BDOTGNZA work programme for 2008

**Hitcher** · 14th December 2006, 18:02

Originally Posted by kro

There is a Simpsons' quote for every moment in life.

Release the hounds, Smithers!

**NhuanH** · 14th December 2006, 18:15

May the Jandal Sub-Committee submit that the use of "jandle" be met with instant death? Or at least universal derision?

**Hitcher** · 14th December 2006, 18:23

Originally Posted by NhuanH

May the Jandal Sub-Committee submit that the use of "jandle" be met with instant death? Or at least universal derision?

Yea, verily. It is written that The Jandal is truly sacred, and its Holy Name shall not be taken in vain. Instant death is too good a fate for those who besmirch the name of The Jandal. Their death shall be by jandal-slapping.

**cowpoos** · 14th December 2006, 18:27

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Having made some progress on the arse and apostrophe front, the BDOTGNZA have decided to add some other items to their "Hit List" for 2007.

At the entry-level, work is still required enforcing basic standards, such as the convention of starting sentences with a capital letter, ending them with a full stop, and putting a space between the two.

The BDOTGNZA also wish it noted that a sentence should contain a subject and a minimum of one verb.

A new addition is the expression "eh". This is not spelt "aye" or "ay", amongst the more common "alternatives".

Final recommendations are still pending from the BDOTGNZA's hyphen steering committee. Watch this space!

Other suggestions for the "Hit List" are welcome.

Merry Christmas from the Brave Defenders.

you just started this thread to cure your own boardness didn't ya hitch???

and get some interlectual attention???? hmmmm???

**Hitcher** · 14th December 2006, 18:42

Originally Posted by cowpoos

you just started this thread to cure your own boardness didn't ya hitch???

What kind of word is that? The external manifestation of being thick as two short planks? Should I be offended? Was your intention to be inciteful or insightful?

**mstriumph** · 14th December 2006, 18:52

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Oh indeed yes. And anyhoo. And gotten.

wat's wrong with 'gotten'?? i liiiiiiiiiiiiiiike 'gotten'

**Trudes** · 14th December 2006, 18:52

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

I'm the same with Bigal

Is that Bi-gal, or Big Al?

He told me it's big Al, not bi gal, but I have trouble not calling him big gay Al (please don't be offended Al and beat me

)

I have so many pet peeves, but my biggest one is the use of the words to, too and two. To, as in 'I'm going to the shop': Too, as in 'it is too far': and Two, as in 'it will take two minutes'.
My other major annoyance is the pronounciation of the name of the place I grew up; it is Gisborne, not Gizbin.
Thanks

, quick critique my post........

**yungatart** · 14th December 2006, 18:58

Nup, 'tis' Gizzy!

**mstriumph** · 14th December 2006, 18:59

Originally Posted by MSTRS

.........If the possessed is singular................

as in 'demonically possessed'??

**_Gina_** · 14th December 2006, 19:01

Originally Posted by mstriumph

wat's wrong with 'gotten'?? i liiiiiiiiiiiiiiike 'gotten'

I like the thought of being "gotten"....on that basis, there's nothing wrong with gotten.

**mstriumph** · 14th December 2006, 19:02

Originally Posted by Lissa

....................... but I CAN start a sentence with a capital letter!!

pswhah!! ANYone can start a sentence with ONE capital letter .......... where is your sense os ADVENTURE, gal??!

**yungatart** · 14th December 2006, 19:05

Originally Posted by mstriumph

pswhah!! ANYone can start a sentence with ONE capital letter .......... where is your sense os ADVENTURE, gal??!

Is that as in, oversize??

**Jantar** · 14th December 2006, 19:10

In addition the BDOTGNZA should be making a supreme effort to stamp out the creeping use of americanisms. (eg burgularized instead of burgled.)

Why make our rich language complicated merely for the sake of complication?