Redneck's Outhouse, includes mood music!

[irishgrl]

Your source for Southernisms of all stripe! (http://www.straywillows.com/gz-redout.htm)

They're a breed apart I tell ya! :]

[Miss Vicky]

"* you've ever used lard in bed."

Now this is just wrong.... :laugh:

I'm a little worried though. I've heard some of those "Southernisms" used here in California by actual Californians. Very worrisome.

On a side note: I really like the song "Dueling Banjos" and banjo music in general. Is there something wrong with me?

[strandinthewind]

Californian Elitists - y'all are as smug as whore gone legit :laugh:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Your source for Southernisms of all stripe! (http://www.straywillows.com/gz-redout.htm)

They're a breed apart I tell ya! :]

I find this very offensive, considering I am from the south. Perhaps I should go find a KKK site about the joys of making fun of ni---rs! Would that be ok?

[gldstwmn]

I find this very offensive, considering I am from the south. Perhaps I should go find a KKK site about the joys of making fun of ni---rs! Would that be ok?

What? :confused:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

What? :confused:

What? :confused:

[gldstwmn]

What? :confused:

Did you just use a racial epithet in your post?

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Did you just use a racial epithet in your post?

No, I was responding to a prejudice and very narrow-minded post about "rednecks" being "a breed of their own."

[gldstwmn]

No, I was responding to a prejudice and very narrow-minded post about "rednecks" being "a breed of their own."

Um, no. That word is not acceptable, ever.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Um, no. That word is not acceptable, ever.

I didn't even type "the word". I was using it in juxtaposition to another racial/prejudicial slur "redneck". Is it ok to say one (regardless of the history of the word, and how many more are effected by it) but not ok to say the other? Is it plausible to make fun of rednecks and make fun of a race or minority? No, I think not.

"That word" is very offensive and very disgraceful, of course. But if you can't see the point I was trying to make then you are no smarter than "them there rednecks". :rolleyes:

[gldstwmn]

I didn't even type "the word". I was using it in juxtaposition to another racial/prejudicial slur "redneck". Is it ok to say one (regardless of the history of the word, and how many more are effected by it) but not ok to say the other? Is it plausible to make fun of rednecks and make fun of a race or minority? No, I think not.

"That word" is very offensive and very disgraceful, of course. But if you can't see the point I was trying to make then you are no smarter than "them there rednecks". :rolleyes:

Bull****. There are plenty of other words you could have used. As I said, unacceptable.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Bull****. There are plenty of other words you could have used. As I said, unacceptable.

Exactly, there are other words too, that people could use to talk about southerners other than "redneck". So why is it that it is so funny? I chose to use "that word" because it would catch everyone’s attention. And also so I could actually get it through some liberal skulls that there are other prejudicial and offensive words out there other than "that word".

[gldstwmn]

Exactly, there are other words too, that people could use to talk about southerners other than "redneck". So why is it that it is so funny? I chose to use "that word" because it would catch everyone’s attention and so you could actually get it through some liberal skulls that there are other prejudicial and offensive words out there other than "that word".

I never said anything was funny. Nice try. You're not getting away with this. It is unacceptable to use that word...ever.
Got it yet?

[heyjupiter678]

I find this very offensive, considering I am from the south. I'm from the south, too (actually from your previous posts, I think I live very close to you) but I don't find this offensive at all. Southerners laugh at this kind of stuff all the time. Remember Jeff Foxworthy?

Perhaps I should go find a KKK site about the joys of making fun of ni---rs! Would that be ok? :shocked: :rolleyes:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I never said anything was funnly. Nice try. You're not getting away with this. It is unacceptable to use that word...ever.
Got it yet?

Im not trying to get away with anything. I'm not going to apologize for using a word that I didn't use?

I should have known a liberal would try and turn the tables. The topic and link posted in this thread are very prejudicial and offensive to a large amount of people, which is exactly what you are getting so angry about right now. That terrible word that causes fear and anger among African-Americans everywhere.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I'm from the south, too (actually from your previous posts, I think I live very close to you) but I don't find this offensive at all. Southerners laugh at this kind of stuff all the time. Remember Jeff Foxworthy?

:shocked: :rolleyes:

Well yes you see, that is different because those jokes are coming FROM a person of the south! It's no different than when African-Americans call each other "that word" is it?

[gldstwmn]

Im not trying to get away with anything. I'm not going to apologize for using a word that I didn't use?

I should have known a liberal would try and turn the tables. The topic and link posted in this thread are very prejudicial and offensive to a large amount of people, which is exactly what you are getting so angry about right now. That terrible word that causes fear and anger among African-Americans everywhere.

I'm white and it doesn't scare me one damn bit. It is unnacceptable. Got it yet?

[estranged4life]

and I wasnt offended (Since most of the sayings are true :lol: )

Brian "Yeehaw....Let's go goat-ropin' & cow-tippin' as we chew sum 'Backy & inbreed" j.

[heyjupiter678]

Well yes you see, that is different because those jokes are coming FROM a person of the south! It's no different than when African-Americans call each other "that word" is it? How do you know that the site wasn't made by a person of the south?

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I'm white and it doesn't scare me one damn bit. It is unnacceptable. Got it yet?

"that word" shouldn't scare you, you're not African-American!

It is a very unacceptable word, that is not something that I'm even trying to argue (although I'm sure you would love for me to). I agree with you 100% that "that word" is a disgrace.

But I see a double standard. Why is it ok to call us folks "rednecks", make jokes about us, but it's not ok for others to do so to other groups or minorities (not that I condone that, just trying to show an EXAMPLE, if you are capable of understanding what that means).

[estranged4life]

Q: Why are hurricanes normally named after women?

A: When they come they're wild and wet, but when they go, they take your house and car with them.

:lol: :laugh: :thumbsup:

[strandinthewind]

Q: Why are hurricanes normally named after women?

A: When they come they're wild and wet, but when they go, they take your house and car with them.

:lol: :laugh: :thumbsup:


:] :] :] :] :] :]

Lord love ya for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND - as I am from the South:

25 Ways to Annoy a Yankee


<> Take your own sweet time when doing ANYTHING.


<> Pronounce all one-syllable words with two.


<> When giving directions, end with "it's right down yonder on the left."


<> Talk REAL slow, and ask them to speak more slowly so you can understand what they're saying.


<> When they talk nostalgically about the North, tell 'em "Delta's ready when you are!"


<> Talk loudly and often about SEC football or basketball.


<> Refer to every soft drink as a "Coke."


<> Always order sweet tea and/or grits. When they don't have it, raise a ruckus.


<> Offer to send 'em a bottle of fresh air.


<> Insist on being addressed by your first AND middle names. (e.g. Lisa Marie, John Michael, Jim Bob, etc.)


<> Frequently bring up the "War of Northern Aggression" in conversation. If anyone ever says the words "Civil War," always say that "there was nothing civil about it."


<> Address all males as "son" and females as "little lady."


<> Correct their pronunciation of certain words. For example: It's not "pee-can."


<> Put Tabasco Sauce on everything.


<> For New York Yankees: Act as if the whole state of New York is New York City. In other words, if they say "Yo, I'm from upstate New Yoik!", respond with, "Well I'll be, my wife has always wanted to see a Broadway show!"


<> When invited to dinner, offer to bring dessert. Show up with a box of Moon Pies...banana ones.


<> Name all of your children "Bubba."


<> Use the word "reckon" in a sentence.


<> "Mash" buttons. "Cut off" lights. "Carry" the kids to school. "Fetch" something.


<> Never simply "do" something. Be "fixin' to do" something.


<> Tell them you don't have an accent, they do.


<> Be sure to include "yes/no ma'am/sir" in all conversations..


<> Only use landmarks and ramble on when giving directions.


"Now go down Jefferson Davis Highway and turn left at where the Chevron station
used to be. I think they turned it into a Amoco or maybe a BP. Anyway, turn right
there."


"You said left."


"Did I? Well, turn left there and follow it until you see a big fish on your left. I
remember when that fish used to be on the other side of town."


<> Ask them if it's still snowing up North. Then tell 'em you went driving around in your convertible this weekend.


<> Call 'em a Yankee. Works every time.

:D

[gldstwmn]

How is that any different to the cliches dumped upon Australians by the rest of the world? They're rarely true but they're jokes (stupid ones, if you find them to be so). One hardly goes policing everyone who's ever cracked them.

Wait a minute? You think the word he used in a previous post is a cliche?

[estranged4life]

:] :] :] :] :] :]

Lord love ya for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND - as I am from the South:


that happened to Deb & myself was when a family friend flew in to visit with her new boyfriend, Who resides in Philadelphia, Saw cattle here and made the following remark:

"We have cattle in Philly...At the Zoo (!!!), Never saw cattle in a field though..."

All we could say is "W.T.F.?" Guess Yanks dont know much about livestock, Ya raise 'em for $$$$ not as a Zoo resident :lol: :thumbsup:

Brian "Let's see have a Texan brother...A Nebraskan brother...A Californian new sister & another sister who is moving from Delaware to Illinois...Guess I know who the smartest is because I STILL live in Oklahoma :lol: " j.

[gldstwmn]

No I meant the original post, the jokes about Southerns that he got all uptight about.
Whew. I thought I had finally gone through the looking glass.

[WildInTheWind]

Your source for Southernisms of all stripe! (http://www.straywillows.com/gz-redout.htm)

They're a breed apart I tell ya! :]


:lol: :lol: :lol: Hilarious!!!! I bookmarked that page so I can read it all the way through on of these days.

[strandinthewind]

Oh dear. Yes it's such a strange concept, cattle in the fields and stockyards. Actually what are cattle doing in a zoo?

Counting the time until they are in the lion's stomach :eek:

Poor Moo Cows :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

Oh good, I'm off the hook. Gave you a startle though. Perhaps I should employ tourettes-like behaviour just for ****s and giggles.

well, there is that method :laugh: :laugh:

Actually, in a completely irrelevant point, a friend of mines last name is Torres and he used to joke he paid his way through school fronting a band called "Torres and the Tourettes" :lol: :laugh: :shocked: :laugh:

[gldstwmn]

Oh good, I'm off the hook. Gave you a startle though. Perhaps I should employ tourettes-like behaviour just for ****s and giggles.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[amber]

:] :] :] :] :] :]

Lord love ya for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND - as I am from the South:

25 Ways to Annoy a Yankee


<> Take your own sweet time when doing ANYTHING.


<> Pronounce all one-syllable words with two.


<> When giving directions, end with "it's right down yonder on the left."


<> Talk REAL slow, and ask them to speak more slowly so you can understand what they're saying.


<> When they talk nostalgically about the North, tell 'em "Delta's ready when you are!"


<> Talk loudly and often about SEC football or basketball.


<> Refer to every soft drink as a "Coke."


<> Always order sweet tea and/or grits. When they don't have it, raise a ruckus.


<> Offer to send 'em a bottle of fresh air.


<> Insist on being addressed by your first AND middle names. (e.g. Lisa Marie, John Michael, Jim Bob, etc.)


<> Frequently bring up the "War of Northern Aggression" in conversation. If anyone ever says the words "Civil War," always say that "there was nothing civil about it."


<> Address all males as "son" and females as "little lady."


<> Correct their pronunciation of certain words. For example: It's not "pee-can."


<> Put Tabasco Sauce on everything.


<> For New York Yankees: Act as if the whole state of New York is New York City. In other words, if they say "Yo, I'm from upstate New Yoik!", respond with, "Well I'll be, my wife has always wanted to see a Broadway show!"


<> When invited to dinner, offer to bring dessert. Show up with a box of Moon Pies...banana ones.


<> Name all of your children "Bubba."


<> Use the word "reckon" in a sentence.


<> "Mash" buttons. "Cut off" lights. "Carry" the kids to school. "Fetch" something.


<> Never simply "do" something. Be "fixin' to do" something.


<> Tell them you don't have an accent, they do.


<> Be sure to include "yes/no ma'am/sir" in all conversations..


<> Only use landmarks and ramble on when giving directions.


"Now go down Jefferson Davis Highway and turn left at where the Chevron station
used to be. I think they turned it into a Amoco or maybe a BP. Anyway, turn right
there."


"You said left."


"Did I? Well, turn left there and follow it until you see a big fish on your left. I
remember when that fish used to be on the other side of town."


<> Ask them if it's still snowing up North. Then tell 'em you went driving around in your convertible this weekend.


<> Call 'em a Yankee. Works every time.

:D
YYAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
:lol: :laugh:

[The Tower]

25 Ways to Annoy a Yankee

<> Take your own sweet time when doing ANYTHING.

<> Always order sweet tea and/or grits. When they don't have it, raise a ruckus.

Well, you got me here!!! I had to do some work in Atlanta and Gainesville, FL over the years and nothing annoyed me more than these two.

I felt like I was The Flash doing everything, and I mean everything, at high speed while the rest of world was sllllooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. It's like the local Dept. of Water and Power put barbituates in the drinking water.

And, as a rabid iced tea drinker, there is nothing nastier in this universe than "sweet tea". UGH!!!!! Gross, gross, grossssssssssssssss.......

[strandinthewind]

Well, you got me here!!! I had to do some work in Atlanta and Gainesville, FL over the years and nothing annoyed me more than these two.

I felt like I was The Flash doing everything, and I mean everything, at high speed while the rest of world was sllllooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. It's like the local Dept. of Water and Power put barbituates in the drinking water.

And, as a rabid iced tea drinker, there is nothing nastier in this universe than "sweet tea". UGH!!!!! Gross, gross, grossssssssssssssss.......

LOL - I, too, am a Speedy Gonzales and the people here move SOOOOOOO slow - but I adjust :laugh:

AND - I HATE sweet tea - it has the consistency of Jello that forgot to gel. I do, however, LOVE Snapple Diet Peach Tea!!!!!!!!

I also LOVE grits!!!!!

[The Tower]

LOL - I, too, am a Speedy Gonzales and the people here move SOOOOOOO slow - but I adjust :laugh:

My mom lives in Nashville. A coupla years back she had a mild heart attack and I flew out to see her and make sure things were okay.

You should have seen me attempting to drive..... :eek: :eek: I almost had my own heart attack from all the yelling and cussing.

Everyone drives no more than 20 mph and everything is so sluggish. The light turns green and the cars just sit there. Starting and completing a right hand turn takes five minutes. Don't even get me started on left turns...

[Miss Vicky]

My mom lives in Nashville. A coupla years back she had a mild heart attack and I flew out to see her and make sure things were okay.

You should have seen me attempting to drive..... :eek: :eek: I almost had my own heart attack from all the yelling and cussing.

Everyone drives no more than 20 mph and everything is so sluggish. The light turns green and the cars just sit there. Starting and completing a right hand turn takes five minutes. Don't even get me started on left turns...

Yikes. Makes me glad I've never been to the south. My extremely-impatient-check-my-watch-every-two-minutes nature would not be able to handle it. :D

[strandinthewind]

. . .You should have seen me attempting to drive..... :eek: :eek: I almost had my own heart attack from all the yelling and cussing.

Everyone drives no more than 20 mph and everything is so sluggish. The light turns green and the cars just sit there. Starting and completing a right hand turn takes five minutes. Don't even get me started on left turns...

I TERRIFY people at times. I mean what don't people get about THE MF'ING LIGHT IS GREEN - SO GO :mad:

I personally think there is a group out there whose sole purpose is to break every law in the legal realm to cut in front of me (the only car on the road) and then drive one mile per hour :mad:

[strandinthewind]

Yikes. Makes me glad I've never been to the south. My extremely-impatient-check-my-watch-every-two-minutes nature would not be able to handle it. :D

and you presume we would want you :p :p :p :wavey: :wavey:

[Miss Vicky]

and you presume we would want you :p :p :p :wavey: :wavey:

Umm. No. Not really.

I was making just as much a jab at myself than at southerners anyway.

[strandinthewind]

Umm. No. Not really.

I was making just as much a jab at myself than at southerners anyway.

I know that - I was joking - silly :wavey:

[amber]

LOL - I, too, am a Speedy Gonzales and the people here move SOOOOOOO slow - but I adjust :laugh:

AND - I HATE sweet tea - it has the consistency of Jello that forgot to gel. I do, however, LOVE Snapple Diet Peach Tea!!!!!!!!

I also LOVE grits!!!!!
Can you explain sweet tea a little better? I looked it up online, but the main difference seems to be that you dissolve sugar in it? :confused:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Can you explain sweet tea a little better? I looked it up online, but the main difference seems to be that you dissolve sugar in it? :confused:

It’s just tea that is cold really. You boil the water, add the tea bags and such. Then you pour it into a jug or some kind of container and add the sugar to you liking and then refrigerate.

I really do enjoy sweet tea it's really good. I also like hot tea as well!

[amber]

It’s just tea that is cold really. You boil the water, add the tea bags and such. Then you pour it into a jug or some kind of container and add the sugar to you liking and then refrigerate.

I really do enjoy sweet tea it's really good. I also like hot tea as well!
Then why do people who like ice tea not like sweet tea? It must just be very, very, very, sweet, I suppose. :shrug:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Then why do people who like ice tea not like sweet tea? It must just be very, very, very, sweet, I suppose. :shrug:

I don't know that is a very good question.

[DrummerDeanna]

I was curious about this whole sweet tea thing as well...I love iced tea - but I always put sugar (splena or sweet and low) in it :shrug: Do people actually drink tea with no sweeteners in it at all ?

[ontheEdgeof17]

I was curious about this whole sweet tea thing as well...I love iced tea - but I always put sugar (splena or sweet and low) in it :shrug: Do people actually drink tea with no sweeteners in it at all ?


I prefer sweet tea (yum, my fav), but I can drink it w/o sweetener, too. It doesn't taste as well, but it is still pretty good to my taste buds. :nod:

[DrummerDeanna]

I prefer sweet tea (yum, my fav), but I can drink it w/o sweetener, too. It doesn't taste as well, but it is still pretty good to my taste buds. :nod:

So is sweet tea just tea with sugar in it or is some different type of tea specifically?

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I was curious about this whole sweet tea thing as well...I love iced tea - but I always put sugar (splena or sweet and low) in it :shrug: Do people actually drink tea with no sweeteners in it at all ?

Yes! LOL. I have found that when I travel up north and ask for tea, it is always without sugar. Whereas when you ask for tea in a southern resturant it comes with sugar (unless you tell them otherwise).

[Brwn_eyes0511]

So is sweet tea just tea with sugar in it or is some different type of tea specifically?

Well the tea bags you buy for sweat tea are different than tea bags you would buy for hot tea.

[DrummerDeanna]

Right - but like Lipton has tea you can make hot or cold :shrug:

I think I'm getting a clear picture now.....I wouln't like my tea to come to me sweetened...I need to sweeten it to my own taste and liking :nod:

[amber]

I was curious about this whole sweet tea thing as well...I love iced tea - but I always put sugar (splena or sweet and low) in it :shrug: Do people actually drink tea with no sweeteners in it at all ?
I do. And coffee, if I have it. It's from back in the day when I wasn't eating refined sugar or dairy. Sometimes I would put honey, but quickly got used to having my beverages w/out sugar. But then, I don't drink ice tea often, usually warm tea, which tends to be more naturally flavorful. And I don't drink warm coffee often, usually iced.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Right - but like Lipton has tea you can make hot or cold :shrug:

I think I'm getting a clear picture now.....I wouln't like my tea to come to me sweetened...I need to sweeten it to my own taste and liking :nod:


I boil water with 8 Lipton tea bags in it. While that is boiling, I put sugar and ice cubes in a pitcher. I pour the hot tea in....and just fill the rest of the pitcher up with hot water....I taste it....if it needs more sugar, I put more in. :D Sometimes I add lemon.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I boil water with 8 Lipton tea bags in it. While that is boiling, I put sugar and ice cubes in a pitcher. I pour the hot tea in....and just fill the rest of the pitcher up with hot water....I taste it....if it needs more sugar, I put more in. :D Sometimes I add lemon.

I love lemon in mine! GREAT :D

[strandinthewind]

I boil water with 8 Lipton tea bags in it. While that is boiling, I put sugar and ice cubes in a pitcher. I pour the hot tea in....and just fill the rest of the pitcher up with hot water....I taste it....if it needs more sugar, I put more in. :D Sometimes I add lemon.

You eat refined white sugar and you have abs - I officially am so jealous that I think I hate you :laugh: :mad: :xoxo:

[DrummerDeanna]

I boil water with 8 Lipton tea bags in it. While that is boiling, I put sugar and ice cubes in a pitcher. I pour the hot tea in....and just fill the rest of the pitcher up with hot water....I taste it....if it needs more sugar, I put more in. :D Sometimes I add lemon.

And that's? sweet tea? It's just regular tea to me :shrug: lol....I mean that's just how one makes tea no?

Well - except I don't automatically add sugar to the whole pitcher lol...I leave that up to whoever's drinking a glass...

[The Tower]

I think I'm getting a clear picture now.....I wouln't like my tea to come to me sweetened...I need to sweeten it to my own taste and liking :nod:

That's basically it. Iced tea is just that- regular Orange Pekoe tea that is chilled. Here in LA, if you order tea that's what you get- just plain tea. At drive through joints they'll ask you "Do you want lemon with your iced tea?"

In the South, if you order "iced tea" you automatically get this nasty swill that been loaded with some kind of sweetener- usually regular sugar, but I have had it with stuff that's gotta be something else. I dunno, maybe Karo syrup (corn syrup) or something....

I like iced tea to be just iced tea- tea with ice. No lemon, no sugar, no honey, no Karo, no raspberry flavor- just plain tea.

[ontheEdgeof17]

And that's? sweet tea? It's just regular tea to me :shrug: lol....I mean that's just how one makes tea no?

Well - except I don't automatically add sugar to the whole pitcher lol...I leave that up to whoever's drinking a glass...


We call it sweet tea here. Regular tea is no sweetner.


Tea is confusing.

[DrummerDeanna]

We call it sweet tea here. Regular tea is no sweetner.


Tea is confusing.

Okay - I think my brain is now fully wrapped around the sweet tea concept :D Good to know in case I ever visit the south :thumbsup:

[Miss Vicky]

I'm thinking that tea over here is not like what you're talking about. Tea here is English tea, that being hot, either black or white and often without sugar. I have mine white (that means milk, not creamer or whatever it is over there), no sugar and I avoid teabags. The looseleaf is so much nicer. Anyway, that sounds like I was putting in an order.

Yeah, it's totally different over here.

Americans (from what I gather, I'm not a tea or coffee drinker myself) don't usually put anything but lemon and/or sweeteners in their tea. Creamer or milk is typically reserved for coffee.

[DrummerDeanna]

I'm thinking that tea over here is not like what you're talking about. Tea here is English tea, that being hot, either black or white and often without sugar. I have mine white (that means milk, not creamer or whatever it is over there), no sugar and I avoid teabags. The looseleaf is so much nicer. Anyway, that sounds like I was putting in an order.


mmm..my sister brought some English tea home from her trip to London a few years ago...SOOOO good.

She made it and then put milk in it and insisted we drink it the way she was taught to drink it in England...and damned if it wasn't the best damn tea I EVER had :nod:

[skcin]

Yeah, it's totally different over here.

Americans (from what I gather, I'm not a tea or coffee drinker myself) don't usually put anything but lemon and/or sweeteners in their tea. Creamer or milk is typically reserved for coffee.

I always put milk in my hot tea. I do get some strange looks, though. :shrug:

[estranged4life]

either straight (No sugar or ice) or sweetened (No ice), That's the way I have drank it all of my life and will until someone decides it's time for me to go terrorize those in the afterlife :nod:

[irishgrl]

I find this very offensive, considering I am from the south. Perhaps I should go find a KKK site about the joys of making fun of ni---rs! Would that be ok?

ok now:
A) I didnt use the term "redneck" so your ire is misplaced. The owner of the site used the term "redneck" and I just identified it the way they did.
B) I meant no harm in the comment "a breed apart" and if you took offense, I apologise. I myself find many of these "southernisms" very witty and I marvel at the thought processes that can come up with such colorful language.
YOU need to chill.

[irishgrl]

:] :] :] :] :] :]

Lord love ya for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND - as I am from the South:

25 Ways to Annoy a Yankee


<> Take your own sweet time when doing ANYTHING.


<> Pronounce all one-syllable words with two.


<> When giving directions, end with "it's right down yonder on the left."


<> Talk REAL slow, and ask them to speak more slowly so you can understand what they're saying.


<> When they talk nostalgically about the North, tell 'em "Delta's ready when you are!"


<> Talk loudly and often about SEC football or basketball.


<> Refer to every soft drink as a "Coke."


<> Always order sweet tea and/or grits. When they don't have it, raise a ruckus.


<> Offer to send 'em a bottle of fresh air.


<> Insist on being addressed by your first AND middle names. (e.g. Lisa Marie, John Michael, Jim Bob, etc.)


<> Frequently bring up the "War of Northern Aggression" in conversation. If anyone ever says the words "Civil War," always say that "there was nothing civil about it."


<> Address all males as "son" and females as "little lady."


<> Correct their pronunciation of certain words. For example: It's not "pee-can."


<> Put Tabasco Sauce on everything.


<> For New York Yankees: Act as if the whole state of New York is New York City. In other words, if they say "Yo, I'm from upstate New Yoik!", respond with, "Well I'll be, my wife has always wanted to see a Broadway show!"


<> When invited to dinner, offer to bring dessert. Show up with a box of Moon Pies...banana ones.


<> Name all of your children "Bubba."


<> Use the word "reckon" in a sentence.


<> "Mash" buttons. "Cut off" lights. "Carry" the kids to school. "Fetch" something.


<> Never simply "do" something. Be "fixin' to do" something.


<> Tell them you don't have an accent, they do.


<> Be sure to include "yes/no ma'am/sir" in all conversations..


<> Only use landmarks and ramble on when giving directions.


"Now go down Jefferson Davis Highway and turn left at where the Chevron station
used to be. I think they turned it into a Amoco or maybe a BP. Anyway, turn right
there."


"You said left."


"Did I? Well, turn left there and follow it until you see a big fish on your left. I
remember when that fish used to be on the other side of town."


<> Ask them if it's still snowing up North. Then tell 'em you went driving around in your convertible this weekend.


<> Call 'em a Yankee. Works every time.

:D

I think this is my favorite:
Offer to send 'em a bottle of fresh air.

that is too too funny!

[Brad]

Well, being from the South, it is so hilarious to read these lists because they really are SO true! I mean, I'm sure others read them and think "this can't be for real," but it is. Especially the way we speak. There are so many things that I just say without thinking about how they sound and can't imagine it any other way. I'll be damned if I ever say "soft drink" or "soda." Oh, and nothing annoys me more than "pop." Ha ha ha! They're all "Cokes." As in, "Do you want a Coke?" "Yes, what kind do you have?" "I've got Dr. Pepper and Sprite."

"Y'all" -- to even attempt to use another word or words there sounds really strange to my ears! The best is making it plural possessive..."what are y'alls plans for tonight?"

Oh, there are so many. But here's a question for the Southerners...I had a college roommate from Arkansas who swore Texas was not "The South." He said at home, every night for dessert they had a piece of white bread soaked in a glass of buttermilk. Has anyone here ever heard of that before or ever tried it? I have to say that was a new one to me. Even his squirrel and dumplings dinners didn't surprise me as I know my grandparents used to eat that growing up. "Where the hell is Eddie? He usually eats these goddamn things!"

Brad

[Brwn_eyes0511]

We call it sweet tea here. Regular tea is no sweetner.


Tea is confusing.

Yes it is! But I love mine with lots of sugar! I'm a southern boy through and through!

[Brwn_eyes0511]

ok now:
A) I didnt use the term "redneck" so your ire is misplaced. The owner of the site used the term "redneck" and I just identified it the way they did.
B) I meant no harm in the comment "a breed apart" and if you took offense, I apologise. I myself find many of these "southernisms" very witty and I marvel at the thought processes that can come up with such colorful language.
YOU need to chill.

Well it was offensive, I guess it just hit me the wrong way. I'm sure you didn't mean it with that intent at all. So, I apologize for going overboard, it's just that I wasn't sure what intentions you had when you posted it.

[WildInTheWind]

Oh, and nothing annoys me more than "pop." Ha ha ha!
Brad

Well I am from the midwest...but "pop" annoys the hell outta me too! :thumbsup:

[irishgrl]

Well it was offensive, I guess it just hit me the wrong way. I'm sure you didn't mean it with that intent at all. So, I apologize for going overboard, it's just that I wasn't sure what intentions you had when you posted it.
no, it was only meant to be FUN!
as to that, I think every part (region) of the USA has its own claims to fame when it comes to colorful speech and I think we all have our turns getting the spotlight on us. I remember when "Valley Girls" was big and all you heard was "totally" or "gag me with a spoon", or "Fast times at Ridgemont High" and you heard everyone say "DUDE" or "Gnarly" or "for sure" so, California had its turn too. But I wasnt offended I thought it was just as stupid sounding as Im sure the rest of the planet did (except the valley people!) and sometimes I'll say "gnarly" ......so, anyway, it really was only meant to be a trip to the lighter side.

as for bread dipped in buttermilk for DESERT! GAG ME WITH A SPOON!
:lol:

[skcin]

Well I am from the midwest...but "pop" annoys the hell outta me too! :thumbsup:


I don't know why. Pop is the correct term, silly! :woohoo:

JK, but we do say pop here. If you ask for soda, you may end up with a tall glass of straight club soda :p

[SuzeQuze]

You eat refined white sugar and you have abs - I officially am so jealous that I think I hate you :laugh: :mad: :xoxo:

Welcome to my world. My roommate eats everything and is very thin. :rolleyes: I'm in hell.

[strandinthewind]

Welcome to my world. My roommate eats everything and is very thin. :rolleyes: I'm in hell.

DESTROYERS AND USUPERS :mad :mad: :mad:

I mean I gain ten pounds if I even MF'ING SMELL fried chicken :laugh:

[irishgrl]

DESTROYERS AND USUPERS :mad :mad: :mad:

I mean I gain ten pounds if I even MF'ING SMELL fried chicken :laugh:

We've all seen your studley pix Jason so you cant fill our heads with your nonsense!
;)

[sara1998]

I think the site is hilarious. It does have a lot of truth to it. Most of my family are from Tennessee, so I have a lot of southernisms myself, thanks to my mom and grandparents. And, they are very slow moving kind of people, very laid back... relaxed. That's part of what gives the south it's charm. I always said I would retire in Tennessee. I just love it down there. The food, the people, the whole "attitide" is pretty relaxing.

[sara1998]

You might be a Yankee if.... or You're NOT a Redneck if:

1) You think barbecue is a verb meaning "to cook outside."

2) You think Heinz Ketchup is "SPICY!"

3) You don't have any problems pronouncing "Worcestershire sauce" correctly.

4) For breakfast, you would prefer potatoes au gratin to grits.

5) You don't know what a moon pie is.

6) You've never had grain alcohol.

7) You've never, ever, eaten Okra or Spam and Eggs.

8) You eat fried chicken with a knife and fork.

9) You've never seen a live chicken, and the only cows you've seen were on
road trips.

10) You have no idea what a polecat is.

11) Whenever someone tells an off-color joke about farm animals, it goes
over your head.

12) You don't see anything wrong with putting a sweater on a poodle.

13) You don't have bangs.

14) You can tell the difference between the Mercedes-Benz logo and the
Chrysler Corp. symbol.

15) You would rather have your son become a lawyer than grow up to get his
own TV fishing show.

16) Instead of referring to two or more people as "y'all," you call them
"you guys," even if both of them are women.

17) You don't think Howard Stern has an accent.

18) You have never planned your summer vacation around a gun-and-knife show.

19) You think more money should go to important scientific research at your
university than to pay the salary of the head football coach.

20) You don't have at least one can of WD-40 somewhere around the house.

21) The last time you smiled was when you prevented someone from getting on
an on-ramp on the highway.

22) You don't have any hats in your closet that advertise feed stores or own
anything resembling coveralls.

23) The farthest south you've ever been is the perfume counter at Nieman
Marcus.

24) You think milk comes from the grocery store, not from a cow.

25) You can't spit out the car window without pulling over to the side of
the road and stopping.

26) You don't know anyone with two first names (i.e. Joe Bob, Billy Bob,
Kay Bob, Bob Bob)

27) You don't have doilies, and you certainly don't know how to make one.

28) You've never been to a craft show/rodeo/country fair/animal auction.

29) You get freaked out when people on the subway talk to you.

30) You can't do your laundry without quarters, though you can manage
without a washboard.

31) You think "RC Cola" is a radio controlled toy.

32) You think "KUDZU" is a cartoon.

33) You agree to go "snipe hunting."

34) You think "goose bumps" at the beach are normal.

35) You think "Goo Goo" is baby talk.

36) You think "Chattahoochee" is something you do on the Internet.

37) You think "Chattahoochee" is a conversation about illegal liquor.

38) You are not afraid to skate on a frozen pond.

39) Your car battery is good to "50 degrees below zero."

40) You shot a cow while hunting.

41) You shot yourself while hunting.

42) You think "baptism" means a little sprinkling.

43) You call a traffic circle, a "ROTARY."

44) You call a shopping cart, a "CARRIAGE."

[amber]

You might be a Yankee if.... or You're NOT a Redneck if:

1) You think barbecue is a verb meaning "to cook outside."

2) You think Heinz Ketchup is "SPICY!"

3) You don't have any problems pronouncing "Worcestershire sauce" correctly.

4) For breakfast, you would prefer potatoes au gratin to grits.

5) You don't know what a moon pie is.

6) You've never had grain alcohol.

7) You've never, ever, eaten Okra or Spam and Eggs.

8) You eat fried chicken with a knife and fork.

9) You've never seen a live chicken, and the only cows you've seen were on
road trips.

10) You have no idea what a polecat is.

11) Whenever someone tells an off-color joke about farm animals, it goes
over your head.

12) You don't see anything wrong with putting a sweater on a poodle.

13) You don't have bangs.

14) You can tell the difference between the Mercedes-Benz logo and the
Chrysler Corp. symbol.

15) You would rather have your son become a lawyer than grow up to get his
own TV fishing show.

16) Instead of referring to two or more people as "y'all," you call them
"you guys," even if both of them are women.

17) You don't think Howard Stern has an accent.

18) You have never planned your summer vacation around a gun-and-knife show.

19) You think more money should go to important scientific research at your
university than to pay the salary of the head football coach.

20) You don't have at least one can of WD-40 somewhere around the house.

21) The last time you smiled was when you prevented someone from getting on
an on-ramp on the highway.

22) You don't have any hats in your closet that advertise feed stores or own
anything resembling coveralls.

23) The farthest south you've ever been is the perfume counter at Nieman
Marcus.

24) You think milk comes from the grocery store, not from a cow.

25) You can't spit out the car window without pulling over to the side of
the road and stopping.

26) You don't know anyone with two first names (i.e. Joe Bob, Billy Bob,
Kay Bob, Bob Bob)

27) You don't have doilies, and you certainly don't know how to make one.

28) You've never been to a craft show/rodeo/country fair/animal auction.

29) You get freaked out when people on the subway talk to you.

30) You can't do your laundry without quarters, though you can manage
without a washboard.

31) You think "RC Cola" is a radio controlled toy.

32) You think "KUDZU" is a cartoon.

33) You agree to go "snipe hunting."

34) You think "goose bumps" at the beach are normal.

35) You think "Goo Goo" is baby talk.

36) You think "Chattahoochee" is something you do on the Internet.

37) You think "Chattahoochee" is a conversation about illegal liquor.

38) You are not afraid to skate on a frozen pond.

39) Your car battery is good to "50 degrees below zero."

40) You shot a cow while hunting.

41) You shot yourself while hunting.

42) You think "baptism" means a little sprinkling.

43) You call a traffic circle, a "ROTARY."

44) You call a shopping cart, a "CARRIAGE."
:laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:
Thanks, Maria!

[gldstwmn]

38) You are not afraid to skate on a frozen pond.



Did that many times. I miss ice skating. :laugh:

[WildInTheWind]

I must not be a redneck then!! What the hell is a moon pie and a polecat?!?!

[irishgrl]

40) You shot a cow while hunting.

41) You shot yourself while hunting.

Too funny!

carriage? for a shopping cart? no way!

here's one that drives me crazy: the correct way to say "almond"
we have a bunch of okie transplants since the dust bowl days and they ALL say
amand instead of awlmond (think of the almond joy commercials, thats how its supposed to be said...) ARRGH!

[SuzeQuze]

DESTROYERS AND USUPERS :mad :mad: :mad:

I mean I gain ten pounds if I even MF'ING SMELL fried chicken :laugh:

I hear ya. But at one time my body was the ideal, like in the classic Roman sculptures. Still, I want to be leaner. But with a lifetime of worrying about this stuff I would welcome some relief from it.

[sara1998]

I must not be a redneck then!! What the hell is a moon pie and a polecat?!?!

A moon pie is a most yummy dessert. It has marshmellow filling in between two layers of dough, and then dipped in chocolate!www.moonpie.com/howmade.asp
A polecat is a skunk.

[strandinthewind]

40) . . . amand instead of awlmond (think of the almond joy commercials, thats how its supposed to be said...) ARRGH!


Main Entry: al·mond
Pronunciation: 'ä-m&nd, 'a-, 'äl-, 'al-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English almande, from Middle French, from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalE
1 a : the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis syn. P. amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach; especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut b : any of several similar fruits
2 : a tree that produces almonds
[almond illustration]

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=almond&x=18&y=23

[irishgrl]

Main Entry: al·mond
Pronunciation: 'ä-m&nd, 'a-, 'äl-, 'al-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English almande, from Middle French, from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalE
1 a : the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis syn. P. amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach; especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut b : any of several similar fruits
2 : a tree that produces almonds
[almond illustration]

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=almond&x=18&y=23

now, I am not sure WHY you keep resorting to Webster, but I will say that the word "Almond" is correctly pronounced AWL-mond not eh-mand like the Okies do...and this etymology is baffling to say the least, if we can believe your source, it is analgous to part of the brain? HUH??? I think NOT!

and then there is the eponymous ape-ricot instead of ap-ricot! or to-mah-toe instead of to-may-to.....words are FUN arent they?

[estranged4life]

now, I am not sure WHY you keep resorting to Webster, but I will say that the word "Almond" is correctly pronounced AWL-mond not eh-mand like the Okies do...and this etymology is baffling to say the least, if we can believe your source, it is analgous to part of the brain? HUH??? I think NOT!

and then there is the eponymous ape-ricot instead of ap-ricot! or to-mah-toe instead of to-may-to.....words are FUN arent they?

"Okies" (Yer only an Okie if yer Ma & Pa had ya while livin' in Muskogee, Oklahoma...Which I qualify for, Otherwise tis improper to call anyone else an "Okie"...Y'ALL!!!) say "eh-mand"??? I always asked for "one of those gosh darn nuts that's shaped like cousin Jethro's head" :nod: :thumbsup:

[irishgrl]

Jim Varney aka Ernest P. Worrell. Bar none, one of the best sources for hillarious southernisms: Deep six, the groudhogs are bringin' yer mail....
wanna play bumper tag booger lips? oh there's more but I gotta watch more Ernest movies...

speaking of Ernest movies (well I am!) one of the best is his first, Ernest goes to camp! my fave bit is the kooky cooks who try to recreate the elusive "eggs erroneous" but along the way they also concoct: Lobster Bisque, fettucini Alfredo, chicken pot pie...

ok, now that we all know I am too cornball for words.......I go now. :wavey:

[The Tower]

now, I am not sure WHY you keep resorting to Webster, but I will say that the word "Almond" is correctly pronounced AWL-mond not eh-mand like the Okies do...

Ummm... honey, the "l" is silent in almond....

:laugh: :shocked: :laugh:

[irishgrl]

"Okies" (Yer only an Okie if yer Ma & Pa had ya while livin' in Muskogee, Oklahoma...Which I qualify for, Otherwise tis improper to call anyone else an "Okie"...Y'ALL!!!) say "eh-mand"??? I always asked for "one of those gosh darn nuts that's shaped like cousin Jethro's head" :nod: :thumbsup:

if you were a farmer in Oklahoma and the surrounding vicinity, and you came to California during the dust bowl days and your trip was chronicled in The Grapes of Wrath....that makes you an Okie. there are also Arkies. CA has both. course, we also have transplanted Mexicans....and just about every other state and nation....woo hoo~

[irishgrl]

Ummm... honey, the "l" is silent in almond....

:laugh: :shocked: :laugh:

and we all KNOW that TV is the ultimate Arbiter! ar ar! anyway, pay attention the next time you hear an Almond Joy commercial....they dont say eh-mand, they say Awl-mond. true. and correct too.
:nod:

[amber]

and we all KNOW that TV is the ultimate Arbiter! ar ar! anyway, pay attention the next time you hear an Almond Joy commercial....they dont say eh-mand, they say Awl-mond. true. and correct too.
:nod:
I hate when people say aaamond, too. :nod:

[irishgrl]

I hate when people say aaamond, too. :nod:
sounds uneducated doesnt it?

[estranged4life]

if you were a farmer in Oklahoma and the surrounding vicinity, and you came to California during the dust bowl days and your trip was chronicled in The Grapes of Wrath....that makes you an Okie. there are also Arkies. CA has both. course, we also have transplanted Mexicans....and just about every other state and nation....woo hoo~

my newly discovered older sister lives in California, And the joke we always heard is that if ya were a farmer who left Oklahoma for California during the dust bowl days (As most Oklahomans do I send my wholehearty F.U. to that movie "the Grapes of Wrath") you're no longer an "okie"...Just an "idiot"! :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

[dissention]

You might be a Yankee if.... or You're NOT a Redneck if:

1) You think barbecue is a verb meaning "to cook outside."

2) You think Heinz Ketchup is "SPICY!"

3) You don't have any problems pronouncing "Worcestershire sauce" correctly.

4) For breakfast, you would prefer potatoes au gratin to grits.

5) You don't know what a moon pie is.

6) You've never had grain alcohol.

7) You've never, ever, eaten Okra or Spam and Eggs.

8) You eat fried chicken with a knife and fork.

9) You've never seen a live chicken, and the only cows you've seen were on
road trips.

10) You have no idea what a polecat is.

11) Whenever someone tells an off-color joke about farm animals, it goes
over your head.

12) You don't see anything wrong with putting a sweater on a poodle.

13) You don't have bangs.

14) You can tell the difference between the Mercedes-Benz logo and the
Chrysler Corp. symbol.

15) You would rather have your son become a lawyer than grow up to get his
own TV fishing show.

16) Instead of referring to two or more people as "y'all," you call them
"you guys," even if both of them are women.

17) You don't think Howard Stern has an accent.

18) You have never planned your summer vacation around a gun-and-knife show.

19) You think more money should go to important scientific research at your
university than to pay the salary of the head football coach.

20) You don't have at least one can of WD-40 somewhere around the house.

21) The last time you smiled was when you prevented someone from getting on
an on-ramp on the highway.

22) You don't have any hats in your closet that advertise feed stores or own
anything resembling coveralls.

23) The farthest south you've ever been is the perfume counter at Nieman
Marcus.

24) You think milk comes from the grocery store, not from a cow.

25) You can't spit out the car window without pulling over to the side of
the road and stopping.

26) You don't know anyone with two first names (i.e. Joe Bob, Billy Bob,
Kay Bob, Bob Bob)

27) You don't have doilies, and you certainly don't know how to make one.

28) You've never been to a craft show/rodeo/country fair/animal auction.

29) You get freaked out when people on the subway talk to you.

30) You can't do your laundry without quarters, though you can manage
without a washboard.

31) You think "RC Cola" is a radio controlled toy.

32) You think "KUDZU" is a cartoon.

33) You agree to go "snipe hunting."

34) You think "goose bumps" at the beach are normal.

35) You think "Goo Goo" is baby talk.

36) You think "Chattahoochee" is something you do on the Internet.

37) You think "Chattahoochee" is a conversation about illegal liquor.

38) You are not afraid to skate on a frozen pond.

39) Your car battery is good to "50 degrees below zero."

40) You shot a cow while hunting.

41) You shot yourself while hunting.

42) You think "baptism" means a little sprinkling.

43) You call a traffic circle, a "ROTARY."

44) You call a shopping cart, a "CARRIAGE."

:lol:

How true.

But what in the world are polecats and moonpies? I've never heard of them.

[dissention]

A moon pie is a most yummy dessert. It has marshmellow filling in between two layers of dough, and then dipped in chocolate!www.moonpie.com/howmade.asp
A polecat is a skunk.

:lol: :laugh:

I thought they were both candies!

[irishgrl]

my newly discovered older sister lives in California, And the joke we always heard is that if ya were a farmer who left Oklahoma for California during the dust bowl days (As most Oklahomans do I send my wholehearty F.U. to that movie "the Grapes of Wrath") you're no longer an "okie"...Just an "idiot"! :laugh: :lol: :laugh:
HEY NOW! I notice they DIDNT GO BACK! (how COME I wonder?)

[wondergirl9847]

"She's uglier than homemade soap."

Yep...I've said that and so has my mom.

That was some funny stuff, thanks for posting! I love the Blue Collar guys, they crack my butt up! My fave is Bill Engvall. :)

I say coke for everything...and wait to be asked Coke, Pepsi, Root-Beer, etc. That's just the way it is here.

I've never used the term polecat for skunk, but when my family sees a squashed skunk in the road, we always sing "Dead skunk in the middle of the road." LOL

[irishgrl]

:lol: :laugh:

I thought they were both candies!


personally, I think moonpies and any type of marshmallow desert is for the birds!
I am not a fan of s'mores either. I remember when Hostess came out with those detestable coconut covered marshmallow nasties with cream filling, they were my idea of snack HELL! I think they're called Snowballs, all I know is, I think they SUCK!

as for polecats, I knew those were skunks, probably because I read lots of books as a kid.....

[dissention]

I've never used the term polecat for skunk, but when my family sees a squashed skunk in the road, we always sing "Dead skunk in the middle of the road." LOL

Ewww! :laugh:

Doesn't the highway department clean the roads?

[dissention]

personally, I think moonpies and any type of marshmallow desert is for the birds!
I am not a fan of s'mores either. I remember when Hostess came out with those detestable coconut covered marshmallow nasties with cream filling, they were my idea of snack HELL! I think they're called Snowballs, all I know is, I think they SUCK!

as for polecats, I knew those were skunks, probably because I read lots of books as a kid.....

I don't think I've ever gone camping, so I don't think I've ever had smores. Anything with marshmallow does nothing to excite me, I think marshmallow is nasty.

[estranged4life]

HEY NOW! I notice they DIDNT GO BACK! (how COME I wonder?)

they "sucked"...Bwahahahahaha...Nah, I like Californians, They love purchasing billions of dollars worth of ENERGY from Oklahoma :nod:

Ca-li-for-nie, Only ranking behind TEXAS as the state Oklahomans LOVE TO HATE!!!! :D

[The Tower]

they dont say eh-mand, they say Awl-mond. true. and correct too.
Nope.

I hate when people say aaamond, too.
Irregardless ;) , that is the correct way to pronounce almond.

sounds uneducated doesnt it?
That's hilarious! Actually, it sounds uneducated to pronounce "awl-mond", since that's incorrect.

Lemme guess, you say "daa-ta" instead of "day-ta".

[dissention]

Lemme guess, you say "daa-ta" instead of "day-ta".

Or, my personal favorite, "nu-cue-lar" instead "nu-clee-ar".

[estranged4life]

Or, my personal favorite, "nu-cue-lar" instead "nu-clee-ar".

it's not "nu-cue-lar" or "nu-clee-ar"...It's a "nuk-er", As in "Ima gonna put my TV dinner in the nuker so I can have a hot supper" :nod:

Damn yanks, Always a screwin' our mighty fine lang-u-ages :lol:

[The Tower]

Or, my personal favorite, "nu-cue-lar" instead "nu-clee-ar".
My absolute most hated mispronunciation is "kuh-rib-ee-un" instead of "care-eh-bee-un". It's like nails on a chalkboard I tells ya!!

[irishgrl]

Nope.


Irregardless ;) , that is the correct way to pronounce almond.


That's hilarious! Actually, it sounds uneducated to pronounce "awl-mond", since that's incorrect.

Lemme guess, you say "daa-ta" instead of "day-ta".
actually dAYta and dAHta are two different things. since Im not a computer nerd I cant tell you offhand but I can certainly get the proof (since I am the research QUEEN) Im going out on a limb here but I think day-tuh is singular whereas dah-tuh is plural. sorry tower!
and the correct way to say Almond IS Awlmond. the "L" is NOT silent.

[irishgrl]

My absolute most hated mispronunciation is "kuh-rib-ee-un" instead of "care-eh-bee-un". It's like nails on a chalkboard I tells ya!!
ok: Ive heard it two ways: CareIB E an OR Care IBBEun.
since ive typed it both ways I cant tell you which I am used to saying...
it makes a difference WHERE you put the emphasis..

[The Tower]

actually dAYta and dAHta are two different things. since Im not a computer nerd I cant tell you offhand but I can certainly get the proof (since I am the research QUEEN) Im going out on a limb here but I think day-tuh is singular whereas dah-tuh is plural. sorry tower!
and the correct way to say Almond IS Awlmond. the "L" is NOT silent.
There is only one correct way to pronounce data- "day-ta", which is similiar to deer and sheep in that the word is both singular and plural. Pronouncing data "dah-ta" is incorrect.

Pronouncing almond as "awl-mond" is also incorrect.

ok: Ive heard it two ways: CareIB E an OR Care IBBEun.
since ive typed it both ways I cant tell you which I am used to saying...
it makes a difference WHERE you put the emphasis..

Pronouncing caribbean as "kuh-rib-ee-un" is also incorrect.

[amber]

Nope.


Irregardless ;) , that is the correct way to pronounce almond.


That's hilarious! Actually, it sounds uneducated to pronounce "awl-mond", since that's incorrect.

Lemme guess, you say "daa-ta" instead of "day-ta".
No, I say dayta. And according to Strand's dictionary posting of almond, both ways are "correct" are they not?

[The Tower]

No, I say dayta. And according to Strand's dictionary posting of almond, both ways are "correct" are they not?
Dictionaries will list other used pronunciations (just like you can now find "ain't" in the dictionary), however, the first pronunciation listed is usually the correct one.

I am sooooo anal about pronunciation in this day and age what with all the "ax" instead of "ask" and "boughten" instead of "purchased" and "you guys's" instead of "your" and "birfday" instead of "birthday" and "thee" instead of "the" and on and on and on....

Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine. :wavey:

[amber]

Dictionaries will list other used pronunciations (just like you can now find "ain't" in the dictionary), however, the first pronunciation listed is usually the correct one.

I am sooooo anal about pronunciation in this day and age what with all the "ax" instead of "ask" and "boughten" instead of "purchased" and "you guys's" instead of "your" and "birfday" instead of "birthday" and "thee" instead of "the" and on and on and on....

Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine. :wavey:
There is no way i'll ever say amond. It just won't happen. It can just never be. etc.

[dissention]

Dictionaries will list other used pronunciations (just like you can now find "ain't" in the dictionary), however, the first pronunciation listed is usually the correct one.

I am sooooo anal about pronunciation in this day and age what with all the "ax" instead of "ask" and "boughten" instead of "purchased" and "you guys's" instead of "your" and "birfday" instead of "birthday" and "thee" instead of "the" and on and on and on....

Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine. :wavey:

We are kindred souls. :laugh: Though I can't help it sometimes because I have an accent.

The one that drives me nucking futs is when someone says "I have an idear." I.See.Red.

[The Tower]

We are kindred souls. :laugh: Though I can't help it sometimes because I have an accent.

The one that drives me nucking futs is when someone says "I have an idear." I.See.Red.

An old co-worker of mine would always say "ideal" for idea- I have have no gawddamn notion as to why she did it, but she did. She also said "West-min-is-ster" for Westminster. The broad drove me nuts, even though she's a sweetheart.

Please, please, puh-leeeeeeeze tell me you do NOT have a Boston accent!!! :lol: :lol: Where do you pahck yer cahh?? Ohhhh my lord....

[dissention]

An old co-worker of mine would always say "ideal" for idea- I have have no gawddamn notion as to why she did it, but she did. She also said "West-min-is-ster" for Westminster. The broad drove me nuts, even though she's a sweetheart.

My apartment manager says "What's the pah-rob-lum?" whenever I call him about something. Makes me want to VOMIT. Doesn't help that I hate him already.

Please, please, puh-leeeeeeeze tell me you do NOT have a Boston accent!!! :lol: :lol: Where do you pahck yer cahh?? Ohhhh my lord....

Not that much of a Boston accent, but I have a slight foreign accent because my grandparents lived with us for years when I was growing up and they had the worst and most unintelligible accents I've ever heard. I must have picked it up a bit. :laugh: They would say "garbage basket" and you'd hear it as "peanut butter". It's nothing big, though, and I can turn it on and off.

[The Tower]

Not that much of a Boston accent, but I have a slight foreign accent because my grandparents lived with us for years when I was growing up and they had the worst and most unintelligible accents I've ever heard. I must have picked it up a bit. :laugh: They would say "garbage basket" and you'd hear it as "peanut butter". It's nothing big, though, and I can turn it on and off.
The first image that came into my head after reading this was Cloris Leachman from "History of the Word, Part One" where she complains about how they're so poor they don't even have their own language, only a stupid accent.

"Death to King Louieeeeeeeeeeeeee"

[dissention]

The first image that came into my head after reading this was Cloris Leachman from "History of the Word, Part One" where she complains about how they're so poor they don't even have their own language, only a stupid accent.

"Death to King Louieeeeeeeeeeeeee"

:lol::lol::lol:

Well, we were dirt poor...

[strandinthewind]

The first image that came into my head after reading this was Cloris Leachman from "History of the Word, Part One" where she complains about how they're so poor they don't even have their own language, only a stupid accent.

"Death to King Louieeeeeeeeeeeeee"


which followed the deflating sound of her bosom

PPPPSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

One of my favorite scenes in one of my fav. movies EVER!!!!!

[strandinthewind]

:lol:

How true.

But what in the world are polecats and moonpies? I've never heard of them.

that explains alot :laugh: :wavey:

[dissention]

which followed the deflating sound of her bosom

PPPPSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

One of my favorite scenes in one of my fav. movies EVER!!!!!

You know, I've heard that Cloris Leachman is the one of the most monstrous people to have walked the Earth. :laugh: My friend worked on an episode of Malcolm In the Middle (I think, it may have been another sitcom) that she was on and said that she called the kids "little c*cksuckers" at every opportunity.

[strandinthewind]

My absolute most hated mispronunciation is "kuh-rib-ee-un" instead of "care-eh-bee-un". It's like nails on a chalkboard I tells ya!!

Sadly, the big red dic. does not agree with you regarding the latter pronounciation (emphasis supplied):

Main Entry: Ca·rib·be·an
Pronunciation: "kar-&-'bE-&n, k&-'ri-bE-&n
Function: adjective
Etymology: New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes
: of or relating to the Caribs , the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=Caribbean

[dissention]

that explains alot :laugh: :wavey:

Well, you don't exactly see skunks in my neck of the woods very often, so there wouldn't be a need to come up with "polecats" as a slang to reference them. ;)

And I didn't grow up in the country where I could trot on down to the general store for some moonpies and, if I was lucky, a little moonshine and a shoe shine for good measure. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

actually dAYta and dAHta are two different things. since Im not a computer nerd I cant tell you offhand but I can certainly get the proof (since I am the research QUEEN) Im going out on a limb here but I think day-tuh is singular whereas dah-tuh is plural. sorry tower!
and the correct way to say Almond IS Awlmond. the "L" is NOT silent.

Do you people ever open your dic.'s :wavey:

Main Entry: da·ta

Pronunciation: 'dA-t&, 'da- also 'dä-

Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Latin, plural of datum
1 : factual information (as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation <the data is plentiful and easily available -- H. A. Gleason, Jr.> <comprehensive data on economic growth have been published -- N. H. Jacoby>
2 : information output by a sensing device or organ that includes both useful and irrelevant or redundant information and must be processed to be meaningful
3 : information in numerical form that can be digitally transmitted or processed
usage Data leads a life of its own quite independent of datum, of which it was originally the plural. It occurs in two constructions: as a plural noun (like earnings), taking a plural verb and plural modifiers (as these, many, a few) but not cardinal numbers, and serving as a referent for plural pronouns (as they, them); and as an abstract mass noun (like information), taking a singular verb and singular modifiers (as this, much, little), and being referred to by a singular pronoun (it). Both constructions are standard. The plural construction is more common in print, evidently because the house style of several publishers mandates it.

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=data

Also, regarding the "L" in "almond" - it is acceptable to make it silent (emphasis and commentary supplied):

Main Entry: al·mond
Pronunciation: 'ä-m&nd, 'a-, 'äl-, 'al- The first two indicate the "L" is silent :shrug:

Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English almande, from Middle French, from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalE
1 a : the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis syn. P. amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach; especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut b : any of several similar fruits
2 : a tree that produces almonds
[almond illustration]

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=almond


Always happy to be of service :)

[The Tower]

which followed the deflating sound of her bosom

PPPPSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

One of my favorite scenes in one of my fav. movies EVER!!!!!
I was going to post that, however, I thought it might be in bad taste ;) . Good thing we have yo' ass laying around here....

I worship that movie!!! Some of my favorite lines:

"Halt.... halt... halt.... Will you please step on the same foot at the same time!!! My tits are falling off!!!!!"

and

"Don't get saucy with me Bernaise!"

[strandinthewind]

Well, you don't exactly see skunks in my neck of the woods very often, so there wouldn't be a need to come up with "polecats" as a slang to reference them. ;)

And I didn't grow up in the country where I could trot on down to the general store for some moonpies and, if I was lucky, a little moonshine and a shoe shine for good measure. :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I am glad to see you are feeling perkier than yesterday :xoxo: :xoxo:

[dissention]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I am glad to see you are feeling perkier than yesterday :xoxo: :xoxo:

Disbelievers be damned, the Z pack is a miracle worker! :p

Other than a little pressure in my ears, I'm feeling fan-****ing-tastic.

[strandinthewind]

I was going to post that, however, I thought it might be in bad taste ;) . Good thing we have yo' ass laying around here....

I worship that movie!!! Some of my favorite lines:

"Halt.... halt... halt.... Will you please step on the same foot at the same time!!! My tits are falling off!!!!!"

and

"Don't get saucy with me Bernaise!"

"I LOVE FOUHWAROD HARCH - :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:"

"I give these FIFTEEN - CRASH - TEN Commandments"

"She's a right - we a all a talk a like Meurice Chevalier - AH BON HON HON"

I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT :nod:

[strandinthewind]

ok: Ive heard it two ways: CareIB E an OR Care IBBEun.
since ive typed it both ways I cant tell you which I am used to saying...
it makes a difference WHERE you put the emphasis..

now if we could just set you straight on "almond" :laugh: :p ;)

[strandinthewind]

Dictionaries will list other used pronunciations (just like you can now find "ain't" in the dictionary), however, the first pronunciation listed is usually the correct one.

But I think all are acceptable - for instance, in the sentence "Skiing is not my forte" - "forte" is pronouned like fort - no long "A" song exists in the lesser definitions. Interestingly, the big red dic. comments on this (emphasis supplied):

Main Entry: 1forte
Pronunciation: 'fOrt, 'fort; 2 is often 'for-"tA or for-'tA or 'for-tE
Function: noun
Etymology: French fort, from fort, adjective, strong
1 : the part of a sword or foil blade that is between the middle and the hilt and that is the strongest part of the blade
2 : one's strong point
usage In forte we have a word derived from French that in its "strong point" sense has no entirely satisfactory pronunciation. Usage writers have denigrated \'for-"tA\ and \'for-tE\ because they reflect the influence of the Italian-derived 2forte. Their recommended pronunciation \'fort\, however, does not exactly reflect French either: the French would write the word le fort and would rhyme it with English for. So you can take your choice, knowing that someone somewhere will dislike whichever variant you choose. All are standard, however. In British English \'fo-"tA\ and \'fot\ predominate; \'for-"tA\ and \for-'tA\ are probably the most frequent pronunciations in American English.

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=forte

[strandinthewind]

You know, I've heard that Cloris Leachman is the one of the most monstrous people to have walked the Earth. :laugh: My friend worked on an episode of Malcolm In the Middle (I think, it may have been another sitcom) that she was on and said that she called the kids "little c*cksuckers" at every opportunity.

That actually makes me like her a little more :lol: :lol: :lol:

[amber]

But I think all are acceptable - for instance, in the sentence "Skiing is not my forte" - "forte" is pronouned like fort - no long "A" song exists in the lesser definitions. Interestingly, the big red dic. comments on this (emphasis supplied):

Main Entry: 1forte
Pronunciation: 'fOrt, 'fort; 2 is often 'for-"tA or for-'tA or 'for-tE
Function: noun
Etymology: French fort, from fort, adjective, strong
1 : the part of a sword or foil blade that is between the middle and the hilt and that is the strongest part of the blade
2 : one's strong point
usage In forte we have a word derived from French that in its "strong point" sense has no entirely satisfactory pronunciation. Usage writers have denigrated \'for-"tA\ and \'for-tE\ because they reflect the influence of the Italian-derived 2forte. Their recommended pronunciation \'fort\, however, does not exactly reflect French either: the French would write the word le fort and would rhyme it with English for. So you can take your choice, knowing that someone somewhere will dislike whichever variant you choose. All are standard, however. In British English \'fo-"tA\ and \'fot\ predominate; \'for-"tA\ and \for-'tA\ are probably the most frequent pronunciations in American English.

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=forte
This? This, is my mom's pet peeve. I grew up hearing "it's FORT, not FORTAY!" at suprisingly often intervals... :laugh: :rolleyes:

[strandinthewind]

This? This, is my mom's pet peeve. I grew up hearing "it's FORT, not FORTAY!" at suprisingly often intervals... :laugh: :rolleyes:

That one and the comparative of "sever" is "SEVERER" not more severe. I take GREAT pleasure in correcting people who attempt to correct me. I even had a judge once question its accuracy - one the clerk whipped out his dic. - I was vindicated :cool:

[amber]

That one and the comparative of "sever" is "SEVERER" not more severe. I take GREAT pleasure in correcting people who attempt to correct me. I even had a judge once question its accuracy - one the clerk whipped out his dic. - I was vindicated :cool:
great! As long as you take pleasure in it... :) Severer sounds very strange, but, now I know.

[dissention]

That one and the comparative of "sever" is "SEVERER" not more severe. I take GREAT pleasure in correcting people who attempt to correct me. I even had a judge once question its accuracy - one the clerk whipped out his dic. - I was vindicated :cool:

Regardless, "severer" sounds too clunky and ugly for me to utter. ;)

[wondergirl9847]

Fort is like where I live Fort Worth. LOL

I like four-tay...it just sounds better and gets rid of confusion.

Serverer?!?! WTH?! :shocked:

[strandinthewind]

. . . Serverer?!?! WTH?! :shocked:

Main Entry: se·vere
Pronunciation: s&-'vir
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s):severer; -est
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin severus
1 a : strict in judgment, discipline, or government b : of a strict or stern bearing or manner : AUSTERE
2 : rigorous in restraint, punishment, or requirement : STRINGENT, RESTRICTIVE
3 : strongly critical or condemnatory : CENSORIOUS <a severe critic>
4 a : maintaining a scrupulously exacting standard of behavior or self-discipline b : establishing exacting standards of accuracy and integrity in intellectual processes <a severe logician>
5 : sober or restrained in decoration or manner
6 a : inflicting physical discomfort or hardship : HARSH <severe winters> b : inflicting pain or distress : GRIEVOUS <a severe wound>
7 : requiring great effort : ARDUOUS <a severe test>
8 : of a great degree <severe depression>
- se·vere·ly adverb
- se·vere·ness noun
- se·ver·i·ty /s&-'ver-&-tE/ noun
synonyms SEVERE, STERN, AUSTERE, ASCETIC mean given to or marked by strict discipline and firm restraint. SEVERE implies standards enforced without indulgence or laxity and may suggest harshness <severe military discipline>. STERN stresses inflexibility and inexorability of temper or character <stern arbiters of public morality>. AUSTERE stresses absence of warmth, color, or feeling and may apply to rigorous restraint, simplicity, or self-denial <living an austere life in the country>. ASCETIC implies abstention from pleasure and comfort or self-indulgence as spiritual discipline <the ascetic life of the monastic orders>.

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=severe&x=10&y=18 (emphasis supplied)

[strandinthewind]

Regardless, "severer" sounds too clunky and ugly for me to utter. ;)

I you cannot use "severer" - you should use "worse" instead because "more severe" is incorrect as the comparative of severe :wavey:

[The Tower]

Sadly, the big red dic. does not agree with you regarding the latter pronounciation (emphasis supplied):

Main Entry: Ca·rib·be·an
Pronunciation: "kar-&-'bE-&n, k&-'ri-bE-&n
Function: adjective
Etymology: New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes
: of or relating to the Caribs , the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=Caribbean
For this and all your other dick-shun-airy stuff.... From The Book of Lists

"10 Words You Can't Pronounce Correctly"

Can you pronounce all 10 correctly? Robert L. Ripley (of "Believe It or Not" fame), said only one person in 100,000 can get all of them right. Can you?

1. Data
2. Gratis.
3. Culinary
4. Cocaine
5. Gondola
6. Version
7. Impious
8. Chic
9. Caribbean
10. Viking

Want to check yourself out? OK. Here are the exact pronounciations according to Webster's Eighth New Collegiate Dictionary.

\`dāt-ə\
\`grat-əs\
\`kəl-ə-¸ner-ē\
\kō-`kān\
\`gän-də-lə\
\`vər-zhən\
\`im-pē-əs\
\`shēk\
\¸kar-ə-`bē- ən\
\`v ī-ki ŋ\

Source: Robert L. Ripley, The New Believe It or Not (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1931)

[strandinthewind]

I was just citing a well known and respected source for clarification :woohoo:

[The Tower]

I was just citing a well known and respected source for clarification :woohoo:
Me, too. :xoxo:

[strandinthewind]

. . . 7. Impious

. . . \`im-pē-əs\

Who says IM PEE OUS :eek:

According to http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=impious

Main Entry: im·pi·ous
Pronunciation: 'im-pE-&s, (")im-'pI-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin impius, from in- + pius pious
: not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : IRREVERENT
- im·pi·ous·ly adverb

Im PIE ous is correct as well.

Interestingly:

One entry found for pious.


Main Entry: pi·ous
Pronunciation: 'pI-&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pius
1 a : marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship b : marked by conspicuous religiosity <a hypocrite--a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds -- Charles Reade>
2 : sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular : RELIGIOUS <a pious opinion>
3 : showing loyal reverence for a person or thing : DUTIFUL
4 a : marked by sham or hypocrisy b : marked by self-conscious virtue : VIRTUOUS
5 : deserving commendation : WORTHY <a pious effort>
- pi·ous·ly adverb
- pi·ous·ness noun
____________________________________________

So, there is more than one way to prononunce it and both are correct - yet you published only one way :shrug:
http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=pious

[amber]

Who says IM PEE OUS :eek:

According to http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=impious

Main Entry: im·pi·ous
Pronunciation: 'im-pE-&s, (")im-'pI-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin impius, from in- + pius pious
: not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : IRREVERENT
- im·pi·ous·ly adverb

Im PIE ous is correct as well.

Interestingly:

One entry found for pious.


Main Entry: pi·ous
Pronunciation: 'pI-&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pius
1 a : marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship b : marked by conspicuous religiosity <a hypocrite--a thing all pious words and uncharitable deeds -- Charles Reade>
2 : sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular : RELIGIOUS <a pious opinion>
3 : showing loyal reverence for a person or thing : DUTIFUL
4 a : marked by sham or hypocrisy b : marked by self-conscious virtue : VIRTUOUS
5 : deserving commendation : WORTHY <a pious effort>
- pi·ous·ly adverb
- pi·ous·ness noun
____________________________________________

So, there is more than one way to prononunce it and both are correct - yet you published only one way :shrug:
http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=pious
That's a weird one. I will never say impeeous.

[The Tower]

Who says IM PEE OUS :eek:
I say IM-PEE-OUS....

So, there is more than one way to prononunce it and both are correct - yet you published only one way
Sure, there are all kinds of ways to say words- but, I posted the correct way.

:blob1: :xoxo:

[strandinthewind]

I say IM-PEE-OUS....


Sure, there are all kinds of ways to say words- but, I posted the correct way.

:blob1: :xoxo:

The "Guide to Pronunciation" section of the big brown dic. I am holding as I type states:


Unless restricted by a regional or other useage label, all of the variants shown in this book fall within the range of acceptable variation

Thus, the dic.'s set out more than one acceptable way to say a word :cool:

BTW - "acceptable" means:

Main Entry: ac·cept·able
Pronunciation: ik-'sep-t&-b&l, ak- also ek-
Function: adjective
1 : capable or worthy of being accepted <no compromise would be acceptable>
2 a : WELCOME, PLEASING <compliments are always acceptable> b : barely satisfactory or adequate <performances varied from excellent to acceptable>
- ac·cept·abil·i·ty /ik-"sep-t&-'bi-l&-tE, (")ak-, ek-/ noun
- ac·cept·able·ness /ik-'sep-t&-b&l-n&s, ak-/ noun
- ac·cept·ably /-blE/ adverb

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=acceptable&x=20&y=19

and, of course:

Main Entry: ac·cept·ed
Function: adjective
: generally approved or used
- ac·cept·ed·ly adverb

http://www.merriamwebster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary
:laugh: :wavey: :laugh: :wavey: :p :p

[gldstwmn]

The "Guide to Pronunciation" section of the big brown dic. I am holding as I type states:

Don't you mean the Little Brown Handbook? :woohoo:

[strandinthewind]

Don't you mean the Little Brown Handbook? :woohoo:

LOL - and it is the abridged version :mad:

[irishgrl]

Pronouncing almond as "awl-mond" is also incorrect.

WRONG! and to PROVE IT:


The RIGHT way to say Almond (http://www.allwords.com/word-almond.html)

click on the little speaker icon and you'll HEAR the right way. (you say the "L")

note: the same site has a sound clip for data, but not for Caribbean dangit!

[The Tower]

the big brown dic. I am holding as I type
:eek: :eek: :eek: How did your cybersex leak into this dignified conversation about linguistics?!?!?!!

Thus, the dic.'s set out more than one acceptable way to say a word
Well, of course, it's acceptable- everything's acceptable these days. I was in a business meeting the other day and the "guru" that the company brought it to take it to the "next level" used the phrase "whole nother" in front of fifty people and no one (except me) batted an eye. Alas, my sweet Jason, I am just like Galadriel- I shall diminish and fade into the West. ;)

WRONG! and to PROVE IT:
Oh, you don't know anything... :p

Who says "almond" what way. (http://hcs.harvard.edu/~golder/dialect/staticmaps/q_29.html)

Silent a: musically, realistically, logically
Silent b: thumb, dumb, climb, debt, doubt, subtle
Silent c: indict, muscle, Tucson, Connecticut
Silent d: handkerchief, sandwich, handsome, Wednesday
Silent e: bridge, serve, clue, many many others
Silent f: halfpenny
Silent g: light, sign, diaphragm
Silent h: hour, honor, heir, exhaust, exhibition, Birmingham
Silent i: business
Silent k: knife, knock, know, knead
Silent l: walk, talk, salmon, almond, calm, yolk
Silent m: mnemonic
Silent n: autumn, solemn, condemn, column, hymn
Silent p: corps, pneumonia, coup, receipt, cupboard, clapboard, Campbell
Silent r: many in non-rhotic English
Silent s: island, aisle, viscount
Silent t: Christmas, whistle, castle, listen, soften, often, rapport, ballet
Silent u: guest, tongue, catalogue, guide, guitar
Silent w: sword, answer, two, write, whole, whore, Greenwich, Norwich
Silent z: rendezvous, chez, laissez-faire

[strandinthewind]

:eek: :eek: :eek: How did your cybersex leak into this dignified conversation about linguistics?!?!?!!

linguine - linguistics - its all the same to me now :laugh: :laugh:

and - for the record, I needed both hand to type - so I held it in my mouth :eek: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

[The Tower]

and - for the record, I needed both hand to type - so I held it in my mouth :eek: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
AWESOME!!!! :thumbsup: Necessity is the mother of invention... ;)

[irishgrl]

It NEVER fails! Give men enuff time and the topic always turns to (drum roll please) S. E. X. and all permutations therefrom!

Im surprised someone hasnt said they TYPED with theirs! :eek:

now as to the other, more dignified topic:
Silent l: walk, talk, salmon, almond, calm, yolk

I dont know about you but I say cawlm and yowlk (a yoke is a thingy [<--high tech word there!] you put on a draft animal!) also, I see that over 50% of the population says almond WITH an L! A lot of it is where you live. or where your parents came from, which you would naturally imitate.

Im like you Tower, I dont let my speech degenerate into gutter talk. and I HATE HATE HATE the word "disrespect" because it is not a true word! A person can BE "disrespectful" but you don NOT "disrespect" someone! Just one more instance of how our society is dumbing down, and its a dirty shame!
of course, words like thingy and whatchamacallit are ok! ;)

[dissention]

It NEVER fails! Give men enuff time and the topic always turns to (drum roll please) S. E. X. and all permutations therefrom!

Im surprised someone hasnt said they TYPED with theirs! :eek:

I tried, but found that it's too sensitive to do it for prolonged periods of time.

[amber]

I tried, but found that it's too sensitive to do it for prolonged periods of time.
:laugh: :lol: :laugh:
dork. :laugh:

[dissention]

dork. :laugh:

Nah, I like to call him King. ;)

[amber]

Nah, I like to call him King. ;)
:lol: :laugh: :lol:
King Dork. :rolleyes: :laugh:

[irishgrl]

DISS! I shoulda known......just stick to words of one syllable and you should be fine my dear! :woohoo:

[dissention]

whatchamacallit are ok! ;)

That was a ****ing good candy bar.

Now this thread is reminding me of that atrocious Marcy Playground song "Sex and Candy". Oy.

[amber]

That was a ****ing good candy bar.

Now this thread is reminding me of that atrocious Marcy Playground song "Sex and Candy". Oy.
Like the song, Love the Candybar.

[strandinthewind]

That was a ****ing good candy bar.

Now this thread is reminding me of that atrocious Marcy Playground song "Sex and Candy". Oy.

I thought that song was clever and a refreshing blast from the Spears of the world who were budding then.

[dissention]

Like the song, Love the Candybar.

Ugh.

Why do I like you? :laugh:

[The Tower]

It NEVER fails! Give men enuff time and the topic always turns to (drum roll please) S. E. X. and all permutations therefrom!

Im surprised someone hasnt said they TYPED with theirs! :eek:
Classic case of penis envy..... :p :laugh: I dont know about you but I say cawlm and yowlk (a yoke is a thingy [<--high tech word there!] you put on a draft animal!)
Well, that confirms it- if you pronounce yolk with the L in there, then no wonder you say "awl-mond". How far out in the boonies did you say you lived??? :laugh:

also, I see that over 50% of the population says almond WITH an L!
Over 50% of the population (supposedly) voted for Dubya, so that should give you an accurate representation of the IQ of America...

Just one more instance of how our society is dumbing down, and its a dirty shame! Of course, words like thingy and whatchamacallit are ok! ;)
Slang for slang's sake is okay with me, I guess. For me, it's more of an issue when slang and/or ignorant speech ("boughten" "whole nother") replaces the correct speech that drives me crazy.

[dissention]

I thought that song was clever and a refreshing blast from the Spears of the world who were budding then.

I hate the song with a passion, but I love the video. Those spiders freaked me out. :laugh:

[amber]

Ugh.

Why do I like you? :laugh:
Because I understand that people can be different and still get along? :laugh:
Hey, what can I say, when you say sex and candy in the same song, I might like it. It's two of my favorite things :shrug: :D Note, however, I did not say I loved it.

[dissention]

Because I understand that people can be different and still get along? :laugh:
Hey, what can I say, when you say sex and candy in the same song, I might like it. It's two of my favorite things :shrug: :D Note, however, I did not say I loved it.

Well, if you were talking of sexual acts involving candy, I would have agreed to liking it. :laugh:

[amber]

Well, if you were talking of sexual acts involving candy, I would have agreed to liking it. :laugh:
:laugh:
Well, obviously that was on my mind, I was just being delicate and subtle. :D

[dissention]

:laugh:
Well, obviously that was on my mind, I was just being delicate and subtle. :D

:laugh:

One thing I will never be into is honey. How disgusting. :lol:

[amber]

:laugh:

One thing I will never be into is honey. How disgusting. :lol:
Oh my god, you will never get that s*** off of your body, either. You will be sticky for a week, I bet. :laugh: It could only be worse if you put honey on yourself and then rolled in sand. :lol:

[dissention]

Oh my god, you will never get that s*** off of your body, either. You will be sticky for a week, I bet. :laugh: It could only be worse if you put honey on yourself and then rolled in sand. :lol:

It's nasty. Get that **** on you and you'll stick to your bed like a fly to fly paper. And the taste of honey disgusts me, I don't know what it is. But it's gross. :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

...
Over 50% of the population (supposedly) voted for Dubya, so that should give you an accurate representation of the IQ of America...

One time my dad said 50% of people are stupid. I asked him where he got that figure, right out of his butt? Well, yeah - there and an educated guess via life experience. After this election I told him he was right, except it was a bit more than 50%. :rolleyes:

[irishgrl]

I live on a mountain, I didnt say I lived in the Boonies! Im just up the hill from a College town for Cripe's sake! besides, I grew up in the Bay Area, surrounded by culture and erudition! Puh Leez!

as for how many people voted for Dumbya, I dont believe it. I think he RIGGED the freakin machines.

and back to that elusive "L" at least I dont say sawlmon :lol: