beej 0 #1 May 19, 2004 Having been in TX for 3 years, I have noticed that the general quality of spelling around here is awful... I am not refering to 'American English' v 'The Queen's English (color v colour etc), but simply bad spelling. When I drive along the I-35, or when I go anywhere further afield, I pass the time by 'spell spotting' (I need a life, I know). Additionally, why is it that I always see signs that mix upper and lower case letters? "CoMe to oUR GaRaGe SAle at 10 aM" for example. This isn't a dig at Americans, I was just curious, seeing as pre-University education over here seems impressive in comparison to the UK... ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 May 19, 2004 It's like that in a lot of places. It's really like that on the Internet too. Don't worry, the teacher's union will want more money to spend on some other non-core learning topic (aside from basic english), like "confidence boosting" with the claim of being able to fix it, while diagnosing every kid with ADD... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #3 May 19, 2004 Yew kAn't bee sEeriUs. AyE thOt uS yaNks diD a fyNe jawb uV speLin. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #4 May 19, 2004 I think you will find poor spelling in every language all over the world, including the UK. It just comes with poorly educated people...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #5 May 19, 2004 Hukd awn foniks wurked four mi! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #6 May 19, 2004 Of course, however, I wasn't used to seeing it on signs... Even our fancy scroll text marriage certificate has a typo lol. ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #7 May 19, 2004 QuoteHaving been in TX for 3 years, I have noticed that the general quality of spelling around here is awful... I am not refering to 'American English' v 'The Queen's English (color v colour etc), but simply bad spelling. When I drive along the I-35, or when I go anywhere further afield, I pass the time by 'spell spotting' (I need a life, I know). Additionally, why is it that I always see signs that mix upper and lower case letters? "CoMe to oUR GaRaGe SAle at 10 aM" for example. This isn't a dig at Americans, I was just curious, seeing as pre-University education over here seems impressive in comparison to the UK... The mixed upper and lower case letters your seeing is done on purpose to catch peoples attention. Sometimes the words will be upside down as well. The whole purpose is to get you to read a sign you otherwise might just ignore. Advertising at its finest. "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #8 May 19, 2004 QuoteAdditionally, why is it that I always see signs that mix upper and lower case letters? "CoMe to oUR GaRaGe SAle at 10 aM" for example. Look where you are living.......!? Ok, that's not a dig at my fellow Texans way up there in north Texas.. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 May 19, 2004 QuoteOf course, however, I wasn't used to seeing it on signs... Even our fancy scroll text marriage certificate has a typo lol. I think its an world wide effect of Spell-Check (and I'll raise my hand if asked if I'm part of the problem ) Edit: typos, why else! lmaoRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #10 May 19, 2004 QuoteAdditionally, why is it that I always see signs that mix upper and lower case letters? "CoMe to oUR GaRaGe SAle at 10 aM" for example. Hmmm, but you remembered it didn't you?? Seems like the plan worked to me. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #11 May 19, 2004 I recalled another example..lol.. My wife works at a Walmart Distribution warehouse, and they get freebie t-shirts. They had a 600 print run of t-shirts for all the associates. On the front of the t-shirt was 'Pershible Shipping' instead of Perishable.lmao OK I'll quit now...I'm just thinking of what the Brits are known for..ahh...bad teeth! ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #12 May 19, 2004 QuoteOK I'll quit now...I'm just thinking of what the Brits are known for..ahh...bad teeth! I have always heard that stereotype, i never thought much about it. Then this morning i was filling up with diesel and when i went in to pay, there was this english guy and when i looked over at him, he had the worst teeth i have ever seen. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
