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Originally posted by mesko View PostHaha, because Muslims are usually up to "naughty shit"?
No, because I am usually (sometimes?) up to naughty shit.
I've got an hour left to eat before my 12 hour fast starts. Looking to lose my belly this month. Last year I lost 2 kilos and an inch of waist without exercising at all during the fasting month. With a bit of working out this year, we'll see.
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I've had a headache for the past four days, and I rarely get them. I don't have migraine, and I don't use anything frequently enough to develop dependence. It's time to see a doctor.
On another note, is it my imagination or is the phrase "there are" disappearing from the English language?An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. - James Whistler
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FtB, haha that's possible. When I say it it normally comes out like "ther'rrr".
Mesko, I'd love to agree with you, but I'd be crucified in my circle if I did. I'd say it's not deteriorating per se, but changing in unexpected ways. In this specific case, it seems that "there is" in the contracted form of "there's" is being re-analyzed as a single word, as it appears in other languages, to the exclusion of the plural form. There's an interesting article about the subject if you're bored and have lots of time on your hands.An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. - James Whistler
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Originally posted by SombreResplendence View PostFtB, haha that's possible. When I say it it normally comes out like "ther'rrr".
Mesko, I'd love to agree with you, but I'd be crucified in my circle if I did. I'd say it's not deteriorating per se, but changing in unexpected ways. In this specific case, it seems like "there is" in the contracted form of "there's" is being re-analyzed as a single word, as it appears in other languages, to the exclusion of the plural form. There's an interesting article about the subject if you're bored and have lots of time on your hands.
On the other hand, I really enjoy afro-american slang, haha.
Edit: Thanks for the article. Perhaps I will take time to read it after I finish my short essay on city planning.
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Originally posted by SombreResplendence View PostI've had a headache for the past four days, and I rarely get them. I don't have migraine, and I don't use anything frequently enough to develop dependence. It's time to see a doctor.
On another note, is it my imagination or is the phrase "there are" disappearing from the English language?Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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Originally posted by mesko View PostI feel that the linguistic knowledge of the whole world is deteriorating.Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
StyleZeitgeist Magazine
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Originally posted by mesko View PostYes, of course (the English) language is evolving, but I think it is becoming more boring. People use less interesting words, and where several words have the same meaning, in most cases only one is used, etc. So yeah, maybe the linguistic knowledge isn't deteriorating, but its usage is.
I agree with you. Many words are overworked to the point where they lose their impact. "Nice" is a perfect example. I suppose it depends, in part, on people's daily interactions. Overly formal or descriptive speech when you're talking to the butcher about the meal you prepared from his cuts can make you seem pretentious. If you've ever watched the sitcom Frasier you'll know what I mean. Frasier is very articulate, but he comes off as pompous to the people around him.
In the grand scheme I suppose it's quite circular (we have to sound plain so people don't ostracize us, they sound plain because other people are plain), but the social aspects can be compelling. I do agree though that rather than collectively lowering our standard, we should be raising it. I guess SZ is one of my outlets .An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. - James Whistler
Originally posted by BBSCCPI order 1 in every size, please, for every occasion
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Originally posted by Faust View PostHave you been drinking enough water?An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. - James Whistler
Originally posted by BBSCCPI order 1 in every size, please, for every occasion
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