tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post6583222194186504554..comments2024-03-27T01:58:17.583+13:00Comments on Tongue Tied 3: jonjayrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363092874281160320noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-13983684648769779702010-11-28T04:03:49.153+13:002010-11-28T04:03:49.153+13:00It is in fact, an absurd addiction to all things P...It is in fact, an absurd addiction to all things PC. And yes, political correctness can (and has) changed how we speak, think, and act. It is simply an indication of how weak-minded we really are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-86177112728797997472010-11-28T00:01:58.321+13:002010-11-28T00:01:58.321+13:00It has something to do with the "texting"...It has something to do with the "texting" language.<br /><br />The shorter the better and the hell with correct spelling and grammar.<br /><br />I do not text and I do not own a mobile (cellphone).<br /><br />Some one wants me they have THREE options:<br /><br />1) Knock on my door. Not home? Push a note through the letter-slot.<br /><br />2) Poat me a detailed letter.<br /><br />3) Ring my land-line. I have a message recorder attached, which I usually check twice a day.<br /><br />If it's a real emergency ring 999 or 911. I am not a doctor, policeman or fireman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-64660559309695280002010-11-27T19:21:16.895+13:002010-11-27T19:21:16.895+13:00Political correctness might be one effect, but the...Political correctness might be one effect, but the real reason is simpler. It is best described in the film, <i>The Yellow Submarine</i>, where a character who always spoke in rhyme said:<br />"If I spoke prose,<br />You'd soon find out<br />I don't know what<br />I talk about."Malcolmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-53316349355671736262010-11-27T17:16:55.451+13:002010-11-27T17:16:55.451+13:00Is someone actually suggesting doing away with the...Is someone actually suggesting doing away with the real reason for this type of language, which is of course, political correctness?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com