What the F was that!!!!???

Deanna Michelle said:
Gerda speaks 5 languages, actually. She's a very sweet person... I think the thread was pointless, and only created to cause an upset(or show foolishness). I guess I may take that post into consideration once they speak 5 languages, and all of them perfectly. Oh wait!!! We are all imperfect people. Darn. There goes that.

Dea
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Umm Dea,

Please tell me the 5th language isn't pig latin. I've been practicing in hopes of expanding her language skills. :D
This thread is pointless I agree. I must disagree about the "perfectly" part. If she spoke it perfectly she would sound like Allison.

Terry (from the land of ain't)
 
AceHigh said:
Alright wise ass, please enlighten me on what to call myself.
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I'm sure we could start a thread on what to call you if you need assistance.


Oh, and just since you only like coping the parts of definitions that serve your purpose. Here's the rest you didn't copy, or it show's that you don't know English well enough to know that some words have more than one meaning.

Main Entry: semi-
Pronunciation: "se-mE, -"mI, -mi
Function: prefix
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin; akin to Old High German sAmi- half, Greek hEmi-
1 a : precisely half of: (1) : forming a bisection of <semidiameter> (2) : being a usually vertically bisected form of (a specified architectural feature) <semidome> b : half in quantity or value : half of or occurring halfway through a specified period of time <semiannual> <semimonthly> — compare BI-
2 : to some extent : partly : incompletely <semicivilized> <semi-independent> <semidry> — compare DEMI-, HEMI-
3 a : partial : incomplete <semiconsciousness> <semidarkness> b : having some of the characteristics of <semiporcelain> c : QUASI- <semigovernmental> <semimonastic>
 
As someone that speaks multiple languages, I can tell you it's very easy to mess up English. Especially if English and the other languages have different sentence structures. The first language I learned was Portuguese (the Brazilian version), but English is my main language. To this day I still find myself occasionally using English with the Portuguese sentence structure. My friends always get a kick when I do. They're like "Dude, WTF? You sound just like Yoda". :p
 
As unusual as it is for a typical anglo American to speak more than one language, I speak four languages with my fluency in French. To me, all languages are equally difficult to speak.
 
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Gerda's one of my favorites. ESPN shows pool. I can't argue with either one.

The line was entertaining...this is good.

Jeff Livingston
 
drivermaker said:
Now we have two....oh boy...here we go again. Either that or 1 alias.
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She's an engineer from Canada who has posted reasonable questions about POOL, so yer WAY outta line there buddy ! Maybe I'm gullible ... If she lapses into sexual repartee, innuendo, and stocking-like posts, I'll certainly apologize and declare you a great prophet, but I don't think that's likely ... ;)

As far as the incident that started this post, wow, I would have missed it completely with my trivial-matters filter on (it's often on when I watch TV).

Dave
 
DaveK said:
She's an engineer from Canada who has posted reasonable questions about POOL, so yer WAY outta line there buddy !

Dave
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I don't know whether you're jackin' me or telling the truth. If you're yanking my chain, you've done a good job. Are you sure she isn't an evangelist?
 
sjm said:
Gerda is a close friend of mine and she speaks English superbly. If she made an error in grammar, so be it. Then again, if what she said was "Don't you go. No way!" then she was within the boundaries of good grammar. Either way, what's the difference?

If we were to scrutinize the misuse of the English language by American-born professional players like this, it would be a very long time before we ran out of material.
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It's not like it isn't prevailent in almost all the "major" sports too. Hell, some of the stuff that would be considered bad grammar, is now a part of everyday(for some) dialog.


Eric >fo shizzle
 
drivermaker said:
I don't know whether you're jackin' me or telling the truth. If you're yanking my chain, you've done a good job. Are you sure she isn't an evangelist?
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Who knows what the truth is on the Internet ? Her profile sayes she's an engineer from Toronto. Speaking as an engineer, and having lived in Toronto for a few years, I have no idea why someone would ever lie about that :D And she did start out with pool inquiries regarding her own table. I'm all for giving her the benefit of the doubt (of course being a Canadian engineer gets you past my cynical exterior pretty easily). Your style is fine too ... give 'em a poke and see how they scream, it's really fun to watch you in action ! It's also nice to get you off balance once in a while :D :D :D

If she's an evalgelist I'll be running away screaming myself ... they frighten me ....

Dave
 
Semi-pro baseball player
Semi-pro basketball player
Semi-pro football player

Not quite there yet. :D

Now I understand. :D
 
bobroberts said:
Can you be a semi-pro stitute ?
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Only if you have another job that brings in half your total income, in another pro-fession that is. :confused: :D
 
Jesus Christ!!

AceHigh said:
I'm watching the West Coast Classic Semi #1 on ESPN, it's K. Corr vs. K. Fisher, not really sure of the score as I am also busy playing poker and reading my new book (The Zombie Survival Guide).

But right before they went to commercial break, they showed a clip of Gerda Hoffaduffastedafluffa doing the segue, and this is what she said. . . and I quote:

"You are watching the West Coast Classic, don't you go no way."

Don't you go no way? What the hell is that supposed to mean? Maybe if her english improved, she would get more TV time on the table.
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Jesus Christ!!! Have we become that pathetic that we have turned a "pool" forum in grammar lessons? Why are there continuously ridiculous threads like this being posted on this site or personal attacks on other peoples posts, or what starts out as a seemingly good thread ends up being shit by idiot posts of people going off in another direction that has absolutely nothing to do with pool. How well do you speak German? You need to look at the posts more closely by americans who supposedly have mastered english.Some of them couldn't pass basic spelling. I hope my post in grammatically correct, otherwise my pool game will turn to shit.
 
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the kirkwood ki said:
Jesus Christ!!! Have we become that pathetic that we have turned a "pool" forum in grammar lessons? Why are there continuously ridiculous threads like this being posted on this site or personal attacks on other peoples posts, or what starts out as a seemingly good thread ends up being shit by idiot posts of people going off in another direction that has absolutely nothing to do with pool. How well do you speak German? You need to look at the posts more closely by americans who supposedly have mastered english.Some of them couldn't pass basic spelling. I hope my post in grammatically correct, otherwise my pool game will turn to shit.
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I guess all of us interpret posts differently. Lemme see....I think your post must have to do with religion since you immediately called upon Jesus...but I'm not sure.

But then, you went off on a rant like a forum police chief rebuking others regarding attacks on other posts or posts having nothing to do with pool...so I'm even more unsure.

However, you turned into an English teacher toward the end and scolded those who can't spell worth a lick...I'm quite unsure now.

I think the real tipoff is the mention of "shit" a couple of times which means you'll soon follow this post up with something about septic tanks that are too full and leaking into your basement where the pool table is located thereby destroying the table and playing environment. Hey...great way to bring everything back together and on subject. I finally got it..... ;)
 
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drivermaker said:
I guess all of us interpret posts differently. Lemme see....I think your post must have to do with religion since you immediately called upon Jesus...but I'm not sure.

But then, you went off on a rant like a forum police chief rebuking others regarding attacks on other posts or posts having nothing to do with pool...so I'm even more unsure.

However, you turned into an English teacher toward the end and scolded those who can't spell worth a lick...I'm quite unsure now.

I think the real tipoff is the mention of "shit" a couple of times which means you'll soon follow this post up with something about septic tanks that are too full and leaking into your basement where the pool table is located thereby destroying the table and playing environment. Hey...great way to bring everything back together and on subject. I finally got it..... ;)
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You are exactly one of the fucking idiots I am talking about. Aren't you the same person dogging Marissa last week? Nice grammar and good spelling though. May the Lord be with you. You are completely fucking clueless and missed my point completely. Before you come back with some more witty remarks, I'll tell you I am done with this thread so don't bother wasting your time. What are you 12,13? Have a nice day and go fuck yourself asshole.
 
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the kirkwood ki said:
You are exactly one of the fucking idiots I am talking about. Nice grammar and good spelling though. May the Lord be with you. Completely fucking clueless.
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ROTFLMAO...And we have a guy here with a sense of humor and playfulness like a constipated rattlesnake that hasn't gotten laid in five years and just got run over by a golf cart in the middle of the desert. I like the religious reference again...nice touch. I guess I was wrong on my original post...when you cried out "Jesus Christ" right at the start...it was about religion.

Ooops...you did an edit so I guess I need to also. I am in fact 18 and able to vote now, or serve my country in the service. Still can't drink in certain states.

BTW...I'm glad to see BOTH of your posts to be right on target regarding pool related subjects and not turning anything into a name calling, swearing, flame war session. Phew....thought you were going to go off on me there for a minute. Glad to see you taking a small leave of absence, don't want to hear of you getting a stroke and checking out.
 
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DaveK said:
Who knows what the truth is on the Internet ? Her profile sayes she's an engineer from Toronto. Speaking as an engineer, and having lived in Toronto for a few years, I have no idea why someone would ever lie about that :D And she did start out with pool inquiries regarding her own table. I'm all for giving her the benefit of the doubt (of course being a Canadian engineer gets you past my cynical exterior pretty easily). Your style is fine too ... give 'em a poke and see how they scream, it's really fun to watch you in action ! It's also nice to get you off balance once in a while :D :D :D

If she's an evalgelist I'll be running away screaming myself ... they frighten me ....

Dave
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Thanks for your vote of confidence, Dave.

I graduated from Waterloo two years ago as a full fledged EE and love the challenges. Being raised in Winnipeg this big city sure has taught me few things, but a tougher skin I still lack...

Not to be melodramatic or draw further attention to myself, I have NEVER been treated so poorly by so many on a user forum. I should have remained a lurker. I apologize for having inadvertently offended anyone’s sensibilities or hijacking another thread. I will "crawl back under my rock" and "keep my damn opinions to myself", just to quote a few recent emails.

Thanks to the few who answer my beginner-type questions.

Lora - Signing off.
 
Amen!!

Lora_Ann said:
Not to be melodramatic or draw further attention to myself, I have NEVER been treated so poorly by so many on a user forum. I should have remained a lurker. I apologize for having inadvertently offended anyone’s sensibilities or hijacking another thread. I will "crawl back under my rock" and "keep my damn opinions to myself", just to quote a few recent emails.
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AMEN SISTER!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!
 
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