BDOTGNZA work programme for 2008

[Blackbird]

Whilst we're having a rant, I would like to draw attention to the fact that DISINTERESTED and UNINTERESTED are not the same effing thing, despite TV interviewers attempts to make them interchangeable.

And another thing to support one of the earlier posts. A trip to the UK after a lengthy absence was alarming from the perspective of a marked decline in the use of good English and the rise in slang. I thought the influence of American TV programmes and films (ahem... not movies) was bad enough in NZ but we are the last defenders of good English by comparison.

Although I live in Tokoroa, I have not yet felt the need to say Aye Bro (or more correctly, Eh Bro). Just thought I'd add that for the record.

[Squeak the Rat]

I too will highlight a gripe of mine, also mis-said by newsreaders, radio jocks and other members of the general population.

A bag of weed does not cost a hundred dollars. You do not use a hundred dollar note to pay for it. It costs one hundred dollars.

Bastards.

[_Gina_]

Pacifically.

I know you all know one person who abuses the English language like this.

[Maha]

Pacifically.

Love that word......well no not really but i used the word AKSED in an earlier post and it went straight over someone's head. And head was also used, but thats not such a strange word is it?

[Squeak the Rat]

I aksed the fulla why he didn't uce his walkman while cleaning the chimley. He said he had no bakkery.

[MSTRS:Me]

Love that word......well no not really but i used the word AKSED in an earlier post and it went straight over someone's head. And head was also used, but thats not such a strange word is it?

That doesn't count. If it was Someone, then there would be cause for alarm.

[Maha]

That doesn't count. If it was Someone, then there would be cause for alarm.

I stand corrected...........it was HITCHER....

[jrandom]

A bag of weed does not cost a hundred dollars.

That's an overly categorical statement, IMHO; depends on supply, demand, and quantity, dunnit?

But yes, fair point. I usually buy mine by the $50-bag or ounce.

I guess your average newsreader just isn't the weed-smoking type.

[Lissa]

You would not want to join, they don't give green stamps. Unlike BOTTYNZ, the original grammar nazis, and still the best. On all occasions demand BOTTY. We give green stamps.

Now Botty I know that word - " botty man is someone who appears to be camp or not up to date with style. Also can be used as a word to describe a nerd or geek". Hmm not too sure I want to join...

[jrandom]

Now Botty I know that word

In your profile picture, are you the funny-looking lady with the bun-like hairdo, or the baby with hands raised in surrender?

[MSTRS:Me]

I stand corrected...........it was HITCHER....

His absence at this point speaks volumes...cue scene of John Cleese squatting down with jacket pulled up over head

[MSTRS:Me]

Lissa...just say "yes"

[Lissa]

In your profile picture, are you the funny-looking lady with the bun-like hairdo, or the baby with hands raised in surrender?

Get out of my profile YOU!!!

Infact starting to wonder if fish and ixion are the same people.. I suppose you are both part of the botty cult?

Answer is YES!!

[MisterD]

DISINTERESTED and UNINTERESTED are not the same effing thing, despite TV interviewers attempts to make them interchangeable.

If we're bemoaning the low journalistic standards in this country, can someone start be taking the idiots that front Helenvision NZ to one side and explaning this to them: Tough interviewing does not mean simply interrupting the interviewee mid-way through their answer to your previous question.

[jrandom]

I suppose you are both part of the botty cult?

Depends on the botty in question.

Come to think of it, we're in need of volunteers...