? Pet peeves
by Martin on 28/08/2008Todays topic: Language.
- It’s etcetera. Not excetera.
- Aluminium is pronounced ah-luh-min-ee-um not ah-loo-min-uhm.
- Yes, “ironic” is generally used wrongly, however there really isn’t a good descriptive word to convey the what most people associate with “ironic” so stop being a dick about it. Coincidentally I’ve coined the word “alanic” 1 to replace it, but until that gets enough momentum; Just accept the new use of “ironic”.
- To paraphrase Terry Pratchett: “Multiple exclamation marks. A sure sign of a twisted mind.” Only I’d put it “…a sure sign of a total douchebag.”
- The fact that you put a winking smiley after your mean and abusive statement does not absolve you of your complete and utter dickery. The same goes for “lol”.
- Just because you’re anal about correct language (like me), don’t be mean. There’s a significant difference between honest mistakes2 and laziness / douchebaggery.
- “U” is not a word. “2″ is not a word. “R” is not word. “B” is not a word. Moron is.
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