Hilarious use of language to the extreme

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The discussion revolves around humorous anecdotes related to language use, particularly focusing on slang and miscommunication. Participants share stories and reactions to unconventional language, exploring themes of cultural expression and irony.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recounts a story about a misunderstanding involving the phrase "bet up" instead of "beat up," highlighting the humorous nature of slang usage.
  • Another participant expresses disdain for the way some people speak, suggesting it reflects a decline in cultural standards.
  • There are multiple comments correcting language usage, such as the phrase "bursted out laughing" being pointed out as incorrect.
  • Some participants engage in irony, discussing the hypocrisy of criticizing others' speech while using similar language themselves.
  • Several participants share their opinions on humor, with some finding certain remarks funny while others do not, leading to disagreements about what constitutes humor.
  • One participant humorously thanks others for a fictional award, prompting further playful banter about the nature of the award and the statuette involved.
  • There are playful exchanges about names and wordplay, with participants creating nicknames for people based on their speech patterns.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding language use and humor. While some find the anecdotes and comments amusing, others challenge the humor and express annoyance, indicating a lack of consensus on what is funny.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect personal biases and cultural perspectives, which may influence how humor and language are perceived. The discussion includes varying levels of familiarity with language nuances, contributing to misunderstandings and corrections.

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Readers interested in linguistics, cultural commentary, or humor may find the exchanges engaging, particularly those exploring the dynamics of language and social interaction.

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A couple of months ago, my friend told me a story. The story was about an incident that occurred when he was working at the movie theater. He explained how two "gangster" girls were there talking, and amongst the profanities, there was, "yo because i bet her up the other day". Of course, my friend replied with, "You mean, 'beat' up, right?" One of the girls replied with, "no cuz, it's bet because it's ****in pretense or whatever you ****in call it."

I laughed when he told me!

Anyway, today, I was riding the bus, and this girl (probably the same one), was on the cell phone and said, "i'm so ****ing pissed yo. ma because got ****ing bet up yesterday." Wow... I just turned to my friend, and we both bursted out laughing, silently, of course.

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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that'll be a great story to tell at your next Klan rally.
 
Gangsta talk is so hilarious to listen to, it really shows how low our culture has sunk in the last 100 years or so.
 
Zeteg said:
I just turned to my friend, and we both bursted out laughing, silently, of course.

You do mean "burst out laughing", surely -- it is pretense, after all. :-p
 
abhishek said:
You do mean "burst out laughing", surely -- it is pretense, after all. :-p
don't make fun of the way someone talks when they are trying to make fun of the way someone talks.
 
tribdog said:
don't make fun of the way someone talks when they are trying to make fun of the way someone talks.


Don't you like the irony though?

Still i have to agree. Can't stand it when people talk like that. Its just downright annoying.
 
There's no difference between those people mentioned and the little teeny-bopper girls that improperly use the word "like."

If I remember correctly this was a large topic in the book "Closing of the American Mind."
 
abhishek said:
You do mean "burst out laughing", surely -- it is pretense, after all. :-p

=x
Yeah, that's my mistake =\ Not speaking English as a first language wouldn't really suffice as an excuse, so yes, I'll correct myself from now on. :)

tribdog said:
that'll be a great story to tell at your next Klan rally.

Isn't it ironic how you declare that type of speaking a racial predisposition, without me saying anything? Yet, you're scrutinizing me for the very thing you're doing. Are you sure it's not your Klan rally?
 
No, my rally isn't until Wednesday night.
 
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How did you win the funny award? That remark was not funny, at all.
 
  • #11
Dear Zeteg,
I'm sorry to say that,but you have a rather "skinny" sense of humor... :frown:

Daniel.
 
  • #12
Zeteg said:
How did you win the funny award? That remark was not funny, at all.
I won? wow, I'd like to thank Moonbear, and Evo and Tsu and oh I know I'm forgetting someone. Um. I want to thank God and um oh and all of you who voted for me. Thank you, thank you so much and remember to vote. Together we CAN make a difference.
 
  • #13
dextercioby said:
Dear Zeteg,
I'm sorry to say that,but you have a rather "skinny" sense of humor... :frown:

Daniel.

I doubt that, seeing as almost everything makes me laugh. However, Trib's aforementioned remark was not the least bit funny, nor did it even make sense.



Trib, your last remark was also not funny. I can't even begin to show my disgust.
 
  • #14
Then u must be havin a really bad mood...Chill out... o:)

Daniel.
 
  • #15
I totally agree with Zeteg. I rarely find myself funny. responses to my post crack me up to no end, especially when I can egg the respondee further and further towards the cliff edge. I apologize Zeteg, I'll quit messing with you. Heil Hitler.
lol see, I can't help myself sometimes.
 
  • #16
I'm not in a bad mood, and I'm not really in any way annoyed, or about to metaphorically fall off a cliff (or physically fall off, to avoid another 'joke' there. Which if made, would've been slightly funny).

It's just not funny, I don't know what else to say. =\
 
  • #17
Okay,we can live with that...No problem... :-p

It's just that seeing what Tribdog does...I don't know u just can't help it... :-p

Daniel.

P.S.It's not in my intention to be funny...
 
  • #18
dextercioby said:
P.S.It's not in my intention to be funny...
then you have succeeded, congratulations
 
  • #19
tribdog said:
I won? wow, I'd like to thank Moonbear, and Evo and Tsu and oh I know I'm forgetting someone. Um. I want to thank God and um oh and all of you who voted for me. Thank you, thank you so much and remember to vote. Together we CAN make a difference.


You didn't thank me??! that hurts...deep down...like in my shoes.
 
  • #20
I had your name engraved next to mine on the statuette.
 
  • #21
tribdog said:
I had your name engraved next to mine on the statuette.


Score! My name is carved on a statuette of a naked gold guy! Oh wait, that's the oscars...So what is this a statuette of? The volcano god?
 
  • #22
Nope,u didn't get it,your name was ENGRAVED,like in BURRIED... :-p

Naked...


Daniel...

P.S.And alive... :-p
 
  • #23
dextercioby said:
Nope,u didn't get it,your name was ENGRAVED,like in BURRIED... :-p

Naked...


Daniel...

P.S.And alive... :-p


MM, naked and alive, just the way i like em...oh...wait...did i just say that...dang it.
 
  • #24
I special names for those people:

Yo-Yo
White Chocolate
NoVoCab

:)
 

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