspirin.

Can you imagine what Microsoft Text-to-Speech would do with DixieGal's posts? It would probably make as much sense as I can make out of them until I spend about three minutes working out each sentence.

Bravo, DG! Even if you do make my head hurt!

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

From Ellison, Ellison & Harlan

Dear Forum Members (American sub-category)

I, Harlan Ellison, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have been taken on by Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - to make this official complaint.

As you know, I, Harlan Ellsion, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have copyrighted all ideas from the moment just after the Big Bang until the End of Time(tm). In conjunction with her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - I am now issuing a DMCA complaint against any American who continues to use English (the alphabet having been copyrighted by me also).

If you wish to continue using "American-English" then you must pay royalties to me and Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II. Rates are included below:

Up to 500 words - $1

500 - 5,000 words - $10

5,0000 words and above $50

I think you'll agree that these fees are quite reasonable, and that I, Harlan Ellison, deserve every penny because I am a god amongst men and all round perfect human being.

Yours
Harlan *God of all* Ellison

I'm sorry, Harlan, old buddy, but we here in da US no longer uze da Queen's English. Wez uze a new and improved version. Now got get yourself a pop and calm down. Oh, and get the Queenie one, too. On me.

Kaz

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

I think you'll agree that these fees are quite reasonable, and that I, Harlan Ellison, deserve every penny because I am a god amongst men and all round perfect human being.

Yours
Harlan *God of all* Ellison

Deer Harlot:
I tol'ju peeple lazt weak thet the chick is in the male. Quitcher hasslin'.
Up Yerz,
Dixie (The Snacker of Nations) Gal

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 04:42 PM

One is not amused!

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

One is not amused!

HRM thinks lunch smells somebody's feet!

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

HRM thinks lunch smells somebody's feet!

Probably Philip's

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

HRM thinks lunch smells somebody's feet!

DixieGal · 04-10-2009, 04:54 PM

If such a thing is possible ...

Did I tell y'all that I dreamed the other night that the Queen was my Granny, but sort of the opposite way around?

Jack Tingle · 04-10-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

I'm sorry, Harlan, old buddy, but we here in da US no longer uze da Queen's English. Wez uze a new and improved version. ...

Kaz

"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." -- James D. Nicoll

Moejoe · 04-10-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

If such a thing is possible ...

Did I tell y'all that I dreamed the other night that the Queen was my Granny, but sort of the opposite way around?

You were the Queen's Granny?

And talking about language variants and meanings. Where I come from it's quite regular for Grandparents to take on the names "Mother" and "Father" instead of Granddad, Grandmother. Get's confusing at X-Mas though

kazbates · 04-10-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Tingle

"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." -- James D. Nicoll

Too, too true! And in America, we give 'em a couple of rib kicks to get the point across once their unconscious!! Gosh, I LOVE my Country!!

Kaz

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04-10-2009, 04:32 PM	#48
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I think I need an aspirin. Can you imagine what Microsoft Text-to-Speech would do with DixieGal's posts? It would probably make as much sense as I can make out of them until I spend about three minutes working out each sentence. Bravo, DG! Even if you do make my head hurt!

04-10-2009, 04:32 PM	#49
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	From Ellison, Ellison & Harlan Dear Forum Members (American sub-category) I, Harlan Ellison, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have been taken on by Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - to make this official complaint. As you know, I, Harlan Ellsion, that God amongst men, that genius of the written word and all round suer of the wrong, have copyrighted all ideas from the moment just after the Big Bang until the End of Time(tm). In conjunction with her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II - I am now issuing a DMCA complaint against any American who continues to use English (the alphabet having been copyrighted by me also). If you wish to continue using "American-English" then you must pay royalties to me and Her Maj - Queen Elizabeth II. Rates are included below: Up to 500 words - $1 500 - 5,000 words - $10 5,0000 words and above $50 I think you'll agree that these fees are quite reasonable, and that I, Harlan Ellison, deserve every penny because I am a god amongst men and all round perfect human being. Yours Harlan God of all Ellison

04-10-2009, 04:42 PM	#53
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	One is not amused!

04-10-2009, 04:54 PM	#57
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	If such a thing is possible ... Did I tell y'all that I dreamed the other night that the Queen was my Granny, but sort of the opposite way around?