Author Topic: Using words out of context... (Read 3870 times)

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.

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:18:19 AM »

literally. people misuse and overuse it so much.

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:19:05 AM »

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on June 05, 2013, 11:18:19 AM

literally. people misuse and overuse it literally so much.

see example above

Spaces · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:19:26 AM »

Literally you're eighth dumb thread of the day.

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:21:16 AM »

than/then

Bqqkie Pimp · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:22:19 AM »

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 05, 2013, 11:21:16 AM

than/then

I know, right. Idiots.

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:23:15 AM »

apart/ a part

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #7 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.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2013, 11:58:29 AM »

Using set when you mean sit is a real KState0 fan thing to do.

Bqqkie Pimp · « **Reply #9 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.

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #10 on:** June 05, 2013, 12:46:37 PM »

I could care less.

slobber · « **Reply #11 on:** June 05, 2013, 12:49:18 PM »

Quote from: SEK_EMAW on June 05, 2013, 12:46:37 PM

I could care less.

"Thanks for caring at least a little!"

felix rex · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2013, 12:51:29 PM »

Free reign

Daddy Claxton · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:02:41 PM »

Out of context vs. Incorrectly

billyzabka · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:03:23 PM »

super intendant

scottwildcat · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:08:20 PM »

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on June 05, 2013, 01:02:41 PM

Out of context vs. Incorrectly

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:10:34 PM »

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on June 05, 2013, 01:02:41 PM

Out of context vs. Incorrectly

and this is incorrectly put in the out of context thread

Daddy Claxton · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:14:12 PM »

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 05, 2013, 01:10:34 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on June 05, 2013, 01:02:41 PM
Out of context vs. Incorrectly

and this is incorrectly put in the out of context thread

True

mocat · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Bookie Pimp on June 04, 2013, 08:44:42 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

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:01:57 PM »

You guys are taking this thread for granite.

HerrSonntag · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:17:13 PM »

Quote from: mocat on June 05, 2013, 01:32:24 PM

Quote from: Bookie Pimp on June 04, 2013, 08:44:42 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

'taterblast · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:29:42 PM »

yeah the 'literally' one is pretty bad

KSUblumpkin · « **Reply #22 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.

mocat · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:44:34 PM »

Quote from: emawblast on June 05, 2013, 02:29:42 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."

Bqqkie Pimp · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2013, 02:45:53 PM »

Quote from: mocat on June 05, 2013, 01:32:24 PM

Quote from: Bookie Pimp on June 04, 2013, 08:44:42 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...

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