Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[Grave Danger]

 

[TheFVK]

**** this spelling b show. I thought it was about Australia's best spellers. Instead, it is primary school kids spelling high school words at an above average level.

Whole thing reminds of Maddox's your kids can't draw for shit.

Hey hey hey!
1) Rote learn a bunch of words, forgoing a normal childhood
2)???
3)Proclaimed as geniuses

 

[Stromageddon]

Hey hey hey!
1) Rote learn a bunch of words, forgoing a normal childhood
2)???
3)Proclaimed as geniuses

The art of spelling itself and learning to spell is no easy feat, let's acknowledge that, because there are hundreds if not thousands of irregularities that we English-speakers must memorise. However, because (most of) society knows how to spell, the fact that these kids can spell exceptionally probably won't help them out directly in their life pursuits.

However, the ability to be able to rote learn as well as these kids can is something to work with. Apply this skill to things other than spelling and you can get yourself a seriously handy scientist, economist, historian, etc, etc.

That's why we do spelling tests as kids. Yes, it helps us to be able to spell words, but most importantly it helps us develop memory and memory retention.

Fun fact: Kids in Spain (and other countries) don't do spelling tests much further than about 5/6 years old, as the language is almost entirely phonetic, i.e. its spelled how it sounds.

 

[Doctor Feel]

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Seriously fam this is some savage jpeg compression. How does it even get this bad?? 'Just **** my shit up' tier compression.

"What do you want?"
"Just make it 200 bytes"
"I got you bro."

 

[Doctor Feel]

I have a sensible chuckle when I see murders of crows digging through peoples rubbish bins. I can't believe how much the organisation mirrors the animal.

 

[I Dont Care]

Fun fact: Kids in Spain (and other countries) don't do spelling tests much further than about 5/6 years old, as the language is almost entirely phonetic, i.e. its spelled how it sounds.

So, grammar nazis are probably non-existent too.

 

[Stromageddon]

So, grammar nazis are probably non-existent too.

Interesting, but no. They do exist. There are still common spelling mistakes in Spanish - e.g. people write 'el lado' instead of 'helado' because they sound exactly the same; some people omit accents over letters so 'mamá' and 'papá' become 'mama' and 'papa' respectively, which, while subtle, changes the meaning entirely. 'Mamá' means mother but 'mama' means mammary gland. 'Papá' means dad but 'papa' means potato.

Back on topic, though, 'grammar Nazis' exist because people like to feel superior, not necessarily because of linguistics.

If it wasn't grammar, it'd be something else, like hairstyle, fashion, accent, skin colour.

 

[I Dont Care]

Interesting, but no. They do exist. There are still common spelling mistakes in Spanish - e.g. people write 'el lado' instead of 'helado' because they sound exactly the same; some people omit accents over letters so 'mamá' and 'papá' become 'mama' and 'papa' respectively, which, while subtle, changes the meaning entirely. 'Mamá' means mother but 'mama' means mammary gland. 'Papá' means dad but 'papa' means potato.

Back on topic, though, 'grammar Nazis' exist because people like to feel superior, not necessarily because of linguistics.

If it wasn't grammar, it'd be something else, like hairstyle, fashion, accent, skin colour.

So...in Spanish your mum is a tit and your dad is a spud. Interesting. The only Spanish word I learnt was Chingada...hopefully that is the write spelling

 

[TheFVK]

The art of spelling itself and learning to spell is no easy feat, let's acknowledge that, because there are hundreds if not thousands of irregularities that we English-speakers must memorise. However, because (most of) society knows how to spell, the fact that these kids can spell exceptionally probably won't help them out directly in their life pursuits.

However, the ability to be able to rote learn as well as these kids can is something to work with. Apply this skill to things other than spelling and you can get yourself a seriously handy scientist, economist, historian, etc, etc.

That's why we do spelling tests as kids. Yes, it helps us to be able to spell words, but most importantly it helps us develop memory and memory retention.

Fun fact: Kids in Spain (and other countries) don't do spelling tests much further than about 5/6 years old, as the language is almost entirely phonetic, i.e. its spelled how it sounds.

It's certainly a valid skill, and many careers are founded on the ability to rote learn; hell, it underpins the sacred art of cramming, which I'll always steadfastly defend.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Ain't going to the show but i got a mate to pick me up the charlesworth $30 showbag, I feel like I've gained 10 kilos just looking inside the bugger.

 

[bomberclifford]

So, grammar nazis are probably non-existent too.

They would be grammar fascists in Spain

 

[LukeSA]

Did anyone else find this astoundingly stupid... a few days ago taxi drivers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane held a protest against Uber and as a result of a lack of taxis drove customers straight to Uber.

We need a facepalm smiley here.

 

[Contested Marx]

Time for a Friday RANT.

Firstly, if you're sick. Don't go to work. Don't catch public transport and spread the diseases to others who are stuck in a long cigar tube. Just because you think your work is too important to miss doesn't mean it's more important than mine. So thanks a lot you Noarlunga bogans for spreading your cold to probably everyone on the train. Also, if you've got to take your kids to the show, maybe don't pump them full of sugar and crap all day long and bend to their every will for a whole freaking day so that by the time they are heading home on the train they're so dog tired, hyped from sugar and used to getting their own way that they will scream the entire trip.

Secondly, what is the point of Tapatalk. Is that the most useless app? Just use chrome and bookmarks love everyone else.

Hey, Anti-vacc & anti-immunisers: you're stupid.

Monarchists, we all agree that being the longest reigning monarch in British history is a fantastic achievement. Because not dying after being born into a wealthy family and never having to worry about where my next meal comes from, plus having immediate access to the best health facilities in the country is worthy of celebration. Hurry up and die off you stupid old inbred sponges and maybe spend a day working (attending charity functions isn't work) for a change and I'll applaud you. We haven't needed kings since they stopped leading knights out to battle and on stupid pointless crusades.

My head hurts and I'm angry.

 

[LukeSA]

Time for a Friday RANT.

Firstly, if you're sick. Don't go to work. Don't catch public transport and spread the diseases to others who are stuck in a long cigar tube. Just because you think your work is too important to miss doesn't mean it's more important than mine. So thanks a lot you Noarlunga bogans for spreading your cold to probably everyone on the train. Also, if you've got to take your kids to the show, maybe don't pump them full of sugar and crap all day long and bend to their every will for a whole freaking day so that by the time they are heading home on the train they're so dog tired, hyped from sugar and used to getting their own way that they will scream the entire trip.

Secondly, what is the point of Tapatalk. Is that the most useless app? Just use chrome and bookmarks love everyone else.

Hey, Anti-vacc & anti-immunisers: you're stupid.

Monarchists, we all agree that being the longest reigning monarch in British history is a fantastic achievement. Because not dying after being born into a wealthy family and never having to worry about where my next meal comes from, plus having immediate access to the best health facilities in the country is worthy of celebration. Hurry up and die off you stupid old inbred sponges and maybe spend a day working (attending charity functions isn't work) for a change and I'll applaud you. We haven't needed kings since they stopped leading knights out to battle and on stupid pointless crusades.

My head hurts and I'm angry.

Someones a little cranky this fine afternoon.

 

[Contested Marx]

Someones a little cranky this fine afternoon.

All good now that's out of the system.

On a positive note, I was gifted premium platinum thanks to BAhCheeHandball

 

[LukeSA]

All good now that's out of the system.

On a positive note, I was gifted premium platinum thanks to BAhCheeHandball

A good whinge does everyone good once in a while.

 

[Dylan8]

Time for a Friday RANT.

Firstly, if you're sick. Don't go to work. Don't catch public transport and spread the diseases to others who are stuck in a long cigar tube. Just because you think your work is too important to miss doesn't mean it's more important than mine. So thanks a lot you Noarlunga bogans for spreading your cold to probably everyone on the train. Also, if you've got to take your kids to the show, maybe don't pump them full of sugar and crap all day long and bend to their every will for a whole freaking day so that by the time they are heading home on the train they're so dog tired, hyped from sugar and used to getting their own way that they will scream the entire trip.

Secondly, what is the point of Tapatalk. Is that the most useless app? Just use chrome and bookmarks love everyone else.

Hey, Anti-vacc & anti-immunisers: you're stupid.

Monarchists, we all agree that being the longest reigning monarch in British history is a fantastic achievement. Because not dying after being born into a wealthy family and never having to worry about where my next meal comes from, plus having immediate access to the best health facilities in the country is worthy of celebration. Hurry up and die off you stupid old inbred sponges and maybe spend a day working (attending charity functions isn't work) for a change and I'll applaud you. We haven't needed kings since they stopped leading knights out to battle and on stupid pointless crusades.

My head hurts and I'm angry.

A-Grade whinge. I will now sneeze on you, spawn 10 of satan's children with my seed and fail to immunise them, install tapatalk with a funny custom message like "sent from my space ship LOL" and may God save the Queen.

 

[Contested Marx]

A-Grade whinge. I will now sneeze on you, spawn 10 of satan's children with my seed and fail to immunise them, install tapatalk with a funny custom message like "sent from my space ship LOL" and may God save the Queen.

But seriously, I installed Tapatalk, spent five minutes logging in etc., found this forum in it and it was just ugly. I'll just put in image tags manually if that's the only advantage.

 

[LukeSA]

But seriously, I installed Tapatalk, spent five minutes logging in etc., found this forum in it and it was just ugly. I'll just put in image tags manually if that's the only advantage.

I tried to use Tapatalk, found bigfooty and said my account didn't exist so i uninstalled it and just use chrome if i am using my phone.

 

[Contested Marx]

Moar liek Crapatalk Amirite

 

[raman]

 

[LukeSA]

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Screw range extenders, ethernet over power is the way to go.

 

[chiwigi]

Time for a Friday RANT.

Firstly, if you're sick. Don't go to work. Don't catch public transport and spread the diseases to others who are stuck in a long cigar tube. Just because you think your work is too important to miss doesn't mean it's more important than mine. So thanks a lot you Noarlunga bogans for spreading your cold to probably everyone on the train. Also, if you've got to take your kids to the show, maybe don't pump them full of sugar and crap all day long and bend to their every will for a whole freaking day so that by the time they are heading home on the train they're so dog tired, hyped from sugar and used to getting their own way that they will scream the entire trip.

Secondly, what is the point of Tapatalk. Is that the most useless app? Just use chrome and bookmarks love everyone else.

Hey, Anti-vacc & anti-immunisers: you're stupid.

Monarchists, we all agree that being the longest reigning monarch in British history is a fantastic achievement. Because not dying after being born into a wealthy family and never having to worry about where my next meal comes from, plus having immediate access to the best health facilities in the country is worthy of celebration. Hurry up and die off you stupid old inbred sponges and maybe spend a day working (attending charity functions isn't work) for a change and I'll applaud you. We haven't needed kings since they stopped leading knights out to battle and on stupid pointless crusades.

My head hurts and I'm angry.

If you're coughing, you're probably no longer contagious. The cough lasts up to four weeks after a cold as the virus has irritated the airways. Lots of the common ailments have you contagious before the obvious signs.

tapatalk is shit

**** the queen and the German inbredd campaigners she represents.

 

[Dylan8]

Is 'tweaking my web' a euphemism?

 

[raman]

Is 'tweaking my web' a euphemism?

if it is I got out of that web years ago