Words I Loathed

[John]

Seriously, Rilee, how old are you?

[[deleted user]]

that's personal sorry

[[deleted user]]

my age has nothing to do with why I didn't know what the C-word was, seriously..

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Mary wrote: "A Southern lady and a woman from New York find themselves seated next to eachother on a plane. Being the social type, the Southern lady turns to her seatmate and enquires,"So, where are you from?" ..."
hilarious Mary! I love it! ;D

[Christy]

Rilee wrote: "my age has nothing to do with why I didn't know what the C-word was, seriously.."

Then, what dimension are you from?

[Maria]

Christy wrote: "Rilee wrote: "my age has nothing to do with why I didn't know what the C-word was, seriously.."

Then, what dimention are you from?"

It may just be that English isn't her first language. It's not a word commonly taught in schools ;)

[Esther]

Rilee wrote: "my age has nothing to do with why I didn't know what the C-word was, seriously.."

Hey, my mother was a teacher in her mid-40s when a 5 yo wrote the W word on the chalk board and she had to ask what it meant.

Bravo to Rilee for making the effort to improve their vocabulary even if it is hardly the prettiest word in the English language.

[[deleted user]]

yes, thank you Esther. As a matter of fact, English is my first language. But, I go to a Christian school, and I'm not exposed to that kind of language at all, which i am thankful for. There is no need for you to be rude Christy.

[Heather]

Rilee wrote: "yes, thank you Esther. As a matter of fact, English is my first language. But, I go to a Christian school, and I'm not exposed to that kind of language at all, which i am thankful for. There is no ..."

It's good that you aren't exposed to that kind of stuff. Unfortunately, it does get embarassing to ask what some of those words mean. For example, I was eighteen or nineteen sitting on my future mother-in-law's couch reading The Exorcist. There was a certain part where the words "fellatio" and "cunnilingus" were mentioned. I judged the context of the words, and thought they were terms used in the Catholic church, so I asked her to explain the definitions. I will never forget the look on her face, and am still horrified I ever asked.

[[deleted user]]

yeah, I know what you mean. although I'm really not too embarassed about it because I don't know any of these people. But still...it bothers me when people make fun.

[Christy]

I assume you aren't yet of age Rilee, judging by how secretly you keep your age, so I'll warn you now...That wasn't me being rude.

Thank God that you don't go to a public school.

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Just because I'm wary of people who may not be the safest on here doesn't mean i'm not of age. And it was you being rude. suggesting that i'm from a different planet, is rude. definately.

[Christy]

Dimension

[[deleted user]]

???

[Christy]

I said dimension, not planet.

[[deleted user]]

yeah, well...
di⋅men⋅sion: a. a property of space e. extension in time
and I'm not from a different time period either.
and btw...you actually said dimenTion.. :D

[Christy]

"Spelling is a way to make words safe, at least for now, until another technology appears to soften attacks launched from the mouth."
— Ben Marcus

dimension does not = planet

[[deleted user]]

I wasn't making fun of you for spelling it wrong..I was just simply stating, since we were saying what you said, and dimenSion isn't what you HAD said..although now it says that. apparently you changed it.

[Christy]

When I sobered up I saw the mistake so I attended to it.

That's all anyone could ask for.

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sobered up?

[Christy]

Don't judge me, I'm not the one who doesn't know the difference between a dimension and a planet.

[Kate]

Rilee wrote: "yeah, well...
di⋅men⋅sion: a. a property of space e. extension in time
and I'm not from a different time period either.
and btw...you actually said dimenTion.. :D"

SNAP!!!

[[deleted user]]

I'm just saying, if you're not completely sober, you shouldn't be making comments on a website, see what a problem that caused? just some advice...
and yes Kate, definately SNAP

[Kate]

As the moderator of this group, I feel I should step in and tell everyone to COOL OUT! This group has one rule and that is to not engage in personal insults. We are here to fight about books, not about each other. This is a warning. One of you is not abiding by the rule...

[[deleted user]]

aaaand, by the way: I do know the difference between planet and dimension. I simply read the definition wrong. you really need to learn to let things go. I haven't insulted you by thinking the definition of dimension is planet, you've actually insulted me. I have something to be upset about. Christy.

[[deleted user]]

sorry Kate. I just got very insulted. I will stop.

[Christy]

Rilee wrote: "I'm just saying, if you're not completely sober, you shouldn't be making comments on a website"

I don't think you understand the appeal of the internet.

Kate wrote: "One of you is not abiding by the rule... "

Don't be too hard on Rilee, she's young and rebellious.

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if you'd like to talk more Christy, we shouldn't insult on here. so if you become my "friend" we can chat privately. Unless you're ready to drop it.

[Mary Ellen]

If someone uses a word that one doesn't know, it's a perfect "teachable moment" to for one to learn that word by asking about it. I know the climate of intellectualism/literariness often discourages admissions of one's own ignorance, but the result of this mindset is so detrimental, moving the emphasis from "I want to learn that word" to "I didn't know that word." As readers and learners, I think we should all be flexible and merciful with everyone else's vocabulary levels- this site is meant to be fun, after all!

And on that note, once upon a time, I, too, didn't know what the C-word meant. I was in 6th grade, chatting with a boy I liked on the phone. On his end, he was horsing around with his brother - at one point, he exclaimed "ow, that hurt, you Cxxx!"

Baffled by a new word, I said, "what's a Cxxx?" He began laughing, and repeated to his brother "Hey, Mary doesn't know what a Cxxx is!" They laughed at my expense while I grew incensed, so angry at feeling foolish and at not knowing and at them for teasing me for it, and then one of them said "why don't you ask your mom to explain it to you?"

So me, being 12 and completely ignorant, put down the phone, went into the next room, and earnestly asked "Hey, Mom, can you tell me what a Cxxx is?"

Needless to say, my crush on THAT kid ended soonafter.

[Kate]

Mary wrote:...

Great story! I was too dumb to ask when I didn't know a word. Apparently when I was about 3, I ran into my parents' bedroom crying, "MOM! Beth called me a tattletale!!"

[Kate]

All: I have forcibly removed Christy from the group. I was displeased with her attitude. Shame, she was a good contributor. Anyone who cries dictator on me will get the boot as well. LIVE IN FEAR!!! Just kidding. Mostly. Have fun, be nice. It's not hard to do.

Peace,
Kate

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Mary wrote: "If someone uses a word that one doesn't know, it's a perfect "teachable moment" to for one to learn that word by asking about it. I know the climate of intellectualism/literariness often discourage..."

Yes, thank you. I do like to learn new words. eeeven though this one isn't the greatest...and i will not ever use it. But it's good to know what it means. I hate not knowing what things mean.

[Kate]

Rilee, I applaud your open honesty. I think it's brave to ask when you don't know, especially in light of the possibility of backlash from hostile assholes. Glad to have you! :)

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thank you. and sorry again for my little argument with christy. i can get very defensive sometimes. haha

[Peter]

Here's a word I hate: "cliché!"

I haven't used it in years.

Dear Internet,
Please think of a new way to say you dislike a book or movie!
Love, Peter.

;)

[[deleted user]]

haha. that's interesting because i actually like that word!it has a nice ring to it. haha well we are all entitled to our own opinions

[Laura]

Christy wrote: "I assume you aren't yet of age Rilee, judging by how secretly you keep your age, so I'll warn you now...That wasn't me being rude.

Thank God that you don't go to a public school."

I'm not sure how much that has to do with it, I go to a public school and I didn't now the c-word, nor do I know what the w-word is that Ester mentioned.
Though that may be because I'm a little oblivious sometimes...

And I love the word cliche too!

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yeah Laura.. I'm beginning to like you (and your insanity) :) even more! :D I don't know what the w word is either...but after what happened last time...i'm not asking. haha

[Janelle]

Laura wrote: "Christy wrote: "I'm not sure how much that has to do with it, I go to a public school and I didn't now the c-word, nor do I know what the w-word is that Ester mentioned."

I'm at university and well versed in profanity, and I too have no idea what this w-word is. =/

The only thing I've come up with is wang LOL

[Kate]

Yeah, I'm lost on this alleged w word. Whore? Weiner? Wigger? Whippersnapper? Lol.

[Hannah]

Kate wrote: "Yeah, I'm lost on this alleged w word. Whore? Weiner? Wigger? Whippersnapper? Lol."

LOL!
Wimpy?
Warty?
Wanker?
Wizz?

Oh, the agony of not knowing!!

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Hannahr wrote: "Kate wrote: "Yeah, I'm lost on this alleged w word. Whore? Weiner? Wigger? Whippersnapper? Lol."

LOL!
Wimpy?
Warty?
Wanker?
Wizz?

Oh, the agony of not knowing!!


"
haha...it's probably whore...

[Heather]

The "w-word" is, as far as I know, whore. Why one would have to censor it, I don't know.
One word I hate is using the word "chunky" to describe someone's weight. That word should only be used for peanut butter or something with an equivalent consistancy, not someone who gained a few pounds.

[Terry]

Rilee, you are a joy! Kate, you are wise. Christy, good riddance! I'm over 60 and do not, have not, will not use the "C" word....or any other word which requires a one-letter coding.....O.K., except for identifying certain drivers....but NEVER the "C" word!!! It is encouraging to know that the 'Rilee's' are reading and taking action. Don't quit, Rilee! In an age when 'kindles' are already outdated BEFORE I've ever seen one, I'm happy to see people enjoy the printed....yes, PRINTED....word.

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yeah i don't like that word either! even if it's being described for peanut butter...it makes me think of vomit...ewww...(shudders)

[Hannah]

Terry wrote: "Rilee, you are a joy! Kate, you are wise. Christy, good riddance! I'm over 60 and do not, have not, will not use the "C" word....or any other word which requires a one-letter coding.....O.K., exce..."

Terry, I DESPISE the "C" word, too. It's the most cringe-worthy word I can think of. It made me uncomfortable to even see it in print in the movie, "Atonement". Yuck, nasty word!!

[Kate]

EW, you're so right about vomit. Though if I see a nice chubby baby I might refer to it fondly as a "chunky monkey".

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Terry wrote: "Rilee, you are a joy! Kate, you are wise. Christy, good riddance! I'm over 60 and do not, have not, will not use the "C" word....or any other word which requires a one-letter coding.....O.K., exce..."

Thank you Terry. I absolutely adore reading! I will never stop. And I don't like reading from electronics, there's just something special about holding it in my hands...(i know i'm weird) :P My reading and english teacher is the one who got me hooked on reading so much, and i'm constantly updating her on my new books, she loves reading too, as does my sister whom i am very close to. :D keep reading people!

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Kate wrote: "EW, you're so right about vomit. Though if I see a nice chubby baby I might refer to it fondly as a "chunky monkey"."

yeah, I think referencing it to a (chunky) baby it's okay..because the cuteness of the baby takes away the vomit essence.. :D

[Izzy]

One word I hate was made up by Scott Westerfeld (i think) in Pretties he uses the world 'bubbly' over and over again to mean exciting or something. It bugged me so much!!! Pretties is a good book except the word 'bubbly' was in every other scentence...grr.