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TubbaBlubba
zomgwtf said:
Not trying to provoke anything here, but that's really what it does to most people, at least around here in Sweden.
Why Do Protesters Gather at the Spelling Bee?
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The discussion centers around a protest by a small group advocating for phonetic spelling outside the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Critics argue that this movement promotes a "dumbing down" of language, suggesting that it undermines the importance of learning traditional spelling. They express concerns that simplifying spelling could hinder literacy and job prospects, while also questioning the motivations of the protesters, some of whom may have personal stakes in the spelling bee's outcomes. The conversation touches on the complexities of language evolution, the challenges of English spelling, and the implications of adopting phonetic systems. Participants also debate the merits of language simplification versus maintaining traditional forms, with some humorously suggesting extreme measures to address perceived educational shortcomings. Overall, the thread reflects a tension between the desire for accessibility in language and the value placed on linguistic tradition and complexity.
Not trying to provoke anything here, but that's really what it does to most people, at least around here in Sweden.
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magpies
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Well that's because your not american of course your going to protest that sweden is the best and if people act like america is better you will naturally not agree.
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BobG
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DaveC426913 said:
Or it could be a tongue in cheek comment about how I feel about our illegal immigration "crisis".
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TubbaBlubba
magpies said:
Sweden is great in many ways and terrible in many ways. I don't identify myself with my nation. I don't think I'd rather live in America, though.
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turbo
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BobG said:
Yes, the word that they stole from the French. That would be much nicer. That way when you have a whole bushel of zuccini to unload on neighbors, you can ambush them with a word that sounds like you might be giving them something they actually want.Thanks to French nobility residing in England, many of the English words for food products are derived from the French and NOT from English. Nobility did not have to tend kine, swine or sheep, but they loved to eat beef, pork, and mutton - all derived from the French.