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Mon Nov-22-04 12:40 PM
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People that say 3:00 AM in the morning drive me nuts------------ |
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and 4:00 AM etc---------Am I being slightly picky today?
Maybe I'd better go have a high fat,high carb lunch.
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Mon Nov-22-04 12:42 PM
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Some people are just redundant. |
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And it's annoying. I agree. Duckie
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Mon Nov-22-04 12:42 PM
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1. So if they say it in the afternoon that's OK? |
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Mon Nov-22-04 12:47 PM
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and this is a good thing. Language generally uses many more bits (or syllables) than the absolute minimum to convey the idea. So if a listener misses part of it, he is more likely to get the message.
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Mon Nov-22-04 12:56 PM
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3. The one that drives me nuts is |
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"ATM machine"
Oh, and "My father before me". As opposed to your father after you?
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Mon Nov-22-04 01:03 PM
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4. How about VIN number---more redundancy! |
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Mon Nov-22-04 01:04 PM
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You really shouldn't be looking here, I'm building up my post count with three word posts, prior to unmasking {cough}
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