Pet Hates

[ChesterfieldJohn]

An example as requested.

'One felt terrible when ones post had to be edited'

Should of course be
'I felt terrible when my post had to be edited'



John

Oh, thanks for that John. Fortunately I don't believe I have ever encountered anyone who spoke like that, except possibly in jest.

I thought you were a cruiser lol I've heard quite a few on board

John

[Boris+]

Let's get this right then folks ..... this business of 'one' - a clear explanation:

Somebody asked which one 'one' was (or words to that effect - haven't got the hang of this quote thing yet, and it's been a hectic day).

I've worked it out so:

Seven dwarves were in the bath, 'one' was feeling 'grumpy'. Grumpy got out, QED 'one' was one of the remaining six. Ok?

Em

[jay-ell71]

Yes John, I am a cruiser, but I repeat, fortunately I have not encountered anyone who spoke like that. Princess Ann was famous for using that form of speech, but I have never met the lady (!) and I do not believe that even she speaks like it any more. You seem to have been unfortunate.

[Silver_Shiney]

Racists and the Portuguese













(only joking, before someone starts!)

[Boris+]

Ok - going for the numpty award here - I sometimes use 'one' (otherwise known as one sometimes uses one).

Sorry. I suppose I use it when I wish to indicate that I am party to whatever it is being discussed, but don't wish to take the blame for it. The only other excuse one has, is that one believes that there is no 'I' in team, and one believes in teamwork.

Em

[Quizzical Bob]

One often hears 'one', doesn't one?

[HK phooey]

Ooh pet hates, lovely. I'm in my usual sunny mood today lucklily so the list will be a short one.

Germans
Americans
Gooners
White people that use a fake Jamaican accent
Those programmes where there is a panel of luvvies thinking they are extremely witty and clever
Drivers that engage in a Mexican standoff at a mini roundabout
Nosepickers
People that give their children ridiculous chavvy names
Budgie smugglers (no excuse for anyone to wear these)
Indian call centres
Rottweilers
Overmoderated cruise forums
Hong Kong
People that **** in a crowded place

[qbman1]

That just about covers the Isle of Wight - what about the rest of the world ?

I agree about the chavvy names thing, though.

[Serendipity]

Your list made me laugh HK phooey
So many things on there I can relate to, I will add to that 'show offs'

[barney]

My really big hate is people who drive in the middle lane on the motorway at 50 miles an hour

They seem oblivious to all around them and can go on for mile after mile, with others undertaking them.
And still the penny doesn't drop

OOH! and folk who park on the pavement. That also gets my back up. Why would anyone think that's ok ??????????

[HK phooey]

Barney, what you need to do is move to a proper place like the Isle of Wight. We don't tolerate motorways over here.

[qbman1]

OOH! and folk who park on the pavement. That also gets my back up. Why would anyone think that's ok ??????????

It's de rigeur in Naples, Barney ! In the UK people seem to think it is fine to park anywhere so long as they leave their hazard light flashing !

[Silver_Shiney]

My really big hate is people who drive in the middle lane on the motorway at 50 miles an hour

They seem oblivious to all around them and can go on for mile after mile, with others undertaking them.
And still the penny doesn't drop

OOH! and folk who park on the pavement. That also gets my back up. Why would anyone think that's ok ??????????

Apart from the fact that many drivers seem to think they are exempt the speed limit, it doesn't matter how fast they are going - the middle and outer lanes are for overtaking ONLY. Once you've finished the manoeuvre (sic?), move back into the inside lane.

[Gill W]

An example as requested.

'One felt terrible when ones post had to be edited'

Should of course be
'I felt terrible when my post had to be edited'



John

Another variation on speaking in the third person is the speaker calling himself by his own name.

For example Chesterfield John said

'Chesterfield John felt terrible when his post had to be edited'

[ChesterfieldJohn]

An example as requested.

'One felt terrible when ones post had to be edited'

Should of course be
'I felt terrible when my post had to be edited'



John

Another variation on speaking in the third person is the speaker calling himself by his own name.

For example Chesterfield John said

'Chesterfield John felt terrible when his post had to be edited'

I didnt though it just proved I was right in my comments

[Dark Knight]

I love my pets and they love me

[Jacknian]

I really hate the way some of the youngsters speak now, the way they say 'like' every other word, as in ' I went to the shop and , like , it was raining so I like put up my brolly and , like , it kept me dry ! and when they use 'of' instead of HAVE, as in ' I should of eaten that ' no you shouldn't, you should HAVE given it to me ! Makes me sound ancient I know but don't they teach them grammar at school any more ?

[Silver_Shiney]

You beat me to it, Jacknian. Kids today just ain't learned to talk proper, is they?

[oldbluefox]

Well I were a teacher like, and fings ain't wot they was in the old days. Like I mean vey don't speek and spell proper like, not like we used to do, if you no wot I mean.

[jay-ell71]

Agreed. Grammar seems to be low down on the curriculum. Splitting the infinitive is a burgeoning trend among BBC reporters. To Boldly Go was all very well in space, but its common use is very annoying, IMO. .

[Silver_Shiney]

I, for one, certainly do, OBF. I noticed a drop in the standard of spelling in children born from 1960 onwards. I would hasten to add that not everyone from that time on has a poor grasp of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

[Dark Knight]

Oi sliver shinay
I woz bern in 1967 and their is nowt rong wiv me speling or me grandma, even if she is ded
so give ova avin a pop at us kids
u is well jell coz u is owd and we is stil yung

[oldbluefox]

Pet hates - bats wot don't speek proper. Espeshally bats wot av dealins wiv sheeps.

[Quizzical Bob]

I, for one, certainly do, OBF. I noticed a drop in the standard of spelling in children born from 1960 onwards. I would hasten to add that not everyone from that time on has a poor grasp of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Loss of grammer skools innit.

[Silver_Shiney]

Pet hates - bats wot don't speek proper. Espeshally bats wot av dealins wiv sheeps.

ewe don't say?