NovaTTT 2 #1 May 17, 2011 According to the show 'Taboo" on National Geographic Channel right now. "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 May 17, 2011 Yeah but so is cutting, pornography and In & Out burgers! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #3 May 17, 2011 "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 341 #4 May 17, 2011 I like hearing all their experts' opinions. According to how the program was put together, we're all disturbed for participating in an extreme sport! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #5 May 17, 2011 Quote Yeah but so is cutting, pornography and In & Out burgers! Speaking of cutting and porn, remember in the late '70s when those bumper stickers were cut up to say "In & Out urge" ? Fun times lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 May 17, 2011 Quote Quote Yeah but so is cutting, pornography and In & Out burgers! Speaking of cutting and porn, remember in the late '70s when those bumper stickers were cut up to say "In & Out urge" ? Fun times Nice ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #7 May 17, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Yeah but so is cutting, pornography and In & Out burgers! Speaking of cutting and porn, remember in the late '70s when those bumper stickers were cut up to say "In & Out urge" ? Fun times Nice And here I thought that you set that up to see if any of us from that era remembered basic stuff.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 May 17, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Yeah but so is cutting, pornography and In & Out burgers! Speaking of cutting and porn, remember in the late '70s when those bumper stickers were cut up to say "In & Out urge" ? Fun times Nice And here I thought that you set that up to see if any of us from that era remembered basic stuff. Eye wood knot dew that! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #9 May 17, 2011 And here I thought that you set that up to see if any of us from that era remembered basic stuff. Eye wood knot dew that! Glad to hear that! I feel safe now lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #10 May 17, 2011 So long as it's addictive. I can't stand this new 'word' addicting. Aarrrggh! Sorry, mildly off-topic but I just had to get that off my chest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 May 17, 2011 QuoteSo long as it's addictive. I can't stand this new 'word' addicting. Aarrrggh! Sorry, mildly off-topic but I just had to get that off my chest. I feel your pain bro (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyrotech 0 #12 May 17, 2011 QuoteSo long as it's addictive. I can't stand this new 'word' addicting. Aarrrggh! Sorry, mildly off-topic but I just had to get that off my chest. ad·dict (-dkt) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine. 2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively: The child was addicted to video games. Addictive is an adjective, while addicting is its participle form. If you say something like "BASE jumping is addicting," or "BASE jumping is addictive," both are correct. Also check out: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/addicting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 May 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteSo long as it's addictive. I can't stand this new 'word' addicting. Aarrrggh! Sorry, mildly off-topic but I just had to get that off my chest. ad·dict (-dkt) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine. 2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively: The child was addicted to video games. Addictive is an adjective, while addicting is its participle form. If you say something like "BASE jumping is addicting," or "BASE jumping is addictive," both are correct. Also check out: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/addicting Umerikan dick shun eries dont kountYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #14 May 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteSo long as it's addictive. I can't stand this new 'word' addicting. Aarrrggh! Sorry, mildly off-topic but I just had to get that off my chest. ad·dict (-dkt) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine. 2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively: The child was addicted to video games. Addictive is an adjective, while addicting is its participle form. If you say something like "BASE jumping is addicting," or "BASE jumping is addictive," both are correct. Also check out: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/addicting Wow, who knew? Not me, apparently. Thanks, pyrotech. I'm not going to back down completely, though. I think 'addicting' is at best redundant. 'Addictive' is a perfectly good word, and it sounds much nicer - at least to my ears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyrotech 0 #15 May 17, 2011 Quote Umerikan dick shun eries dont kount *Amurrikan Do Aussies even have dictionaries? It seems as though the pronunciations of words are all off. Sorta like how you guys pronounce "beer" as "Fosters." I know it's true because of American television. MikeJD, I tend to use 'addicting' as the participle adjective, such as "BASE jumping is addicting." I use 'addictive' as a non-participle adjective, such as "BASE jumping is an addictive sport." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 May 17, 2011 I'm tired of the word "extreme" on everything.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #17 May 17, 2011 QuoteSorta like how you guys pronounce "beer" as "Fosters." I know it's true because of American television. An Aussie is visiting London where an American tourist looking for directions mistakes him for a local and asks, "Say. Do you know the way to Cockfosters?" "Don't know, mate," the Aussie answers. "Drink it warm, I suppose.""Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #18 May 18, 2011 Quote I'm tired of the word "extreme" on everything.... Extremely tired? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 May 18, 2011 Quote Quote Umerikan dick shun eries dont kount *Amurrikan Do Aussies even have dictionaries? It seems as though the pronunciations of words are all off. Sorta like how you guys pronounce "beer" as "Fosters." I know it's true because of American television. MikeJD, I tend to use 'addicting' as the participle adjective, such as "BASE jumping is addicting." I use 'addictive' as a non-participle adjective, such as "BASE jumping is an addictive sport." Umm no one in Australia actually drinks Fosters that shit is exclusive to the foreigners You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #20 May 18, 2011 Quote Sorta like how you guys pronounce "beer" as "Fosters." I know it's true because of American television. Umm no one in Australia actually drinks Fosters that shit is exclusive to the foreigners so.... tell me true. Does no one in Australia actually eat TimTams? Cuz if that is just for foreigners, I know where you can send them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 May 18, 2011 Quote so.... tell me true. Does no one in Australia actually eat TimTams? Cuz if that is just for foreigners, I know where you can send them Tim Tam we DO eat... YUM YUM I'll be bringing some over to some of you lot in Decemebr want some Dr B???? So far i have to cater for BB, & MC, you?...You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyrotech 0 #22 May 18, 2011 Quote Umm no one in Australia actually drinks Fosters that shit is exclusive to the foreigners BS. If it's on American television, it has to be true. Besides, I can't really take your country seriously. Most of the animals / insects there could eat me, and I'm terrified of the drop bears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #23 May 18, 2011 Quote I'm not going to back down completely, though. I think 'addicting' is at best redundant. 'Addictive' is a perfectly good word, and it sounds much nicer - at least to my ears. Sorry, but "addicting" follows basic usage rules for forming adjectives. It's as valid as "addictive", but it appears to be "foreign" to your ears.Besides, a linguist will tell you there is no "right and wrong" in any language, but merely "accepted usage." So, if it's in the dictionary, SUICC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #24 May 18, 2011 Funnily enough I studied English at college, and that really drove home the fact that language is a fluid thing - and in theory should be improving, as with any evolutionary process. So I was quite the liberal then. But I'm old and intolerant now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #25 May 18, 2011 Quote Funnily enough I studied English at college, and that really drove home the fact that language is a fluid thing - and in theory should be improving, as with any evolutionary process. So I was quite the liberal then. Oh yes, quite fluid, but there's something that drives it in the direction of improving? That's quite interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
