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Good comeback. If that last sentence would become a fad, it would exhibit both humor and wit, indeed. I like it.
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and I don’t why why I let things like that bother me. A friend says I must have OCD! :o) Maybe I do. I know I like to have my towels hung a certain way. Anyway, I hope nobody took offense at my comment…just consider the source.
Here’s some more: No such word as "irregardless," it’s just plain "regardless." Neither is "orientated." Also, "extraordinary" has only five sylables, not six. And the obvious ones we see so often…they’re/there/their, etc.
Irregardless is in Websters http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless?show=0&t=1343509466
Usage Discussion of IRREGARDLESS
Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.The rest I agree with.I knew what Casey meant by her heading. I know when I post I am just writing what I am thinking and not worrying about proper English . I am on this board because I like to hear what others think of Days and for he spoilers and it is all for enjoyment and not to be corrected on my writing.
I guess I think someone’s feelings are more important then grammer.
neat freak! I suffer from perfectionism, too. I like my towels hung a certain way, also. They have to be precisely even, with no corners sticking out, lol. In my case, regarding the English language, my grandmother was an English teacher. I must get it from her. I can’t even stand it when a TV or newspaper reporter makes errors – – and they certainly do. I get very annoyed at them. Well, "furious" would describe it better, ha-ha. I figure that they, of all people, should know how to talk and write.
I guess I’m not perfect all the time, because I try to be informal in a crowd; but I can certainly relate to what you are saying.
Great to meet you, Bonbon!!!
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You were very classy in your response! I’m proud of you, lol!.
Since I participated in the "phrase usage" discussion, I’m thankful that you were not insulted. I am sure that hurting feelings was the last thing the person who brought up the subject ever wanted to do. Class act, Casey! >>> – – >>> @
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