Losonti Tokash wrote:it's only not thought provoking because you refuse to think or consider anything outside of your incredibly narrow experience
I'll take that as a tacit acknowledgement that you do not, in fact, believe that it should be taught in schools because it is not, in fact, normal/proper/etc. English.
Infinity Biscuit wrote:I'm willing to bet that most of what you speak is in fact what your family and youth peer group spoke.
Sure, but I don't entertain any notions that deviations from what I'd write in an essay are in any way 'proper' English, and I certainly don't feel a bizarre need to make people feel 'uncomfortable' for not understanding it.
The evolution of a launguage is not so much like a river that twists and winds its way with tributaries as a burst dam that spills out across the countryside like the flooded Platte River.
"also it really shits my mum so it's a good way of winding her up"
timmy wrote:The evolution of a launguage is not so much like a river that twists and winds its way with tributaries as a burst dam that spills out across the countryside like the flooded Platte River.
Huh. I think I see where you're going here, but could you elaborate a bit? I think I'm getting hung up in the suddenness implied by the simile, as I've never considered language evolution a sudden process.
Also - on the venting topic: My left index finger feels really weird, not pain weird so much, but almost hypersensitive, like I can feel each muscle and the movement therein. It's really weird, and it's bugging me. If you've ever rubbed washed your hands while one hand is numb, that kind of "one-sided" movement/pressure is almost what it feels like.
Infinity Biscuit wrote:In that it primarily bothers white people? :L
Given that the quote that caused Saxonite to lose his shit was from a black woman saying 'wow glad I can speak comprehensible English because it means I'm functionally literate', apparently not.
Questor wrote:Huh. I think I see where you're going here, but could you elaborate a bit? I think I'm getting hung up in the suddenness implied by the simile, as I've never considered language evolution a sudden process.
Yeah, the dam bursting metaphor isn't great because it's not about speed, but spread. You know what, a metropolitan rail system would make a better comparison; it all starts in the same central station but ends up in different locales. Branch lines spread it even further. Intercity rail links refer to the dilution, assimilation, absorbtion of dialects.
Anyone interested in a popular and easy read on the topic of the english language would do well to get hold of Bill Bryson's Mother Tongue.
"also it really shits my mum so it's a good way of winding her up"
So my mum mentioned now is a good time to try the driving thing again and that's a big panic for me. Got to the theory test again, (which i guess shouldn't be a big deal) after it run out.
but its got to stage where i've cocked up the practical test so many times it doesn't feel actual possible to pass at all.
To the Brave passengers and crew of the Kobayashi Maru... Sucks to be you
oxy, yeah its not literally impossible for me to pass. If I could just go an hour without fucking up and being in the wrong lane or something.
Already in a pretty rural area, Aaron but the test centre is in the middle of town. Not sure if there are any in even more remote areas but if there are the goverment probably shut them down already, lol. Thanks for advice.
To the Brave passengers and crew of the Kobayashi Maru... Sucks to be you
I really hate it when horrible photographers are making money. I know someone who is defending his horrendously underexposed photos by saying stuff like 'I didn't have the flash, " I didn't have time to use the camera's meter because I was working." If you've been shooting for a year, it should be natural for you to get a correct exposure. The problem is that people like his photos, therefore preventing any critique. He's a hipster with a DSLR.
Questor wrote:Huh. I think I see where you're going here, but could you elaborate a bit? I think I'm getting hung up in the suddenness implied by the simile, as I've never considered language evolution a sudden process.
Yeah, the dam bursting metaphor isn't great because it's not about speed, but spread. You know what, a metropolitan rail system would make a better comparison; it all starts in the same central station but ends up in different locales. Branch lines spread it even further. Intercity rail links refer to the dilution, assimilation, absorbtion of dialects.
like an ejaculate of words spurting forth from the cock of language to stain the sheets of human society
Ralin wrote:Finally I realized that when Walker fights the Satanic ponies I need to mention how his 'lower horn' is glowing and sparkling as it draws in and focuses Equestria's ambient magic.
I feel this way about the trend in the last few years since decent DSLRs became more affordable(or at least, desirable enough to justify spending more than you did on your first car) where people buy one, play with it for a bit, then start a facebook page called (Your Name Here) Photography or somesuch. Everybody and their dog.
"also it really shits my mum so it's a good way of winding her up"