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Well, although the person who originally posted that gem several years ago is not likely to read my response, perhaps others might like to see what I posted in that forum:
I am currently taking English Composition II and I find it appalling that some of my classmates do not know proper MLA format.
Hell, I don't even know what "MLA" is. Even more appalled now, are you?
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Originally Posted by Mainer61
What is it with people saying, "Right, that," instead of "that's right." That sounds ridiculous. It's not like we're on walkie talkies saying 'roger that.' UGH
I say "roger that" all the time. I suspect my "Army Wives" addiction is getting the better of my conversational speech.
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Originally Posted by Copanut
Boy, I say, Boy, didn't she ever hear of Yosemite Sam!!!
OK, but ... It was Foghorn Leghorn that said "Boy, I say, boy ... "
What is it with people saying, "Right, that," instead of "that's right." That sounds ridiculous. It's not like we're on walkie talkies saying 'roger that.' UGH
I see what you mean. I just read on a subforum about Duchess Kate's pregnancy, "Congrats, them." It does sound ridiculous.
On a post regarding suggestions for people who are hard to buy for--
For a pet lover, making a contribution to a "spa and neuter clinic," wow, I could have used that about 12 years ago for myself!
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Just spotted in C-D: "....telling them I had 2 atoms apples" instead of Adam's apples. 
On a post regarding suggestions for people who are hard to buy for--
