People who have nothing better going for them seem to be the ones that correct grammar and spelling.
It is silly, really.
Enough already. <--that was for a friend
That's it. We're breaking up. :mad:
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I'm not offended by this thread about white people and their need to follow rules. But I'm curious if anybody would be offended if I started a thread that implied that black people drink sprite and like their steak well done?
I'm not offended by this thread about white people and their need to follow rules. But I'm curious if anybody would be offended if I started a thread that implied that black people drink sprite and like their steak well done?
I've never understood this 'it's alright to make fun of white people but not black people' bullshit either... either be non prejudicial in your prejudice... or be non prejudicial I go with the former
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
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I'm not offended by this thread about white people and their need to follow rules. But I'm curious if anybody would be offended if I started a thread that implied that black people drink sprite and like their steak well done?
Stuff White People Like
#50 Irony
February 3, 2008 by clander
White people hate a lot of stuff (white people who vote republican, television, Vin Diesel movies, SUVs, fast food) but every once in a while they turn that hate into sweet irony.
Often times, white people will make a joke about how hard it is to define irony. It’s not that funny, and back in the 1990s people got all upset at Alanis Morrisette for using the term improperly in her song “Isn’t it Ironic?”
But the reason that white people love irony is that it lets them have some fun and feel better about themselves.
The most horrific recent example is Trucker hats, that shockingly went from mainstream in the 80s to Ironic in the early 2000s back to mainstream, at which point they are no longer rare or unique. Once something reaches this stage, irony cannot be restored for 10 years.
Other examples would include white people getting together to have a ‘white trash’ night where they would eat Kentucky Fried Chicken, drink Bud Light and watch Larry the Cable Guy or The Marine. Maybe listen to Kid Rock or P.O.D. These events allow white people to experience things they are supposed to hate, all while feeling better about their own lives, decisions, and cultured tastes.
Occassionally, white people will put an ironic knick knack in their home or apartment such as a “Support our Troops” magnet or a bottle of Mickey’s.
This can be used to your advantage. If you need to appear cool to white people, you just need to pick something that was popular 10+ years ago and put it in a prominent place at your desk or in your home. A C+C Music Factory Cassette, or a “2 Legit 2 Quit” t-shirt would both be acceptable examples.
Also, you might find yourself in conversation where you mention that you like something and there is an awkward silence indicating that it is not cool. In this situation, uou must say “oh yeah, I also like [insert similar things]” and smile, the white people will laugh and all will be well.
I've never understood this 'it's alright to make fun of white people but not black people' bullshit either... either be non prejudicial in your prejudice... or be non prejudicial I go with the former
I agree. I could care less what color your skin is, if you're uptight about grammar on a message board, it's because you have OCD or you have low self-esteem. If you eat your steak well done, you have no taste...
I agree. I could care less what color your skin is, if you're uptight about grammar on a message board, it's because you have OCD or you have low self-esteem. If you eat your steak well done, you have no taste...
LMFAO... what about if you get uptight about people being uptight or eating well done steak?
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I'm not offended by this thread about white people and their need to follow rules. But I'm curious if anybody would be offended if I started a thread that implied that black people drink sprite and like their steak well done?
I would take it a step further and see if people would get up in arms about me posting a thread that stated that only black people love fried chicken, watermelon and being in gangs
I just don't trust anything that bleeds for five days and doesn't die.
I always tell people that when a woman has you done, just repeat that mantra over & over and you will feel better.
Absolutely
I drunkenly said it to a girl (not the one who was annoying me) though and she was like "what? I'm a girl though... and I'm trying to be nice to you".
Snoop's philosophising makes no exceptions.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
I agree. I could care less what color your skin is, if you're uptight about grammar on a message board, it's because you have OCD or you have low self-esteem. If you eat your steak well done, you have no taste...
Some good psychiatric assessments you've made there. Where did you study Doctor?
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
grammar nazis make me laugh. its like do you understand what i wrote? good now get over it. i even argue about 'i' i is me so maybe i dont think 'i' should be capitalized. same with my name. i never use caps unless it autocorrects. only for graded assignments do i go through any work and its not much. periods and every once in awhile a comma thats it.
My English professor co-wrote her very own college writing English book.
"The Little Black Dress of College Writing"
This book makes my skin crawl.
I do not understand what she is preachin.
It is by far the most difficult class I have ever taken.
If you people wanna read something insane that I was supposed to do an essay on, I invite you to google and read these pages.
google this > (George Orwell - Politics and the English language)
If any of you can help a dude understand that bullshit feel free to beep me.
Oh I forgot to add this, she does refer to herself and her co-writer friend as GRAMMAR NAZIS.
My English professor co-wrote her very own college writing English book.
"The Little Black Dress of College Writing"
This book makes my skin crawl.
I do not understand what she is preachin.
It by far the most difficult class I have ever taken.
If you people wanna read something insane that I was supposed to do an essay on, I invite you to google and read these pages.
google this > (George Orwell - Politics and the English language)
If any of you can help a dude understand that bullshit feel free to beep me.
Oh I forgot to add this, she does refer to herself and her co-writer friend as GRAMMAR NAZIS.
I used Orwell's Politics and the English Language on an essay about idealism in Federico Garcia Lorca's work a few months back. I can't remember anything about it though. What do you need help in understanding?
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
those aren't my assessments, that's just what I've taken from this thread
Oh, sorry I got the wrong end of the stick.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
I used Orwell's Politics and the English Language on an essay about idealism in Federico Garcia Lorca's work a few months back. I can't remember anything about it though. What do you need help in understanding?
You white people with all yer book learnin' and such. Now watch me crush this natty light can against my forehead and bench press the washing machine on my front lawn... That's rock n' roll!
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I used Orwell's Politics and the English Language on an essay about idealism in Federico Garcia Lorca's work a few months back. I can't remember anything about it though. What do you need help in understanding?
When I (and other students) read these pages I wanna pull my hair out with a piece of heavy equipment or a chainsaw. I fall asleep, my mind wanders.
I just can't get it, I gave up on that fucking paper. To much bullshit. So yeah, I guess I do not even need to understand it because I am not going to finish her fucking paper. But yeah, feel free to give your advice, it is appreaciated.
Listen, no one is advocating that people should post like they have been sniffing glue and/or paint. However, it is a rock band's message board, not a "Post your thesis about your hatred for corporations and your love for non-profits and grocery co-ops!" forum.
Generally, we're talking about rock and roll and the lifestyles of folks who like it.
Therefore, pointing out sporadic incorrect expressions of its/it's/its' there/their, verb tense, and the placement of quotation marks, etc, is ridiculous.
agreed.
i HAVE complained about their/they're, your/you're, etc....but only in threads that were specifically about such issues and/or pet peeve threads, etc. i completely dislike in the midst of a thread about whatever topic...someone going off on their grammar/spelling. yesterday i was reading a thread and in the midst of it someone was 'correcting' the OP's posts, saying 'oh there's no apostrophe in that word'...blah, blah, blah. i just thought, wtf? you got the point, it's got nothing to do with the thread. yikes. sure, sometimes i read things at times and cringe...or just wonder ....hell, sometimes my own typos produce such effects. haha. however, unless it's done for 'effect'...for sarcasm within the context of the thread topic, yes, i see no point to it. this ain't no english class. it would be one thing if someone ASKED for pointers/assistance...but otherwise, yes, please stfu.
You white people with all yer book learnin' and such. Now watch me crush this natty light can against my forehead and bench press the washing machine on my front lawn... That's rock n' roll!
When I (and other students) read these pages I wanna pull my hair out with a piece of heavy equipment or a chainsaw. I fall asleep, my mind wanders.
I just can't get it, I gave up on that fucking paper. To much bullshit. So yeah, I guess I do not even need to understand it because I am not going to finish her fucking paper. But yeah, feel free to give your advice, it is appreaciated.
I really don't remember anything about it or even if I understood it so there's not much advice I can give I'm afraid
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
I hate it when English speaking people put others down about their grammar. ESPECIALLY on msg boards
I know the basics of 6 languages and can speak 4 of them, of which three fluently. So who cares about some spelling mistakes, it is communication that matters!!
And on a msg board like this it is great to be able to meet people with all kinds of nationalities and backgrounds.
I actually believe that the level of English on this board may scare some people off.
I definitely wish I was able to express myself better in English on this board (even though I believe my English is already quite well).
I always ask people who do not appreciate me speaking their language to try and speak some Dutch...that shuts them up!
I dont mind writing in English, but please have some respect for people whose mothertongue isnt english!
-rant finished-
edit: damn a typo...!
agreed.
i find most of the non-native english speakers/writers to overall take more care and have better usage than many native speakers. so yea......hahaha. and when there IS a non-native speaker with not the best spelling/grammar/content...i just think eh, try to write in THEIR language before making fun! and you are soooo right! most don't even think about it that way. i remember a certain someone taken to task often with her language skills, and quite honestyl she took it in stride, such a great attitude. it used to piss ME off no end though. and i'd always think, and sometimes say.....go visit a german board and see if you do as well.
well said kushi!
and 4-6 languages....you put most of us to shame! i can on occasion make a mess of my own language, forget trying any others......:p
all i am obsessed with is spelling.
i am only interested in my own spelling.
fuck i write all the time, it's me.
although their are cases where i may say something to someone
about their spelling. (mostly to fuck with em)
for the most part i don't really care unless it is my own fuck up.
posting and publishing poetry in the public eye calls for correct spelling.
the grammar can be fucked all it wants.
but for sum reason, spelling is important when writing books, ect.
sure some poetry has misspelt words on purpose due to some artistic
thingy the author wants in the piece he/she wrote.
pearly jamy tunes are riddled with fucked grammar.
music/lyrics period is filled with fucking bunk ass grammar,
and it fucking rocks.
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That's it. We're breaking up. :mad:
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Stuff White People Like
#50 Irony
February 3, 2008 by clander
White people hate a lot of stuff (white people who vote republican, television, Vin Diesel movies, SUVs, fast food) but every once in a while they turn that hate into sweet irony.
Often times, white people will make a joke about how hard it is to define irony. It’s not that funny, and back in the 1990s people got all upset at Alanis Morrisette for using the term improperly in her song “Isn’t it Ironic?”
But the reason that white people love irony is that it lets them have some fun and feel better about themselves.
The most horrific recent example is Trucker hats, that shockingly went from mainstream in the 80s to Ironic in the early 2000s back to mainstream, at which point they are no longer rare or unique. Once something reaches this stage, irony cannot be restored for 10 years.
Other examples would include white people getting together to have a ‘white trash’ night where they would eat Kentucky Fried Chicken, drink Bud Light and watch Larry the Cable Guy or The Marine. Maybe listen to Kid Rock or P.O.D. These events allow white people to experience things they are supposed to hate, all while feeling better about their own lives, decisions, and cultured tastes.
Occassionally, white people will put an ironic knick knack in their home or apartment such as a “Support our Troops” magnet or a bottle of Mickey’s.
This can be used to your advantage. If you need to appear cool to white people, you just need to pick something that was popular 10+ years ago and put it in a prominent place at your desk or in your home. A C+C Music Factory Cassette, or a “2 Legit 2 Quit” t-shirt would both be acceptable examples.
Also, you might find yourself in conversation where you mention that you like something and there is an awkward silence indicating that it is not cool. In this situation, uou must say “oh yeah, I also like [insert similar things]” and smile, the white people will laugh and all will be well.
I agree. I could care less what color your skin is, if you're uptight about grammar on a message board, it's because you have OCD or you have low self-esteem. If you eat your steak well done, you have no taste...
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
I would take it a step further and see if people would get up in arms about me posting a thread that stated that only black people love fried chicken, watermelon and being in gangs
I drunkenly said it to a girl (not the one who was annoying me) though and she was like "what? I'm a girl though... and I'm trying to be nice to you".
Snoop's philosophising makes no exceptions.
My English professor co-wrote her very own college writing English book.
"The Little Black Dress of College Writing"
This book makes my skin crawl.
I do not understand what she is preachin.
It is by far the most difficult class I have ever taken.
If you people wanna read something insane that I was supposed to do an essay on, I invite you to google and read these pages.
google this > (George Orwell - Politics and the English language)
If any of you can help a dude understand that bullshit feel free to beep me.
Oh I forgot to add this, she does refer to herself and her co-writer friend as GRAMMAR NAZIS.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
i think this is one of the few 'what white people like' posts i truly enjoy. hahaha. good stuff!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
those aren't my assessments, that's just what I've taken from this thread
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When I (and other students) read these pages I wanna pull my hair out with a piece of heavy equipment or a chainsaw. I fall asleep, my mind wanders.
I just can't get it, I gave up on that fucking paper. To much bullshit. So yeah, I guess I do not even need to understand it because I am not going to finish her fucking paper. But yeah, feel free to give your advice, it is appreaciated.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
agreed.
i HAVE complained about their/they're, your/you're, etc....but only in threads that were specifically about such issues and/or pet peeve threads, etc. i completely dislike in the midst of a thread about whatever topic...someone going off on their grammar/spelling. yesterday i was reading a thread and in the midst of it someone was 'correcting' the OP's posts, saying 'oh there's no apostrophe in that word'...blah, blah, blah. i just thought, wtf? you got the point, it's got nothing to do with the thread. yikes. sure, sometimes i read things at times and cringe...or just wonder
nice topic.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Well done!
agreed.
i find most of the non-native english speakers/writers to overall take more care and have better usage than many native speakers. so yea......hahaha. and when there IS a non-native speaker with not the best spelling/grammar/content...i just think eh, try to write in THEIR language before making fun! and you are soooo right! most don't even think about it that way. i remember a certain someone taken to task often with her language skills, and quite honestyl she took it in stride, such a great attitude. it used to piss ME off no end though.
well said kushi!
and 4-6 languages....you put most of us to shame! i can on occasion make a mess of my own language, forget trying any others......:p
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
i am only interested in my own spelling.
fuck i write all the time, it's me.
although their are cases where i may say something to someone
about their spelling. (mostly to fuck with em)
for the most part i don't really care unless it is my own fuck up.
posting and publishing poetry in the public eye calls for correct spelling.
the grammar can be fucked all it wants.
but for sum reason, spelling is important when writing books, ect.
sure some poetry has misspelt words on purpose due to some artistic
thingy the author wants in the piece he/she wrote.
pearly jamy tunes are riddled with fucked grammar.
music/lyrics period is filled with fucking bunk ass grammar,
and it fucking rocks.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
It is like reading something from a Chinese attorney.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce