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Old 03-28-2013, 07:39 AM
 
Location: Richardson, TX
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And they are planting mast producing trees.
Maybe these are trees planted near the shipyards.

 
Old 03-28-2013, 07:47 AM
 
Location: Richardson, TX
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Rattling ..someone out
Shaken baby syndrome?
 
Old 03-28-2013, 10:38 AM
 
Location: southwest TN
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Originally Posted by Rob Allen View Post
Sorry about putting two jokes on one line; I can see that that could be confusing. The misspelling that you highlighted was quite intentional, with tongue firmly in cheek.

Then I offer my apology. I cannot tell you how often I see someone blasting away at another for a minor (my opinion) gaffe while making an enormous error in grammar. That gets my dander up more than those who blow off the correction with the attitude of "it doesn't matter".



Now on to the word "rediculous". Just as "judgement" is now considered just one of two correct spellings, "rediculous" will soon be considered correct if it is allowed to stand. I abhor bad spelling. Even worse, is when someone tells me my critique of their word usage or spelling is now acceptable as correct because it is in the dictionary!


ARRRGH! Baldness is not becoming on me.
 
Old 03-28-2013, 12:07 PM
 
Location: Elsewhere
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Old Fashion Butcher Shop and Old Fashion Grocery Store....two different old signs I've seen. Shouldn't it be old fashioned?

I've seen this sign on an escort car following a huge truck with large load many times that says: Oversize Load ahead. Shouldn't it be oversized load?
The letters must be getting too expensive or something. At my supermarket, the signs only point to "Can Vegetables" and "Can Fruit". I tried pointing it out to one of the cashiers once, but it was painful to watch her look up at the sign and realize that she did not comprehend what I was saying.
 
Old 03-28-2013, 12:54 PM
 
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The title of a thread in Psychology Forum:

Who is the most strongwilled?
Men or woman?

Using the superative, when calling for the comparative form.
From the Indiana forum:

Chicago is worst than Indianapolis
 
Old 03-28-2013, 12:55 PM
 
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From the automotive forum:

Darwin will take care of these idiots. Unfortunately other's will be hurt as well...
 
Old 03-28-2013, 04:44 PM
 
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Originally Posted by missik999 View Post
From the automotive forum:

Darwin will take care of these idiots. Unfortunately other's will be hurt as well...

...and here, I was under the impression that Darwin had been dead for ~130 years.
Little did I know that he is still around, waiting to "take care of idiots".
I like to learn at least one new factoid each day, and now I can say that my lesson for today has to do with Darwin's continued existence!

Now, about the "other's"...

 
Old 03-28-2013, 07:54 PM
 
Location: USA
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"...The guy lives below us, and us above him...."
 
Old 03-28-2013, 09:58 PM
 
Location: central Oregon
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I think that the misspelling comes along with hearing more and more people pronounce the first syllable with a long "e" sound instead of a short "i".
I certainly have to agree with you.

Hence, my long drawn out "eeeeeeee".
 
Old 03-29-2013, 06:19 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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"...The guy lives below us, and us above him...."
I saw that. Gave me a good giggle!
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