Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it) - Page 311

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Belmit

It's the etc. that bothers me. It implies that the preceding information infers what's to come.

Well not really, because initially, it just meant 'and other things'. Literally speaking it meant 'other things such as these' , i.e. a logical continuation, but it's not the only usage, just the most common one.

Belmit · 06-07-2012, 11:45

I was always taught it just meant 'and the rest', or 'and so on', meaning you could never just have a list of random things followed by 'etc.' as it would be illogical like you say. I guess to use it to mean 'and other things' just looks wrong to me now.

Will · 06-07-2012, 12:27

Whether it's logical, right or wrong, isn't an issue. It's an irrational thread - ergo, completely valid and needs not be analysed any further!

etc....

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 15:48

Didn't think it was an soley irrational thread anymore, and pretty much anything said in here previously has been up for discussion, so is this!

Will · 06-07-2012, 16:02

I know... I'm just being petulant.

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 16:04

You? Surely NOT!

Kitten · 06-07-2012, 16:06

I have a rational rant

Rude and ignorant people. I'm sick of chasing certain people, checking up on them, being interested in their lives and asking questions about things only to be basically ignored unless they want something. ENOUGH! You can **** right off. It's common courtesy, FFS. Actually, don't bother telling me about the things I've asked you, I actually don't care anymore

*washing hands motion*

Will · 06-07-2012, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

You? Surely NOT!

Muban · 06-07-2012, 16:49

To the car in front of me this morning: "I can clearly see all 10 cars in front of me and the 2 lorries in front of them which means......YOU DON'T NEED YOUR ******* FOG LIGHTS ON!!!!!".

Belmit · 06-07-2012, 22:20

Another that riles me: popular songs redone with a guitar instead of lyrics. It takes a lot of skill to do but sounds terrible to my ears. Mainly, I guess, because the way lyrics are sung is very different to the way a guitar is played, and I'm overly familiar with what the lyrics should be. It also doesn't help that with lyrics you often get the same note repeated many times in a row with different words so it sounds good. On an instrument it sounds... like the same note repeated over and over again. Hard to explain but if you happen to catch the current Sainsbury's insurance advert that has The Monkees' 'The Monkees' theme on it you may be able to hear what I'm talking about.

Another famous example: Jeff Beck playing 'A Day In The Life' by The Beatles. Amazing song, highly skilled guitar player. Skip to 2:20 though and tell me you love it.

If it wasn't a famous song we'd all be looking at each other nervously wondering if it was meant to be serious.

And with that I'm going to try not to post in this thread so often!

06-07-2012, 11:45	#3102
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I was always taught it just meant 'and the rest', or 'and so on', meaning you could never just have a list of random things followed by 'etc.' as it would be illogical like you say. I guess to use it to mean 'and other things' just looks wrong to me now. __________________

06-07-2012, 12:27	#3103
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Whether it's logical, right or wrong, isn't an issue. It's an irrational thread - ergo, completely valid and needs not be analysed any further! etc.... __________________ *No No!*

06-07-2012, 15:48	#3104
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Didn't think it was an soley irrational thread anymore, and pretty much anything said in here previously has been up for discussion, so is this! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 06-07-2012 at 16:00.

06-07-2012, 16:02	#3105
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I know... I'm just being petulant. __________________ *No No!*

06-07-2012, 16:04	#3106
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	You? Surely NOT! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-07-2012, 16:06	#3107
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I have a rational rant Rude and ignorant people. I'm sick of chasing certain people, checking up on them, being interested in their lives and asking questions about things only to be basically ignored unless they want something. ENOUGH! You can **** right off. It's common courtesy, FFS. Actually, don't bother telling me about the things I've asked you, I actually don't care anymore washing hands motion __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-07-2012, 16:49	#3109
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	To the car in front of me this morning: "I can clearly see all 10 cars in front of me and the 2 lorries in front of them which means......YOU DON'T NEED YOUR ******* FOG LIGHTS ON!!!!!". __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

06-07-2012, 22:20	#3110
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Another that riles me: popular songs redone with a guitar instead of lyrics. It takes a lot of skill to do but sounds terrible to my ears. Mainly, I guess, because the way lyrics are sung is very different to the way a guitar is played, and I'm overly familiar with what the lyrics should be. It also doesn't help that with lyrics you often get the same note repeated many times in a row with different words so it sounds good. On an instrument it sounds... like the same note repeated over and over again. Hard to explain but if you happen to catch the current Sainsbury's insurance advert that has The Monkees' 'The Monkees' theme on it you may be able to hear what I'm talking about. Another famous example: Jeff Beck playing 'A Day In The Life' by The Beatles. Amazing song, highly skilled guitar player. Skip to 2:20 though and tell me you love it. If it wasn't a famous song we'd all be looking at each other nervously wondering if it was meant to be serious. And with that I'm going to try not to post in this thread so often! __________________