My least favorite misuse (imo) of a word is in the smoking cessation ads. "You'll be quit in a month" or whatever. No, you "will have quit." It's a verb, people.
Gimme some milk.
Jayne ,'Jaynestown'
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Amy - Mar 30, 2010 9:44:34 am PDT #19828 of 30001
Because books.
javachik - Mar 30, 2010 9:44:55 am PDT #19829 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
"I can't quit you."
tommyrot - Mar 30, 2010 9:45:35 am PDT #19830 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I just signed up for sailing lessons. They start next week on Saturday. Yay!
It's all part of the plan for Buffista world-domination. My part will be to set up the Buffista Navy.
Dana - Mar 30, 2010 9:46:11 am PDT #19831 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
My newest pet peeve (I sure go through a lot of these in the course of a day): people telling me how to do my job. I know how to do it! That's why it's my job!
bon bon - Mar 30, 2010 9:49:30 am PDT #19832 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
My least favorite misuse (imo) of a word is in the smoking cessation ads. "You'll be quit in a month" or whatever. No, you "will have quit." It's a verb, people.
I'm pretty sure they put it that way for a reason. I.e., they can't claim you will be anything more than currently not smoking. Every time I hear that commercial I hear hours of FDA/company counsel negotiation.
SuziQ - Mar 30, 2010 10:07:52 am PDT #19833 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Feel better Java. I know K-Bug will be bummed to miss you.
I'm working at home today and baking during my breaks. The cake recipe I have required a 1/2 cup of coffee. I have not coffee in the house, so I had to go to Panera. While I was there I grabbed a sandwich, which I totally forgot to eat. Must nom now.
javachik - Mar 30, 2010 10:12:47 am PDT #19834 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Feel better Java. I know K-Bug will be bummed to miss you.
We have an even better plan! I am going to meet her on the 11th at an East Bay BART stop, and take her out for a belated birthday lunch! And then drive her to her car in Alameda. I was only going to get in a brief visit tonight, so this will be much better.
And my nausea is gone now, so I am pretty sure taking the new anti-biotic on an empty stomach was the culprit.
Jesse - Mar 30, 2010 10:17:34 am PDT #19835 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
My newest pet peeve (I sure go through a lot of these in the course of a day): people telling me how to do my job. I know how to do it! That's why it's my job!
God, that sends me into RAGE ATTACKS on a regular basis.
I'm pretty sure they put it that way for a reason. I.e., they can't claim you will be anything more than currently not smoking. Every time I hear that commercial I hear hours of FDA/company counsel negotiation.
Oh yeah -- I'm sure what they really mean is "You will not smoke a cigarette on Day 31."
SuziQ - Mar 30, 2010 10:19:46 am PDT #19836 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
We have an even better plan!
Spiffy! And I'm glad you are on the mend. I'm baking her a birthday cake. I hope it turns out ok.
shrift - Mar 30, 2010 10:23:28 am PDT #19837 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Sleep dep + benadryl + lunch = brrrraaaaaaaaaiiiiinnnnss