Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread

12thMan · 10-26-2009, 05:06 PM

Yes, this coming from the guy who started the drunk thread. Go figure.

I wanted to start this thread because I sometimes struggle with how to say things or the correct grammar usage a times.

So for those of you who have no shame, I figured we could come here to form some kind of consensus on the rules of grammar (and punctuation) that tend to stump us.

For example, if I'm saying I could care less about Tony Romo. Should it be, "I couldn't care less" or "I could care less"?

In the now famous words of a fellow Warpather, what saith the mob?

12thMan · 10-26-2009, 05:07 PM

...and of course I misspelled Warpath. Off to a great start.

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-26-2009, 05:11 PM

I prefer "I couldn't care less" because saying "I could care less" implies that you already care more than the minimum one could care about a given situation. Basically, that don't make no damn sense no how.

SmootSmack · 10-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

...and of course I misspelled Warpath. Off to a great start.

I think we're going to keep it that way...just for irony's sake

When is it affect? When is it effect?

Why do commas suck?

CRedskinsRule · 10-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Could we merge this and the drunk thread. Now that would be priceless!

Trample the Elderly · 10-26-2009, 05:16 PM

I usually check my grammar guide that I've from college. I do get lazy though. You can enter a phrase in a search engine or on a word doc, and see if it comes through correctly. Also, many of the things we say are shorter versions of the whole.

I could not care less about Tony Romo. That's a step further than, I could care less. They're both correct.

Don't take it from me because I've forgotten so much. This is just a general understanding.

Sayeth Me.

12thMan · 10-26-2009, 05:16 PM

I've seen it written and spoken both ways, that's why I've been sort of confused.

Okay, I'll go with the former.

I couldn't care less about Tony Romo.

If I may establish one sort of informal rule. In each example, let's try to use the Cowboys in a negative light, if possible.

12thMan · 10-26-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think we're going to keep it that way...just for irony's sake

When is it affect? When is it effect?

Why do commas suck?

Cool.

Affect and effect trip me up too.

I was taught that commas should be used in pairs, although I don't always apply that rule.

saden1 · 10-26-2009, 05:25 PM

Both are perfectly valid though I prefer "could care less" because it's more efficient.

Hog1 · 10-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

...and of course I misspelled Warpath. Off to a great start.

NO DOUBT......it's a Skins thread....it's just that kind of year?

KLHJ2 · 10-26-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think we're going to keep it that way...just for irony's sake

When is it affect? When is it effect?

Why do commas suck?

I hope this helps because I am now more confused than I was before I read it.

affect/effect

SmootSmack · 10-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Thanks Angry,

By the way, judging by your recent sigs, I have two questions: 1) When is your Redskins romance novel coming out, and 2) Will Fabio be on the cover?

CRedskinsRule · 10-26-2009, 05:42 PM

It's like this:

Dan Snyder would affect the Skins best if he sold the them.

or The effect of Dan Snyder selling the Skins today would be some fans saving 8000 dollars

hope that helps.

Sadly I can't think of a good Cowboy bashing example

12thMan · 10-26-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It's like this:

Dan Snyder would affect the Skins best if he sold the them.

or The effect of Dan Snyder selling the Skins today would be some fans saving 8000 dollars

hope that helps.

Sadly I can't think of a good Cowboy bashing example

Dude, you could have totally come up with a Cowboy example

Thanks for the example though.

firstdown · 10-26-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Yes, this coming from the guy who started the drunk thread. Go figure.

I wanted to start this thread because I sometimes struggle with how to say things or the correct grammar usage a times.

So for those of you who have no shame, I figured we could come here to form some kind of consensus on the rules of grammar (and punctuation) that tend to stump us.

For example, if I'm saying I could care less about Tony Romo. Should it be, "I couldn't care less" or "I could care less"?

In the now famous words of a fellow Warpather, what saith the mob?

Both are wrong it should be "F@#$ Tony Romo".

10-26-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread Yes, this coming from the guy who started the drunk thread. Go figure. I wanted to start this thread because I sometimes struggle with how to say things or the correct grammar usage a times. So for those of you who have no shame, I figured we could come here to form some kind of consensus on the rules of grammar (and punctuation) that tend to stump us. For example, if I'm saying I could care less about Tony Romo. Should it be, "I couldn't care less" or "I could care less"? In the now famous words of a fellow Warpather, what saith the mob?

10-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread ...and of course I misspelled Warpath. Off to a great start.

10-26-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread I prefer "I couldn't care less" because saying "I could care less" implies that you already care more than the minimum one could care about a given situation. Basically, that don't make no damn sense no how. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

10-26-2009, 05:15 PM	#5
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,429	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread Could we merge this and the drunk thread. Now that would be priceless!

10-26-2009, 05:16 PM	#6
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread I usually check my grammar guide that I've from college. I do get lazy though. You can enter a phrase in a search engine or on a word doc, and see if it comes through correctly. Also, many of the things we say are shorter versions of the whole. I could not care less about Tony Romo. That's a step further than, I could care less. They're both correct. Don't take it from me because I've forgotten so much. This is just a general understanding. Sayeth Me. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood. Last edited by Trample the Elderly; 10-26-2009 at 05:28 PM.

10-26-2009, 05:25 PM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread Both are perfectly valid though I prefer "could care less" because it's more efficient. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-26-2009, 05:41 PM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread Thanks Angry, By the way, judging by your recent sigs, I have two questions: 1) When is your Redskins romance novel coming out, and 2) Will Fabio be on the cover? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,429	Re: Warthpath Correct Grammar Thread It's like this: Dan Snyder would affect the Skins best if he sold the them. or The effect of Dan Snyder selling the Skins today would be some fans saving 8000 dollars hope that helps. Sadly I can't think of a good Cowboy bashing example

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