When people confuse the words scythe and sai (Sorry if sai is spelled incorrectly) I remember back in 9th grade I had a half hour argument with my teacher about the way you pronounce the word, it is pronounced scy-th people...
Annoyingly misused words?
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I would have to say the difference between "anxious" and "nervous". Yes, they can both be used for positive or negative stress, but properly, "anxious" is when you're stressed because of something you want to do (i.e. score the last goal! in a soccer game) and "nervous" is when you're stressed because of something you don't want to do (i.e. go to the dentist's office).
Also, your and you're. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
Also, your and you're. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
Minor point, but the 't' is not necessarily silent. I do sometimes pronounce the 't' in it, depending on how much emphasis I'm placing on it.Jamboxdotcom said:
And something most of you may not have seen but might enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kge9ZzjsfW8
Some of it is quite British, but should hopefully still be amusing.
Online, when people spell plural words with apostrophe's.
Another one that really gets me is 'racist.' Everyone seems to forget that racism means you have to imply something is bad about a race.
"Look at that black guy!"
"Hey, that's racist!"
It's not racist to identify something, jeez. As a black guy myself, this is quite frustrating.
Another one that really gets me is 'racist.' Everyone seems to forget that racism means you have to imply something is bad about a race.
"Look at that black guy!"
"Hey, that's racist!"
It's not racist to identify something, jeez. As a black guy myself, this is quite frustrating.
"Epic" is a good one, referred to above. Also, senseless use of words like someone being "paranoid", which is a mental illness, not being slightly insecure, and "schizophrenic".
Irregardless. That isn't a damned word! The real word is two letters shorter and is easier to use! Why did this monstrosity come into being? They even use it on television.
I was just watching Futurama, how ironic!AjimboB said:
[sub][sub]I know I know, I'm just fucking with you![/sub][/sub]
Fit:Daystar Clarion said:
"in good physical condition; in good health: He's fit for the race."
Using the word makes sense from that, and "fit" isn't limited to chavs.
yeh thats the thing, he could easily stop, its not his accent its a complete put ondsmops2003 said:
See I don't know about that one. I have 3 gay friends 2 are female and the other male, and all three still use it as an insult. I can't speak for them as a whole, but they really don't seem to get too bent out of shape about the use of it through my experiences.interspark said:
Stop saying 'Random'.
That's all I ask.
It's reached the point where I cringe when I hear it.
How about arbitrary? It sounds better.
That's all I ask.
It's reached the point where I cringe when I hear it.
How about arbitrary? It sounds better.
I've come across this a few times, and it pisses me off just as much.Generic Gamer said:
Also, Irony.
And that's why I love it!Daystar Clarion said:
This. I know what love is, and I highly doubt most uses of the word mean that.Sampler said:
But the more annoying ones are always the simplest ones, They're/There/Their, Your/You're, Too/To. English isn't even my first language, and even I know the difference!
http://vimeo.com/15412319
Remember people, LANGUAGES define DICTIONARIES, not the other way around.
If you ever find yourself saying "Don't use that, it isn't a real word" you are very likely wrong. Is it not real because it isn't in a dictionary? Does that mean before webster no one was allowed to speak? A dictionary defines the common uses of language, it is not the Genesis of it.
Remember people, LANGUAGES define DICTIONARIES, not the other way around.
If you ever find yourself saying "Don't use that, it isn't a real word" you are very likely wrong. Is it not real because it isn't in a dictionary? Does that mean before webster no one was allowed to speak? A dictionary defines the common uses of language, it is not the Genesis of it.
The word surreal is often misused, I'll let Mr. Hills explain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6orjsZhMxg4
I hate when people say literally to a figurative statement. I was watching a sports news show and the guy being interviewed said, "Brett Favre literally carried the Minnesota Vikings on his shoulders." All I thought was, "Wow, Favre must be pretty fucking strong."
Jamboxdotcom said:
of·ten
   /ˈɔfən, ˈɒfən; ˈɔftən, ˈɒf-/ Show Spelled[aw-fuhn, of-uhn; awf-tuhn, of-] Show IPA
?adverb
1.
many times; frequently: He visits his parents as often as he can.
2.
in many cases.
?adjective
3.
Archaic . frequent.
As you can see, often without a silent t is acceptable
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