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From:
Joe Martin Date: Tue Mar 14, 2000 8:40 pm Subject: Re: The View from Ringside | |
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The score to date: Joe loses one full point for saying "plural 's" when he meant possessive. The judges were tempted to detract one more point due to his fuzzy usage of the word "be." As James pointed out, SW can't "be" English, or ASL either, as it is only a graphical representation of a language. After due consideration however, the verdict was returned that such a common metaphorical usage should not be penalized. _______________________________________ Joe Martin, Cranky Old Ordinary Student Top Left Corner USA PS: as regards this cryptic quote below, we were discussing FOOD at the time. Different cuts of meat, like gizzard, tongue... Besides--notice how this was three years ago and she's still holding it against me. See why I'm so mean to her? I still have that quote of a statement you made to me once.... "I've never had brains." Joe Martin November, 1997 <giggle> Surely you aren't trying to prove the statement true? On Tue, 14 Mar 2000, Wayne in Maine wrote: > LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: > > In this corner we have Cecelia Smith!!!!!! > > (round of cheers and applause) > > In this corner we have Joe Martin. > > (another round of cheers and applause) > > May the best argument prevail! > > - Wayne in Maine (plain old ordinary language freak, > top right corner, U.S.A) |
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