EPTIt's just an expression, an idiom almost. I don't see why you're so fixated on it, when there are hundreds of other idioms in the English language that are in regular use on these forums that you didn't bother to blog about.
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Carnivorous Sheep
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It's just an expression, an idiom almost. I don't see why you're so fixated on it, when there are hundreds of other idioms in the English language that are in regular use on these forums that you didn't bother to blog about. | ||
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:50 Carnivorous Sheep wrote: Oh, hey, I was quoted! It's just an expression, an idiom almost. I don't see why you're so fixated on it, when there are hundreds of other idioms in the English language that are in regular use on these forums that you didn't bother to blog about. The thing is that micronesia could probably blog about every single improperly used facet of the english language if you want him to. Do you want him to? | ||
IntoTheWow
is awesome32274 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:45 Fontong wrote: POST IN ALL CAPS, WHAT ARE YOU? AFRAID OF CHILL? GROW SOME BALLS + Show Spoiler + AN EXAMPLE OF PROPER USAGE WHAT I CANT HEAR YOU | ||
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Carnivorous Sheep
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micronesia
United States24664 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:50 Carnivorous Sheep wrote: Oh, hey, I was quoted! It's just an expression, an idiom almost. I don't see why you're so fixated on it, when there are hundreds of other idioms in the English language that are in regular use on these forums that you didn't bother to blog about. I'd rather aim for some of the really dumb ones... especially the ones that are being used improperly (not to be confused with non-literally). And obviously as Fontong said I'll choose my battles. | ||
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Carnivorous Sheep
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yoshtodd
United States418 Posts
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Salv
Canada3083 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:37 Superiorwolf wrote: "man dont shout like that stupid kid idiot fuck you" "Stupid Kid stop it! stop stop stop it stop it stop it!!!" I think I've used variations of these two on you before. | ||
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Mastermind
Canada7096 Posts
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deathgod6
United States5064 Posts
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micronesia
United States24664 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:54 Carnivorous Sheep wrote: Where do you draw the line between "improper usage" and "non-literal usage?" I was under the impression that most idioms evolved from "improper usage" and eventually became accepted. Well most idioms are non-literal and I don't mind that. Improper usage isn't inherently bad, but the ones that actually become accepted either are not the ones I was complaining about... or I still dislike them even after they become accepted. My complaints are independent of the overall consensus on the phrase. This one is just pretty dumb (when abused... and not great when used properly). There are many I don't have a problem with and I do sometimes use them myself (don't we all?) | ||
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fight_or_flight
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Raithed
China7078 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:26 GHOSTCLAW wrote: + Show Spoiler + I was compelled to quote it >.> The spoilers told me so and this spoiler told me so. | ||
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Carnivorous Sheep
Baa?21242 Posts
On February 20 2009 15:02 micronesia wrote: Well most idioms are non-literal and I don't mind that. Improper usage isn't inherently bad, but the ones that actually become accepted either are not the ones I was complaining about... or I still dislike them even after they become accepted. My complaints are independent of the overall consensus on the phrase. This one is just pretty dumb (when abused... and not great when used properly). There are many I don't have a problem with and I do sometimes use them myself (don't we all?) Fair 'nuff. But you got an uphill battle going for you trying to change the way people speak online. -obligatory "so just grow a pair and deal with it" comment- | ||
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micronesia
United States24664 Posts
On February 20 2009 15:10 Carnivorous Sheep wrote: Fair 'nuff. But you got an uphill battle going for you trying to change the way people speak online. -obligatory "so just grow a pair and deal with it" comment- Yeah definitely. You can't forcibly change language. I picked a very narrow focus though which makes it possible to make a difference. If people are led to shun it, then it's likely to happen less. | ||
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Lucktar
United States526 Posts
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MiniRoman
Canada3953 Posts
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micronesia
United States24664 Posts
On February 20 2009 15:22 MiniRoman wrote: Since everyone knows the meaning implied when you say it, it's actually a pretty good thing to say when you simply want to demasculinize someone for whatever reason. It's just really an attack on a males character, very diverse now-a-days. I would say it in that 1a2a3agg guys blog (I may have iunno) because it goes against my code of what a guy should do, so to that i would say grow some balls, man up, etc.. Yeah I understand that. In general I'm okay with it if the purpose is to point out that someone needs to be more masculine... but only if the traits you associate with masculine are reasonable to do so. | ||
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MiniRoman
Canada3953 Posts
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thoraxe
United States1449 Posts
On February 20 2009 14:27 Not_Computer wrote: "man, that guy has balls of steel!" a) what does he ejaculate then? b) are his thighs bruised? c) do they hurt? d) what kind of underwear does he wear to support that weight? e) are we talking stainless steel here or do they rust? edit: f) would you get a bruised face giving a bj? g) what does he say when the walk-through metal detector goes off and the guard magnetic-scans his balls... *beep beep* h) can he still float? does it help him to stay under water? i) does it affect his running? cycling?? j) is it something to be proud of? Your post reminds me of : | ||
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