BOF Posted December 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2018 Did someone say Disco? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2018 It's iconic in much the same way as Joseph "John" Merrick's face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, BOF said: It's iconic in much the same way as Joseph "John" Merrick's face. Kudos for using his proper name. Too many people don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, Xela said: Kudos for using his proper name. Too many people don't. The Hippopotamus Man, you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just now, mjmooney said: The Hippopotamus Man, you mean? Rhino Chops as he was also known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, Xela said: Kudos for using his proper name. Too many people don't. Do you find that people getting the elephant man’s real name wrong is a regular annoyance for you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just now, Shropshire Lad said: Do you find that people getting the elephant man’s real name wrong is a regular annoyance for you? It is a daily struggle not to lose my shit over it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 The missus has Made in Chelsea on and every other word they say is 'literally'. Used incorrectly every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted December 5, 2018 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2018 1 hour ago, BOF said: It's iconic in much the same way as Joseph "John" Merrick's face. I'm not wrong though am I, it just screams wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 41 minutes ago, bickster said: I'm not wrong though am I, it just screams wrong A very odd look. Why would one make a offsetting design on something that is not suppose to have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 49 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: The missus has Made in Chelsea on and every other word they say is 'literally'. Used incorrectly every single time. What, literally every other word? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RimmyJimmer Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 01/12/2018 at 05:34, blandy said: I think I’d say both those words like you’ve typed them. Hand me the revolver, get me a brandy and I’ll find my own way to the drawing room. It could be worse...you could say 'so' at the start of a sentence...or even worserer, actually type it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 Don't get me started on 'rafts', 'iconic' and 'yeah, no'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 Oh, and 'honing in' instead of 'homing in', 'heart rendering' instead of 'heart rending', and 'free reign' instead of 'free rein'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Don't get me started on 'rafts', 'iconic' and 'yeah, no'. 11 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Oh, and 'honing in' instead of 'homing in', 'heart rendering' instead of 'heart rending', and 'free reign' instead of 'free rein'. I seem to remember a few of these from a long since deleted thread about words and phrases. I think I began that one with a complaint about 'decimation'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just now, snowychap said: I seem to remember a few of these from a long since deleted thread about words and phrases. I think I began that one with a complaint about 'decimation'. Yep, that's another one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2018 “Really??” is one that I find grating. Difficult for me to articulate why I dislike it as people are using it in pretty much the same way as they always have done. But I frequently hear it said in a manner like Chandler Bing would say it. As if it was some placeholder word because they couldn’t form a better reply. Maybe it’s only to my ears that it’s annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: “Really??” is one that I find grating. Difficult for me to articulate why I dislike it as people are using it in pretty much the same way as they always have done. But I frequently hear it said in a manner like Chandler Bing would say it. As if it was some placeholder word because they couldn’t form a better reply. Maybe it’s only to my ears that it’s annoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V01 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Xela said: It is a daily struggle not to lose my shit. FTFY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted December 6, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 6, 2018 7 hours ago, snowychap said: I think I began that one with a complaint about 'decimation'. This kind of decimates any argument you have for complaining about people's use of the word: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-original-definition-of-decimate Regarding the Incorrect Use of 'Decimate' The word decimate is what we might delicately refer to as a problem word. It seems to invite spleen, at least on the part of a small but committed group of linguistic enthusiasts who feel that it is The word decimate is what we might delicately refer to as a problem word. It seems to invite spleen, at least on the part of a small but committed group of linguistic enthusiasts who feel that it is often misused. Here is a sample of comments regarding decimate that have been left by our dictionary’s users. As it turns out, decimate is hardly the only word in English that once had a precise single meaning dealing with Roman history; it just is the only one that people like to complain about. For those who truly believe that words which started out in English having a single meaning that pertains to ancient Rome should remain that way forever, the following list of such will come in handy: Century: “a subdivision of the Roman legion.” Forum: “the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business.” Tribune: “a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates.” Missiles: “Gifts thrown to the crowds by Roman emperors.” Actor: “In Roman law, one that conducts a legal action.” Legion: “the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry.” Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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