24 Nov 05
Originally posted by aspviper666Well, of course you have to do that.
to show the other side of the coin
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Satan is a copy cat. If you read the last book of the Bible it talks about how there are 3 like the Trinity.
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24 Nov 05
Originally posted by RBHILLEvery time I see language such as this in a student paper concerned with texts, I cross these words out. Sometimes I write a sarcastic comment.
it talks about how
Sadly, such nonsense is becoming more common.
Books dont never talk 'bout nothin'. They're mute.
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24 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrJust like when someone says what does your watch say. LOL
Every time I see language such as this in a student paper concerned with texts, I cross these words out. Sometimes I write a sarcastic comment.
Sadly, such nonsense is becoming more common.
Books dont never talk 'bout nothin'. They're mute.
Also please consider how the folks on Madison Avenue, who, at the behest of the International Dairy Foods A ...[text shortened]... of marketing, are going to enjoy learning that "Got Jesus" is an example of Godly originality.
24 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrTry entering define:talk into google and you will find out that:
Books dont never talk 'bout nothin'. They're mute.
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of'😉; "his poetry contains much talk about love and anger"
To say that a book talks about something is common usage of english and therefore correct english. The word talk does not neccessarily imply sound and books are not mute either.
Have you ever heard the phrase "speaks volumes" ?
24 Nov 05
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Originally posted by twhiteheadCommon usage is often incorrect, especially when it offends the ear, as "talks about" most often will. The most common usage is frequently the most egregious offense, and incorrect. Consider the way most people use personal pronouns, for example. Now find one respectable serial publication that permits such usage in its pages.
To say that a book talks about something is common usage of english and therefore correct english.
Of course, in time, certain expressions become so common that our notions of grammar and even spelling must change, as when certain dictionaries have dropped the a from caramel (carmel) because few pronounce it correctly, or added an r to sherbet (sherbert) for the same reason.
As RB's offenses against the language and common sense go, this one is minor. But it offends no less.
Originally posted by RBHILL
Just like when someone says what does your watch say. LOL
I wouldn't say this. I ask the time, except more often people ask me.
"Wulebgr, what does your watch say?"
"Tick, tick, tick."
"Okay, ass**l*, what time is it?"
"Seven seventeen."
24 Nov 05
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Originally posted by RBHILLi always like it when someone asks me what time it is and points to their wrist as if it had a watch
Just like when someone says what does your watch say. LOL
i always say yes i know where my watch is you neednt point to your wrist, and then i ask them where the restroom is and point to my crotch
26 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrI didn't here what you said.
Every time I see language such as this in a student paper concerned with texts, I cross these words out. Sometimes I write a sarcastic comment.
Sadly, such nonsense is becoming more common.
Books dont never talk 'bout nothin'. They're mute.
Also please consider how the folks on Madison Avenue, who, at the behest of the International Dairy Foods A ...[text shortened]... of marketing, are going to enjoy learning that "Got Jesus" is an example of Godly originality.
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