xyrofen Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) "Maths" Why the fuck do you Brits and Aussies call mathematics that? It sounds fucking retarded. Edit: Whenever I see someone type "thats". That's not a word, it never has been and never will be. Another is when they do not understand the difference between "lets" and "let's". I have a headache. More edit: "For all intensive purposes." No, that makes no sense. "For all intents and purposes." kthx Every anthropologist I've come into contact with pronounces "evolution" as "ee-volution" and I have no idea why. Edited March 26, 2011 by Xyrofen Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1543705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 When people use conscience and conscious interchangeably. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1543709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratters Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 On 3/26/2011 at 2:29 AM, verticalhold said: why do you brits say "alright" as an introduction/welcome? It's a shortened question. Basically like saying 'are you alright' / 'how are you'. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide spratters's signature Hide all signatures Jet fuel can't melt dank memes Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1543982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sine Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sorry if its been mentioned already but-iregardless. What? Also 'one foul swoop'. It's fell.ONE FELL SWOOP. Similarly-'As is my want...' WONT. I'll be over there in the moody bitch corner,as I am wont to do. ps. It's not 'death nail'.It's death knell,and instead of 'bummarie' try bain-marie. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Haha, I like irregardless due to how contrary it is, though I don't know that I've ever used it. I like that it shows no regard for the rules of the english language, which is appropriate. It depends on the flow of the rest of the sentence whether I'd choose it over regardless or not. Rhythm is important in conversation. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Zephyr_Nova's signature Hide all signatures http://zephyrnova.bandcamp.com/releases My noise: http://cthulhudetonator.bandcamp.com My band: http://theskylitup.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Irregardless was in my original post. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 people still say "as is my wont"? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I can picture that being used in the UK. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Zephyr_Nova's signature Hide all signatures http://zephyrnova.bandcamp.com/releases My noise: http://cthulhudetonator.bandcamp.com My band: http://theskylitup.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneToThirtySix Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 " . . . been wanting . . . " Cannot stand it. It's probably correct, but it rubs me the wrong way. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inteeliguntdesign Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/27/2011 at 1:25 AM, Zephyr_Nova said: I can picture that being used in the UK. I'd use it in a semi-ironic way. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/26/2011 at 8:02 PM, Indicator said: I remember the thread some time ago about some genius kid who was very sceptical to playing video games, that was a lol too. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/26/2011 at 6:40 AM, Xyrofen said: "Maths" Why the fuck do you Brits and Aussies call mathematics that? It sounds fucking retarded. Does it really need a more in-depth explanation? Quote "For all intensive purposes." No, that makes no sense. "For all intents and purposes." kthx I was going to post that. It pisses me off too. Quote Every anthropologist I've come into contact with pronounces "evolution" as "ee-volution" and I have no idea why. Because that's how it's pronounced? How do you say "evil"? Anyhow, some of you lot might be interested in this site: http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/ Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures 백호야~~~항상에 사랑할거예요.나의 아들. Shout outs to the saracens, musulmen and celestials. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremymacgregor87 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/27/2011 at 5:06 AM, chenGOD said: On 3/26/2011 at 6:40 AM, Xyrofen said: "Maths" Why the fuck do you Brits and Aussies call mathematics that? It sounds fucking retarded. Does it really need a more in-depth explanation? damn right Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jeremymacgregor87's signature Hide all signatures profundity Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 people who think "cache" is pronounced "caysh" (ie everyone) Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/27/2011 at 7:42 AM, analogue wings said: people who think "cache" is pronounced "caysh" (ie everyone) Haha, who are you hanging out with? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) On 3/27/2011 at 1:31 AM, OneToThirtySix said: " . . . been wanting . . . " Cannot stand it. It's probably correct, but it rubs me the wrong way. I don't mind it, because if you say you've "wanted" something, then you're saying you wanted it in the past, and if you say that you're "wanting" something it means in the very moment that you're saying it. "Been wanting" is the only correct form of a continuous state of want, or a want that has been going on for some time and never ended. On 3/27/2011 at 7:42 AM, analogue wings said: people who think "cache" is pronounced "caysh" (ie everyone) lol wat If you're saying that saying it like "cash" instead of "ca-shay" or whatever is incorrect, then no, it's correct. If you're saying that people actually pronounce it "cayshh" are you fucking living with Paula Deen? Edited March 27, 2011 by ganus Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Oh, I thought of a really good one. When people begin a question by saying "Question:". Fuck that, just ask the question. Even babies understand what a question is by the intonation of your voice. Christ. Edited March 27, 2011 by wake Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/27/2011 at 10:32 AM, wake said: Oh, I thought of a really good one. When people begin a question by saying "Question:". Fuck that, just ask the question. Even babies understand what a question is by the intonation of your voice. Christ. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3SOvXgAgY Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wake Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Amazing. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr_Nova Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 It's not really a pet peeve so much as something I find really funny: when people throw in "fucken..." to fill in a thinking-pause, the same way other people throw in the word "like". This might be a Canadian thing. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Zephyr_Nova's signature Hide all signatures http://zephyrnova.bandcamp.com/releases My noise: http://cthulhudetonator.bandcamp.com My band: http://theskylitup.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 When people say "drug" for past tense of "drag". It's "dragged". Almost always Americans. Actually, always Americans. I also can't stand "My bad". Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 On 3/27/2011 at 1:35 PM, Zephyr_Nova said: It's not really a pet peeve so much as something I find really funny: when people throw in "fucken..." to fill in a thinking-pause, the same way other people throw in the word "like". This might be a Canadian thing. Definitely not just Canadian. Australians are notorious for this. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Sorry for multiple replies. Is there a time limit for editing posts? On 3/26/2011 at 12:38 AM, Calx Sherbet said: i can't really help it, i do it on accident This is one that also irks me. you do it "by" accident. Edited March 27, 2011 by rumbo Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Why do people from Manchester emphasise the G on the end of some words? I don't think they do it on all words, but I have definitely heard them do it. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaen Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Mancunians are fuck-wads. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide kaen's signature Hide all signatures trumps toe fungus Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/64790-usage-grammar-pet-peeves/page/5/#findComment-1544430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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