Words are important

[IditarodJoe]

To be candid, I'm somewhat embarrassed by the fact that I can be so indignant about those who are less articulate than I am while, at the same time, have so little remorse over my own shortcomings in spelling and grammar. I suppose it's human nature, but it still strikes me as a character flaw. I should be less critical of others and put more effort into correcting my own deficiencies.

I have no such remorse, however, over my feelings about that the whole sophomoric "Winnie", "Remmie", "Springer" business. Do these people also have a collection of "Hello Kitty" products?

[Sunray]

"...One reason why foreigner's find it so difficult..." You mean like armor and honor that are correctly spelt, in The Queen's English, armour and honour? snicker.
The there, their and they're, etc. thing is directly the responsibility of boards of education that permit kids to graduate or pass a grade when they cannot spell.
"...if you can heal anything by stamping on it..." Yes, you can. But it's illegal in most places. snicker.

[seagoatami]

"...One reason why foreigner's find it so difficult..." You mean like armor and honor that are correctly spelt, in The Queen's English, armour and honour? snicker.
The there, their and they're, etc. thing is directly the responsibility of boards of education that permit kids to graduate or pass a grade when they cannot spell.
"...if you can heal anything by stamping on it..." Yes, you can. But it's illegal in most places. snicker.

I once had a dog that came to heel when I stamped my right foot. Does that count?

[mpmax]

Auto correct is the downfall of the English Language in written form.

[musketjon]

And lets not forget the "tractor" rifle. Ugg

Don't forget the typewriter rifles (Underwood and Corona) and the jukebox rifles (Rockola).

Does that mean that my 91/30 can no longer be referred to as an "Izzy"?
Jon

[dryheat]

Does that mean that my 91/30 can no longer be referred to as an "Izzy"?
Jon

No. That's as bad as Winnie,sounds like baby talk. Every time I see that I think of that little Izzy Pop.

[IditarodJoe]

Does that mean that my 91/30 can no longer be referred to as an "Izzy"?
Jon

Why not? And while we're at it, we can start referring to British rifles produced at ROF Fazakerly as "Fazzies" (or should that be "Fazers"?).

[IditarodJoe]

If Garands made by Winchester are "Winnies" and those made by Remington are "Remmies", but those made by the Springfield Armory are "Springers" (never seen them referred to as "Springies"), then should those manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal be "Rockies" or "Rockers"?

[musketjon]

If Garands made by Winchester are "Winnies" and those made by Remington are "Remmies", but those made by the Springfield Armory are "Springers" (never seen them referred to as "Springies"), then should those manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal be "Rockies" or "Rockers"?

Ok, what about the Springchester and Winfield mix-masters?
Jon

[mousegun]

Then there's "than" rather than "then". When "than" is used where "then" should be, than I would rather use "than" then "then". Than it would be more correct then "Than". When "than" is used for "then", than then is worse then than would be if then were used instead of than.

Clear?

Nevermind.

[PhillipM]

Hi. My name is Phillip and I despise the term Winnie, unless referring to a certain pooh bear.

That being said, in casual conversation today a friend said we should go spend a weekend in Miami. I told her I can't speak Spanglish

[jcj54]

It was easier to type correctly before autocorrect....

[BEAR]

Stupid should hurt
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[mousegun]

Stupid should hurt
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Indeed! The only cure seems to be pain...

[da gimp]

When someone spells bullets as boolets it irks the heck out of me...... I understand why the guy named his website castboollets..... it let him use the word bullet in a method that could be protected under law......but when intelligent men intentionally use it , it is at best silly.

but heck I'm guilty of using country slang spellings & usage here all the time.........