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Re: Wal-Mart in USA now sells "LEGOS"
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Date: 
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 02:59:17 GMT
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Larry Lesser wrote:

   Okay I never really understood why any one puts a big fuss, but I do understand where they come from. As far as saying Lego or Legos. There was an article in the Arizona Repulsive about lego. The reporter kept saying legos.

Clearly no one should be using reporters as sources for proper English usage. There should not be any presumption of competency there, just because they write for a living.

   I remember a number of people calling in to let her and her editor know that you can’t say Legos. It is Lego Bricks.

Oh well does it really matter as long as you enjoy the end result.

Yes,it does. At least in my view.



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(...) Okay I never really understood why any one puts a big fuss, but I do understand where they come from. As far as saying Lego or Legos. There was an article in the Arizona Repulsive about lego. The reporter kept saying legos. I remember a number (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)

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