This isn’t really a WotD entry. It is more of an English lesson.
I was raised as a country boy. OK, I was raised as a hick. It is NOT just a Texas thing either. I’ve met hicks that live in NY, VT etc. It seems that one common thread amongst those living in Hickville is the ‘extra R’. Even when an extra ‘r’ isn’t added, the existing one seems to get a huge promotion. Here’s what I mean:
WASH is not pronounced Warsh.
TIRE is not pronounced Tar.
IDEA is not pronounced Idear.
YOUR can not be used as YOU ARE. You mean to be using something called a contraction. Look it up. The word you are looking for is YOU’RE. Proper usage example: Your usage of the English language is appalling. At least you’re qualified to be an online journalist.
January 20th, 2004 at 08:28
My favourites are the old standards that Bush is making popular again: Nucular and liberry.
I also wince when mainstream media uses the term “bugger” (look it up), or uses “penultimate” to mean “beyond incredible”. Penultimate just means second-to-last.
Oh, and an airline in Canada used to finish their TV ads with “The ultimate in convenience!”. Say that out loud. Truth in advertising, indeed.
January 20th, 2004 at 08:43
Hey, it was my idear to warsh the tar, your gonna have to do it.
January 20th, 2004 at 17:25
I’ve lived in the North and I’ve lived in the South. And that kind of stuff runs rampant in both places.
My favorite is from “My Cousin Vinnie” - youts.
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