An essay concerning the plural of penis.

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The discussion revolves around the plural form of the word "penis," exploring various perspectives on its correct usage and implications. Participants engage in a light-hearted debate, touching on grammatical, cultural, and humorous aspects of the term.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the correct plural of penis is "penes," referencing Latin grammar.
  • Others humorously propose alternative plural forms, such as "freakboy" or "chopper," suggesting a preference for more colloquial or playful terms.
  • A participant mentions that reading about grammatical properties can be worthwhile, despite the topic's perceived triviality.
  • There are claims that a man cannot have two penises, leading to discussions about the meaning and implications of pluralization.
  • Some participants express discomfort with the topic, questioning their own comfort with sexuality.
  • A participant acknowledges being corrected on their initial made-up plural "penii" after reviewing a linked essay.
  • References to cultural expressions, such as "sausage fest," are made as alternative plural forms.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of agreement on the grammatical aspect of "penes" while also presenting competing humorous alternatives. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of pluralization and the comfort level with the topic.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the grammatical rules, and there are references to different languages and their declension systems, which may not be fully explored in the discussion.

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Many people are ignorant of the important fact that the plural of penis is penes. This situation must be rectified, and fortunately, I just found the following pdf-file presenting a penetrating analysis of this problem, examining it in its full length and girth.

Read and learn:
http://www.os3.nl/~leeuwen/pdf/pluralpenis.pdf[/URL]
 
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Yes... fortunately.
 
Sorry, but :smile:
Many people who deal with penises professionally use the Latin-style
plural penes instead.
So that's why you're all worked up about this...
 
The plural of penis is freakboy.
 
El Hombre Invisible said:
The plural of penis is freakboy.
:smile:
:smile:
:smile:
:smile:
 
El Hombre Invisible said:
The plural of penis is freakboy.
I'd rather say his penile plurality would make him into a grand attraction, but have it your way, then.
 
honestrosewater said:
Sorry, but :smile:
Many people who deal with penises professionally use the Latin-style
plural penes instead.
So that's why you're all worked up about this...
Mmm no, I'm just a volunteer, really.
 
arildno said:
Mmm no, I'm just a volunteer, really.
It's not volunteering if you get 'paid'. :-p
 
honestrosewater said:
It's not volunteering if you get 'paid'. :-p
No, I'm an altruist; I take satisfaction in doing good for others.
 
  • #10
I tend to work with just one at a time, so don't need to be too concerned about the plural. Though, penises works just fine.

arildno said:
This situation must be rectified...
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :redface: You would think that, wouldn't you? :smile:
 
  • #11
Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :redface: You would think that, wouldn't you? :smile:
Definitely, we need to straighten out stuff. Selflessly, I'm working towards that end every day.
 
  • #12
arildno said:
Definitely, we need to straighten out stuff. Selflessly, I'm working towards that end every day.
No, no, no, you just wouldn't be nearly as much fun if we turned you straight! :rolleyes: Wait a minute...it might have some benefits. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
Penes, do not sound right, i much prefer chopper, or plural choppers.
it sounds more manly. :wink:
 
  • #14
You know you're really bored when you you're debating something like this.
 
  • #15
Entropy said:
You know you're really bored when you you're debating something like this.
Penes are boring?
 
  • #16
Using a penis isn't boring. Reading an essay about the grammatical properties of the word "penis," on the other hand . . .
 
  • #17
loseyourname said:
Using a penis isn't boring. Reading an essay about the grammatical properties of the word "penis," on the other hand . . .
Well, I didn't know before today about the different declinations in Latin, so I found the essay worthwhile.
 
  • #18
Okay, well, I suppose noun declension can be pretty fascinating. German has them; I take it Norwegian does not? My first exposure to them personally was through Greek.
 
  • #19
I had made up penii, but after reading arildno's link I am convinced that the correct plural form is penes. Sort of like "hypothesis : hypotheses." I stand corrected.
 
  • #20
EnumaElish said:
I had made up penii, but after reading arildno's link I am convinced that the correct plural form is penes. Sort of like "hypothesis : hypotheses." I stand corrected.

Right. If it were "penii" then it would be spelled singularly as "penus" or "penius." :rolleyes:

Colloquially I've also heard it plurally as a "sausage fest."

Anyone else posting here feel kind of awkward? :rolleyes:
 
  • #21
A man can't have two. The plural form does not exist.
 
  • #22
Each shark has two.
 
  • #23
djeipa said:
A man can't have two. The plural form does not exist.
:smile: Perhaps this magazine has information on the topic...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3271/parent9xn.jpg

Oh wait a minute, that's "Parent" magazine, but I'm sure it would still support this.
 
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  • #24
djeipa said:
A man can't have two. The plural form does not exist.
This is some very faulty logic.
 
  • #25
djeipa said:
A man can't have two. The plural form does not exist.
You mean that a sentence like "I played with fourscore penes last night" is without meaning??
 
  • #26
motai said:
Anyone else posting here feel kind of awkward? :rolleyes:
Not very comfortable with our own sexuality, motai, are we?
 
  • #27
I played with fourscore penes last night

:smile:
:shy:
:
:
:smile:
 
  • #28
SOS2008 said:
:smile: Perhaps this magazine has information on the topic...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3271/parent9xn.jpg

Oh wait a minute, that's "Parent" magazine, but I'm sure it would still support this.
That... is... ACE!
 
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  • #29
SOS2008 said:
:smile: Perhaps this magazine has information on the topic...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3271/parent9xn.jpg
Hummm, did you see the "feed a picky eater" article, arildno?
 
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