Random annoyance at modern colloquial language.

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The discussion revolves around the perceived decline of modern colloquial language, particularly among younger generations. Participants express their frustrations with slang usage, language evolution, and the impact of informal communication on proper English. The scope includes theoretical reflections on language, personal anecdotes, and critiques of contemporary linguistic trends.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion over the dual meanings of phrases like "this is the s**t" versus "this is s**t," questioning the logic behind such colloquialisms.
  • Others reference cultural critiques, such as Orwell's ideas on language, suggesting that modern slang may reflect deeper societal issues.
  • A participant mentions a South Park episode that humorously addresses the frequency of certain slang terms.
  • Concerns are raised about the overuse of phrases like "as hell," with some participants finding specific usages irksome.
  • There is a discussion about the evolution of language, with some attributing the shift in meaning to context sensitivity and others questioning the origins of positive connotations for traditionally negative words.
  • Some participants argue that younger generations are reusing existing vocabulary rather than expanding their lexicon, leading to a perceived laziness in language use.
  • Critiques are made regarding the lack of capitalization and formal writing standards among younger users, with some expressing disappointment in the decline of proper English usage.
  • One participant suggests that informal communication styles may hinder understanding in more formal contexts, such as forums.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express dissatisfaction with modern colloquial language, but there is no consensus on whether this is a significant issue or simply a natural evolution of language. Multiple competing views exist regarding the implications of slang and informal writing practices.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include varying definitions of what constitutes "proper" language, the subjective nature of annoyance with colloquialisms, and the impact of informal communication on clarity and understanding.

  • #61
Moonbear said:
Gerben, those contractions are not formal English, but they are standard English.

Wow, I never knew that. Are you saying that in essays and such, I should keep away from contractions? If not, what type of writting should I stay away from contractions in? :)
 
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  • #62
Some tits are better looking than others. I believe my ex's weren't even in the same genus, they looked more like vultures. Might even have been something from the iguana family.
 
  • #63
Zeteg said:
Wow, I never knew that. Are you saying that in essays and such, I should keep away from contractions? If not, what type of writting should I stay away from contractions in? :)

Correct, they shouldn't be used in essays. They are okay in letter writing, posting on forums :wink:, or in creative writing.
 
  • #64
tribdog said:
Some tits are better looking than others. I believe my ex's weren't even in the same genus, they looked more like vultures. Might even have been something from the iguana family.

I'm starting to think you might not have liked you ex. :smile:
 
  • #65
Moonbear said:
I'm starting to think you might not have liked you ex. :smile:
hated her would be too kind. I thought I was tough enough to date the old hag just as long as it took for her very rich parents to die. Couldn't do it though. I'd rather be poor than listen to one more second of her screeching.
 
  • #66
tribdog said:
hated her would be too kind. I thought I was tough enough to date the old hag just as long as it took for her very rich parents to die. Couldn't do it though. I'd rather be poor than listen to one more second of her screeching.
I'm proud of you tribdog. I knew you weren't really a gigolo. :approve:
 
  • #67
I'm not a gigolo at all. I want the one man one woman white picket fence. I just get get labeled a gigolo because you feel like you should pay me when I'm done.
 
  • #68
tribdog said:
I'm not a gigolo at all. I want the one man one woman white picket fence. I just get get labeled a gigolo because you feel like you should pay me when I'm done.

:bugeye: Just what do you do with the picket fence? :-p
 
  • #69
It protects him from all the women who he never called back.
 
  • #70
ouch, Smurf, ouch.
 
  • #71
I wanted to put a picket fence around my house...I think it would look really good. But I don't see another single house in the entire neighborhood with a fence in the front yard. One of these days I'll have to check on the zoning laws, because it just seems too odd nobody else would have a fence otherwise. I probably should replace the falling down split rail fence in the backyard first anyway.
 
  • #72
I have a hammer
 
  • #74
tribdog said:
I have a hammer

See, just goes to show what you know about fences. Fences get screwed together (at least modern ones). Of course split rail fences just get rails slipped in holes.
 
  • #75
Moonbear said:
See, just goes to show what you know about fences. Fences get screwed together (at least modern ones). Of course split rail fences just get rails slipped in holes.
Oh yeah, keep talking dirty to me baby. I'm getting so turned on.
 
  • #76
tribdog said:
Oh yeah, keep talking dirty to me baby. I'm getting so turned on.

Dirty? Yeah, you can't help but get a bit dirty when putting up fences. o:)
 
  • #77
Moonbear said:
See, just goes to show what you know about fences. Fences get screwed together (at least modern ones).
My fence didn't get screwed, it got nailed. :biggrin:
 
  • #78
was it a split tail..rail.split rail fence?
 
  • #79
Evo said:
My fence didn't get screwed, it got nailed. :biggrin:

I thought you said it was too long ago to remember. :smile:
 
  • #80
Moonbear said:
I thought you said it was too long ago to remember. :smile:
It was, and based on how things are going, I may never get my memory refreshed. :cry:
 
  • #81
How did we transition from raping the language to banging our fences ? :confused:
 
  • #82
Gokul43201 said:
How did we transition from raping the language to banging our fences ? :confused:

Evolution of language I guess. That, or we're all a bunch of lonely people who haven't had sex in a very long time. :smile:
 
  • #83
this could be a new case of language rape.
"Hey tribdog. What did you and Moonbear do last night?"
"A gentleman never divulges"
"C'mon you can tell me. Did you fencer her?"
"Can you keep a secret?"
"YOU DID! You fencered her didn't you?"
"Her entire property was properly enclosed. And believe me when I say I gated her community."
"you are such a lucky smeglefrong"
"No dismastitus, buddy, no dismastitus."
 
  • #84
tribdog said:
this could be a new case of language rape.
"Hey tribdog. What did you and Moonbear do last night?"
"A gentleman never divulges"
"C'mon you can tell me. Did you fencer her?"
"Can you keep a secret?"
"YOU DID! You fencered her didn't you?"
"Her entire property was properly enclosed. And believe me when I say I gated her community."
"you are such a lucky smeglefrong"
"No dismastitus, buddy, no dismastitus."

:eek: I thought you weren't going to tell anyone! And here you are perfangling my reputation in public! What a slegedder you are! Go fencer yourself!

:smile:
 
  • #85
perfangling your reputation? maybe if you didn't show everyone your niptottles then you wouldn't have anything to gish about.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that, baby. I've been a real ik about all this. I'll try to be more lippyzipped in the future.
 
  • #86
tribdog said:
perfangling your reputation? maybe if you didn't show everyone your niptottles then you wouldn't have anything to gish about.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that, baby. I've been a real ik about all this. I'll try to be more lippyzipped in the future.

Oh, fluffpuddle, you know I can't stay bliddo at you for long. Let's fencer and make up.
 
  • #87
You're making me cheekypink. When did you become such a pantsidrop?
 
  • #88
:smile: I can't stop laughing! My sides are hurting. I'm trying to figure out why "fluffpuddle" is the first term of "endearment" to come to mind. :smile:
 
  • #89
lol, I know that my smeglefrong and dismastitus were simply good sounding, but after that I started puting a bit more thought into the words. pantsidrop took me at least 3 minutes to think of.
To bad none of these words will make it into English language. I took a real shot at getting rowful and el mayo accepted, but they didn't catch on. I also came up with two words to describe cybersex chatting, premature exclamation and oralgasms. they didn't catch on either.
 
  • #90
tribdog said:
lol, I know that my smeglefrong and dismastitus were simply good sounding, but after that I started puting a bit more thought into the words. pantsidrop took me at least 3 minutes to think of.
To bad none of these words will make it into English language. I took a real shot at getting rowful and el mayo accepted, but they didn't catch on. I also came up with two words to describe cybersex chatting, premature exclamation and oralgasms. they didn't catch on either.

:smile: I like those - premature exclamation and oralgasms. They ought to catch on.

I think I'm understanding why kids mangle the language...it's fun! :smile:
 

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