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Lately I hear morons say "an historic moment." It’s a historic moment. There is no need to be overindulgent when using an. You don't say an history book. :eusa_doh:
HadleyH said:The word is issues applied like this : I have issues. I have issues with this......I have issues with that........ (go jump into the lake.:rage: lol)
jamespowers said:Lately I hear morons say "an historic moment." It’s a historic moment. There is no need to be overindulgent when using an. You don't say an history book. :eusa_doh:
jamespowers said:Lately I hear morons say "an historic moment." It’s a historic moment. There is no need to be overindulgent when using an. You don't say an history book. :eusa_doh:
Paisley said:It's used by those who are given to swooning.
Carlisle Blues said:I agree. It also depends on context and settings. I have only seen that in an academic setting and when used by newscasters when referring to something the US president (whomever it may be at the time) is doing. [huh] [huh]
I have used it outside the academic setting and I did feel like a moron...
jamespowers said:In an Academic setting?! They should know better! :eusa_doh:
Let me guess---they pronounce cache as if it were spelled cachet as well.
Carlisle Blues said:I am just some guy trying to make it through the day..... I am a guy from The Bronx we have our own language.....lol
I am still trying to get over *SWOON*....
jamespowers said:Let's see Swoon rhymes with baboon and you wouldn't swoon over a baboon so stop saying it!
Carlisle Blues said:Isn't this the annoying phrase thread??
jamespowers said:Let's see Swoon rhymes with baboon and you wouldn't swoon over a baboon so stop saying it!
C-dot said:Just another word trying to get through it's day, doing its best, minding its own business...
jamespowers said:and getting ready to jump in the lake. lol
C-dot said:And what has brought poor *swoon* to these depths? What forced him into this lowly state, this pit of self-destruction, this tunnel with no light?
That's right, the finger is pointing at you...