Are we in two thousand ten or twenty ten ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the preferred nomenclature for the year 2010, exploring whether it should be referred to as "two thousand ten," "twenty ten," or other variations. Participants express their personal preferences, reasoning, and cultural influences regarding the naming conventions of years, particularly in the context of this century.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants prefer "twenty ten" for its brevity and ease of pronunciation.
  • Others argue for "two thousand ten," citing consistency with how previous years were named.
  • A few participants suggest alternative names like "oh ten" or "MMX," reflecting personal or humorous takes on the year.
  • Some express confusion over the naming conventions and how they relate to historical patterns of year naming.
  • There are mentions of a potential future consensus around "twenty-twenty" and subsequent years, indicating a shift in naming trends.
  • Participants share anecdotes about their naming preferences and how they align with or diverge from others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the preferred term for the year 2010, with multiple competing views expressed throughout the discussion. Participants hold differing opinions and preferences without reaching a unified agreement.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a variety of cultural and personal influences on language use, with some participants referencing historical naming conventions while others focus on contemporary usage. There are also playful and humorous elements that contribute to the overall tone.

  • #31


Topher925 said:
Its "one one one one one zero one one zero one zero".

rolerbe said:
Or 7DA (That's "seven dee ayhe") :smile:

Or as the Brits would say 1111101 and 1010; 7D and A
 
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  • #32


Ivan Seeking said:
Or as the Brits would say 1111101 and 1010; 7D and A
:smile::smile::smile:

That made my day :smile:
 
  • #33


Ivan Seeking said:
Or as the Brits would say 1111101 and 1010; 7D and A
I'm just glad one thousand and nine hundred and ninety and nine is well behind us.
 
  • #34


when I read twenty ten, something from those aptitude tests, gets to me and I want to say 'five'
 

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