why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 01-13-2014, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Can the destruction of Tokyo be far away?

Too late.

**jac** · 01-13-2014, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by savoche

...and you guys moan about an "unecessary" u in colour? Why not lutenants, then? Or loo tenants?

Probably the same group that put the 'p' in and messed-up pneumonia instead of spelling it noomoanya..

**monochrome** · 01-13-2014, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by jac

The Bible was written in the King's spoken English long before it became fashionable to brew tea in the salt-water of Boston Harbour. If it was good enough for God, you would think it should be acceptable to an American.

King James presided over the crowning achievement of English-language literary translation. At the time such was good enough for Anglicans.

The beauty of the English language has declined for the subsequent 402 years.

dansamy · 01-13-2014, 05:53 AM

It's devolved into "text speak".

Parallax · 01-13-2014, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

It's devolved into "text speak".

OMG ur rite

**THoog** · 01-13-2014, 07:24 AM

I'm less upset about text speech than I am over the use of "literally" to mean "figuratively" and "unique" to mean "unusual".

Oh, and the use of double quotes for emphasis, as in:

"Please"
Only one to a customer!

I always read it as sarcasm.

**savoche** · 01-13-2014, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by THoog

I'm less upset about text speech than I am over the use of "literally" to mean "figuratively" and "unique" to mean "unusual".

Oh, and the use of double quotes for emphasis, as in:

"Please"
Only one to a customer!

I always read it as sarcasm.

Good to see it's not only me... And I can't understand why some people can't distinguish between your/you're, then/than, there/their/they're.

I suppose it just means I'm getting old.

And that's why I won't buy a K-3.

(And whenever someone points to me making mistakes I shamelessly hide behind the fact that English is not my first language. So there! Or "their"!)

Joel B · 01-13-2014, 07:56 AM

Yes the English language is a screwed up mess!!! Maybe not as bad as having Ricoh on the back of your camera, but a mess just the same!!! Watch British TV for a while and you get used to it. I think their shows are so superior to ours as to make it painful to watch primetime after a while!!!! So I'll put up with the strange(to me) lingo to get the good stuff!!!

P.S. Wars over people!! Were friends now!!!

OrchidJulie · 01-13-2014, 07:58 AM

No, not only you (and your English is better than that of some native speakers...). And I can't understand why some people insist on using an apostrophe to make plural nouns. <sigh>

Fogies 'R Us

normhead · 01-13-2014, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by jac

The Bible was written in the King's spoken English long before it became fashionable to brew tea in the salt-water of Boston Harbour. If it was good enough for God, you would think it should be acceptable to an American.

Actually it was written in Aramaic and Greek if memory serves me well. And translating it into English has been a completely political exercise ever since. You'd think if Aramaic and Greek was good enough for God, it would have been good enough for the English, but clearly, God has no influence in these matters.

I wonder how many people would pay for bibles with Ricoh on the back... or if there admonitions in the bible about not buying any K-3 with Ricoh in on the back.

I won't buy a K-3 because there may be a way of interpreting the bible that would say it's sinful.

**monochrome** · 01-13-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by normhead

or if there admonitions in the bible about not buying any K-3 with Ricoh in on the back.

maybe that parchment was mislaid?

normhead · 01-13-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

maybe that parchment was mislaid?

Along with the whole gnostic gospel? I think they are in Area 51 no?

Joel B · 01-13-2014, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I wonder how many people would pay for bibles with Ricoh on the back..

I wouldn't!! I don't pay for any now!! I get them all for free!!! Gotta love the internet for free resources!

Now on a serious note, bibles are translated to make it easier for the people to read and to make allowances for changes in language. Unfortunately modern English is not that precise as compared to ancient Greek and this causes issues.

**savoche** · 01-13-2014, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

And I can't understand why some people insist on using an apostrophe to make plural nouns. <sigh>

Are you seriously suggesting that the apostrophe does not mean "look out, here comes an s!"??

I mean, "here come's an s!" - it's not only for plurals

Joel B · 01-13-2014, 08:38 AM

A friend of mine is a British transplant. He has "Paul Revere was a snitch!" on his mailbox and flies the Union Jack for all holidays!! Don't think he has accepted the loss yet!!

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01-13-2014, 05:18 AM	#3226
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by stevebrot Can the destruction of Tokyo be far away? Too late.

01-13-2014, 05:28 AM	#3227
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by savoche ...and you guys moan about an "unecessary" u in colour? Why not lutenants, then? Or loo tenants? Probably the same group that put the 'p' in and messed-up pneumonia instead of spelling it noomoanya..

01-13-2014, 05:49 AM	#3228
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by jac The Bible was written in the King's spoken English long before it became fashionable to brew tea in the salt-water of Boston Harbour. If it was good enough for God, you would think it should be acceptable to an American. King James presided over the crowning achievement of English-language literary translation. At the time such was good enough for Anglicans. The beauty of the English language has declined for the subsequent 402 years.

01-13-2014, 05:53 AM	#3229
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	It's devolved into "text speak".

01-13-2014, 06:02 AM	#3230
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by dansamy It's devolved into "text speak". OMG ur rite

01-13-2014, 07:24 AM	#3231
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I'm less upset about text speech than I am over the use of "literally" to mean "figuratively" and "unique" to mean "unusual". Oh, and the use of double quotes for emphasis, as in: "Please" Only one to a customer! I always read it as sarcasm.

01-13-2014, 07:54 AM	#3232
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by THoog I'm less upset about text speech than I am over the use of "literally" to mean "figuratively" and "unique" to mean "unusual". Oh, and the use of double quotes for emphasis, as in: "Please" Only one to a customer! I always read it as sarcasm. Good to see it's not only me... And I can't understand why some people can't distinguish between your/you're, then/than, there/their/they're. I suppose it just means I'm getting old. And that's why I won't buy a K-3. (And whenever someone points to me making mistakes I shamelessly hide behind the fact that English is not my first language. So there! Or "their"!)

01-13-2014, 07:56 AM	#3233
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Yes the English language is a screwed up mess!!! Maybe not as bad as having Ricoh on the back of your camera, but a mess just the same!!! Watch British TV for a while and you get used to it. I think their shows are so superior to ours as to make it painful to watch primetime after a while!!!! So I'll put up with the strange(to me) lingo to get the good stuff!!! P.S. Wars over people!! Were friends now!!!

01-13-2014, 07:58 AM	#3234
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,937	No, not only you (and your English is better than that of some native speakers...). And I can't understand why some people insist on using an apostrophe to make plural nouns. <sigh> Fogies 'R Us

01-13-2014, 08:00 AM	#3235
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jac The Bible was written in the King's spoken English long before it became fashionable to brew tea in the salt-water of Boston Harbour. If it was good enough for God, you would think it should be acceptable to an American. Actually it was written in Aramaic and Greek if memory serves me well. And translating it into English has been a completely political exercise ever since. You'd think if Aramaic and Greek was good enough for God, it would have been good enough for the English, but clearly, God has no influence in these matters. I wonder how many people would pay for bibles with Ricoh on the back... or if there admonitions in the bible about not buying any K-3 with Ricoh in on the back. I won't buy a K-3 because there may be a way of interpreting the bible that would say it's sinful.

01-13-2014, 08:04 AM	#3236
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead or if there admonitions in the bible about not buying any K-3 with Ricoh in on the back. maybe that parchment was mislaid?

01-13-2014, 08:11 AM	#3237
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by monochrome maybe that parchment was mislaid? Along with the whole gnostic gospel? I think they are in Area 51 no?

01-13-2014, 08:35 AM	#3238
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by normhead I wonder how many people would pay for bibles with Ricoh on the back.. I wouldn't!! I don't pay for any now!! I get them all for free!!! Gotta love the internet for free resources! Now on a serious note, bibles are translated to make it easier for the people to read and to make allowances for changes in language. Unfortunately modern English is not that precise as compared to ancient Greek and this causes issues.

01-13-2014, 08:35 AM	#3239
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by OrchidJulie And I can't understand why some people insist on using an apostrophe to make plural nouns. <sigh> Are you seriously suggesting that the apostrophe does not mean "look out, here comes an s!"?? I mean, "here come's an s!" - it's not only for plurals

01-13-2014, 08:38 AM	#3240
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	A friend of mine is a British transplant. He has "Paul Revere was a snitch!" on his mailbox and flies the Union Jack for all holidays!! Don't think he has accepted the loss yet!!