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Re: Homer Simpson, Master Builder
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 03:16:30 GMT
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mattdm@mattdm.^AvoidSpam^org
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Richard Franks <spontificus@__nospam__yahoo.com> wrote:
Probably happy, as "Lego" is both the singular and plural - ie "Legos" is
incorrect!

Actually, both are incorrect -- "Lego" is an adjective, and isn't to be used
as a noun in either singular or plural form. The example the LEGO Company
uses is: "For example, say 'MODELS BUILT OF LEGO BRICKS'. Never say 'MODELS
BUILT OF LEGOs'." A lot of people seem to misinterpret this and conclude
that the problem is the S.

Anway, if you're gonna be pedantic, don't use either. If you feel like still
using "Lego" as a noun, I suggest you go easy on the "Legos" faction, since
you're not actually very morally superior. :)

--
Matthew Miller                      --->                  mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us                       --->             http://quotes-r-us.org/



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  Re: Homer Simpson, Master Builder
 
(...) I'll bow down to superior knowledge and throw small Lego bricks in your path. Actually, maybe not, as they tend to hurt a little bit more than rose petals :) Thanks for setting me straight! Richard (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)

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(...) Probably happy, as "Lego" is both the singular and plural - ie "Legos" is incorrect! Richard (25 years ago, 22-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)

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