Bikes BRAKE; bones BREAK

[Nerdgirl]

This is one driving me mental.

Bikes have brakes. To slow down, you brake.

You can break bones, take a coffee break or break a move.

Brake is not equal to break.

This is mostly not targeted at this erudite crowd, but I read the thread on pinkbike about JOYRIDE and the majority of kids seem unable to make that simple distinction. Nevermind that some of them seem bizarrely attached to the idea that they can stop faster on a breakless (sic) bike.

Feel free to comment on your own grammar/spelling pet peeve (don't even get me started on affect/effect, led vs. lead and many more) or the joys of riding with no brakes. Or chains. I think I need BMX education. It's a whole different world. One that can't spell. I'm so old.

[1mystk]

I can't spell worth a damn...

I was a terrible english student, and only because I couldn't spell... my grammar is terrible too. The only reason I can't spell is because I'm lazy. That and the fact that I had to juggle at least three different languages growing up.

I know it is alot of peoples pet peeve... and I truly apologize for my errors... I do... but... hey... there are worse habits I suppose!

Ironically - I work for a national newspaper and am the last set of eyes that looks at the pages before they go to press (well second last as the pressman looks afterwards). I CAN catch every grammar mistake and spelling error... so go figure, I can't spell worth a damn and can catch others spelling mistakes...

I still try my best to correct myself before posting or before sending an email out... but sometimes, I'm just lazy. Shameful! I know!

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

Brake is not equal to break.
.

Sounds like achy breaky... or should that be achy brakey
Yeah I feel your pain about the rampant bastardization and Americanization of the English and Canadian written word. We used to spell "zation" words with 's' instead of 'z' (zed). There is no perceived need to spell correctly anymore. I blame text messaging, and spellcheck. Here's one that drives me nuts: FURTHER and FARTHER

[saturnine]

don't read pinkbike threads. i only go there because i enjoy how utterly insane it is to sell parts to 13-year-olds with no money.

[Nerdgirl]

Heh. Another one:
Advise (VERB): I advise that you don't take my grammar issues too seriously
Advice (NOUN): I need advice about letting it go...

You're right. I should not read pinkbike. But those illiterate children are our future! they'll be paying my pension! I am concerned!

[saturnine]

your pension will still be paid by the higher earners, as well.

[Jouko]

My ESL brain is offended by the frequent use of "should of" in lieu of "should have" or "should've". At times I wonder if people read what they type before hitting the Enter key.

[sweetfilly7]

I often cringe when reading posts due to poor grammar and spelling. One that always gets me: road vs rode. "I road my bike..." Road is not a verb! Argh!
I agree that texting and spellcheck have taken the "younger generation" a long way down this road (not rode!) to poor language skills. But then again, I also think that wearing one's flannel pyjama pants in public is wrong too. Sometimes I think people don't realize that they have left their house, they are out in society and ought to behave that way as well.
*sigh* I'm too young to be this old! I sound like my grandmother.

[ddakin]

Woah! You're a newsie too? What paper? I'm the sports editor at the Niagara Falls Review, although I'm leaving there after 12 years Nov. 13. Goodbye Sun Media/Quebecor. It's been real.

Originally Posted by 1mystk

I can't spell worth a damn...

I was a terrible english student, and only because I couldn't spell... my grammar is terrible too. The only reason I can't spell is because I'm lazy. That and the fact that I had to juggle at least three different languages growing up.

I know it is alot of peoples pet peeve... and I truly apologize for my errors... I do... but... hey... there are worse habits I suppose!

Ironically - I work for a national newspaper and am the last set of eyes that looks at the pages before they go to press (well second last as the pressman looks afterwards). I CAN catch every grammar mistake and spelling error... so go figure, I can't spell worth a damn and can catch others spelling mistakes...

I still try my best to correct myself before posting or before sending an email out... but sometimes, I'm just lazy. Shameful! I know!

[garage monster]

Originally Posted by ddakin

Woah! You're a newsie too? What paper? I'm the sports editor at the Niagara Falls Review, although I'm leaving there after 12 years Nov. 13. Goodbye Sun Media/Quebecor. It's been real.

Here and I thought that you made a living off all those fat cheques from your Pedal contributions!

[Phat Tyred]

Sounds to me like the grammer cops get the posters intent ... they just do not like the colour of the presentation .. or is that color. 4 me it's da message dat counts ... that way I can hear from more then just the really smart people.

[rkj__]

I can mostly tolerate a few mistakes, but sometimes, it's just too awful....

so I have a nrs its is4 years new and busted up.. the cabel stops on the frame gvae worn threw and now every time the suspesion cycles threw it causes the rear der to shift and get stuck in what ever gear it feels like... it is a good grocery get now.. any help??? oh and i am running 9 speed if that matters at all.. and giant seem to thing well it is just worn out..

[anarawd]

Practice (n) has replaced practise (v)

[anarawd]

Okay I promise I will stop after this one.

Irregardless My former boss used to say that! aaaaaack!!

[Nerdgirl]

Phat makes a really interesting point here.

Originally Posted by Phat Tyred

4 me it's da message dat counts ... that way I can hear from more then just the really smart people.

I agree that it's worth reading all points of view, no matter how they're phrased. But as you point out, poor grammar and spelling colours your perception of the intelligence of the contributor. Thus, a poorly phrased message gets less respect than one that has been written grammatically and spelled correctly.

[LuMach]

Let's not forget that not everyone's first language is English, sometimes bad grammar isn't necessarily always a badge of stupidity. I agree that using words like "b4" and "da" are pretty idiotic, but the occasional misuse of "their" and "there" is hardly anything to get bent out of shape over IMO

[Jouko]

Based on my own observations, I would suggest that the worst offenders are not using English as their second language.

Originally Posted by LuMach

Let's not forget that not everyone's first language is English, sometimes bad grammar isn't necessarily always a badge of stupidity. I agree that using words like "b4" and "da" are pretty idiotic, but the occasional misuse of "their" and "there" is hardly anything to get bent out of shape over IMO

[1mystk]

I work for the Globe and Mail for almost 7 years now, was with the National Post for 3 years before that... I am a preflight technician and transmission operator... so I see alot of the ads in the paper - and read the newspages before the readers do

Where are you going to be working if you be leaving the NFR?

Originally Posted by ddakin

Woah! You're a newsie too? What paper? I'm the sports editor at the Niagara Falls Review, although I'm leaving there after 12 years Nov. 13. Goodbye Sun Media/Quebecor. It's been real.

OH crap... does this mean I am safe from the wrath as I am not an illiterate child that is our future, but will the the one receiving pension paid by these kids?

I think we are in the same age category? Hmmm... now that I think about it... I am 37 and can't spell... shame shame...

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

You're right. I should not read pinkbike. But those illiterate children are our future! they'll be paying my pension! I am concerned!

[1mystk]

I admit to my poor spelling yes... I admit that sometimes my postings are crappy and fragmented and, and, and... but it doesn't mean that I am less smarter than anyone who's grammar and spelling are great.

I happened to be an excellent student in school MINUS my english class. I could never get anything over 65-70 in english... My strengths - Mathematics, Accounting, Art, Geography and French. I think in my case, English was a boring subject and I was just lazy...

Originally Posted by Phat Tyred

Sounds to me like the grammer cops get the posters intent ... they just do not like the colour of the presentation .. or is that color. 4 me it's da message dat counts ... that way I can hear from more then just the really smart people.

[osokolo]

all these abbreviations, phuck this, phuck that... sausage phest... warrEnty issues... b4 you know it, English is no more...

But as one oph the esteemed posters suggested, as long as we understand each other - liphe is Grand.

Originally Posted by tapsa

Based on my own observations, I would suggest that the worst offenders are not using English as their second language.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by osokolo

... sausage phest...

Crappers. I guess I spelt it incorrectly in my new avatar.

[Enduramil]

How about the bane of spelling, that being Microsoft and their ilk. It's humour not humor.

[Biggie]

Lets give credit wear credit is do, tho.

Although the younger generation are largely responsible for perverting our good Queen's English they do have excuses. While at the library the other day I noticed a young woman listening to headphones (on bust apparently), texting on her phone in left hand and typing on a keyboard with her right. Perhaps her spelling was poor, but her dexterity and focus, very impressive.

[osokolo]

bikes also break.

now calm down...

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

This is one driving me mental.

Bikes have brakes. To slow down, you brake.

You can break bones, take a coffee break or break a move.

Brake is not equal to break.

This is mostly not targeted at this erudite crowd, but I read the thread on pinkbike about JOYRIDE and the majority of kids seem unable to make that simple distinction. Nevermind that some of them seem bizarrely attached to the idea that they can stop faster on a breakless (sic) bike.

Feel free to comment on your own grammar/spelling pet peeve (don't even get me started on affect/effect, led vs. lead and many more) or the joys of riding with no brakes. Or chains. I think I need BMX education. It's a whole different world. One that can't spell. I'm so old.

[saturnine]

Originally Posted by Biggie

Lets give credit wear credit is do, tho.

Although the younger generation are largely responsible for perverting our good Queen's English they do have excuses. While at the library the other day I noticed a young woman listening to headphones (on bust apparently), texting on her phone in left hand and typing on a keyboard with her right. Perhaps her spelling was poor, but her dexterity and focus, very impressive.

due?

[osokolo]

what due you mean?

Originally Posted by saturnine

due?

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by saturnine

due?

Don't forget to point out "wear" vs. "where", not to mention the more subtle "lets" vs. "let's". Or perhaps the hughmore is lost on you?

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by Circlip

Don't forget to point out "wear" vs. "where", not to mention the more subtle "lets" vs. "let's". Or perhaps the hughmore is lost on you?

He almost caught me out. I nue he wuz takin the piss tho.

Originally Posted by osokolo

bikes also break.

Hmm. Good point. I've clearly been misinterpreting. I gotta get me one of those breakless bikes.

[Phat Tyred]

Don't forget "wiener" vs "sausage" .

[racergurl]

My daughter has a learning disability and can't spell most words right even though she goes to a teacher who specializes in teaching kids like her. When I volunteer at the schools, quite a few of the kids do have trouble spelling and reading. Most of these kids have hearts of gold and they try so hard to get things right.
Give me those kids over snobby little straight A students any day.
I know a bunch of people who can't spell worth a crap but still manage to make over a hundred grand a year, so they aren't doing too bad despite their bad grammar.

[osokolo]

I have to admit that I do prefer "sausage phest" over "wiener fest"... Just doesn't sound right...

So when is the post ride barbecue at Copeland Forest scheduled for?

Originally Posted by Phat Tyred

Don't forget "wiener" vs "sausage" .

[osokolo]

but I can't turn my home into a grow-op.... Need this space for my bikes...

Originally Posted by racergurl

My daughter has a learning disability and can't spell most words right even though she goes to a teacher who specializes in teaching kids like her. When I volunteer at the schools, quite a few of the kids do have trouble spelling and reading. Most of these kids have hearts of gold and they try so hard to get things right.
Give me those kids over snobby little straight A students any day.
I know a bunch of people who can't spell worth a crap but still manage to make over a hundred grand a year, so they aren't doing too bad despite their bad grammar.

[racergurl]

I swear that's umm, oregano plants, growing in my greenhouse.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by osokolo

I have to admit that I do prefer "sausage phest" over "wiener fest"... Just doesn't sound right...

OK, I've met you guys half way here by updating my avatar to more accurately reflect what most people probably visualize as a "sausage" vs. a "wiener". I can't do "phest" though in place of "fest", since if I post anywhere but on the Eastern forum no one will have any clue what the phuck I'm talking about.

[Jouko]

Those look downright delicious. All we need now is cold Wellie and a little Dijon!

Originally Posted by Circlip

OK, I've met you guys half way here by updating my avatar to more accurately reflect what most people probably visualize as a "sausage" vs. a "wiener". I can't do "phest" though in place of "fest", since if I post anywhere but on the Eastern forum no one will have any clue what the phuck I'm talking about.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Those look downright delicious.

Who knew that with a mere couple of clicks of the mouse my sausage(s) could go from pasty to tasty?

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by Circlip

Who knew that with a mere couple of clicks of the mouse my sausage(s) could go from pasty to tasty?

I probably wasn't supposed to find that funny and wrong. You guys are killing me!

[Biggie]

Originally Posted by Circlip

Don't forget to point out "wear" vs. "where", not to mention the more subtle "lets" vs. "let's". Or perhaps the hughmore is lost on you?

Thank God, someone got it....

[Jouko]

Speaking of pasty sausages, I do love Weißwurst. It is so fresh and tender, not to mention it goes nicely with Weißbier...

Originally Posted by Circlip

Who knew that with a mere couple of clicks of the mouse my sausage(s) could go from pasty to tasty?

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Speaking of pasty sausages, I do love Weißwurst. It is so fresh and tender, not to mention it goes nicely with Weißbier...

Have you been sufficiently trained and authorized to use special keyboard characters on this forum?

Didn't think so.

[Jouko]

Pyydän anteeksi, olen äärettömän pahoillani käytöksestäni.

Originally Posted by Circlip

Have you been sufficiently trained and authorized to use special keyboard characters on this forum?

Didn't think so.

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Pyydän anteeksi, olen äärettömän pahoillani käytöksestäni.

Great. Now I have NO idea whether the grammar or spelling is correct!

Mmm. Weißbier. Damn. I missed Oktoberfest again, didn't I?

[rkj__]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Pyydän anteeksi, olen äärettömän pahoillani käytöksestäni.

Circlip just got pwned!

[Jouko]

For a few years now, I've had thoughts of combining Oktoberfest with late September or early October riding in the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

Mmm. Weißbier. Damn. I missed Oktoberfest again, didn't I?

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Pyydän anteeksi, olen äärettömän pahoillani käytöksestäni.

Otan anteeksi. Älä tee sitä uudestaan.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by rkj__

Circlip just got pwned!

Olet valitettavasti väärässä. Omistaminen on minulle vaikeampaa kuin saatat kuvitella.

[Jouko]

I now have beer and Doritoes all over my keyboard.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

I now have beer and Doritoes all over my keyboard.

Kyllä, asiakas saa ihailla minun makkaraa. Tämä on odotettavissa. Yleistä ihailua minun makkaraa sekä miesten ja naisten ei vähennä minun miehuutta, vaan ainoastaan osoittaa universaali ja makkaraa.

[garage monster]

Originally Posted by Circlip

Kyllä, asiakas saa ihailla minun makkaraa. Tämä on odotettavissa. Yleistä ihailua minun makkaraa sekä miesten ja naisten ei vähennä minun miehuutta, vaan ainoastaan osoittaa universaali ja makkaraa.

WTF is this, Klingon? Sheesh!

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by garage monster

WTF is this, Klingon? Sheesh!

No silly. I thought everyone knew that the Klingon language doesn't contain any instances of the ümlaut. What's with all the Star Trek references lately anyhow? That deserves the you know what...

............................................______ __
....................................,.-‘”...................``~.,
.............................,.-”...................................“-.,
.........................,/...............................................”:,
.....................,?........................... ...........................\,
.................../.................................................. .........,}
................./.................................................. ....,:`^`..}
.............../.................................................. .,:”........./
..............?.....__............................ .............:`.........../
............./__.(.....“~-,_..............................,:`........../
.........../(_....”~,_........ -,_....................,:`........_/
..........{.._$;_......”=,_.......“-,_.......,.-~-,},.~”;/....}
...........((.....*~_.......”=-._......“;,,./`..../”............../
...,,,___.\`~,......“~.,....................`..... }............../
............(....`=-,,.......`........................(......;_,,-”
............/.`~,......`-...............................\....../\
.............\`~.*-,.....................................|,./.....\,__
,,_..........}.>-._\...................................|........... ...`=~-,
.....`=~-,_\_......`\,.................................\
...................`=~-,,.\,...............................\
................................`:,,.............. .............`\..............__
.....................................`=-,...................,%`>--==``
........................................_\........ ..._,-%.......`\
...................................,<`.._|_,-&``................`\

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

Mmm. Weißbier. Damn. I missed Oktoberfest again, didn't I?

I never was a fan of cloudy beer. Do they serve Kristallweiß at Oktoberfest, zufällig auch mit Weißwurst?

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by racergurl

My daughter has a learning disability and can't spell most words right even though she goes to a teacher who specializes in teaching kids like her. When I volunteer at the schools, quite a few of the kids do have trouble spelling and reading. Most of these kids have hearts of gold and they try so hard to get things right.
Give me those kids over snobby little straight A students any day.
I know a bunch of people who can't spell worth a crap but still manage to make over a hundred grand a year, so they aren't doing too bad despite their bad grammar.

Point well taken. I certainly hope you have not felt offended racergurl. My beef is not with those who face daily learning challenges like your daughter or my oldest son. I am just put off by those who can't be bothered to use their language skills to their full ability because it's not cool. Thus endeth my rant.

[LuMach]

wow

[racergurl]

Originally Posted by anarawd

Point well taken. I certainly hope you have not felt offended racergurl. My beef is not with those who face daily learning challenges like your daughter or my oldest son. I am just put off by those who can't be bothered to use their language skills to their full ability because it's not cool. Thus endeth my rant.

I'm just a little touchy on the subject.
I totally agree that kids who have the brains to use proper grammar should use it, though it probably wouldn't be considered cool these days.

[garage monster]

Originally Posted by Circlip

No silly. I thought everyone knew that the Klingon language doesn't contain any instances of the ümlaut.

OK, d'abord. J'men fou!

(Let's see if Google has a joual translator! It's not just you Finns and Germans that can play at this ESL stuff, y'know. )

[osokolo]

I take a nap and the hell breaks loose here... WTPH?

Originally Posted by LuMach

wow

[Jouko]

Originally Posted by garage monster

OK, d'abord. J'men fou!

[Nerdgirl]

Thank you google translator.

Originally Posted by tapsa

Pyydän anteeksi, olen äärettömän pahoillani käytöksestäni.

I apologize, I deeply regret the behavior of

Originally Posted by Circlip

Otan anteeksi. Älä tee sitä uudestaan

I'll apologize. Do not do it again

Originally Posted by Circlip

Olet valitettavasti väärässä. Omistaminen on minulle vaikeampaa kuin saatat kuvitella.

You are sadly mistaken. Ownership is more difficult for me than you might imagine.

Originally Posted by Circlip

Kyllä, asiakas saa ihailla minun makkaraa. Tämä on odotettavissa. Yleistä ihailua minun makkaraa sekä miesten ja naisten ei vähennä minun miehuutta, vaan ainoastaan osoittaa universaali ja makkaraa.

Yes, you may admire my sausage. This is to be expected. General sausage, and my admiration for men and women does not diminish my manhood, but only to prove a universal and sausages.

Originally Posted by garagemonster

OK, d'abord. J'men fou!

OK, first. J'men crazy!

Mr. Monster is right. You men are makin' me crazy!

[Nerdgirl]

And in a vain attempt to re-rail the thread (I actually don't care! Keep up the funny),
I remembered peddling (when they really mean pedalling). That road/rode one is awful too.

As the other posters said, it's mostly the lazy English users that bug me, not the ESL ones (usually better) or people who have genuine learning disabilities. srsly tho - how is anyone supposed to learn proper usage when peeps can't B bothered to type stuph in phull?

In related news, love this site.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

Thank you google translator.

I'm not so certain that thanks are in order. Looks like Google's translation engine for Finnish is still in the "beta" stage.

Now it's just like the old broken telephone game.

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by Circlip

I'm not so certain that thanks are in order. Looks like Google's translation engine for Finnish is still in the "beta" stage.

Now it's just like the old broken telephone game.

Perhaps I should re-translate to Finnish and back to English again. Who knows what you might end up saying!

[anarawd]

Makes yous think...

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by anarawd

Makes your think...

I sentence you to a grammar ticket!

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

I sentence you to a grammar ticket!

How much? Will there be community service work assigned as well?

[racergurl]

I'll admit, I do get somewhat bothered by seeing the word phuck instead of fu**. It's new and disturbing. I like the traditional spelling a whole lot more.

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by racergurl

I'll admit, I do get somewhat bothered by seeing the word phuck instead of fu**. It's new and disturbing. I like the traditional spelling a whole lot more.

Yeah I just don't understand this whole 'ph-ing' thing! I am so old.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by anarawd

Yeah I just don't understand this whole 'ph-ing' thing! I am so old.

It's an "in" joke (maybe even a tribute? ) encapsulating some of the more compelling moments on this forum for the past few months. If you have been fortunate enough to miss its origins in this context, consider yourself lucky.

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by Circlip

It's an "in" joke (maybe even a tribute? ) encapsulating some of the more compelling moments on this forum for the past few months. If you have been fortunate enough to miss its origins in this context, consider yourself lucky.

Being the newbie that I am, it seems I am prone to putting my phoot in my mouth phar too ophten.

[Enduramil]

Originally Posted by racergurl

I'll admit, I do get somewhat bothered by seeing the word phuck instead of fu**. It's new and disturbing. I like the traditional spelling a whole lot more.

Minor problem compared to the idiocy created by those who think that using text and IM style spelling in their posts is a good idea.

[osokolo]

life would be so much less complicated without them...

now back to our regular programming...

Matt, when will you fix Phat's trail for crying out loud????

Originally Posted by anarawd

Being the newbie that I am, it seems I am prone to putting my phoot in my mouth phar too ophten.

[osokolo]

that was your ONLY problem... Unfortunately, I don't want to hijack this thread...

Originally Posted by Enduramil

Minor problem compared to the idiocy created by those who think that using text and IM style spelling in their posts is a good idea.

[osokolo]

just spanking, but Mrs would wear a tight leather suit... The problem is with the fact that the actual spanking would be performed by Mr... So better check your grammar and drop that "s" next time...

Originally Posted by anarawd

How much? Will there be community service work assigned as well?

[anarawd]

Originally Posted by osokolo

just spanking, but Mrs would wear a tight leather suit... The problem is with the fact that the actual spanking would be performed by Mr... So better check your grammar and drop that "s" next time...

I's been a very naughty boy
So... ummmm... tell me me more about Mr.
Will he be in tight leather too?

[osokolo]

he would be right behind you - very busy...

otherwise very nice person with some behavioral issues like riding on a bike without any gears and suspension and hanging around weird bunch that calls themselves an "Empire"...

However, Mrs is quite the opposite. And by that I mean really opposite. Mrs is actually a female. I know it's a shocker, but you have to trust me. However, Mrs exhibits same behavioral deficiencies as Mr... No gears, no suspension etc... You get the drift... There you go, you have been warned now....

Originally Posted by anarawd

I's been a very naughty boy
So... ummmm... tell me me more about Mr.
Will he be in tight leather too?

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by osokolo

otherwise very nice person...

However, Mrs is quite the opposite.

What are you suggesting exactly?

I'm really more into baggies than tight leather, Oggie. You should know that!

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

I'm really more into baggies than tight leather, Oggie. You should know that!

Oggie is easily confused by the different genres of bikers. The ones that wear leather are your other friends Oggie.

Or maybe it's just that he's easily confused period?

[osokolo]

I secretly confessed to you hoping that you would keep it confidential and protect my reputation. Now even Phat can abuse me, like he haven't done it already...

That is not nice and you know, I will tell the story about you in the boy scout camp.

Originally Posted by Circlip

Oggie is easily confused by the different genres of bikers. The ones that wear leather are your other friends Oggie.

Or maybe it's just that he's easily confused period?

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by osokolo

I secretly confessed to you hoping that you would keep it confidential and protect my reputation. Now even Phat can abuse me, like he haven't done it already...

That is not nice and you know, I will tell the story about you in the boy scout camp.

I'm hoping to draw upon your own personal experience here Oggie. Where does the chamois go?

[osokolo]

a good, smelly butt'r cream is all you need in order to wear this garment for utmost personal enjoyment. Add boots and a hat and you are all ready...

Originally Posted by Circlip

I'm hoping to draw upon your own personal experience here Oggie. Where does the chamois go?

[nogearshere]

frankly i enjoy the challenge.

so much of the actual content around hear is so tripe that decovering the massage is the most gratuitous part.

despite an incredible degree in the language i am continuously being corrected in mine grammar buy 'english-as-second-languagers'. of course this mostly because they done learned from a professional, wearass we learned to make the same problems with words as our parents and piers done did.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by nogearshere

frankly i enjoy the challenge.

so much of the actual content around hear is so tripe that decovering the massage is the most gratuitous part.

despite an incredible degree in the language i am continuously being corrected in mine grammar buy 'english-as-second-languagers'. of course this mostly because they done learned from a professional, wearass we learned to make the same problems with words as our parents and piers done did.

Discussing the original subject matter is so 3 days ago. I refuse to acknowledge your futile attempt to derail my tangents. Please accept my sincere invitation to get with the program.

[nogearshere]

Originally Posted by Circlip

Discussing the original subject matter is so 3 days ago. I refuse to acknowledge your futile attempt to derail my tangents. Please accept my sincere invitation to get with the program.

i like smarties.

[Jouko]

Smarties und Wurstwaren sind beruhigend Essen im Dunkeln einsame Abende.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Smarties und Wurstwaren sind beruhigend Essen im Dunkeln einsame Abende.

Diese wahre Worte noch nie gesprochen worden.

[Jouko]

Wenn Sie kein Vertrauen in die Nachricht von Ihrem Metzger, der kluge Mann (gewohntermaßen besitzter ein Fahrrad ohne Getriebe) sucht nach der Wahrheit in seiner Lederhose und berät seine Kameraden über seine Feststellungen.

Gute Nacht, dies ist das Ende der heutigen Rechtschreib-Wettbewerb.

Originally Posted by Circlip

Diese wahre Worte noch nie gesprochen worden.

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by tapsa

Wenn Sie kein Vertrauen in die Nachricht von Ihrem Metzger, der kluge Mann (gewohntermaßen besitzter ein Fahrrad ohne Getriebe) sucht nach der Wahrheit in seiner Lederhose und berät seine Kameraden über seine Feststellungen.

Immanuel Kant ?

[Enduramil]

Originally Posted by osokolo

that was your ONLY problem... Unfortunately, I don't want to hijack this thread...

Hijack? I believe that has already occurred. But feel free to project the blame onto me if it does make you feel batter.

Do't you have Matt 24 to help with a hole somewhere on a trail?

[Phat Tyred]

Holy **** girls thanks for the education.
Or is that gurls.

[nogearshere]

then there is pure ignorant hate disguised as grammatical nuisance.

you know the kind...unoriginal and absolved of intelligence or wit.

i've been as stupid as the next teenager, said some dumb things to make a point i couldn't otherwise articulate. but i never understood how insulting women and homosexuals and whatever other group of peoples makes your point any less obtuse.

well done. life at base standards.

[racergurl]

I perfer gurls or is it prefer gurls? Either way that just doesn't sound right, at least not this early in the morning.

[nogearshere]

Originally Posted by racergurl

I perfer gurls...

for the win!




and yes, i co-invented irony so i know, i know...

[veteran_youth]

Originally Posted by Enduramil

Minor problem compared to the idiocy created by those who think that using text and IM style spelling in their posts is a good idea.

sentence fragment

[garage monster]

Originally Posted by veteran_youth

sentence fragment

[Phat Tyred]

Sorry nogears I was just jokeing ... I had no idea you are a homosexual ... I should have guessed that with where you work. You go gurl ... just not in front of me... or behind me.

[HSCoach2]

Originally Posted by Phat Tyred

Sorry nogears I was just jokeing ... I had no idea you are a homosexual ... I should have guessed that with where you work. You go gurl ... just not in front of me... or behind me.

That's an apology?

[Nerdgirl]

Originally Posted by Phat Tyred

Sorry nogears I was just jokeing ... I had no idea you are a homosexual ... I should have guessed that with where you work. You go gurl ... just not in front of me... or behind me.

As if he'd find you attractive anyway.

Gotta say, these threads are really balancing that line between funny, sexist/homophobic and offensive. Perhaps we could all take a little step back from the brink and talk about recumbents instead. Though, of course, that makes me think of this:

I'm not helping, am I?

[Jouko]

In an ephort to divert energy away from the internets, I'm going to ask my boss for the aphternoon off and head out for a road ride. Maybe I'll see some cute rollerbladers...

[Circlip]

Originally Posted by nogearshere

then there is pure ignorant hate disguised as grammatical nuisance.

you know the kind...unoriginal and absolved of intelligence or wit.

i've been as stupid as the next teenager, said some dumb things to make a point i couldn't otherwise articulate. but i never understood how insulting women and homosexuals and whatever other group of peoples makes your point any less obtuse.

Nogears continues his born again experience after hitting rock bottom earlier this year;

Originally Posted by nogearshere

one of two things will happen as a result of this sort of taunting.

a) robin will go into some sort of self absorbed low esteem body image induced coma
b) robin will be so desperate to reconfirm he femininity that she will wear only a thong and nipple rings to next tuesday.

i say win win.

but, if she REALLY wants to set the record straight (so to speak) she will make out with a Britney Spears lookalike on Friday at the Dance Party juicer...NOTHING screams womyn like a little girl/girl.

[anarawd]

It is time to breathe a little life into this thread. Perhaps we should try to break away from the misogyny, queer bashing, and rampant phallic themes.

I know; let's revisit Nerdgirl's original topic!

Some common grammatical errors that irk me:

"There's" instead of, "there are". e.g. "Hey, there's two arseholes on that camel!"

"I" instead of, "me" (and vice versa). e.g. "Just ask Sam or I" / ("Sam and me just bought some sausages.")

"Bath" instead of "bathe". e.g. "It's time to bath the dog."

Please add to this list! Let's see how long we can make it grow.

[Mysty]

where did you find that... and did you notice that the music n the background is almost sad?

I prefer the funny yet informative posts...

Originally Posted by Nerdgirl

As if he'd find you attractive anyway.

Gotta say, these threads are really balancing that line between funny, sexist/homophobic and offensive. Perhaps we could all take a little step back from the brink and talk about recumbents instead. Though, of course, that makes me think of this:

I'm not helping, am I?