Just Being Pedantic...

[fowler]

You too huh. I used to tell apprentices "if you failed maths, don't get into panel beating..."

It's certainly not a requirement it seems
The boilermakers comme to me because I can use special magic to work out wear plate measurements without havering to measure angles
Really it's just trig using a basic internet program

I the I tried to teach them how it works
But it was eazier to just some them the step by step process and assure them it would work

 

[OzFab]

It's certainly not a requirement it seems
The boilermakers comme to me because I can use special magic to work out wear plate measurements without havering to measure angles
Really it's just trig using a basic internet program

I the I tried to teach them how it works
But it was eazier to just some them the step by step process and assure them it would work

We've gone from english to maths & found the common problem: Some people just don't get it

 

[dragos28]

Grammatically Speaking, have a visit to this link
http://www.staples.ca/sbdca/en_CA/cre/programs/grammarquiz/index.html#.UmocFWTV6NK.facebook

I really dislike when people speak and every other word is followed by a "like" or an "ummm"

The other day i saw a rather obese and highly unattractive woman with a large chest tattoo that.. it spelled Beautifull

i know she got the full part right
lol

 

[dragos28]

Fabroman, i didnt read through all 5 pages, so i'm not sure if anyone has made this comment.
I enjoy perusing Craigslist for good deals, just the yesterday i picked up a LARGE wooden play set for $150, this thing cost over $1500 new! SCORE!!
anyhow, i really get a kick out of the lack of the spelling that 90% of people on craigslist use.... sometimes its downright sad...

I also receive a lot of resumes and work applications for my business and i find it very hard not to prejudge someone who is incapable of spelling basic words..

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Spelling gaffes grate on me- but what I just cannot wrap my head around, is when errors make it onto signs, billboards, advertising, lettering on trucks, etc. When putting something up for public display, wouldn't you have somebody proofread the stuff???

Here's a local, recent example- Brought to you by my own tax dollars. The explanation is here and the photo is below

 

[OzFab]

Grammatically Speaking, have a visit to this link
http://www.staples.ca/sbdca/en_CA/cre/programs/grammarquiz/index.html#.UmocFWTV6NK.facebook

Just did, got 100%

I really dislike when people speak and every other word is followed by a "like" or an "ummm"

A few days ago, a high school principal was interviewed in relation to the recent bushfires; I lost count of how many times she said "Umm"

I really get a kick out of the lack of the spelling that 90% of people on craigslist use.... sometimes its downright sad...

Most people would blame the education system for that but, if that's the case, wouldn't everyone in the country be as dumb as a post instead of just some?

I also receive a lot of resumes and work applications for my business and i find it very hard not to prejudge someone who is incapable of spelling basic words..

Don't worry about it, I would be prejudice; first impressions matter &, if you're writing down your first impression, you should expect the worst...

Spelling gaffes grate on me- but what I just cannot wrap my head around, is when errors make it onto signs, billboards, advertising, lettering on trucks, etc. When putting something up for public display, wouldn't you have somebody proofread the stuff???

Here's a local, recent example- Brought to you by my own tax dollars. The explanation is here and the photo is below

You would think someone would've noticed before they went to air; the printer, the printers boss, the guy that hung it, a member of the floor crew, a member of the audience...

 

[danssoslow]

You would think someone would've noticed before they went to air; the printer, the printers boss, the guy that hung it, a member of the floor crew, a member of the audience...

In this day and age of viral videos and photos, those who did catch it would probably choose not to change its fate.

 

[robbie]

The best advertisement I ever saw was about 25 years ago in Houston, TX. We were reading the classified ads in the newspaper when we found a guy selling a "rough to rain" forklift.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Another recent one (last year) that really ground my gears was the lit billboard in front of a local secondary (high) school that reminded everyone that "Remembarance Day" was coming soon. Glad my kids aren't going to that particular school.

A co-worker of mine has a high-end lighting business on the side. His truck is marked in several places advertising "Chandalier" repairs and service.

 

[dragos28]

I really like when people ask

"can i ask you a question"

my response is, you already did..

 

[dragos28]

I will have to admit guilt...
We had a billboard put up for my store and this typo got past everyone..

Largest Selction Smallest Prices

the billboard was up for a few weeks and finally a customer on our FB page pointed it out...

very embarrassing...

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I really like when people ask

"can i ask you a question"

my response is, you already did..

That's about as entertaining to me as "Sorry to bother you, but"- at which point I usually interrupt them with, "Then DON'T!" and walk on...

 

[Poboy kartman]

The best advertisement I ever saw was about 25 years ago in Houston, TX. We were reading the classified ads in the newspaper when we found a guy selling a "rough to rain" forklift.

HA HA- Why is it everbodies got too poke fun at us Texans? Mighta been a misprint or maybe he jest kudent spell alter rain proper like me. Sews- is that thang still for sell? How many males on it? What size "tyres" (I lernt that from a edjumacated dude. )

Anyways- you can PM me the dobermans. (de-tails).

Sad thing is the guy probably phoned in the ad- not only did they make him look like a moron, but charged him for two extra words.....

 

[OzFab]

I really like when people ask

"can i ask you a question"

my response is, you already did..

That's about as entertaining to me as "Sorry to bother you, but"- at which point I usually interrupt them with, "Then DON'T!" and walk on...

Ah, two of my favourites...

Another one is when some random approaches me in the street to ask "do you have a spare cigarette?" To which I respond "sorry, I don't carry spares..."

"tyres"

That's actually how we spell it over here...

 

[Poboy kartman]

Ah, two of my favourites...

Another one is when some random approaches me in the street to ask "do you have a spare cigarette?" To which I respond "sorry, I don't carry spares..."



That's actually how we spell it over here...

I always pull out my pack, look at it, and say-" Nope, only 20 in this pack.

I knew that (tyre) -us Texans may be slow-but that don't mean we is dum.

 

[OzFab]

I was merely pointing it out for those who don't know

 

[fowler]

Anougther good one
The one I hate most

A drunk mate rings u at 2 am

Hope I didn't wake you ( what do u friggin rekon at 2 am

But can u come pick us up ( get stuffed)

 

[firemanjim]

HA HA- Why is it everbodies got too poke fun at us Texans? Mighta been a misprint or maybe he jest kudent spell alter rain proper like me. Sews- is that thang still for sell? How many males on it? What size "tyres" (I lernt that from a edjumacated dude. )

Anyways- you can PM me the dobermans. (de-tails).

Sad thing is the guy probably phoned in the ad- not only did they make him look like a moron, but charged him for two extra words.....

I didnt know what the h€¿¿ "rough to rain" was supposed to mean till I read this post..... Poorboy has it wrong though I'm sure. It was probably some hispanic dude and he was "sounding it out"....
I see a lot of that on craigslist. ....

 

[machinist@large]

Are you sure?

........us Texans may be slow-but that don't mean we is dum.

Soooo, just how much Enron stock did you own?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Soooo, just how much Enron stock did you own?

None. I invest all my disposable income in beer and other fine spirits. I have a wine cellar. It's located just below my pecs. BTW- I've been expanding that cellar slowly but surely over the years.........