Common Errors in English

Post by **seremtan** » Sat May 28, 2005 2:16 am

werldhed wrote:I get a lot of people looking at me funny because I pronounce ... "err" as "urrr".

That's funny, because 'err' and 'urr' are pronounced exactly the same, or rather they would be if 'urr' was a real word. If they're looking at you funny it's probably for some other reason, like you've got a zit on your nose or you're wearing a t-shirt that lists '10 things I like about cock'. If you possess such a t-shirt, I think the problem is solved.

Post by **MKJ** » Sat May 28, 2005 9:17 am

Transient wrote:It bugs me when people say they "could care less".

Though I'm sure a bunch of you couldn't care less that it bugs me.

that is indeed one of the most annoying errors people make :icon33:
especially when they're trying to be a smartass to boot

"oh lol go tell someone else cause i could care less omglol pwned"
..

Post by **mik0rs** » Sat May 28, 2005 5:04 pm

l0g1c wrote:I hate "supposably." And of course there's the rampant misuse of the word "literally."

Yeah, I have to admit I hate the "literally" thing.

Post by **sliver** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:17 pm

werldhed wrote:Typically, people are supposed to know what I'm saying 1) based on the context in which the word is used and 2) because they've received at least a small amount of education to know how to speak at a level above "stupid fucking idiot."
Don't worry though; if your basic language skills are too primitive to understand what I'm saying, I won't use large words like "err."

Err isn't a large word. It isn't even an uncommon word. You're just pronouncing it like a bloody idiot.

Post by **andyman** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:28 pm

sliver wrote: bloody

There's another word that is retarded... BLOODY?? WTH IS BLOODY SUPPOSED TO EVEN MEAN

"Oy guvnah eez bloody bleeding!!"

lol

Post by **mik0rs** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:33 pm

We're not all cockney's but I get what you're saying. I won't stop using it though, it's no more absurd than saying "he's fucking bleeding" to use you example.

Guvnah

Post by **Oldfriend** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:34 pm

down here in the south (US) they use "yall" to refer to "you all".

ironicaly "yall" is so widely accepted down here, they look at you funny if you don't abreviate.

Post by **Jackal** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:44 pm

l0g1c wrote:I hate "supposably." And of course there's the rampant misuse of the word "literally."

jesus christ, I hate when people misuse the word literally as well.

"It's literally raining cats and dogs outside"

no, trust me, it isn't.

Post by **sliver** » Sat May 28, 2005 8:47 pm

andyman wrote:
sliver wrote: bloody
There's another word that is retarded... BLOODY?? WTH IS BLOODY SUPPOSED TO EVEN MEAN

"Oy guvnah eez bloody bleeding!!"

What a stupid complaint. The modern equivalent doesn't work either if you're dumb enough to take it literally. "He's fucking angry" doesn't mean he's angry like someone having sex; "i'm fucking broke" doesn't mean i'm as broke as intercourse; "what a fucking joke" doesn't mean the joke pertained to the act of fucking in any way.

Find something concrete to whine about. "Bloody" predates your great grandparents as an expletive adjective/adverb, and there's nothing wrong with it.

Post by **sliver** » Sat May 28, 2005 8:48 pm

Jackal wrote:jesus christ, I hate when people misuse the word literally as well.

"It's literally raining cats and dogs outside"

no, trust me, it isn't.

maybe he was at a rally against PETA.

Post by **tnf** » Sat May 28, 2005 9:23 pm

seremtan wrote:
werldhed wrote:I get a lot of people looking at me funny because I pronounce ... "err" as "urrr".
That's funny, because 'err' and 'urr' are pronounced exactly the same, or rather they would be if 'urr' was a real word. If they're looking at you funny it's probably for some other reason, like you've got a zit on your nose or you're wearing a t-shirt that lists '10 things I like about cock'. If you possess such a t-shirt, I think the problem is solved.

No,d they aren't.

You don't pronouce "err" as "urr" when you use a term like "err on the side of caution."

Post by **feedback** » Sat May 28, 2005 10:05 pm

If that were true, Duke's brother could say MURRRRRRR and MERRRRRRRR and mean two different things. But he can't.

Post by **l0g1c** » Sun May 29, 2005 7:01 pm

Sorry, came across this article and had to point it out, in hopes that it will enlighten at least one person. :icon25:

The proper definition/use of irony

Enjoy!

Post by **losCHUNK** » Mon May 30, 2005 12:13 am

gunna
somming
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use em all`=P

Post by **R00k** » Mon May 30, 2005 6:01 am

l0g1c wrote:Sorry, came across this article and had to point it out, in hopes that it will enlighten at least one person. :icon25:

The proper definition/use of irony

Enjoy!

hehe, that was a pretty good read. :icon14: