Mr. Language Person

 

1. I think WE are all Bozo’S on this bus from the Spanish BozotroSS, K?

   Posted by Z Woof       01/06/2005  at  10:01 AM  



2. And it’s a Gramatica Error or $13.7 Million is what the Bucs are paying him even though he is a Soccer player, Sic.

   Posted by Z Woof       01/06/2005  at  10:04 AM  



3. Because we’re idiots who think with our “other brain”!

   Posted by MAJ Mike       01/06/2005  at  10:38 AM  



4. I have a different interpretation of the word “boobies” derived from the Spanish word “bobo” in regard to the 3 species of Booby birds found in the Galapagos Islands.  I photographed these 3 species while in the Galapagos in November- the Blue-footed booby, the Red-footed booby, and the Nazca (or Masked) booby.  In my Wildlife of the Galapagos guide book- the Spanish word “bobo” means a fool or clown & is used to describe the clown-like performance of the courtship display of the boobies- the Blue-footed booby being the most elaborate.

   Posted by Dottie       01/06/2005  at  11:16 AM  



5. Speaking of “boobies” does anyone know we have a National Park named after them?

   Hmmmm?

   Can you say, “Grand Tetons?”

   Don’t believe me? 

   Go here

   Posted by Vilmar       01/06/2005  at  02:42 PM  



6. I just spent the past hour doing research into this alleged “grammar” issue.  The internet truly is a wonderful resource especially when it literally dumps answers at your feet.

   Here’s what I found Mr. Smarty-Pants:

   According to Paul O., in your example ‘Grammatical error are intentional.’, the word intentional is a predicate adjective. Predicate adjectives complement (modify) the
   subject.  They never refer to the verb.

   By the way, the original sentence is correct if you consider that ‘Grammar errors’ is a compound noun, much the same as ‘grammar school’ is.

   Your revised sentence (too long to reproduce here) is actually the worst of the three examples. You’ve used eight words when four worked fine.

   To me, the original verbiage I use in my disclaimer just sounds like it is correct.  I have no clue about predicates, modifiers, binomial dangling participials, adverbial pronouns or whatever the hell else exists or does not exist in the world of English majors because I much more to do with my time.

   Now, if only our SecWar would spend as much time and energy devoted to detecting, exposing and/or eliminating moonbats as he does criticizing his Benevolent Dictator the world would be a much better place to live.  And the Benevolent Dictator would not have to maintain a “little black book.”

   (displays a very stern look over top of reading glasses)

   Posted by Vilmar       01/06/2005  at  03:29 PM  



7. What reading glasses? I got yer “stern look” hangin right here. “Grammar errors” and “Grammar School” are two entirely different word constructs - one is a logical language entity and the other is a prison for rugrats - and more importantly, “Grammar’s Underwear” is also a smelly topic which you refused to cover in your Clintonesque side-stepping of the issue. Come clean, El Supremo! What did you know and when did you know it?

   Posted by The Skipper       01/06/2005  at  05:45 PM  



8. Allan, aren’t you worried that if you keep this up, Vilmar will call in some chits, if you know what I mean?

   Posted by CraigC       01/06/2005  at  09:24 PM  



9. Craig, not a chance. El Supremo and I understand each other and we yank each other’s chains every now and then just to keep each other awake. Plus, it gives you guys something to take sides over and enjoy the blog. We’re just having fun. Life is too short to do otherwise.

   Posted by The Skipper       01/06/2005  at  09:35 PM  



10. You sure write good.

    Posted by Oink       01/06/2005  at  10:53 PM  



11. Why use a word that means “stupid” or “stammering”?  Because that’s how a lot of men act when they see boobies.

    Posted by Denise       01/07/2005  at  08:21 AM  



12. I guess I’ll have to start using thes little face thingies.

    Posted by CraigC       01/07/2005  at  11:23 AM  

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