Well my spelling and grammar is not that good.  I'm not sure where to put the apostrophe in many cases.  My spelling is atrocious. But you don't need good English to mow lawns.  None the less I think the BBC should use the correct grammar etc in the Factual and Current affairs programs.    Just because I can't spell I don't expect the rules to change to accommodate my problems.

IF they are going to change the rule then lets start spelling Fish:  Ghoti.

t.

Speaking of the BBC and their use of language ...

I was listening to Radio 5 the other night on my way home from Cardiff.  The news came on and it was reported that "A woman who survived the plane crash at Madrid airport last week died in hospital from injuries sustained in the accident."  (paraphrased)

Surely if she died due to injuries sustained in the accident she didn't survive it did she?

Dx

Quote from: Andy Zarse on August 18, 2008, 03:20:01 PM
>:( >:( >:(



Anyway, if ever there was a phrase that annoys me more than "can I get" I've yet to hear it. It's so blood rude and stupid; no you can't f**king get it, but I can get it for you though and if you want it you can f**king well ask me properly. Bastards!  >:( >:( >:(

This was the exchange between the landlord of my local and a dozy chav bint last night. Made me smile and think of this thread.


Girl.  "Can I get 2 Bacardi Breezers and a white wine?" 

Landlord. "No, that's what I do"

Girl.  "Huh"

Landlord.  "That's what I do, You ask me for a drink, I get them for you, you pay me"

Girl. "Yeh?"

Landlord. "So would you like me to get your drinks for you?"

Girl>  "Yeh cool"

When she got back to her mates I heard her say "Wos is fakin problem"


The Landlord tutted and rolled his eyes.

Bob, you've just put me in mind of my pet hate whilst I'm working behind the bar ...

Customer:  "What white wine do you do by the glass?"

Me: "Pinot Grigio, an oaked Chardonnay, and an unoaked Chardonnay."

Customer: "Do you not do a Sauvignon Blanc by the glass?"

Me (in my head): "AAAAAHHHHHHHHH"

Dx

Doris

Just tell them that it comes in a big glass, exactly the same size and shape (and, most importantly price) as a bottle.

Quote from: BOB U on August 28, 2008, 01:57:24 PM

Quote from: Andy Zarse on August 18, 2008, 03:20:01 PM
>:( >:( >:(



Anyway, if ever there was a phrase that annoys me more than "can I get" I've yet to hear it. It's so blood rude and stupid; no you can't f**king get it, but I can get it for you though and if you want it you can f**king well ask me properly. Bastards!  >:( >:( >:(

This was the exchange between the landlord of my local and a dozy chav bint last night. Made me smile and think of this thread.


Girl.  "Can I get 2 Bacardi Breezers and a white wine?" 

Landlord. "No, that's what I do"

Girl.  "Huh"

Landlord.  "That's what I do, You ask me for a drink, I get them for you, you pay me"

Girl. "Yeh?"

Landlord. "So would you like me to get your drinks for you?"

Girl>  "Yeh cool"

When she got back to her mates I heard her say "Wos is fakin problem"


The Landlord tutted and rolled his eyes.

See Bob I told you; it's a phrased used by sub-human scum. I'm surprised you didn't smash her in the face with your bottle of WKD Blue.

Quote from: BOB U on August 21, 2008, 10:47:42 AM

To continue in this vein, Gary Glitter is on his way back to Blightly  :o




Apparently he's househunting up here atm. Now, where did I put my firearms certificate application form?

He was brought back weeks ago wasn't he?

Lock up your daughters!!  ;D

"Do ya wanna touch me there, where, there, yeah"

Slightly off topic but just a heads-up
M & S are now selling advent calendars so you'd better get in quick. Time is running short ???