deadsox 894 Posted February 21, 2009 We shall see, BC. Remember what I told you about Steve Fossett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted February 21, 2009 We shall see, BC. Remember what I told you about Steve Fossett. If Michael Jackson does die within the next year, I will forever leave this site. Bet on it. If MJ does die, and I come back to post on this site, the mods can be ban me. I'm willing to do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted February 21, 2009 We shall see, BC. Remember what I told you about Steve Fossett. If Michael Jackson does die within the next year, I will forever leave this site. Bet on it. If MJ does die, and I come back to post on this site, the mods can be ban me. I'm willing to do that. Even if he gets run over by a car? Or involved in some kind of accident? Or murdered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted February 21, 2009 We shall see, BC. Remember what I told you about Steve Fossett. If Michael Jackson does die within the next year, I will forever leave this site. Bet on it. If MJ does die, and I come back to post on this site, the mods can be ban me. I'm willing to do that. Even if he gets run over by a car? Or involved in some kind of accident? Or murdered? Well, I thought this related to Michael Jackson being "gravely ill." That was what I was referring to in my original post. The intent of my post was to see how "real" these rumors of him being gravely ill were... Anyway, I'm very confident that the rumors of Jackson's ill health are just rumors. I'm so confident that I'm willing to be permanently banned from this site if it turns out that Jackson does die from his supposed lethal illness. I know many of you don't like my Yankee arse, but yes, I'm putting my Yankee arse on the line just to show much how bulls*it these rumors are. Again, I will reiterate, MJ has major psychiatric and mental health issues and he needs immediate counseling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted February 21, 2009 Well, I thought this related to Michael Jackson being "gravely ill." That was what I was referring to in my original post. I know what you meant.................................. I was just messing with your mind I'd also like to add, I'm not one of those that 'doesn't like your Yankee arse' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted February 22, 2009 That depends on what kind of "Yankee" you are referring to. If you refer the original meaning, which was a Native American corruption of "English" and refers to New Englanders, I don't hate you at all. If you refer what it came to mean during the Civil War, which was northerners and Union men, I don't hate you at all. If you refer to the term that is used to describe all Americans (or Yousans if you prefer, Honez), I don't hate you at all. But, sir, if you are a fan of the New York Yankees, then I do hate your Yankee ass (American spelling). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 22, 2009 ...then I do hate your Yankee ass (American spelling). Thanks for the colonial clarification. In the UK, we allow our greater wealth of grammar and spelling to differentiate between two words that (vaguely) sound the same. English vocabulary caters for "ass" and "arse" (just not in the same way). In fact, we even BOTHER to pronouce them differently.....the clue is they are different words, meaning different things. That must cause all sorts of confusion in middle-USA...."honest. officer, I was only fondling the farmer's wife's ass"...etc Get over it. After all. we have to deal with Microsoft's insidious dumbing-down and mangling of proper English. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted February 22, 2009 We shall see, BC. Remember what I told you about Steve Fossett. If Michael Jackson does die within the next year, I will forever leave this site. Bet on it. If MJ does die, and I come back to post on this site, the mods can be ban me. I'm willing to do that. That's about ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted February 22, 2009 ...then I do hate your Yankee ass (American spelling). Thanks for the colonial clarification. In the UK, we allow our greater wealth of grammar and spelling to differentiate between two words that (vaguely) sound the same. English vocabulary caters for "ass" and "arse" (just not in the same way). In fact, we even BOTHER to pronouce them differently.....the clue is they are different words, meaning different things. That must cause all sorts of confusion in middle-USA...."honest. officer, I was only fondling the farmer's wife's ass"...etc Get over it. After all. we have to deal with Microsoft's insidious dumbing-down and mangling of proper English. You are quite welcome for the clarification Terminator. I don't agree that you have any "greater wealth of grammar and spelling" however. My comment was not meant to impugn the UK's different spelling, just to acknowledge the difference. As a matter of fact, I rather like your spelling. I'm sure you are aware that there are many words in English that have different meanings with identical spellings. We who are knowledgeable about the language can discern the intended meaning from the usage in the sentence. It is also the source of much humor (or humour if you prefer). Why should we make value judgments over which spelling is "better" or "correct". Let's just acknowledge our differences and celebrate the richness of our nearly common tongue. That said, YOU get over it and kiss my ass/arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted February 22, 2009 ...then I do hate your Yankee ass (American spelling). Thanks for the colonial clarification. In the UK, we allow our greater wealth of grammar and spelling to differentiate between two words that (vaguely) sound the same. English vocabulary caters for "ass" and "arse" (just not in the same way). In fact, we even BOTHER to pronouce them differently.....the clue is they are different words, meaning different things. That must cause all sorts of confusion in middle-USA...."honest. officer, I was only fondling the farmer's wife's ass"...etc Get over it. After all. we have to deal with Microsoft's insidious dumbing-down and mangling of proper English. You are quite welcome for the clarification Terminator. I don't agree that you have any "greater wealth of grammar and spelling" however. My comment was not meant to impugn the UK's different spelling, just to acknowledge the difference. As a matter of fact, I rather like your spelling. I'm sure you are aware that there are many words in English that have different meanings with identical spellings. We who are knowledgeable about the language can discern the intended meaning from the usage in the sentence. It is also the source of much humor (or humour if you prefer). Why should we make value judgments over which spelling is "better" or "correct". Let's just acknowledge our differences and celebrate the richness of our nearly common tongue. That said, YOU get over it and kiss my ass/arse. So, which is better - ass or arse? There's only one way to find out........ FIGHT!!* * For the benefit of our Yankee friends, this is a catchphrase from a popular UK Saturday night light-entertainment show, so you probably won't get it. I don't really mean that the two posters in question should have a real fight. Although, with hindsight, that would probably be funnier than my post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted February 22, 2009 So, which is better - ass or arse? There's only one way to find out........ FIGHT!!* * For the benefit of our Yankee friends, this is a catchphrase from a popular UK Saturday night light-entertainment show, so you probably won't get it. I don't really mean that the two posters in question should have a real fight. Although, with hindsight, that would probably be funnier than my post. It's also a catchphrase from Mortal Kombat, which does involve large amounts of violence and bloodflow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 24, 2009 That said, YOU get over it and kiss my ass/arse. Thanks.......but. no thanks. Have a nice day (no sarcasm intended) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dia de los Muertos 7 Posted March 1, 2009 ...then I do hate your Yankee ass (American spelling). Thanks for the colonial clarification. In the UK, we allow our greater wealth of grammar and spelling to differentiate between two words that (vaguely) sound the same. English vocabulary caters for "ass" and "arse" (just not in the same way). In fact, we even BOTHER to pronouce them differently.....the clue is they are different words, meaning different things. That must cause all sorts of confusion in middle-USA...."honest. officer, I was only fondling the farmer's wife's ass"...etc Get over it. After all. we have to deal with Microsoft's insidious dumbing-down and mangling of proper English. John Irving says in his book "A Widow for a Year" that bad English is fast becoming the universal language. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted March 3, 2009 Jackson claims to have loads of songs piled up ready to inflict on the world after his death, a la Freddie Mercury. Which he reckons will happen before Macca's. The singer has amassed a stack of tunes but only wants them to be heard by his children, 11-year-old Prince, 10-year-old Paris Katherine, and five-year-old Prince Michael II... That's child abuse, that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 3, 2009 Jackson claims to have loads of songs piled up ready to inflict on the world after his death, a la Freddie Mercury. Which he reckons will happen before Macca's. The singer has amassed a stack of tunes but only wants them to be heard by his children, 11-year-old Prince, 10-year-old Paris Katherine, and five-year-old Prince Michael II... That's child abuse, that is. When Freddie Mercury died, they played Queen songs for 24 hours on the radio, the same happened when Elvis died. I'm wondering if the suicide rate will increase if they do the same for Leonard Cohen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted March 3, 2009 When Freddie Mercury died, they played Queen songs for 24 hours on the radio, the same happened when Elvis died. Why did they play Queen songs when Elvis died? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 3, 2009 When Freddie Mercury died, they played Queen songs for 24 hours on the radio, the same happened when Elvis died. Why did they play Queen songs when Elvis died? They didn't they played Elvis songs when Elvis died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geronimo 3 Posted March 3, 2009 When Freddie Mercury died, they played Queen songs for 24 hours on the radio, the same happened when Elvis died. Why did they play Queen songs when Elvis died? They didn't; they played Elvis songs when Elvis died Will they play Queen songs when the Queen dies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stephen Patrick Posted March 3, 2009 Queen, pah! I'm hoping for a few royalties of my own but ffs don't tell that Mr Joyce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 3, 2009 He can't be that bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 0 Posted March 3, 2009 I actually saw him today.....the view from my desk overlooks the rear of a famous London hotel and his entourage arrived about 4.00pm. Him and two kids (I assume they are the ones that are allegedly his own???). Nobody about until about twenty minutes later when hordes of fans and paparazzi arrived! He does look seriously weird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 3, 2009 I actually saw him today.....the view from my desk overlooks the rear of a famous London hotel and his entourage arrived about 4.00pm. Him and two kids (I assume they are the ones that are allegedly his own???). Nobody about until about twenty minutes later when hordes of fans and paparazzi arrived! He does look seriously weird! Welcome to the forum Ferret, did he look paler than usual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted March 3, 2009 I actually saw him today.....the view from my desk overlooks the rear of a famous London hotel and his entourage arrived about 4.00pm. Him and two kids (I assume they are the ones that are allegedly his own???). Nobody about until about twenty minutes later when hordes of fans and paparazzi arrived! He does look seriously weird! But does he look seriously ill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 0 Posted March 3, 2009 He had his usual face mask thingy on (kids also in veils), but could he get any paler without breaking fundamental laws of spectrography? He did look very very thin....but this is the first time I've seen the guy, so that might be normal? Just wish I'd reacted quicker with my mobile and got some snaps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 3, 2009 Supposedly he'll face the press tomorrow and announce a summer residency at the O2 Arena, playing at least as many concerts as Prince did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
