I fully admit to being a Pogo Cheater, however, being an educator, I find it evident that some people have been cheating their way through their educations. I would like to provide a public service to this forum by re-introducing the group to some simple grammar and syntax rules, at least to those who are interested. I believe this will help anyone in need, on more than just posting in forums, but perhaps in filling out a job application, writing a formal letter or email, and understanding the complexity of the English language.
I must preface this by saying that "chat shortcuts" are not my concern - I find those completely acceptable on a forum such as this, as well as in chat rooms.
My first lesson involves my biggest pet peeve: improper use of homonyms. Recall that homonyms are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently according to their meanings and uses.
Examples:
your vs. you're
The word "your" refers to something that belongs to the person "you."
"Your smile is enchanting." "I like your avatar."
The contraction "you're" is used when you intend to say "you are."
"You're an attractive person." "I hope you're going to be around to chat later." "You're welcome."
Many people use "your" improperly. Just remember, when you use that word, are you meaning to say "you are?" If not, use "you're" instead. :oo
I will stop there, and read the feedback on whether the rest of you like this idea of "back to school." If so, I will continue to post new "lessons" regularly. (Ok, maybe it's an excuse to post to get more stars, but I think it will be a good public service to those in need.)
Thanks! O0
...and I thought I was the only one who was driven crazy by bad grammar!
:-*
Quote from: tponka on April 17, 2006, 07:30:16 AM
I fully admit to being a Pogo Cheater, however, being an educator, I find it evident that some people have been cheating their way through their educations. I would like to provide a public service to this forum by re-introducing the group to some simple grammar and syntax rules, at least to those who are interested. I believe this will help anyone in need, on more than just posting in forums, but perhaps in filling out a job application, writing a formal letter or email, and understanding the complexity of the English language.
I must preface this by saying that "chat shortcuts" are not my concern - I find those completely acceptable on a forum such as this, as well as in chat rooms.
My first lesson involves my biggest pet peeve: improper use of homonyms. Recall that homonyms are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently according to their meanings and uses.
Examples:
your vs. you're
The word "your" refers to something that belongs to the person "you."
"Your smile is enchanting." "I like your avatar."
The contraction "you're" is used when you intend to say "you are."
"You're an attractive person." "I hope you're going to be around to chat later."
Many people use "your" improperly. Just remember, when you use that word, are you meaning to say "you are?" If not, use "you're" insead. :oo
I will stop there, and read the feedback on whether the rest of you like this idea of "back to school." If so, I will continue to post new "lessons" regularly. (Ok, maybe it's an excuse to post to get more stars, but I think it will be a good public service to those in need.)
Thanks! O0
Maybe I'm a Dork..........but I like your idea. ;D
Please say I used the correct > your <
Ps: You made a tiny typo up there with the word > instead < >:D
lol some just have no clue how to spell. :-X
English isn't my 1st language so I think I'm doing ok at it...
O0
Can we do ... there .. they're .. and their next?
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 07:47:20 AM
English isn't my 1st language so I think I'm doing ok at it...
O0
You're kidding right?
I corrected "instead" and thank you for pointing that out. :)
I have to go meet my accountant to get my taxes, but when I return, I will most definitely do "their, there, and they're."
I'm so glad there is some positive feedback on this topic!
NOTE to users whose native language is NOT English. CONGRATULATIONS! I admire anyone who has the ability to communicate in more than one language. I wish I could. :)
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 07:54:41 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 07:47:20 AM
English isn't my 1st language so I think I'm doing ok at it...
O0
You're kidding right?
Well, my 1st language was "baby talk" but after that, I was taught English. I'm not going to say I learned English but I was taught it!
well somex i do try 2 have a good way to do it but somex i use short cuts not that i cant spell just faster
LOL @ nightperson
So there you are folks on your there' :))s oops
You're welcome.......... I'm bilingual too :D
Quote from: ~Ãutolovér~ on April 17, 2006, 08:05:02 AM
You're welcome.......... I'm bilingual too :D
The closest I come to bilingual is English and ... ooh wait that's gonna be edit'ed .. Nm sorry!
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 08:08:11 AM
Quote from: ~Ãutolovér~ on April 17, 2006, 08:05:02 AM
You're welcome.......... I'm bilingual too :D
The closest I come to bilingual is English and ... ooh wait that's gonna be edit'ed .. Nm sorry!
:))
:)) :))
ty for the lesson, teach.
even tho some ppl r retards at english, i choose to be a lazy typer. frankly, i dont care that it looks dumb here or in pogo. really tho, ty bc im sure some members need yer help.
To show that I'm not retarded, I'll translate the above entry.
Thank you, tponka, for educating us on homonyms. Even though some people are not well versed in English grammar, I am very well educated. I choose to display lazy typing skills through incorrectly abbreviated words and blatant misspellings sheerly out of laziness. Quite frankly, I do not care if my intelligence is questioned based upon my typing on forums & in Pogo. Honestly, thank you for this idea because some members definitely need your help.
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 08:01:21 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 07:54:41 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 07:47:20 AM
English isn't my 1st language so I think I'm doing ok at it...
O0
You're kidding right?
Well, my 1st language was "baby talk" but after that, I was taught English. I'm not going to say I learned English but I was taught it!
You are an arse. ;D
When it comes to pogo forums or even chat I choose to type the lazy way as well. I personally dont care if Im typing everything our right or not. If anyone is grading our grammer on here then I'll proudly take my F :-[ Oh just for the record, I know I misspelled grammer . It's spelled grammar. SEEEE Im not so dumb after all but still will be glad to get an F ;D
Ok, as requested, here is the lesson on "there," "their," and "they're."
The word "there" refers to a place.
"Over there you'll find the restaurant." "The answer is there in the forum."
The word "their" refers to ownership of something to a group called "they."
"Their underwear is smelly." "I like their music." "It is none of their business."
The contraction "they're" is an abbreviation of the words "they are."
"They're a really cute couple." "I hope they're happy."
Next time.. suggestions?
Quote from: tponka on April 17, 2006, 10:15:55 AM
The word "their" refers to ownership of something to a group called "they."
"Their underwear is smelly."
LoL, you've been around some of the members of this forum, haven't you?!?!? :))
BTW: This was only a joke and if you're easily offended by it, then stick it up your ziggy with a wa-wa brush!
No, hippo, not easily offended. Just trying to add a teeny bit of humor so youz guyz didn't think I was all serious and stuffy. ;D
u down wit dat? peace.
Quote from: tponka on April 17, 2006, 10:22:27 AM
No, hippo, not easily offended. Just trying to add a teeny bit of humor so youz guyz didn't think I was all serious and stuffy. ;D
u down wit dat? peace.
Oh, just making sure since it appears some people get offended by a joke that wasn't meant to cause any harm. Sometimes it feels like this place is becoming more and more like Pogo and you can't say anything except "hi" and if some non-English speaking person comes into a room, they might report you because you didn't greet them in their natural language!
tff. ...how true...
ep um no et no correction Ep
can you please tell me the difference between chowdar and chowder ?
I stand to be corrected ;)
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:33:36 AM
ep um no et no correction Ep
can you please tell me the difference between chowdar and chowder ?
I stand to be corrected ;)
If I'm not mistaken, Chowder is like a broth while Chowdar isn't a word. O0
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:33:36 AM
ep um no et no correction Ep
can you please tell me the difference between chowdar and chowder ?
I stand to be corrected ;)
If I'm not mistaken, Chowder is like a broth while Chowdar isn't a word. O0
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 07:44:58 AM
...and I thought I was the only one who was driven crazy by bad grammar!
:-*
No Foxx, you're not the only one...
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
And this is the funniest thing I have seen today :)) :))
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:33:36 AM
ep um no et no correction Ep
can you please tell me the difference between chowdar and chowder ?
I stand to be corrected ;)
If I'm not mistaken, Chowder is like a broth while Chowdar isn't a word. O0
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
Im dying. I watersnotted all over my desk, Tyvm! :))
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
I say "pop" but I think I'm in the minority on this one.
pop to me is pop music ;D
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
Hold up because we just say Coke >:D Why do people in Ohio say hamburg? Instead of hamburgers? I hate that ( hamburg word) :x
And how come you guys are having grammer lessons? Who cares ? Theres only 2 peoples STUFF I can't understand around here so its not a biggie to me :))
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:44:51 AM
pop to me is pop music ;D
I thought pop to you was your grandpappy !! :))
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
I say soda, my GF sometimes says pop, my mum says pop, her sister says pop, my dad says soda... we're from all over so it just depends on how you were brough up. Kinda like a test I took during my 1st day in Junior High. Our teacher gave everyone a test and on the test, you had to choose which of the following words you would use for different situations. The next day, our teacher gave us the results and without even asking anyone where they were from, was able to pin point which part of the US we were from. I thought that was cool and part of the reason he remains one of my fav teacher ever.
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:47:09 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
I say soda, my GF sometimes says pop, my mum says pop, her sister says pop, my dad says soda... we're from all over so it just depends on how you were brough up. Kinda like a test I took during my 1st day in Junior High. Our teacher gave everyone a test and on the test, you had to choose which of the following words you would use for different situations. The next day, our teacher gave us the results and without even asking anyone where they were from, was able to pin point which part of the US we were from. I thought that was cool and part of the reason he remains one of my fav teacher ever.
Okay curiosity .. was mum a typo or do you call her mum?
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:47:03 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:44:51 AM
pop to me is pop music ;D
I thought pop to you was your grandpappy !! :))
Could be that too Tara!! :))
pop also means I poped a weasel :))
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:48:21 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:47:09 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:37:08 AM
I went to Boston they say chowdar << Ny york is correct it is Chowder ;D
Ohhhhhhh, ok. I see where you're coming from now. It's the whole accent thing. I'll never figure out why one word in the East is a different word in the West. I just smile and pretend I know what they mean, then I'll ask someone else later if we agree with what we just heard.
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
I say soda, my GF sometimes says pop, my mum says pop, her sister says pop, my dad says soda... we're from all over so it just depends on how you were brough up. Kinda like a test I took during my 1st day in Junior High. Our teacher gave everyone a test and on the test, you had to choose which of the following words you would use for different situations. The next day, our teacher gave us the results and without even asking anyone where they were from, was able to pin point which part of the US we were from. I thought that was cool and part of the reason he remains one of my fav teacher ever.
Okay curiosity .. was mum a typo or do you call her mum?
No, I call her mum. I use mum way more often than I use mom.
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:50:34 AM
pop also means I poped a weasel :))
Keep it clean Chad...This is a family site :)) :)) :)) :))
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:51:02 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:48:21 AM
Okay curiosity .. was mum a typo or do you call her mum?
No, I call her mum. I use mum way more often than I use mom.
I use Ma (Along with Lib) I was just curious. Thanks for answering so promptly. That was so very polite of you. <gigglesnort>
I say pop. A "soda" has ice-cream in it.
My Mother past on not to long ago 4 months
being the only child I called My Mother Mom or Mother
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:55:27 AM
I say pop. A "soda" has ice-cream in it.
Same here Foxx. Must have to do with our geographic location.
I guess so Helen...but I think they also use "pop" in the Great Lakes areas...Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.
...and for the record...I call my mom "Mummy" most of the time, or "mum". Although "mum" seems really British to me....
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
I say ya'll ... and I say "eh" ... and I say Soda ....
I wonder what that says about me? Since Im not from the South, or Canada ... or wherever it is soda is being said. Hippo .. call that teacher!!
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Im guilty of those Blu ...And what do you call Sodas and Pop where you are? I swear we just say Cokes no matter what kind of pop it is...you just say coke.
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Its not yuns its youngens and only barefoot hillbillies that have outhouses talk like that...I have indoor plumbing Im not a hillbilly >:D
Pop is goofy to me...i'm a soda guy
Yuns? huh? youngins?
:)) :)) :)) This topic is getting pretty funny :)) :))
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Its not yuns its youngens and only barefoot hillbillies that have outhouses talk like that...I have indoor plumbing Im not a hillbilly >:D
I've heard people say "yuns" and I just shake my head.
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 11:04:36 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
I say ya'll ... and I say "eh" ... and I say Soda ....
I wonder what that says about me? Since Im not from the South, or Canada ... or wherever it is soda is being said. Hippo .. call that teacher!!
ROFL, I say "eh" too. Scary! Also, I tried calling that teacher and his wife said he's sick of getting calls from me whenever I'm trying to sound smart on the forum and need his assistance and he didn't want to talk to me for a month.... how rude!
Im assuming grammer lessons are over for the day?
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 08:29:50 AM
ty for the lesson, teach.
even tho some ppl r retards at english, i choose to be a lazy typer. frankly, i dont care that it looks dumb here or in pogo. really tho, ty bc im sure some members need yer help.
To show that I'm not retarded, I'll translate the above entry.
Thank you, tponka, for educating us on homonyms. Even though some people are not well versed in English grammar, I am very well educated. I choose to display lazy typing skills through incorrectly abbreviated words and blatant misspellings sheerly out of laziness. Quite frankly, I do not care if my intelligence is questioned based upon my typing on forums & in Pogo. Honestly, thank you for this idea because some members definitely need your help.
He's also a smartazz! >:D
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:17:44 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 08:29:50 AM
ty for the lesson, teach.
even tho some ppl r retards at english, i choose to be a lazy typer. frankly, i dont care that it looks dumb here or in pogo. really tho, ty bc im sure some members need yer help.
To show that I'm not retarded, I'll translate the above entry.
Thank you, tponka, for educating us on homonyms. Even though some people are not well versed in English grammar, I am very well educated. I choose to display lazy typing skills through incorrectly abbreviated words and blatant misspellings sheerly out of laziness. Quite frankly, I do not care if my intelligence is questioned based upon my typing on forums & in Pogo. Honestly, thank you for this idea because some members definitely need your help.
He's also a smartazz! >:D
Smarty JEANS tyvm
Quote from: SaintHippo on April 17, 2006, 10:35:31 AM
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 10:33:36 AM
ep um no et no correction Ep
can you please tell me the difference between chowdar and chowder ?
I stand to be corrected ;)
If I'm not mistaken, Chowder is like a broth while Chowdar isn't a word. O0
lmaooooo!
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
And this is the funniest thing I have seen today :)) :))
I THOUGHT Hippos post about the differences between chowder and chowdar was the funniest thing I'd seen... Until I scrolled down two more posts!
Hell fire lmao!
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:14:20 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Its not yuns its youngens and only barefoot hillbillies that have outhouses talk like that...I have indoor plumbing Im not a hillbilly >:D
I've heard people say "yuns" and I just shake my head.
You must shake your head a lot when you visit Pittsburgh then...and its Yinz, an 'at.
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:21:26 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
And this is the funniest thing I have seen today :)) :))
I THOUGHT Hippos post about the differences between chowder and chowdar was the funniest thing I'd seen... Until I scrolled down two more posts!
Hell fire lmao!
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:37:05 AM
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:21:26 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
And this is the funniest thing I have seen today :)) :))
I THOUGHT Hippos post about the differences between chowder and chowdar was the funniest thing I'd seen... Until I scrolled down two more posts!
Hell fire lmao!
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
I know you didn't....lmfaooooooooooooo OMG
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:46:14 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
Hold up because we just say Coke >:D Why do people in Ohio say hamburg? Instead of hamburgers? I hate that ( hamburg word) :x
And how come you guys are having grammer lessons? Who cares ? Theres only 2 peoples STUFF I can't understand around here so its not a biggie to me :))
I say Coke, too! If you order a Coke in the south, the're gonna ask you what kind. If you want a Coca-Cola, you gotta ask for a Coca-Cola. >:D
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:39:36 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:46:14 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
Hold up because we just say Coke >:D Why do people in Ohio say hamburg? Instead of hamburgers? I hate that ( hamburg word) :x
And how come you guys are having grammer lessons? Who cares ? Theres only 2 peoples STUFF I can't understand around here so its not a biggie to me :))
I say Coke, too! If you order a Coke in the south, the're gonna ask you what kind. If you want a Coca-Cola, you gotta ask for a Coca-Cola. >:D
Exactly...and when I am visting up north I say pop
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:17:44 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 08:29:50 AM
ty for the lesson, teach.
even tho some ppl r retards at english, i choose to be a lazy typer. frankly, i dont care that it looks dumb here or in pogo. really tho, ty bc im sure some members need yer help.
To show that I'm not retarded, I'll translate the above entry.
Thank you, tponka, for educating us on homonyms. Even though some people are not well versed in English grammar, I am very well educated. I choose to display lazy typing skills through incorrectly abbreviated words and blatant misspellings sheerly out of laziness. Quite frankly, I do not care if my intelligence is questioned based upon my typing on forums & in Pogo. Honestly, thank you for this idea because some members definitely need your help.
He's also a smartazz! >:D
Smarty JEANS tyvm
:o how could I forget!! Smarty JEANS!!
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 11:38:40 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:37:05 AM
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 17, 2006, 11:21:26 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 10:37:35 AM
:))
I just peed. On my leather chair. At work....
:))
And this is the funniest thing I have seen today :)) :))
I THOUGHT Hippos post about the differences between chowder and chowdar was the funniest thing I'd seen... Until I scrolled down two more posts!
Hell fire lmao!
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
I know you didn't....lmfaooooooooooooo OMG
OMG!!! GIGGLEPEE!!!!
Lib (I can't STOP rolloing olver here!!)
*rolloing? olver? it's supposed to be rolling and over, but I couldn't see for crying!
yuns gon oer an git a co coler . Being from the Deep South(Amercian by birth Southern bythe Grace of God ) I understand all about every drink being called a coke. except sweet tea. We call it sweet tea. Turnip Greens have pot liquer that you always sop up with a hunk of cornbread and cornbread dont have sugar in it. And white milk is called sweet milk anything else is buttermilk
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:37:05 AM
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
When you see Foxx leaving for work everyday thats not her lunch in that box...
(https://img353.imageshack.us/img353/9128/baby7xg.jpg)
You know how you hit preview if you want to see before you post? Next time look up there mine just said "Fetching Preview"...I swear it did...lmaoooooooooooo
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 12:02:27 PM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:37:05 AM
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
When you see Foxx leaving for work everyday thats not her lunch in that box...
(https://img353.imageshack.us/img353/9128/baby7xg.jpg)
You know how you hit preview if you want to see before you post? Next time look up there mine just said "Fetching Preview"...I swear it did...lmaoooooooooooo
Fetching preview? Is that some new cuss word that's been made up in the south since I left?
OMG.. I'm soooo stupid!!! NEVERMIND >:D
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 12:02:27 PM
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:37:05 AM
Glad you enjoyed my pee. Luckily, since I have a giggling problem, I keep clean clothes in the office. And baby wipes. Was that too much information?
(hmmm...gigglepee. Perhaps I should slap a trademark on that...)
When you see Foxx leaving for work everyday thats not her lunch in that box...
(https://img353.imageshack.us/img353/9128/baby7xg.jpg)
You know how you hit preview if you want to see before you post? Next time look up there mine just said "Fetching Preview"...I swear it did...lmaoooooooooooo
oh my depends on the way :))
When I use Expedia it also says..Fetching your information..and I'm a YINZ person..and damn proud of it.. ;)
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 12:42:17 PM
When I use Expedia it also says..Fetching your information..and I'm a YINZ person..and damn proud of it.. ;)
I was waiting for you to come in here and back up my Yinz n' at! :-* Nanners!
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 10:46:14 AM
Quote from: ClingFree on April 17, 2006, 10:40:40 AM
Since we're in grammar .. and accents
Who says Pop? Who says Soda?
I say soda, but I'm the only one in my area (which is 22-24 hours from bubble) - My kids say soda (because they are mini-me's) and say people at school look at em like theyre nuts (Oh wait that might be cuz they are mini me's)
Hold up because we just say Coke >:D Why do people in Ohio say hamburg? Instead of hamburgers? I hate that ( hamburg word) :x
And how come you guys are having grammer lessons? Who cares ? Theres only 2 peoples STUFF I can't understand around here so its not a biggie to me :))
I live in Ohio and have never heard anyone say hamburg we say hamburger for 1 hamburgers for more then 1 :)) :))
oh and its soda
I get a lb of 'hamburg' and eat hamburger/s OH and don't forget 'jumbo'!!
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 02:41:38 PM
I get a lb of 'hamburg' and eat hamburger/s OH and don't forget 'jumbo'!!
Muah muah muah! :-*
Finally, someone I can understand! And do you put the jumbo on your hoagies with your chipped ham?
OH boy oh boy..chipped ham . jumbo and a hoagie...mmmmm..
what is chipped ham ? May I ask ::)
Quote from: LastCall on April 17, 2006, 03:58:00 PM
what is chipped ham ? May I ask ::)
Ham thats been chipped O0
Have you ever had Isly's chipped chopped ham?? the same thing..
nanners
we call our's chopped ham I think it may be the same thing :)
Here,,yinz you can read these.lol anyone know what 'gumbands' are? lol
http://www.sesraw.com/Birdra/pitt.htm
yes they are the same..maybe a different grade of ham..
Could it be the same as deviled ham? >:D
don't think so Homer. :o
Quote from: foxx on April 17, 2006, 11:35:02 AM
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:14:20 AM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Its not yuns its youngens and only barefoot hillbillies that have outhouses talk like that...I have indoor plumbing Im not a hillbilly >:D
I've heard people say "yuns" and I just shake my head.
You must shake your head a lot when you visit Pittsburgh then...and its Yinz, an 'at.
Thanks for the clarification Foxx. Shake my head? Sometimes I get so dizzy I almost fall over, lol. :))
I"m still baffled as to why we need correct grammar here..I don't care who uses the right term or spells right..just so I can understand what they say.. . Just my opinion.. :-\
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 04:25:11 PM
I"m still baffled as to why we need correct grammar here..I don't care who uses the right term or spells right..just so I can understand what they say.. . Just my opinion.. :-\
I don't care either, but it's been fun to read all the comments :)) :)) :))
Oh I agree,, 8)
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 04:11:28 PM
Here,,yinz you can read these.lol anyone know what 'gumbands' are? lol
http://www.sesraw.com/Birdra/pitt.htm
Is that how you and Foxx talk?
does any1 know what a (polcat) is
i do,do you :)) :))
Quote from: nightperson on April 17, 2006, 05:14:05 PM
does any1 know what a (polcat) is
i do,do you :)) :))
Is it something used for horses?
uh huh.. we're in our own language world..just think foxx., we could talk about them in here and they would have no idea what we said :))
its a skunk... right? ;D
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:15:57 PM
uh huh.. we're in our own language world..just think foxx., we could talk about them in here and they would have no idea what we said :))
I'll have to brush up on my Pittsburghese for that nanners...but I am up for the challenge!
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
its a skunk... right? ;D
yup some thinks to be other cretters
WoW u ppl talk funny
Quote from: nightperson on April 17, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
its a skunk... right? ;D
yup some thinks to be other cretters
I thought a polecat was one of those sleezy chicks that danced on a pole in a strip club.
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 05:22:02 PM
Quote from: nightperson on April 17, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
its a skunk... right? ;D
yup some thinks to be other cretters
I thought a polecat was one of those sleezy chicks that danced on a pole in a strip club.
:)) :)) well they are what ever you want them to be
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 05:22:02 PM
Quote from: nightperson on April 17, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
its a skunk... right? ;D
yup some thinks to be other cretters
I thought a polecat was one of those sleezy chicks that danced on a pole in a strip club.
Like this Tara? (https://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5269/poledancing3yw.gif) :)) :))
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 09:27:10 PM
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 05:22:02 PM
Quote from: nightperson on April 17, 2006, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: nanners on April 17, 2006, 05:16:56 PM
its a skunk... right? ;D
yup some thinks to be other cretters
I thought a polecat was one of those sleezy chicks that danced on a pole in a strip club.
Like this Tara? (https://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5269/poledancing3yw.gif) :)) :))
LMAO :)) :))
Quote from: Tara on April 17, 2006, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2006, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: BluRaven on April 17, 2006, 10:59:19 AM
Soda...
Mom, pop, Oma n Opa (im part german)...
heres one...ya'll or you guyz?
Hmmm, when speaking it's you guys, when typing, it's ya'll. What about those who use "yuns"?
Its not yuns its youngens and only barefoot hillbillies that have outhouses talk like that...I have indoor plumbing Im not a hillbilly >:D
where I live everybody say yuns, and we go to the crick, not the creek.
Then you'll hate me :)
we say y'all and we also go to the crick, and polecat is a smelly critter,as for outhouses and no plumbing i grew up that way (was also barefoot alot) no shame in being poor :oo