Author Topic: Osmosis of language? (Read 637 times)

ravells · « **on:** May 17, 2004, 03:42:16 PM »

I thought Americans said 'ass' instead of 'arse' but on this BBS, not so! And now, Rogwar..no less... uses the word 'bloke' in his post!

I'm very encouraged by this osmosis of language, but are these words you only use on this BBS or are you starting to use these words in day to day conversation?

Ravs

vorticon · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:45:29 PM »

im more concerned with the "osmosis" of words like 1337 and such

ravells · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:50:22 PM »

I'm sorry. I love the word 'pwn3d' ... it's evolution of language in action and says what it does on the tin.

It starts with an explosive consonant (replacing a tame vowel). The 3 (reversed E) puts numbers into the alphabet which I have never seen before.

And...it's so descriptive!

cool word.

ravs

Octavius · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:53:56 PM »

hah! The dissection of 1337

ravells · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:56:01 PM »

I do have to add, that I think the rest of 1337 is bollocks, but I like pwn3d.

Like a good artist, one has to be able to paint representatively before one departs into modern art. So with spelling, one has to spell correctly before departing into Leet.

Ravs

Saintaw · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:57:38 PM »

I like "NEVAR"

mosgood · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:57:38 PM »

Ever spend any time in Texas? I grew up in So. Cal. and spent a year in Austin... doesn't take long to pick up a little of the accent.

Very contagious.

Nash · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:01:21 PM »

I use arse here because I didn't think the filter would let bellybutton get by. Who knew?

ravells · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:02:16 PM »

I'm very 'accent infectious' when I was in America, I started thinking in an American accent....how weird is that? Same in Australia.

Usually sets in in about 3 weeks.

But nobody has answered my question...do you lot say 'arse' now, intead of 'ass' and you call people 'geezers' and 'blokes'?

Ravs

ravells · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:03:56 PM »

Suspect that HTC uses both English and American dictionaries, Nash. Besides, there's nothing rude with a bottom....

unless you're in prison........ in the shower.........with Mr Big.......and he's dropped the soap.

Ravs

Saintaw · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:08:42 PM »

Ravvel's name IRL is "Ben Dover"

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:23:24 PM »

I use the term "Bloody" and "Bugger" a lot instead of the F word. In my head I am still swearing but other Americans just think I am weird.

vorticon · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:26:31 PM »

we use them because we want to sound like snooty englishmen;)

mosgood · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:27:11 PM »

AHH and don't forget the "C" word. In england it's acceptable to say in public... in the states you can get slapped.

ravells · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2004, 04:29:48 PM »

lol! Saw!

Noo....the C word would probably get you slapped here too!

Unless you're a football fan.

Ravs