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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #44 from previous page: November 07, 2003, 05:19:19 PM »
"Er gaat niets boven Groningen!" translated: "there is nothing that goes above/beats Groningen"

The romans (Was it Tacitus?) really described it as the end of the world, because when they were there, it was misty, and the sea had the same color as the sky.
But indeed, Groningen is a real fine place to live, much things to do in the city, pubs that are 24 hours a day open (well, the wrong ones) and things like that.
And the canary said: \'chirp\'
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #45 on: November 07, 2003, 05:23:17 PM »
@mikeymike
Sorry I misread your post

here have one  :pint:
And the canary said: \'chirp\'
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #46 on: November 07, 2003, 05:43:00 PM »
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mikeymike wrote: I think that is a very complex and subtle subject, as I think most people who are experienced in communicating with people they don't know over the Internet will agree.

Indeed.  :-) As a moderator you would be particularly aware of it.

I prefer British english spelling and grammar myself because thats where the Australian version stemmed from. Americanisms are annoying sometimes but they do make a lot of sense when you think about it, like dropping letters that you cannot hear when you say it, like colour VS color - I've a soft spot for the British ways first.

As all the world's people mix together more, languages are going to mix together as well.

Yo bro, wassup?! carn ya unnerstan wot im sayin? U wannanuva beer guvna? cheers mate.   :pint:  We all understand beer don't we?

PS that's any drink of choice for those that are abstaining from alcohol.  ;-)
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #47 on: November 07, 2003, 05:53:05 PM »
@Speelgoedmannetje

It might help people who say other countries stink if they realised that we all love our countries and don't really need some ignorant person trying to start a fight, or perhaps stumbling into trouble. Although some people like to wrestle and fight, I'm glad you mentioned it, it started a great thread!

Cheers buddy!  :pint:
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #48 on: November 07, 2003, 05:53:14 PM »
curse those blasted octopi  :-D

nice plural word :-)
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #49 on: November 07, 2003, 05:53:25 PM »
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We all understand beer don't we?

The wonder of the not-so-modern age.  :-)
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #50 on: November 07, 2003, 06:03:47 PM »
octopusses...octopi is better IMHO

@sir_inferno
Professor X is cool, funny, cheers mate!   :pint: - boy I'm getting cyber-pissed tonight!
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #51 on: November 07, 2003, 06:08:38 PM »
 :pint:  :pint:  :pint: Actually I'm sober!
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #52 on: November 07, 2003, 06:13:36 PM »
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I think you just wanted to use your post to attack the British posters in this forum, rather than have some kind of discussion about language


Cyberus, why one earth would I want to do that, when my mother was born is Sompting, W. Sssx?? ;-) I still have family that lives is Brighton.

As for my 'Queen's English' statement, is it NOT a common phrase to refer to is as 'Queen's English' nowadays??!??

I wasn't getting defensive or anything like that. I am VERY proud of my English, Irish and Native American Heritage, but I am EQUALLY as proud of being born an American.

What I don't like is when people b!tch and complain, let alone moan about a language that has become an international standard. I live in Texas and most of the hispanics here will feign ignorance to the language, but then talk sh!t about people in spanish, thinking people don't know.

I haven't even finished reading all the posts, but yours currently, takes precedences. If I have offended you, that was not my intentions. I grew up using the 'Queen's' version of english, 'cos of my Mum and was persecuted by my American teachers for it.  ;-)

But, if I did offend you, you have my sincerest apologies, but I was attempting to make a valid point. I don't condemn non-native speakers for misspelling a word, but when they tell me, a native speaker, that I am wrong or imply that I am, I get offended.

C'mon chap, we'll have a guinness and make the world merry.


[EDIT] -For the record, Cyberus, I can speak quite of bit of Spanish, French, a smattering of German, some Cherokee, not to mention Mandarin. Trust me, I'm the LAST person to complain about grammar. I get corrected all the time for the misuse of tones in chinese and usually reply with 'xiexie, ni!' <----'Thank you'.

:pint: one for me....

:pint: and one for you.

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #53 on: November 07, 2003, 06:25:21 PM »
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Professor X is cool, funny, cheers mate!


cheers  :-D  :pint:  heh heh this is some drinking parlour
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #54 on: November 07, 2003, 06:26:00 PM »
@ Methuselas

I apologize - I must have misunderstood you
I've given up both smoking and drinking within the space of two weeks and I'm VERY tetchy and stressed at the moment, not that that's any excuse....
I do have a habit of getting offended at things when they aren't meant to offend. I must admit I feel like a bit of an ass now  :-o .
I'll join you in a virtual pint ;-) :pint: Cheers!

I like Amigas
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #55 on: November 07, 2003, 06:31:55 PM »
HAHAHAHAHA I gave up smoking a month ago.  :-D  Good habit to break. I haven't had a splif in a month, either.

Sigh..I don't know if I could give up me Guinness though, Mate.

Must me the English and Irish in me. :roflmao:

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I must admit I feel like a bit of an ass now  .


Oh, and wouldn't that be 'arse'??!??

\'Using no way as way. Having no limitation as limitation.\' - Bruce Lee

\'No, sorry. I don\'t get my tits out. They\'re not actually real, you know? Just two halves of a grapefruit...\' - Miki Berenyi

\'Evil will always triumph because good is dumb.\' - Dark Helmet :roflmao:

\'And for future reference, it might be polite to ask someone if you can  quote them in your signature, rather than just citing them to make a  sales pitch.\' - Karlos. :rtf
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #56 on: November 07, 2003, 06:39:03 PM »
I thought you might pick that up...

No, ass!
As in the thing with the droopy ears and the hooves  ;-)
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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #57 on: November 07, 2003, 06:43:50 PM »
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As in the thing with the droopy ears and the hooves



HAHAHAHAHAHA Are you sure you're not talking about Rush Limbaugh?
\'Using no way as way. Having no limitation as limitation.\' - Bruce Lee

\'No, sorry. I don\'t get my tits out. They\'re not actually real, you know? Just two halves of a grapefruit...\' - Miki Berenyi

\'Evil will always triumph because good is dumb.\' - Dark Helmet :roflmao:

\'And for future reference, it might be polite to ask someone if you can  quote them in your signature, rather than just citing them to make a  sales pitch.\' - Karlos. :rtf
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #58 on: November 07, 2003, 06:45:51 PM »
@Cyberus

Oh, I'll forgive you, if you make BBC put Red Dwarf back on. I'm SO pissed they never released the movie. :-?
\'Using no way as way. Having no limitation as limitation.\' - Bruce Lee

\'No, sorry. I don\'t get my tits out. They\'re not actually real, you know? Just two halves of a grapefruit...\' - Miki Berenyi

\'Evil will always triumph because good is dumb.\' - Dark Helmet :roflmao:

\'And for future reference, it might be polite to ask someone if you can  quote them in your signature, rather than just citing them to make a  sales pitch.\' - Karlos. :rtf
 

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Re: behaviour (bad)
« Reply #59 on: November 07, 2003, 06:58:20 PM »
W4ddY4 m34N? M3 L337 h4x0r!!! N3v4 s33n a VV0rz Tr0LL.

Nah, just kidding :-)
*Zap! Zap!* Ha! Take that! *Kabooom!* Hey, that\'s not fair!