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(...) Yes on both counts! Here's one that was pointed out to me long ago by a Ph.D. in biology: "dissect" does NOT rhyme with "bisect". The "dis-" has the same short i as in the word "discord". And this makes sense when you think of the meaning of (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Okay, they have a good argument, but I must say that I've heard the phrase uttered by a lot of people on whom (IMHO) sarcasm is wasted anyway, so that explanation is a bit of a stretch for me. Hey, and remember that song from long ago "Too (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yes, you got it! Actually I had never heard of Marmite except on Lugnet, but ever since the Men At Work song I have been quite curious about Vegemite-- I even asked my mother-in-law once if she would pick me up some when she went to Australia, (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Check out what The American Heritage® Book of English Usage, A Practical and Authoritative Guide to Contemporary English has to say about this subject: (URL) Main main@appstate.edu (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Say on, sister! A particular gripe for me is "irregardless," which for some reason sees a lot of use in my office. Further, as I've mentioned before, I am thoroughly vexed by "nukuler" in place of "nuclear." I'm not sufficiently pedantic to (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) We'll show 'em! (...) Must've missed the other one(s), sorry 8?) (click,click,click....read....) Oh, there it is! (URL) Looks like a few other people like that one, too. Well I guess I've got one of your favourite words pinned down, not sure (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hey, I resemble that nasturtium! I'll have you know that I too cringe when I hear that phrase (no offense, Brad!). It also pains me that I have seen two people on Lugnet who certainly should have known better write "between you and I". And (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Somehow it's more elegant. (...) I don't know anything about cable, we have satellite. (...) I may have seen Jim Henson Associates at the end of it although I wasn't really paying attention. It would, however, explain that distinctive furry (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Mark W. (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Ah I see. I don't get Disney on my cable system. Is that show produced by Henson? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yep, Disney Channel. Actually it is on two shows after Rolie Polie Olie which IMO is much more tolerable. "...in the land of curvature(1) he's the swellest kid around." I'm waiting to spot LEGO on the show as it's so geometric. (1) really it's (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) IIRC, that show is on the Disney Channel. Never seen it, myself. The ads scare me. ;) Jeff P.S. I like otters, but... Purple? *shudder* ;) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) You'll find out soon enough. (...) I expect you to return them to the enlisted mess right away. They need to prepare dinner for the troops. (...) I suppose we'll just have to take the paint costs out of your salary. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Well, once you're at the top, who promotes you? ;^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Bear? What? Where are you watching this stuff? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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This would be good for Seattle rush hour. (URL) Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Er, umm... Your Admiralship Sir? What in blazes is a Fleebnork?!? All I have are all these stoopid Garbargle Weebleegers! Where in the studs am I supposed to haul THEM? No disrespect intended, respectfully. Oh, I bumped the L.S.F. Ertbergle (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) And the committee consists of (???) : (...) aha, as I thought. Self selected. ++Lar (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Those are the ones! They're the coolest! --Todd (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Otters. Purple otters. :) From Bear in the Big Blue House. They dance and sing and have fun. Unless Todd means a different Pip and Pop? (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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