BDOTGNZA - rally the troops

**James Deuce** · 2nd July 2009, 16:05

Originally Posted by Hitcher

How was it supposed to be spelt?

What's hexaploid wheat have to do with anything?

**Maha** · 2nd July 2009, 16:12

I left school with no c...fications (cant even spell that word and im not about to look t up in the dictionary) but I have my skills. Some of you want to climb out of your own arse and dont take such a bigoted view on those that have a lesser education than yourself.

**Swoop** · 2nd July 2009, 16:15

Originally Posted by Jantar

they have different rules regarding punctuation and grammer as well.

Grammar.

Also, how does one prepare a resteraunt for a shuttle launch? Tie everything down? Board up the windows?

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd July 2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by Maha

I left school with no c...fications (cant even spell that word and im not about to look t up in the dictionary) but I am have my skills. Some of you want to climb out of your own arse and dont take such a bigoted view on those that have a lesser education than yourself.

It's alright, Maha. We still love...um...like...ah - tolerate? Yes. We still tolerate you, because we know that you are a super, top bloke. Even if you are....challenged...just a little...in the literacy stakes. Makes no real difference in what you do. However...If you wanted to write a book...well, best upskill. Or prepare for a flaming.
PS - I see the lessons in ass v arse have taken, so there's hope

**PrincessBandit** · 2nd July 2009, 16:38

".....this book is beautifully written with many words...." OMG, I nearly cried when I read both links. Thank goodness I didn't have a red pen handy otherwise my monitor would have been completely ruined with ink and scratch marks all over it.

I've read some pretty awful grammar and spelling here, but after reading those links I believe there is hope yet for all those in the "English challenged" department here on kb.

**Fatjim** · 2nd July 2009, 16:55

You all think you're intellectuals because you read the first page of a book.

**Jantar** · 2nd July 2009, 17:04

Any idiot can read the first page. Its the last page that shows the skill of the author and the comprehension of the reader.

**Hitcher** · 2nd July 2009, 18:29

Originally Posted by James Deuce

What's hexaploid wheat have to do with anything?

It's avoiding the need for a wee lie down.

**Winston001** · 2nd July 2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by riffer

We've got to do something about this publication.

Tnks 4 ta linky R. Dats 1 gud bk. I am really Happy to find it - are their any usd cofies 4 sale?

**Winston001** · 2nd July 2009, 18:45

nd dere is mor. Hes a interestg guy, here r some more links, you cud lrn a Lot !!!!

http://imgur.com/wnAIX.gif

http://students.barackobama.com/page...g/dalecourtney

**Mom** · 2nd July 2009, 19:17

Originally Posted by slofox

Gawd....where would you start..? Perhaps with execution of the author...

No, I dont think the author should come in for any scorn actually. Not at all. It is the editor and publisher that needs to be shot at dawn with a pallet of their own shit. What an abomination! It is American though, and lets face it they are some of the most ignorant people in the world.

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Did I hear somebody summon the BDOTGNZA Silly Names Division?

Silly names are one thing, but names that are phonetically spelled are quite another thing indeed. While some may beggar belief for those of us that understand spelling rules (for the most part in my case) I dont really have an issue with phonetic spelling of names. All it takes is a readjustment of the way you recognise the word and all becomes clear.

I have a very dear friend that (who may have been a better choice here)taught herself to read in her twenties. She left school unable to read and she considered herself an idiot, a very unworthy one at that. When her first baby was on the way she hoped for a girl, she had her favourite name in her mind and wanted to use it. She was blessed and got her daughter. She called her Shavaun. Now it does not take a rocket scientist to see what that name is.

I have no idea myself how to spell it correctly in the language that it comes from, I do know it is not spelled right. I dont care. This woman now runs the administration of a local school. She is a very intelligent,smart and on to it woman. She most certainly does not deserve any kind of derisive comment or anyone to laugh at the way she spelled her daughters name. If anything she deserves to be held up as an example of how badly our school system fucked up and continues to fuck up the education of some of our citizens, and how the strength of individual can overcome some huge handicaps and still come out on top.

Opps, blew another gasket

**riffer** · 2nd July 2009, 19:20

It's spelled Siobhan.

The spelling you mention is not unfamiliar to me though, given that I live in White Trash central.

**Hitcher** · 2nd July 2009, 19:21

Originally Posted by Mom

Silly names are one thing, but names that are phonetically spelled are quite another thing indeed. While some may beggar belief for those of us that understand spelling rules (for the most part in my case) I dont really have an issue with phonetic spelling of names. All it takes is a readjustment of the way you recognise the word and all becomes clear.

In the case of those silly Irish names that are pronounced completely differently from how they are spelt, the BDOTGNZA would agree.

**Mom** · 2nd July 2009, 19:25

Originally Posted by Hitcher

In the case of those silly Irish names that are pronounced completely differently from how they are spelt, the BDOTGNZA would agree.

I am not so sure that Shavaun is actually Irish you know? Scandinavian rings a bell. I actually wish I knew how to spell it, it is a beautiful name. If I had chosen it for one of my girls, I would have investigated the knowing as my old Mommy would say