The decreasing standards of written English

[dlockers]

By 'we', I presume from her lack of respect for you, that you really mean 'she' decided...

We actually don't own a fridge

 

[ttaskmaster]

We actually don't own a fridge

And extending that logic, you're not even married either, yeh?

 

[dlockers]

And extending that logic, you're not even married either, yeh?

Are you implying I just write random notes for myself?

 

[ttaskmaster]

Are you implying I just write random notes for myself?

Well, it doesn't look like repeatedly playing Staple Singers hits has done you any good, so....

 

[Graetzbridge]

I can't help but feel that you're trying too hard to try and erode the fabulous language bequeathed to you by those in the 17th Century with your pedentry: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/were-going-to-explain-the-deal-with-try-and-and-try-to

You do realise that the Mirriam-Webster dictionary is not British?

 

[Chris Beard]

You do realise that the Mirriam-Webster dictionary is not British?

For sure - but then who is go say if American English or British English is more true to the original? I think Bill Bryson wrote a fairly amusing book about it.

 

[builder22]

Are you implying I just write random notes for myself?

'please turn off the fridge light'

 

[Graetzbridge]

For sure - but then who is go say if American English or British English is more true to the original? I think Bill Bryson wrote a fairly amusing book about it.

I know that. But you were commented/criticising my understanding of British English.

 

[dlockers]

'please turn off the fridge light'

 

[Deleted member 77746]

'please turn off the fridge light'

Midnight Fridge Raider

 

[Tuppy_Glossop]

Is this thread suggesting that dLockers lives in an M. Night Shamalamadingdong film? Like Sixth Sense? Has he imagined his wife?