WTH?

Post by **Minimalist** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:12 pm

Perhaps it was the whole Hall of Maat on a field trip?

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:18 pm

Well the Bosnian thing is drawing some attention. Poor Ciko logged in to say Hi and got shot down right away.

When I get upset at them, I don't mean all of them. So I'm changing my language from now on out of fairness.

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:18 am

Beagle wrote:

Well the Bosnian thing is drawing some attention. Poor Ciko logged in to say Hi and got shot down right away.

When I get upset at them, I don't mean all of them. So I'm changing my language from now on out of fairness.

What language you gonna speak now?

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:54 am

The best I can hope to do is improve my English Frank.

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:58 am

1. You should look up "revocation" in the Oxford English Dictionary. Then
look up "aluminium". Check the pronunciation guide. You will be amazed at
just how wrongly you have been pronouncing it. The letter 'U' will be
reinstated in words such as 'favour', 'neighbour', colour etc, skipping the letter
'U' is nothing more than laziness on your part. Likewise, you will learn to

spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters. You will end your love
affair with the letter 'Z' (pronounced 'zed' not 'zee') and the suffix
"ize" will be replaced by the suffix "ise". You will learn that the suffix
'burgh is pronounced 'burra' e.g. Edinburgh. You are welcome to respell
Pittsburgh as 'Pittsberg' if you can't cope with correct pronunciation.
Generally, you should raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. Look up
"vocabulary". Using the same twenty seven words interspersed with filler
noises such as "like" and "you know" is an unacceptable and inefficient form
of communication. Look up "interspersed". There will be no more 'bleeps' in
the Jerry Springer show. If you're not old enough to cope with bad language
then you shouldn't have chat shows. When you learn to develop your
vocabulary then you won't have to use bad language as often.

2. There is no such thing as "US English". We will let Microsoft know on
your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take account of
the reinstated letter 'u' and the elimination of "-ize".

3. You should learn to distinguish the English and Australian accents. It
really isn't that hard. English accents are not limited to cockney, upper -
class twit or Mancunian (Daphne in Frasier). You will also have to learn how
to understand regional accents - Scottish dramas such as "Taggart" will no
longer be broadcast with subtitles. While we're talking about regions, you
must learn that there is no such place as Devonshire in England. The name
of the county is "Devon". If you persist in calling it Devonshire, all
American States will become "shires" e.g. Texasshire, Floridashire,
Louisianashire.
http://www.stephaniemiller.com/declarat ... cation.htm

Essan · Post by **Essan** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:13 am

marduk wrote: While we're talking about regions, you
must learn that there is no such place as Devonshire in England. The name
of the county is "Devon". If you persist in calling it Devonshire, all
American States will become "shires" e.g. Texasshire, Floridashire,
Louisianashire.

Actually, shire only normally applies when the country shares it's name with a town. So Florida can stay, but it would] have to be New Yorkshire, Iowashire and Kanasshire ...

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:37 am

In Texas a "shire" is what you take after a long hard day to wash off the sweat and dirt. You may call it a shower. I do hear that limeys and europeans in general are not as familiar with the concept as americans.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:46 am

marduk wrote: While we're talking about regions, you
must learn that there is no such place as Devonshire in England

Oh really?

http://www.devonshireheartland.co.uk/

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:50 am

lol
tell John Cleese that

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:59 am

Why-does he run the local tourist board?

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:04 am

he wrote that declaration
did you click on the link ?

Actually, shire only normally applies when the country shares it's name with a town. So Florida can stay, but it would] have to be New Yorkshire

New york is a town ?
so did Frank Sinatra call it the city that never sleeps
these americans just can't make up their minds can they

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:11 am

Yes, but I had already heard that "comedy" script the first time round.

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:23 am

Frank Harrist wrote:In Texas a "shire" is what you take after a long hard day to wash off the sweat and dirt. You may call it a shower. I do hear that limeys and europeans in general are not as familiar with the concept as americans.

They take shires in Texas?

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:31 am

Yes, but I had already heard that "comedy" script the first time round

maybe the Tourist board heard it from Cleese and thought it would be good for business

but only in america

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:15 am

Minimalist wrote:
Frank Harrist wrote:In Texas a "shire" is what you take after a long hard day to wash off the sweat and dirt. You may call it a shower. I do hear that limeys and europeans in general are not as familiar with the concept as americans.

They take shires in Texas?

I do. I ain't got a pool to lay around in all day like you. You're about late for that, BTW.

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