BOF Posted September 8, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2022 Not often, but I have definitely wondered if there is a specific name for the phenomenon whereby a word or name becomes so difficult to spell, that people make sure they get it right, whereas other less difficult, but still tricky words get regularly mis-spelled. Call it the uncanny valley of spelling. The example I give is Chukwuemeka. I was sure once he became better known in the Villa community that the misspellings would be absolutely rife and hilarious. But nope. Not a bit of it. Everyone was so aware of the tricky surname and its pitfalls, that practically no-one fell into them. The Dendoncker/Dendonker post elsewhere reminded me of this thing I have often witnessed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, BOF said: Not often, but I have definitely wondered if there is a specific name for the phenomenon whereby a word or name becomes so difficult to spell, that people make sure they get it right, whereas other less difficult, but still tricky words get regularly mis-spelled. Call it the uncanny valley of spelling. The example I give is Chukwuemeka. I was sure once he became better known in the Villa community that the misspellings would be absolutely rife and hilarious. But nope. Not a bit of it. Everyone was so aware of the tricky surname and its pitfalls, that practically no-one fell into them. The Dendoncker/Dendonker post elsewhere reminded me of this thing I have often witnessed. Autocorrect probably drives a lot of this as people don't really think about spelling anymore. I typed Chukwuemeka out once taking care to get it right and let autocorrect go every time. It's probably the same for most people and for those writing Dendoncker (just spotted I have an autocorrect suggesting Deondecker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 8, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Rds1983 said: Autocorrect probably drives a lot of this as people don't really think about spelling anymore. I typed Chukwuemeka out once taking care to get it right and let autocorrect go every time. It's probably the same for most people and for those writing Dendoncker (just spotted I have an autocorrect suggesting Deondecker). Yeah that probably covers most. I still wonder if there's an obscure term for the ones it doesn't cover though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, BOF said: Yeah that probably covers most. I still wonder if there's an obscure term for the ones it doesn't cover though I'm sure someone like @mjmooney or @bickster will be along soon enough to let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 8 hours ago, BOF said: Not often, but I have definitely wondered if there is a specific name for the phenomenon whereby a word or name becomes so difficult to spell, that people make sure they get it right, whereas other less difficult, but still tricky words get regularly mis-spelled. Call it the uncanny valley of spelling. The example I give is Chukwuemeka. I was sure once he became better known in the Villa community that the misspellings would be absolutely rife and hilarious. But nope. Not a bit of it. Everyone was so aware of the tricky surname and its pitfalls, that practically no-one fell into them. The Dendoncker/Dendonker post elsewhere reminded me of this thing I have often witnessed. Nah, in your theory people would then spell simple names incorrectly like Kienan Davies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 8, 2022 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just how clean is a whistle? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 40 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Just how clean is a whistle? Shame on you not talking about her madjesty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 44 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Just how clean is a whistle? Very, but only after it's been wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Who is the most famous woman in the world now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Who is the most famous woman in the world now? The blonde bird off fake taxi who gets picked up in Wales and says she is a brunmie based on my internet search history , same as yesterday in all fairness 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Who is the most famous woman in the world now? Meghan Markle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 29 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Who is the most famous woman in the world now? The chubby one from TOWIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: The blonde bird off fake taxi who gets picked up in Wales and says she is a brunmie based on my internet search history , same as yesterday in all fairness See this is why I think it's Kim Kardashian. The combined pull of her sex tape, Instagram brand, reality show, tabloid presence, and the OJ Simpson connection must cover every base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 02/09/2022 at 13:09, Xela said: Going back to the IKEA stuff, when I first moved into my old place a long time ago, I purchased a few things from there. I got 3 tables... I think they were £5 each! They are the LACK table. They look as though they are about £20 now. I still have all 3! What bargains. Why would I want to spend more on little tables? We bought a duvet cover and pillowcases from IKEA a number of years ago. Good stuff. Then one day our daughter has some US kids' sitcom on the TV and we spotted the exact same bedding on a bed. I think it was the mother's bed, though. I'd hate to think I've been sleeping under bedding made for kids. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 8, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, sidcow said: Nah, in your theory people would then spell simple names incorrectly like Kienan Davies. Keirán Clarke was the other example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) why Villa Talk has a swear filter Edited September 9, 2022 by a m ole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, a m ole said: why Villa Talk has a swear filter I’ll add to this. Why does VT have a limit on reaction? It’s not like you can spam posts with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 19 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said: I’ll add to this. Why does VT have a limit on reaction? It’s not like you can spam posts with them. It’s more because the nature of the conversation previous than any real complaint, I actually quite like it. Adds some flavour to my posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 9, 2022 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, a m ole said: why Villa Talk has a swear filter Apparently, it's driven by certain advertisers who wouldn't buy space on a non-children-suitable platform. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted September 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 5 hours ago, a m ole said: why Villa Talk has a swear filter What does and what doesn't constitute a swear word? Quite a few grey area words it seems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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