Redrumours 861 Posted March 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Toast said: No, it's an acronym. I know dear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 28, 2018 Actor when referring to a female. I really can't see the sense in this usage. The other day I was musing over who might play a certain (male) role in an upcoming series, and I looked for a "list of Scottish actors". What came up was an unsorted list of actors AND actresses which was a PITA. Now I'm all for equality and all that, but really this is one area where it's usually horses for courses, innit? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted March 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Toast said: Actor when referring to a female. I really can't see the sense in this usage. The other day I was musing over who might play a certain (male) role in an upcoming series, and I looked for a "list of Scottish actors". What came up was an unsorted list of actors AND actresses which was a PITA. Now I'm all for equality and all that, but really this is one area where it's usually horses for courses, innit? We're losing them all; poetess, sculptress etc. How long before we hear award for an actor in a female role? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,624 Posted March 28, 2018 28 minutes ago, Toast said: Actor when referring to a female. I really can't see the sense in this usage. The other day I was musing over who might play a certain (male) role in an upcoming series, and I looked for a "list of Scottish actors". What came up was an unsorted list of actors AND actresses which was a PITA. Now I'm all for equality and all that, but really this is one area where it's usually horses for courses, innit? How do you feel about 'doctor'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted March 28, 2018 44 minutes ago, time said: How do you feel about 'doctor'? Or gardener. Or teacher. Or welder. Or plumber. Oh flip this might get out of hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 28, 2018 Just now, Lard Bazaar said: 47 minutes ago, time said: How do you feel about 'doctor'? Or gardener. Or teacher. Or welder. Or plumber. Oh flip this might get out of hand Not comparable. It makes no difference to the job whether any of these is male or female. But generally, if you are casting a male role, you will be looking for a male actor. If casting a female role, a female actor. It would be convenient if we had separate single words to distinguish between the two. Oh wait ...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted March 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Toast said: Not comparable. It makes no difference to the job whether any of these is male or female. But generally, if you are casting a male role, you will be looking for a male actor. If casting a female role, a female actor. It would be convenient if we had separate single words to distinguish between the two. Oh wait ...... Oh I get ya, yes when you look at it that way I see your point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,624 Posted March 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Toast said: Not comparable. It makes no difference to the job whether any of these is male or female. But generally, if you are casting a male role, you will be looking for a male actor. If casting a female role, a female actor. It would be convenient if we had separate single words to distinguish between the two. Oh wait ...... I see your point, but I'd argue that both male and female are doing (essentially) the same job, so why have 2 job titles? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted March 29, 2018 Roster: A ridiculous American version of the word Squad to describe the group of players in a sports team. Gaffer: Seen this word being used instead of boss/manager in football-related articles. Stupendous: I dunno, it sounds too similar to a negative word, so if someone complimented me by saying "Stupendous work, mate", I'd probably yell out "NO YOU'RE THE STUPID ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Leprechaun: Hope our resident garden gnome doesn't take offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 29, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 15:49, time said: I see your point, but I'd argue that both male and female are doing (essentially) the same job, so why have 2 job titles? I thought I'd explained that. I wanted a list of male actors because the role in question was for a man. But because we are apparently not allowed to distinguish between male and female thespians, the lists that came up were full of women. Put it this way. When they were looking for an actor to play a younger version of Inspector Morse (played by John Thaw in the original series), they wouldn't have been interested in casting a woman for the role. So in this context it is convenient to have distinguishing terms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted March 29, 2018 Would have made Endeavour a bit more interesting if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 29, 2018 mojo : sounds like baby talk or simply a non-word. odious : usually used by middle class left wingers or students when describing the views of anyone to the right of Stalin . vestibule: it sounds like its being pronounced incorrectly hacky sack : stupid word/s for a stupid game so I guess it's apt . I agree with predictor on gaffer . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,727 Posted March 29, 2018 24, 7 can fuck right off for me. Used to be known rather quaintly as 'all the time'. 'Directionally correct' - you mean 'approximately' except in a fucking long and totally tossy way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 29, 2018 'Gaffer' has been used as a word for the boss throughout my lifetime. So I am surprised to see that the OED calls this usage 'obsolete except in dialect'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 29, 2018 'Grate' and its variations. "I grated some cheese/vegetable matter''. Cunts all of them that use the word. I cannot begin to throw scorn on folk that actually own a grater. Its almost a Dark Age thing, and they will face the Firey Fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 29, 2018 Gaffer used in the Sweeney, gets a pass from me. Same as Guv'nr. Or 'slaaaag'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 29, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 20:39, charon said: 'Grate' and its variations. "I grated some cheese/vegetable matter''. Cunts all of them that use the word. I cannot begin to throw scorn on folk that actually own a grater. Its almost a Dark Age thing, and they will face the Firey Fire. I have a mouli julienne. Bloody brilliant, it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted March 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, charon said: In fact, it's grate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted March 29, 2018 I have a passion for cheese and mushroom omelette. It's grate! I defy you to make one with a 2oz lump of cheese just thrown in, unless you are prepared to turn the eggs and mushrooms to charcoal whilst you wait for the cheese to melt. So yes, I own and use a grater. If I should ever migrate (with or without a me grater?) to deep fried fuckin mars bars I'll let you know (yes, I'm aware this is a ridiculous stereotype, and possibly even apocryphal but no, I don't care). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 1, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 20:39, charon said: 'Grate' and its variations. "I grated some cheese/vegetable matter''. Cunts all of them that use the word. I cannot begin to throw scorn on folk that actually own a grater. Its almost a Dark Age thing, and they will face the Firey Fire. The cheese grater has fallen out of favour, all this buying bags of cheese already grated nonsense . But we can revive it. We can make Britain grate again! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted April 4, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 19:36, En Passant said: I have a passion for cheese and mushroom omelette. It's grate! I defy you to make one with a 2oz lump of cheese just thrown in, unless you are prepared to turn the eggs and mushrooms to charcoal whilst you wait for the cheese to melt. So yes, I own and use a grater. If I should ever migrate (with or without a me grater?) to deep fried fuckin mars bars I'll let you know (yes, I'm aware this is a ridiculous stereotype, and possibly even apocryphal but no, I don't care). I am now inspired to have a cheese and mushroom ometettte (your spelling) tomorrow morning. And of course, I will grate the cheese freshly. Thanks Rare Chess Move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 4, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 13:54, the_engineer said: mojo : sounds like baby talk or simply a non-word. odious : usually used by middle class left wingers or students when describing the views of anyone to the right of Stalin . vestibule: it sounds like its being pronounced incorrectly hacky sack : stupid word/s for a stupid game so I guess it's apt . I agree with predictor on gaffer . Mojo is a great word, as is its superior kin, moxy. The rest I agree with. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
