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Title: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 11:16:02 AM
Which ones are your biggest pet peeves?

Sure, there's the standard dumbassery misuse of their, there, they're, but the one that really grinds my gears is misuse of sale/sell.

Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 05, 2013, 11:18:19 AM
literally. people misuse and overuse it so much.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 05, 2013, 11:19:05 AM
literally. people misuse and overuse it literally so much.

see example above
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Spaces on June 05, 2013, 11:19:26 AM
Literally you're eighth dumb thread of the day.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 05, 2013, 11:21:16 AM
than/then
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 11:22:19 AM
than/then

I know, right.   Idiots.

Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 05, 2013, 11:23:15 AM
apart/ a part  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 05, 2013, 11:35:26 AM
My ex-boss used to use "behoove" incorrectly all time. He thought it meant "to make you mad" or something to that effect.

"It really behooves me when people don't do what they said they would do."

My co-worker and I would literally laugh under our breath every time he used it.
Title: Using words out of context...
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 05, 2013, 11:58:29 AM
Using set when you mean sit is a real KState0 fan thing to do.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 12:12:53 PM
I suppose this should go in here as it's as good a place as any....  irregardless.

 :curse:
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: SEK_EMAW on June 05, 2013, 12:46:37 PM
I could care less.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: slobber on June 05, 2013, 12:49:18 PM
I could care less.
"Thanks for caring at least a little!"
Title: Using words out of context...
Post by: felix rex on June 05, 2013, 12:51:29 PM
Free reign
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Daddy Claxton on June 05, 2013, 01:02:41 PM
Out of context vs. Incorrectly
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: billyzabka on June 05, 2013, 01:03:23 PM
super intendant
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2013, 01:08:20 PM
Out of context vs. Incorrectly
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 05, 2013, 01:10:34 PM
Out of context vs. Incorrectly

and this is incorrectly put in the out of context thread
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Daddy Claxton on June 05, 2013, 01:14:12 PM
Out of context vs. Incorrectly

and this is incorrectly put in the out of context thread

True
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: mocat on June 05, 2013, 01:32:24 PM
Anybody know if she let's dudes join in the fun.... or at least watch?

This post was out of context and grammatically incorrect
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 05, 2013, 02:01:57 PM
You guys are taking this thread for granite.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: HerrSonntag on June 05, 2013, 02:17:13 PM
Anybody know if she let's dudes join in the fun.... or at least watch?

This post was out of context and grammatically incorrect

I, literally had to read that post 5 times before i realized he wasn't trying to say "let us" but rather the synonym of allows
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: 'taterblast on June 05, 2013, 02:29:42 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: KSUblumpkin on June 05, 2013, 02:40:33 PM
I think a lot of these are mute points.

Nothing chafes my sack like a "mute point" bomb. 
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: mocat on June 05, 2013, 02:44:34 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 02:45:53 PM
Anybody know if she let's dudes join in the fun.... or at least watch?

This post was out of context and grammatically incorrect

rough ridin' typos...

 :curse:

Although it clearly struck a chord amongst several in the uber PC crowd.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: one time gella on June 05, 2013, 02:50:19 PM
idea / ideal

They are not effing interchangeable!  I've known two people who were raised in Texas who don't know this  :curse:
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 05, 2013, 03:12:38 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 03:15:47 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

Flat rough ridin' wrong may be a bit of a stretch...  I mean, there IS some validity to that argument until you get to the point where you truly couldn't care less.  Then, of course, the argument becomes moot.

Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: mocat on June 05, 2013, 03:24:56 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

It's not as incorrect as saying "irregardless". I'm just saying, an argument can be made for "could care less". If one were so inclined.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Institutional Control on June 05, 2013, 03:25:09 PM
your dumbassery really grinds my gears.

Well, excuse me for living.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 05, 2013, 03:29:30 PM
your dumbassery really grinds my gears.

Well, excuse me for living.

Something tells me that you have a pretty good handle on the proper usage of both sale and sell...

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 05, 2013, 03:34:20 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

It's not as incorrect as saying "irregardless". I'm just saying, an argument can be made for "could care less". If one were so inclined.

Nope. Sorry, mocat.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Brock Landers on June 05, 2013, 03:56:06 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

It's not as incorrect as saying "irregardless". I'm just saying, an argument can be made for "could care less". If one were so inclined.

Nope. Sorry, mocat.


mocat may be technically wrong but he also demonstrated that he could care less as well as couldn't care les, depending on how he feels..  Wrap your heads around that one.  You can't!!!  BOOM ROASTED
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: Paul Moscow on June 05, 2013, 03:59:35 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

It's not as incorrect as saying "irregardless". I'm just saying, an argument can be made for "could care less". If one were so inclined.

Nope. Sorry, mocat.


mocat may be technically wrong but he also demonstrated that he could care less as well as couldn't care les, depending on how he feels..  Wrap your heads around that one.  You can't!!!  BOOM ROASTED

I could care more.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: slobber on June 05, 2013, 04:19:45 PM
yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

I think that's BS. How else are you going to differentiate your statement from hyperbole?

Also "could care less" is just as correct as "couldn't care less". It means you could adjust your care levels downward. "How much do I care about your stupid crap? Hmmm, let me see, yes, I could care less. Significantly less. Consider my care levels adjusted to the 'less' setting."

I like you mocat but you're wrong about the "could care less" thing.  Flat rough ridin' wrong.

It's not as incorrect as saying "irregardless". I'm just saying, an argument can be made for "could care less". If one were so inclined.

Nope. Sorry, mocat.


mocat may be technically wrong but he also demonstrated that he could care less as well as couldn't care les, depending on how he feels..  Wrap your heads around that one.  You can't!!!  BOOM ROASTED

I could care more.
I could care almost infinity more.

Edit for poor use of quote function
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 05, 2013, 04:22:49 PM
But "could care less" is often used in place of, and as meaning the same thing as "couldn't care less." That is what this thread was about.  I don't think I've heard anyone say "could care less" and actually mean that.
Title: Re: Using words out of context...
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 05, 2013, 04:50:49 PM
Yeah. If you take the phrase in the spirit in which it is intended instead of just nitpicking to nitpick, there is no debate.






I still love you, mocat.