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

tim60 · 02-03-2015, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

I thought 'oovering meant walking around on carpeted floors pushing a suction device to collect dust and detritus.

Like most words in the real and proper dictionary, The Oxford English Dictionary, 'oovering, which may or may not be there, has multiple meanings. The extension to the wine bottles is a kind of intuitive extension.

Ever tried explaining English to a foreigner? I only mean, explaining how it is, not why.

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2015, 12:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Why don't you yanks fall into line with the rest of the world?

Well we wouldn't be Yanks then would we?

Don't try to change us, but accept us as we are.

We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RoxnDox · 02-03-2015, 12:37 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Like most words in the real and proper dictionary, The Oxford English Dictionary, 'oovering, which may or may not be there, has multiple meanings. The extension to the wine bottles is a kind of intuitive extension.

Ever tried explaining English to a foreigner? I only mean, explaining how it is, not why.

The best explanation for English came from Usenet (and I was there when James Nicoll first posted the now-famous quote):

"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."

Jim

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2015, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by ZoeB

Half the freakin' country.)

Well it is a small country.

Parallax · 02-03-2015, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Maybe the OP will come back....

If you were the OP, would you?

Jean Poitiers · 02-03-2015, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Yeah, how did we stray on topic? It was Jean with his KS-1 Valentine's Day post, wasn't it? Anyone wants to suggest a proper punishment for him?

Désolé, désolé, désolé ... cruel and unusual punishment would be to send me one of those pink atrocities ...

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2015, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Maybe the OP will come back....

Phtt!!!

Originally posted by Parallax

If you were the OP, would you?

Tough question, with no easy answer. A discussion on the topic could easily outpace the enormity of this thread.

Hey!

Maybe he should come back and then this thread would fade into obscurity.

ZoeB · 02-03-2015, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Well it is a small country.

Um, not in length. And it's fairly large in area, at least by European standards, anyway.

**rod_grant** · 02-03-2015, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ummmmmmmm....

Parallax · 02-03-2015, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Don't try to change us, but accept us as we are. We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Originally posted by rod_grant

Ummmmmmmm....

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Maybe he should come back and then this thread would fade into obscurity.

If this turns to politics, he won't need to come back. Those turning it to such will fade into obscurity quite abruptly.

**rod_grant** · 02-03-2015, 02:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Those turning it to such will fade into obscurity quite abruptly

Sorry Boss, I thought my comments were anthropology, geography, genetics, culture, etc.
I have a couple of really good friends who migrated from the Land of the Free and I am grateful to the Land of the Free for releasing them to come and live Upover (which used to be called Downunder)
My apologies.

Joel B · 02-03-2015, 03:29 PM

New subject: SQUIRREL!

This little bugger took an exception to me not buying something from the evil hociR! Boy was he mad!!!

**jac** · 02-03-2015, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Désolé, désolé, désolé ... cruel and unusual punishment would be to send me one of those pink atrocities ...

They should coming soon to a swap table near you.

---------- Post added 02-03-15 at 05:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by Racer X 69

We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uuuuuuuuuh ....................... (Shush - I'm thinking about that one.)

MarkJerling · 02-03-2015, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Sorry Boss, I thought my comments were anthropology, geography, genetics, culture, etc.
I have a couple of really good friends who migrated from the Land of the Free and I am grateful to the Land of the Free for releasing them to come and live Upover (which used to be called Downunder)
My apologies.

Don't forget the "And the Home of the Brave"!

**jac** · 02-03-2015, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by jac

Uuuuuuuuuh ....................... (Shush - I'm thinking about that one.)

Nope, doesn't compute.

02-03-2015, 02:10 PM	#14140
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Don't try to change us, but accept us as we are. We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally posted by rod_grant Ummmmmmmm.... Originally posted by Racer X 69 Maybe he should come back and then this thread would fade into obscurity. If this turns to politics, he won't need to come back. Those turning it to such will fade into obscurity quite abruptly. Last edited by Parallax; 02-03-2015 at 02:16 PM.

02-03-2015, 03:49 PM	#14143
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Désolé, désolé, désolé* ... cruel and unusual punishment would be to send me one of those pink atrocities ... They should coming soon to a swap table near you. ---------- Post added 02-03-15 at 05:58 PM ---------- Originally posted by Racer X 69 We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uuuuuuuuuh ....................... (Shush - I'm thinking about that one.) Last edited by jac; 02-03-2015 at 04:26 PM.

02-03-2015, 04:00 PM	#14144
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by rod_grant Sorry Boss, I thought my comments were anthropology, geography, genetics, culture, etc. I have a couple of really good friends who migrated from the Land of the Free and I am grateful to the Land of the Free for releasing them to come and live Upover (which used to be called Downunder) My apologies. Don't forget the "And the Home of the Brave"! Last edited by MarkJerling; 02-03-2015 at 04:42 PM.

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02-03-2015, 12:20 PM	#14131
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by rod_grant I thought 'oovering meant walking around on carpeted floors pushing a suction device to collect dust and detritus. Like most words in the real and proper dictionary, The Oxford English Dictionary, 'oovering, which may or may not be there, has multiple meanings. The extension to the wine bottles is a kind of intuitive extension. Ever tried explaining English to a foreigner? I only mean, explaining how it is, not why.

02-03-2015, 12:30 PM - 1 Like	#14132
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 rod_grant Why don't you yanks fall into line with the rest of the world? Well we wouldn't be Yanks then would we? Don't try to change us, but accept us as we are. We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . .

02-03-2015, 12:37 PM - 4 Likes	#14133
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by tim60 Like most words in the real and proper dictionary, The Oxford English Dictionary, 'oovering, which may or may not be there, has multiple meanings. The extension to the wine bottles is a kind of intuitive extension. Ever tried explaining English to a foreigner? I only mean, explaining how it is, not why. The best explanation for English came from Usenet (and I was there when James Nicoll first posted the now-famous quote): "The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." Jim

02-03-2015, 12:39 PM	#14134
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 ZoeB Half the freakin' country.) Well it is a small country.

02-03-2015, 12:52 PM	#14135
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by normhead Maybe the OP will come back.... If you were the OP, would you?

02-03-2015, 12:58 PM	#14136
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Yeah, how did we stray on topic? It was Jean with his KS-1 Valentine's Day post, wasn't it? Anyone wants to suggest a proper punishment for him? *Désolé, désolé, désolé* ... cruel and unusual punishment would be to send me one of those pink atrocities ...

02-03-2015, 01:10 PM	#14137
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 normhead Maybe the OP will come back.... Phtt!!! Originally posted by Parallax If you were the OP, would you? Tough question, with no easy answer. A discussion on the topic could easily outpace the enormity of this thread. Hey! Maybe he should come back and then this thread would fade into obscurity.

02-03-2015, 02:05 PM	#14138
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Well it is a small country. Um, not in length. And it's fairly large in area, at least by European standards, anyway.

02-03-2015, 02:06 PM	#14139
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Racer X 69 We do that for the rest of the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ummmmmmmm....

02-03-2015, 02:21 PM - 1 Like	#14141
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Parallax Those turning it to such will fade into obscurity quite abruptly Sorry Boss, I thought my comments were anthropology, geography, genetics, culture, etc. I have a couple of really good friends who migrated from the Land of the Free and I am grateful to the Land of the Free for releasing them to come and live Upover (which used to be called Downunder) My apologies.

02-03-2015, 03:29 PM	#14142
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	New subject: SQUIRREL! This little bugger took an exception to me not buying something from the evil hociR! Boy was he mad!!!

02-03-2015, 04:27 PM	#14145
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by jac Uuuuuuuuuh ....................... (Shush - I'm thinking about that one.) Nope, doesn't compute.