Pet peeves, nerd style. Things that piss you off because of how nerdy you are about something.
Mine: when people erroneously quote Shakespeare by getting the quote wrong, using it incorrectly, not knowing what it means, etc.
Prime example is how people quote "now is the winter of our discontent" (first line of Richard III) without understanding that it is a happy phrase, in which Richard of Gloucester is basically saying "all's good in the neighborhood" rather than complaining. People seem to use this phrase as if it's a way to say "well shit, things couldn't get any worse" when in fact it is totally the opposite.
akudood;
fuck you guys akudood;
wow who cares mate
Quote from: j o e i n c on September 21, 2009, 07:53:43 PM
wow who cares mate
wow i'm not sure let's sit here and find out
I might. Then again I might not. n_u
people not using oxford commas
people who pronounce latin verbs wrong in latin class
my latin teacher who is okay with people pronouncing said verbs wrong
silly grammatical mistakes
people who write like retards and get higher grades than someone writing correctly on a science essay
Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
people not using oxford commas
THIS. FUCKING THIS. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I'm sort of a college football nerd... I don't know if that counts, but if people confuse the NFL rules with the NCAA ones then I am driven mad to no end akudood;
And of course, being actually nerdy, the whole "you're," "your," "there," "they're," "their," "whose," "who's" type thing.
Quote from: Kaz on September 14, 2009, 12:55:28 AM
Prime example is how people quote "now is the winter of our discontent" (first line of Richard III) without understanding that it is a happy phrase, in which Richard of Gloucester is basically saying "all's good in the neighborhood" rather than complaining. People seem to use this phrase as if it's a way to say "well shit, things couldn't get any worse" when in fact it is totally the opposite.
Ah. I didn't know about that quote. I'll admit it took me a bit to figure out "oh right winter is the end so it's the end of their discontent". maps;
but as for the topic sorry i can't think of anything
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:02:20 PM
What's an oxford comma?
Eggs, milk
, and cheese
that is all
Also, lol oxford comma.
In French we learn not to use those. maps;
I tend not to use serial commas (nor do I call them Oxford commas), as my whole approach to writing is "less is more" and introducing wholly unnecessary punctuation seems, of course, unnecessary. I realize that they sometimes lessen ambiguity, but they also equally increase it at times, so I just go with my gut and leave them out.
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:02:20 PM
What's an oxford comma?
When you include a comma before words like 'and' in a list. Personally I think it looks ugly, so I do not use it.
Lack of an oxford comma in a sentence absolutely destroys the flow of said sentence, imo.
Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 21, 2009, 08:07:26 PM
Lack of an oxford comma in a sentence absolutely destroys the flow of said sentence, imo.
I agree.
Really, when you're discussing some sort of list, it makes it seem as if the last two items belong together in some sort of relationship (when not using the comma).
It flows better, looks better, and I just overall can't stand lack of usage.
Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 08:09:41 PM
It flows better, looks better and I just overall can't stand lack of usage.
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It only flows better if you're expectant of it. Not everyone reads the same. bassir;
I agree with the oxford comma.
Also, I hate when people don't put things back where they belong. (Wrong video game disc in the game case)
Green Day related
I hate it when people spell it "greenday" with no space
I wanna punch a baby whenever I see "Billy Joe" as well
English and Grammar
People not using Oxford commas
"Their, they're, and there" used incorrectly and the like
Random
I refuse to drink pop from a can if the tab is broken off
That reminds me of how much I can't stand to see "Led Zeppelin" misspelled. I don't understand why it's so common for people to spell it as "Led Zepplin."
akudood;
Quote from: Thyme on September 21, 2009, 08:03:38 PM
Also, lol oxford comma.
In French we learn not to use those. maps;
I think everybody should learn to not use them. n_u
Quote from: WILD4WII1 on September 21, 2009, 08:11:11 PM
I agree with the oxford comma.
Thanks for clearing that up. doodhuh;
Quote from: ДавиÌд on September 21, 2009, 08:12:58 PM
I think everybody should learn to not use them. n_
I agree with the opposite.
Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
people not using oxford commas
THIS. I mean I try not to push it too hard, but oxford commas really create such a sense of balance for me. But I don't push people on it, I just mark it in red pen. bassir;
Besides that I try to live and let live. giggle;
Actually, the only thing that really pisses me off is when people mispronounce meme. I heard mee-mee one and almost hit the guy.
Quote from: ДавиÌд on September 21, 2009, 08:12:58 PM
I think everybody should learn to not use them. n_u
I think so too. They just seem unnecessary.
Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?
What I prefer:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy and Greece.
Serial comma:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy, and Greece.
Oh, people saying "is all" instead of "that's all". akudood;
Also, I agree with the principle of the serial comma. It's true that according to the flow of a phrase, how it should be pronounced, there should be a comma there. I just felt like mentioning that here, it's when it
is used that it gets "marked in red pen bassir-semicolon". It's actually considered incorrect in French by teachers for some reason.
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?
I just posted one. n_u
Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 21, 2009, 08:13:16 PM
Thanks for clearing that up. doodhuh;
I agree with the opposite.
Oops. I meant to quote Lozal.
Quote from: ДавиÌд on September 21, 2009, 08:18:40 PM
What I prefer:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy and Greece.
Serial comma:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy, and Greece.
Oh, that doesn't bother me at all either way
I like Europe's system of using quotation marks and punctuation better than ours too. It makes more sense to be on the outside.
Quote from: Thyme on September 21, 2009, 08:19:33 PM
I just posted one. n_u
Woops maps;
When people use good instead of well akudood;
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:22:31 PM
I like Europe's system of using quotation marks and punctuation better than ours too. It makes more sense to be on the outside.
It's a common misconception that American standard English
always requires punctuation inside quotation marks. It actually does depend on whether the quotation ends a statement or not. But it is still different from European standards.
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:22:31 PM
Oh, that doesn't bother me at all either way
I like Europe's system of using quotation marks and punctuation better than ours too. It makes more sense to be on the outside.
I blame Webster for bastardising the American variation of the English language. akudood;
Language evolves over time. All American English is is a furthering of that evolution. Get used to being behind the times, Canada/UK.
Quote from: Wrench on September 21, 2009, 08:11:25 PM
I wanna punch a baby whenever I see "Billy Joe" as well
Sorry but that's just plain stupid
It's a common name, and seeing as it's usually spelled with a Y, you shouldn't get that annoyed for a such a common mistake.
this is more of an anti-nerd pet peeve, but any time i hear "epic" i start raging and whenever i hear memes im ready to kill said person.
Quote from: RDX on September 21, 2009, 09:47:03 PM
this is more of an anti-nerd pet peeve, but any time i hear "epic" i start raging and whenever i hear memes im ready to kill said person.
I do to. Nerds/geeks don't say epic. People who think they know what an Internet is do.
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on September 21, 2009, 08:13:54 PM
Actually, the only thing that really pisses me off is when people mispronounce meme. I heard mee-mee one and almost hit the guy.
I used to think that this was how it was pronounced lol
Yeah I've heard me me as well akudood; lately I've heard a lot of people say "epic fail" and "pwn" goonish
Oh yes, when people say lol out loud... drives me crazy
Internet memes/acronyms spoken out loud makes me want to punch stuff baddood; cept maybe the minimal usage of lol
Whenever i ask someone a question, the only response I get is "don't worry about it". I equate that to saying "shut the hell up"
Quote from: Hïro on September 21, 2009, 10:43:44 PM
Whenever i ask someone a question, the only response I get is "don't worry about it". I equate that to saying "shut the hell up"
That is usually what it is used to mean
Yes, I hate hearing memes spoken in real life too. Not only are most of the memes stupid anyway, but using an online meme in real life kind of goes against the whole point of an online meme. When it's not an in-joke anymore, it has lost its substance.
Is it bad that my ringtone is Keyboard Cat?
When people say "may-ree-oh" instead of "Mah-ree-oh" when talking about Super Mario. Fucking New Yorkers.
I know a guy who uses "fail" as an adjective. In French discussions.
Pretty irritating.
Quote from: Hïro on September 21, 2009, 10:43:44 PM
Whenever i ask someone a question, the only response I get is "don't worry about it". I equate that to saying "shut the hell up"
hahahahahhahaa oh my god
(This one might get Det's attention.)
People who say band sucks, even though they've never been in band, nor, if they are in it, make an effort to give a shit about thier music.
Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 21, 2009, 08:07:26 PM
Lack of an oxford comma in a sentence absolutely destroys the flow of said sentence, imo.
this
Quote from: colossus supercilium on September 22, 2009, 04:11:28 AM
When people say "may-ree-oh" instead of "Mah-ree-oh" when talking about Super Mario. Fucking New Yorkers.
I agree with this
Quote from: Nyerp on September 22, 2009, 01:38:03 PM
this too
soda/pop is a regional thing, and I can tolerate the difference there. The fact that southerners call all soda "coke" is retarded, though.
Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 22, 2009, 01:50:36 PM
soda/pop is a regional thing, and I can tolerate the difference there. The fact that southerners call all soda "coke" is retarded, though.
Not I. bassir;
I actually correct my friends and family. CONSTANTLY. akudood;
Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 22, 2009, 01:50:36 PM
soda/pop is a regional thing, and I can tolerate the difference there. The fact that southerners call all soda "coke" is retarded, though.
Oh, not only southerners... spam;
Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 08:09:41 PM
Really, when you're discussing some sort of list, it makes it seem as if the last two items belong together in some sort of relationship (when not using the comma).
People actually understand happydood;
I hate it when people repeat internet memes out loud. As someone who saw and got bored of OVER 9000, SPARTA!, and RICKROLL'D by the time many people even discovered them, it really irritates me to hear these spoken out loud. I'm not going to the extent that some people would do, like saying "that meme was on Family Guy? OMG ITS DEAD", and I've talked about internet memes with people IRL, but when it's repetitive and a part of common slang, it pisses me off.
Also, "my favorite bands are led zeplin, acdc, and guns and roses". No, they aren't.
When people break off the little hinges that tilt the school keyboards up at an angle to make it easier to type. Fuck them.
Quote from: GUOB on September 22, 2009, 08:10:54 PM
When people break off the little hinges that tilt the school keyboards up at an angle to make it easier to type. Fuck them.
OH GOD, THIS. Half of the time I'm at a school computer, the hinges are off. This has even happened in my own home. It should be pretty obvious that if you don't like the slant, you can fold the hinges back in. Makes it a bitch for me to type.
Quote from: PuuMastaFunk on September 22, 2009, 01:15:58 PM
(This one might get Det's attention.)
People who say band sucks, even though they've never been in band, nor, if they are in it, make an effort to give a shit about thier music.
hi im not det but im in band
YAY MARCHING LOSERS
May I add talking about 4chan in public too? My friend found out about it months ago and can't fucking saying "SHOOP DA WHOOP"
Holy balls I want to kill him with a piece of dirty glass.
Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:22:31 PM
Oh, that doesn't bother me at all either way
I like Europe's system of using quotation marks and punctuation better than ours too. It makes more sense to be on the outside.
agreed myface;
i also hate the words 'judgment', 'fledgling', and the like :'(
i agree with talking about 4chan irl, and i am going to throw in memes in general.
Quote from: PuuMastaFunk on September 22, 2009, 01:15:58 PM
(This one might get Det's attention.)
People who say band sucks, even though they've never been in band, nor, if they are in it, make an effort to give a shit about thier music.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES!
they just sound uneducated and foolish, which they probably already are.
fuck, i love music. <3
1. Any internet meme spoken out loud, I remember hearing a girl say "I LOST THE GAME" and I constantly see people saying "OVER 9000". It kills me a little everytime.
2. People who say "FAIL" or "FML".
3. People who wear band shirts that they don't even listen to, I don't listen to much music but it still pisses me off.
4. People who say "Good" instead of "Well".
5. People who bring up Jesus into everything and say "our lord" as if I don't accept Jesus and they expect that I should.
akudood;
Quote from: Rawl on September 26, 2009, 01:01:33 PM
1. Any internet meme spoken out loud, I remember hearing a girl say "I LOST THE GAME" and I constantly see people saying "OVER 9000". It kills me a little everytime.
2. People who say "FAIL" or "FML".
3. People who wear band shirts that they don't even listen to, I don't listen to much music but it still pisses me off.
4. People who say "Good" instead of "Well".
5. People who bring up Jesus into everything and say "our lord" as if I don't accept Jesus and they expect that I should.
akudood;
I am guilty of this :(
When people who don't play SMW or SMB3 or whatever very much don't run in it, and they jump with the twirl.
Quote from: GUOB on September 22, 2009, 08:10:54 PM
When people break off the little hinges that tilt the school keyboards up at an angle to make it easier to type. Fuck them.
I hate when one is up and the other is down. Fuck that.
people who play nothing but sports games and shooters and would label real games like mario and littlebigplanet or professor layton and phoenix wright as 'gay' awdood;
Quote from: Ted on September 26, 2009, 02:52:14 PM
people who play nothing but sports games and shooters and would label real games like mario and littlebigplanet or professor layton and phoenix wright as 'gay' awdood;
my brother lol n_u
except he likes littlebigplanet
except except i think he likes it only because it's a ps3 exclusive n_u
Quote from: Ted on September 26, 2009, 02:52:14 PM
people who play nothing but sports games and shooters and would label real games like mario and littlebigplanet or professor layton and phoenix wright as 'gay' awdood;
This. awdood;
Quote from: reefer on September 26, 2009, 02:41:31 PM
I hate when one is up and the other is down. Fuck that.
Fuck yes this so badly, this more than ANYTHING.
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on September 26, 2009, 06:30:13 PM
Fuck yes this so badly, this more than ANYTHING.
this is what i meant to say in my post.
but yeah easily the worst thing ever.
PEOPLE. THINKING. THE SUN. WILL TURN. INTO A FUCKING BLACK HOLE. madood;
They do not grasp the concept of "THE SUN IS NOT MASSIVE ENOUGH". It pisses me off SO MUCH.
Also when people think that my taste in music is shit when THEY listen to mainstream shit. Not really nerdy, but that annoys me alot too.
I have never heard that about the sun ever doodthing;
Quote from: Garahe on September 30, 2009, 02:44:47 AM
Also when people think that my taste in music is shit when THEY listen to mainstream shit. Not really nerdy, but that annoys me alot too.
Alls I get when I talk about music in real life is a bunch of blank stares. saddood;
once you find one "underground" music fan, you find fucking millions.
Quote from: Placebo Headwound on September 30, 2009, 05:03:01 AM
Alls I get when I talk about music in real life is a bunch of blank stares. saddood;
Same here. The closet thing I have is a friend of mine whose sister likes a lot of the indie-ish stuff I like, so he gets some of the same things. It's nice to be able to talk about Amanda Palmer, Animal Collective, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Sufjan Stevens or something and be understood.
WHEN SOMEBODY OPENS PARENTHESES' AND DOESN'T CLOSE THEM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH FUCK ME IN THE ASS
Quote from: Travis on October 04, 2009, 12:21:33 AM
WHEN SOMEBODY OPENS PARENTHESES' AND DOESN'T CLOSE THEM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH FUCK ME IN THE ASS
SYNTAX ERROR
oops
when people do backwards smiley faces ):