PM RailfanI cant even pronounce that "on-a-mat-oh-poet-locally" word.
And i challenge that it is even a word! Matter of fact im wondering if we were just insulted?
One example that sticks in my memory as well as my craw: Dinesh D'Souza, in the days he tried a bit too hard to 'make his bones' as an intellectual, uncorked the word 'thrasonical' in one of his essays -- as I recall pairing it with something alliterated, which only made it worse. This is right up there with 'nattering nabobs of negativity' in phony use of the language to cow or impress rather than communicate.
(Of course if you want excitement over words only a dictionary would give you, look no further than the actual study of English grammatical tropes, where words like 'asyndeton' or 'synecdoche' take their carefully ill-pronounceable (yes, there is a Greek-derived technical equivalent for that; I don't use it) place in the pantheon of proofs of 'formal erudition'... and no, synecdoche is not where Alco locomotives came from.)
I like the 2nd part of Dr. Waynes answer. I cant hepp it, i types like i talk. Fitting revenge for making me sit through 12 years of the same ole english class when i coulda been learning something of more value!
[/quote]If it werent for accents, Huck Finn would be just another Boy Scouts tech manual.[/quote]Of course, along with the dialect comes the use of the vernacular (look! Another splendid one! And useful in co text, too!) which contains One Of Those Certain Words that many find inexcusable even in Well Recognized As Literature sources.
I would note with amusement that a delightful thing Victorian writers would do was, when they came to something salacious or alarming that had to be discussed, to say it in Latin or Attic Greek, on the premise that a man educated enough to read it would be a 'man of the world' enough not to be shocked by it -- a charming conceit in retrospect. It is a sorry thing in any language when the euphemisms for 'taboo words' themselves start to require euphemisms -- 'handicapped' being one that comes strongly to mind.
Farfignugin!
Of course if you've read this far you'll realize this is not serious. But I doubt many people will, and that's their better sense.
I cant even pronounce that "on-a-mat-oh-poet-locally" word. And i challenge that it is even a word! Matter of fact im wondering if we were just insulted?
If it werent for accents, Huck Finn would be just another Boy Scouts tech manual.
PMR
doctorwayneKevin, I admire your tenacity in assembling those avatars - very well-presented.
Thank you. It began easy, but as more were added, getting them the tile together became frustrating sometimes, but I always seemed to find something to fill an odd space.
Wolf359How long did it take to put it all together?
I worked on it for about 4 or 5 months. Only worked on it kind of hard the last few weeks.
Harrison Thanks for compiling this Kevin! (and thanks for making sure I was on there, even though I haven't been very active lately.)
There was no way you were being left off.
NorthBritKevin. Thanks for including me as I am a new member.
Thank you for being here. You add a lot to our conversations.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
maxman ROBERT PETRICK Ever use 'onomatopoetically' on this forum?
ROBERT PETRICK Ever use 'onomatopoetically' on this forum?
All these big words etc.. Ejjycayshun isa wunnerful fing.
Kevin. Thanks for including me as I am a new member.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
rrinkerMst pepl cn read ths and not evn notice misng letrs.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Missing letters - people probably unconsciously skip over, the human brain can fill in a lot of "missing' information and you don;t even realize it. Only if you stopa nd concentrate do you see there are letters missing - first read through, you probably don't even realize it.
Mst pepl cn read ths and not evn notice misng letrs.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
ROBERT PETRICKEver use 'onomatopoetically' on this forum?
As best I can recall, no. The root word, onomatopoeia is in both of the dictionaries that are at-hand, and both also show onomatopoeic, but only one shows onomatopoetic. I'd guess that the addition of the "-ally" makes it an adverb.
I prefer the less-common æsthetic instead of esthetic, and likewise for encyclopædia but only because my computer allows it.
I some cases, I like to write in dialect, eliding letters or adding them, in order to create the effect of an accent. I think that more people skip over it than make an attempt to sound it out, though.
I also like speaking with an accent, which annoys some people, amuses others, and, lately, offends some, too. If I were offended by accents, I'd lose a lot of friends.
Wayne
Wow, that looks like it was a lot of work. Thanks for compiling this Kevin! (and thanks for making sure I was on there, even though I haven't been very active lately.)
Harrison
Homeschooler living In upstate NY a.k.a Northern NY.
Modeling the D&H in 1978.
Route of the famous "Montreal Limited"
My YouTube
That's an interesting project. How long did it take to put it all together?
Didn't use it here, but once used the word "perspicasity" in an attempt to get an employee a bonus.
doctorwayne ROBERT PETRICK How about 'Highest Average Number of Just About Completely Unnecessary Words Per Post'? I dunno, Robert, but I've been criticised/nominated for that one by a couple of Forum regulars. I've found that the more verbose I become, the less likely they are to read whatever I happen to be rambling on about, and that lessens the complaints. A surfeit of photos has a similar effect on some Members, too. Wayne
ROBERT PETRICK How about 'Highest Average Number of Just About Completely Unnecessary Words Per Post'?
I dunno, Robert, but I've been criticised/nominated for that one by a couple of Forum regulars. I've found that the more verbose I become, the less likely they are to read whatever I happen to be rambling on about, and that lessens the complaints. A surfeit of photos has a similar effect on some Members, too.
Hey Doc-
That's a good technique to limit complaints. Using the word 'verbose' is fairly common, but getting 'surfeit' in there is mildly impressive. Ever use 'onomatopoetically' on this forum? I have.
Robert
LINK to SNSR Blog
ROBERT PETRICKHow about 'Highest Average Number of Just About Completely Unnecessary Words Per Post'?
Kevin, I admire your tenacity in assembling those avatars - very well-presented.
Southgate 2I didn't realize how many faces, names, or avitars you become familiar with until you see them all in one place like this.
I was not aware either. I thought there were only about 20-25 active members until I started putting it all together. It turns out there were hundreds of names I recognized.
I am glad we are a large and active group.
You would never even be considered for that one. There are some masters of that art among us.
SeeYou190 Early on with the project I had sections I listed people under, but decided against it. No need for high-school style popularity contests on the forums. For example, the Kalmbach staff was listed under Faculty, and Dr. Wayne, Ed, & Garry were Most Popular, and a few other goofy things.
Early on with the project I had sections I listed people under, but decided against it. No need for high-school style popularity contests on the forums.
For example, the Kalmbach staff was listed under Faculty, and Dr. Wayne, Ed, & Garry were Most Popular, and a few other goofy things.
Uh-oh . . . I shudder to think what category I would have fallen into.
Do you have 'Most Bombastic'?
How about 'Highest Average Number of Just About Completely Unnecessary Words Per Post'?
SD70DudeI'm surprised to see that you got me on the first try, since I rarely come over here
Recognizability was a big part of it... and your awesome herald that you use for an avatar cemented it. You were 100% in the first time I saw it.
Thank you for the kind words. The effort was actually a lot of fun.
ctyclsscsCan't wait for the yearbook pages with the football team, chess club and marching band.
rrinkerDon't forget the AV Club and of course the Railroad Club! 100% participation in the latter.
Earl on with the project I had sections I listed people under, but decided against it. No need for high-school style popularity contests on the forums.
In the end, I decided a simple list was best, but the weebles still all ended up at the bottom.
josephbwI'm humbled Kevin, you have me listed twice. Now I won't be able to wear my favorite hat
Thank you for pointing that out. While correcting it I also noticed I had MRRDAD listed twice, and right next to himself! How did that happen?
I'm humbled Kevin, you have me listed twice. Now I won't be able to wear my favorite hat.
Joe
Don't forget the AV Club and of course the Railroad Club! 100% participation in the latter.
Can't wait for the yearbook pages with the football team, chess club and marching band.
Jim
I'm surprised to see that you got me on the first try, since I rarely come over here and am far more active on the 1:1 forums.
Great job, this must have taken a lot of time and effort!
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
HO60sDidn't see my avatar but I seldom post.
Thank you for your kind words.
You are there! Go down to Captain Brigg, then go over to the right. You are next to the red KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN herald of Flying Crow.
Colorado Ray Must have taken quite a bit of effort
Thank you. I worked on it for about four months.
In the last couple of weeks I decided to post it since it was a new year. Then I started mining for users. I think 50% of the avatars were added in that last two week period.
Very cool idea. Must have taken quite a bit of effort - and it was worth it! Thanks!
Ray
Didn't see my avatar but I seldom post. I enjoy what others have to offer and all the photos. My garage layout is over 20 years old, was built to run trains for grandchildren who are all adults now. 90% complete scenery and no more room for buildings or rr equipment. Just running trains. This is a cool idea, great job putting it together.
thomas81zmid to late march we are supposed to have a new hobby shop in cape coral fla
I heard about this. Somewhere on Pine Island Road is what the rumor is.
The Hobby Hound, and Orcs & Wizards were both previously on Pine Island Road, I hope this new hobby shop does better.
Victory Models & Trains reopened, but they are in a new location almost to the beach, and that is too far. From my house I could be at Gulf Coast Model Railroading in Sarasota faster than I can get to Fort Myers Beach.
MARTIN STATIONKevin, I got left out. I know that I don't have that many post but now that I'm retired maybe I can respond more.
Hi Ralph,
As I was assembling the yearbook mosaic, probably about two months ago, I decided to stop adding "weebles", the generic avatars.
I remember seeing your name a couple of times, and you did meet my criteria I was using to add forum members, but I already had several rows of weeble avatars, so I was not adding any more of them.
Your user name and avatar will be included in the master for the future versions.
Thank you for responding.
dredgeboater I would like my avatar to be included in this yearbook
Your user name and avatar have been added to the master for the yearbook.
Thank you for responding, and I am looking forward to hearing more from you.
Take care.
trwrouteNeat idea, but there is no place for me to write "Have a great summer!"
I never collected very many signatures in my high school yearbooks anyway. I guess that slipped my mined.
PM. is calling my behaviour 'scandalous'. I am innocent.
im on firefox and i cant upload avatar pic or anything infact i cant send kevin a message lol
mid to late march we are supposed to have a new hobby shop in cape coral fla . will keep you updated as i know
Quoting "NorthBrit"
"PM Railfan
Be a wild idea to change it to a globe map with everyones logo affixed where they live.
Douglas
I already know where I live! "
End quote
Quoting="CapnCrunch"
"NorthBrit
PM Railfan Be a wild idea to change it to a globe map with everyones logo affixed where they live. Douglas I already know where I live !
Touche David. Mrs. Crunch almost spit out her morning coffee when I shared it with her. "
Capt, you of all peoples should know capt crunch and coffee dont go together. Your sposed to use milk.
Come along with me Mrs. Crunch, I will get ya a good cup of coffee over at the Diner. You shouldnt have to witness such.... 'scandelous'.... behavior by these two.
Cheers!salguoD