RP London 2,298 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Shadow said: It’s gone oh very much enjoyed a sketch by a comedian (cannot remember who) about redundant letters and getting the back row to stand up spelling out the word Queue and asking people to sit down if they thought their letters were redundant Then did a phonetic rendition of the Owl and Pussy Cat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnoco 7,193 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 I’m a bit of a spelling and grammar facist anyway but the level of literacy on things like Facebook etc is absolutely appalling. a no (since when is it quicker to write ‘a’ instead of ‘I’) are dog is missing I fort it was later. etc etc And if criticised about it, they’ll argue fiercely that it doesn’t matter. More ons. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrywebbisgod 1,922 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 Living your best............ Quote Thank you for your valuable contribution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southwalesrabbitoh 138 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Shadow said: It’s gone oh Gon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Eel 1,417 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 ATM machine. No. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 1,884 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 I blame the French for Frenchifying our language...it’s sabotage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Eel 1,417 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: I blame the French for Frenchifying our language...it’s sabotage! It's just a facade behind which to hide their worthless language! Edited November 14, 2019 by Northern Eel 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Eel 1,417 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) So, what about people who start a sentence with... so? Is that allowable? Edited November 14, 2019 by Northern Eel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 6,668 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Northern Eel said: ATM machine. No. What's your PIN number? 1 Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Eel 1,417 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 19 hours ago, JohnM said: What's your PIN number? Arghhhh! No. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,090 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 23 hours ago, JohnM said: What's your PIN number? That's a no-no in my book... which has the ISBN number 4003-342-3861. 2 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longboard 1,450 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 On 13/11/2019 at 07:00, GUBRATS said: Who cares ? Yes, that is one of the worst. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 5,525 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 Can you borrow me a fiver. Aaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,074 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 On 14/11/2019 at 06:15, Bearman said: Upward inflection on a statement rather than a question. Don’t come to Australia then! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,074 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 Bought Brought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon 942 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Copa said: Bought Brought I hadn't noticed that, Copa, so thank you for binging it to my attention! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindle xiii 844 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 20:21, heartofGold said: practice and practise I didn't know about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,074 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Where I was raised in Australia. In the morning: Watcha doin’ sarvo (also “sarvi”) Garn surf mate! Later in the evening: Didja go mate? Na. Dingo. Stayed ‘ome. Edited November 18, 2019 by Copa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ullman 1,733 Report post Posted November 20, 2019 As heard on the BBC News a few minutes ago "one pence". Quote Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumby Magic 593 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 Touching base Quote Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 1,612 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 On 13/11/2019 at 06:58, Farmduck said: My head literally exploded reading this thread. Figuratively speaking, I dislike how people say literally when they mean metaphorically. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,090 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 On 20/11/2019 at 18:29, Ullman said: As heard on the BBC News a few minutes ago "one pence". The US Vice president? 1 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ullman 1,733 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, Futtocks said: The US Vice president? Must admit I always thought "Trump Pence" sounded more like a currency than a campaign slogan. Quote Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Ting 356 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 On 14/11/2019 at 21:12, Northern Eel said: It's just a facade behind which to hide their worthless language! My 10 year old me will never forgive them for guerrillas. Quote Learn to listen without distortion and learn to look without imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Ting 356 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 On 17/11/2019 at 21:54, Copa said: Where I was raised in Australia. In the morning: Watcha doin’ sarvo (also “sarvi”) Garn surf mate! Later in the evening: Didja go mate? Na. Dingo. Stayed ‘ome. Isn't that RP? Quote Learn to listen without distortion and learn to look without imagination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
