Super User Chris at Tech Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 Not so much on this site, but I'm constantly amazed at people getting sell vs. sale wrong. "I have to sale this...". "For sell". Seriously? Quote
papajoe222 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I would be of little assistance on this one. Growing up in Beantown, this should explain it. A-Jay Different Language.jpg Is that why people look at me funny when I tell them I'll be right back, I gotta paahk the kah?Misused, affect....misspelled, trailer 'jig trailor color?' Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 I agree with Mr. Thornback, as long as I get the message spelling or the wrong context isn't important to me. I'm a poor speller myself, had no affect on my ability to earn a living. Pointing out someone's deficiency of the English language, is intellectual class warfare. On a fishing site? Quote
dave Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I think that as long as there is a bit of humor detected and it is done with the right intention, it is helpful. Even someone that admits a lack spelling skill can gain from it. I know that if I am spelling or using grammar incorrectly, I want to know. I have outside sales people that work for me. I am relentless on spelling and grammar. I want how they communicate to not make them look bad in the eyes of customers or superiors. This discussion isn't new here on BR. We started it up years ago. There was a high school kid that was a great fisherman and was always on the "spelling and grammar shouldn't matter" team. After his first semester of college, he got back on here and admitted he was wrong. At college, he found out he was a spelling and grammar failure and his grades showed it. It took a lot of work on his part to re-learn what he should have learned early on in school. It took a lot guts to admit it. I gained some respect for him and anyone else that wants to do something as correct as they possibly can. Quote
dave Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I sent a text to my wife last night. wife being the operative word. I'd finished grilling our dinner, and she was held up at work My text was supposed to say "taking a quick shower. I smell like grill". The iPhone auto-correct version of this was "taking a quick shower. I smell like girl". Not exactly a message designed to endear oneslf to one's significant other. Auto Correct can get ya. Every Friday afternoon, the owner of our company texts a "GOOD SHABBOS" to me and I text it back. Last Friday, he texted and I quickly tapped out what I thought said GOOD SHABBOS. Later, I read his response was...OK Auto Correct, corrected what I thought I typed to GOOD SHAMBLES. What the hell is GOOD SHAMBLES ...? LOL 1 Quote
paleus Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Not so much on this site, but I'm constantly amazed at people getting sell vs. sale wrong. "I have to sale this...". "For sell". Seriously? This one gets me too. How the heck do you get those two mixed up? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 Auto Correct can get ya. Every Friday afternoon, the owner of our company texts a "GOOD SHABBOS" to me and I text it back. Last Friday, he texted and I quickly tapped out what I thought said GOOD SHABBOS. Later, I read his response was...OK Auto Correct, corrected what I thought I typed to GOOD SHAMBLES. What the hell isGOOD SHAMBLES ...? LOL This I got a kick out of as I do know what Shabbos is, it's shows being mis-spelled on here too. Next Friday text back Gut Shabbos, I'm sure that will put a smile on his face. Quote
dave Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 This I got a kick out of as I do know what Shabbos is, it's shows being mis-spelled on here too. Next Friday text back Gut Shabbos, I'm sure that will put a smile on his face. I called his daughter immediately after and she got a big laugh. I know he did too. I'll try Gut... Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 I called his daughter immediately after and she got a big laugh. I know he did too. I'll try Gut... After that text Shabbot Shalom, I guarantee he will be impressed. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 After that text Shabbot Shalom, I guarantee he will be impressed. Shabbot looks a lot like Sabboth with the "h" in different places. Is it one of those words where a single letter can make a dramatic difference? The evil emperor in Star Wars was the "Sith Lord". Do you think George Lucas was playing a spelling game with Sith? Just move the "h" two spaces to the left. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Among the most common: flouro (fluoro) Misspelling = Flower Ohdefinately (definitely) When misspelled the spellchecker defaults to 'defiantly'spinner bait (spinnerbait) Crank bait - Bait Caster ~ ~ ~ ~Suffix (Sufix)ect. (etc.) Daredevil (Dardevle) Roger Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Among the most common: flouro (fluoro) definately (definitely) spinner bait (spinnerbait) Suffix (Sufix) ect. (etc.) Daredevil (Dardevle) Roger Roger (Rodger) 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Yes, the English language can be complicated. For example: There are three "2's" in the English language. In Alabama, you can see things "far" and "for" if you look. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Roger (Rodger) Long Mike (Mike Long) Rodger Quote
Catch 22 Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Not so much misspelled but misused Then and than farther and further Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 4, 2015 Super User Posted June 4, 2015 careless...........care less Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 4, 2015 Super User Posted June 4, 2015 alot a lot Did you mean allot? To designate a specific amount. Sorry, the devil made me due, or dew, or do it. "al·lot (ə-lŏt′) tr.v. al·lot·ted, al·lot·ting, al·lots 1. To parcel out; distribute or apportion: allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame. 2. To assign as a portion; allocate: allotted 20 minutes to each speaker." Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 Long Mike (Mike Long) Rodger Long Mike is neither a misnomer nor a malapropism. e.g. I have Long been named Mike, or I am 6' 3" Long when viewed horizontally, or women REALLY like me. I'll leave it up to you to decide why I chose that handle. 1 Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 9, 2015 Super User Posted June 9, 2015 Frankly, I couldn't care less... oe Quote
Thornback Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Frankly, I couldn't care less... oe That's a good one. And either way they say it or spell it we know what they mean. Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Among the most common: flouro (fluoro) Misspelling = Flower Oh definately (definitely) When misspelled the spellchecker defaults to 'defiantly' spinner bait (spinnerbait) Crank bait - Bait Caster ~ ~ ~ ~ Suffix (Sufix) ect. (etc.) Daredevil (Dardevle) Roger I've always liked the idea of the spinnerbait/crankbait/baitcaster portmanteau. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 13, 2015 Super User Posted June 13, 2015 I've always liked the idea of the spinnerbait/crankbait/baitcaster portmanteau. Spinnercrankcaster Quote
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