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Post by mskitty on Dec 18, 2011 23:15:29 GMT -5
Geeze, my grammer is atrocious...
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Post by Befferz on Dec 18, 2011 23:16:31 GMT -5
I couldn't care less is considered to be extremely rude. More polite society uses I could care less. It means that I really don't care that much but I don't wish that you were nonexistent. Pure American here, and English is my native tongue, and I agree with Weltz. I have never heard that "I could care less" is more polite. IMHO, it probably derived from "I couldn't care less" by someone who mis-heard or mis-read it. Saying "I could care less" doesn't even make much sense. I could care less about this discussion, but I'd rather have a debate on the internet than put away my laundry? See--nonsense! And to go back to Virgil's example of "I could give a rat's patootie," I've never heard it that way, only as "I couldn't give a rat's patootie." Implying that I can't even be bothered to offer something so worthless as a rat's patootie to the subject at hand. If you could give a rat's patootie, I'd wonder why you happened to have one in the first place.
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Post by mskitty on Dec 18, 2011 23:36:16 GMT -5
English is my native tongue. My mother minored in English at Baylor University, and she was a school teacher. Yes, I could care less is used to be more civil. It is a shame but civility has gone out the window. People walk around in total disrespect of everyone else. They spit on the ground. They curse around strangers, and don't even pull their pants up. We do NOT want to see your behind. Rude people are the worst, sorry I know i'm vering off topic but.. I can not stand rude people.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 18, 2011 23:41:32 GMT -5
I'd describe you as outspoken, Weltz - not rude. Maybe because I also understand your dry sense of humor - which you don't bring out often enough.
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 18, 2011 23:42:49 GMT -5
"I could care less" vs. "I couldn't care less" The Question Ends Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When one usually states "I could care less", they usually mean "I could not care less". [e.g. "I could care less about linguistics."] In order for one to "care less" about a subject, they must first care about it somewhat. Saying "I could care less about ... " does indeed imply, nay dictate, that there is some degree of care. I've put together a handy chart to help visualize... It can easily be seen that, in absolute terms, there is no caring at the zero marker. It is impossible to care less than that amount. Let us use a different example... I could have less food. I couldn't have less food. Which statement above means "I have at least some food", and which means "I don't have any food"? incompetech.com/gallimaufry/care_less.html
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 18, 2011 23:45:10 GMT -5
I'd describe you as outspoken, Weltz - not rude. Maybe because I also understand your dry sense of humor - which you don't bring out often enough. Thank you. Perhaps I should moisten my sense of humour with more booze....I don't drink nearly enough.
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Post by mskitty on Dec 18, 2011 23:49:28 GMT -5
I'd describe you as outspoken, Weltz - not rude. Maybe because I also understand your dry sense of humor - which you don't bring out often enough. Thank you. Perhaps I should moisten my sense of humour with more booze....I don't drink nearly enough. Well we need to work on that...
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Post by Befferz on Dec 18, 2011 23:49:34 GMT -5
As I stated before, you are discussing it from a UK usage standpoint, and we are discussing it from an American usage standpoint. Saying I couldn't care less is considered plain rude. I haven't seen anyone agree with you though, hootie.
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 18, 2011 23:50:26 GMT -5
As I stated before, you are discussing it from a UK usage standpoint, and we are discussing it from an American usage standpoint. Saying I couldn't care less is considered plain rude. Whatever you say. I honestly couldn't care less at this point.
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Post by steff on Dec 18, 2011 23:52:48 GMT -5
As I stated before, you are discussing it from a UK usage standpoint, and we are discussing it from an American usage standpoint. Saying I couldn't care less is considered plain rude. Whatever you say. I honestly couldn't care less at this point.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 18, 2011 23:53:01 GMT -5
See, Weltz? Now that was funny !
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 18, 2011 23:57:34 GMT -5
I'd describe you as outspoken, Weltz - not rude. Maybe because I also understand your dry sense of humor - which you don't bring out often enough.
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 18, 2011 23:58:19 GMT -5
See, Weltz? Now that was funny ! yes, hilarious.
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Post by steff on Dec 19, 2011 0:00:47 GMT -5
Why did this turn into a bash weltz over a common saying thread?
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Post by Befferz on Dec 19, 2011 0:02:42 GMT -5
I haven't seen anyone agree with you though, hootie. Virgil did on page 6. Ah, but he's Canadian too. So there goes your Americanism argument.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 19, 2011 0:04:21 GMT -5
I haven't seen anyone agree with you though, hootie. Virgil did on page 6.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 19, 2011 0:05:58 GMT -5
I'd describe you as outspoken, Weltz - not rude. Maybe because I also understand your dry sense of humor - which you don't bring out often enough.
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Post by mskitty on Dec 19, 2011 0:06:38 GMT -5
weltschmerz do you like hugs, it dosen't matter im giving you one anyways.
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:07:58 GMT -5
Oh she brings her dry humor and sarcasm out plenty, especially with me. But I suppose everyone does need a hug ...even her.
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 19, 2011 0:08:18 GMT -5
weltschmerz do you like hugs, it dosen't matter im giving you one anyways. Lol! Thanks!
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:09:10 GMT -5
weltschmerz do you like hugs, it dosen't matter im giving you one anyways. Lol! Thanks! I'll one up you...Have a karma too weltz!! I know you love karma.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 19, 2011 0:10:57 GMT -5
*shudder* So wrong. So terribly, terribly wrong. Excuse me, Professor Sovereign. But, aren't those incomplete sentences?
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Post by mskitty on Dec 19, 2011 0:11:57 GMT -5
I'll one up you...Have a karma too weltz!! I know you love karma. That was nice of you..
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:12:34 GMT -5
I'll one up you...Have a karma too weltz!! I know you love karma. That was nice of you.. Why thank you. I thought it was too.
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:12:51 GMT -5
You all have a nice night.
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Post by mskitty on Dec 19, 2011 0:15:20 GMT -5
That was nice of you.. Why thank you. I thought it was too. My post about rude people comes to mind.
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 19, 2011 0:15:58 GMT -5
This is the only Karma I really want. If someone could throw me one of these, I'd be most appreciative.
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:16:01 GMT -5
Why thank you. I thought it was too. My post about rude people comes to mind. I'm not being rude, that's just dry humor. You don't get it?
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Post by femmefatale on Dec 19, 2011 0:16:19 GMT -5
This is the only Karma I really want. If someone could throw me one of these, I'd be most appreciative. Nice ride.
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Post by mskitty on Dec 19, 2011 0:18:16 GMT -5
Enjoy your night frosty!
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