Happy Birthday

[StayThirstyMyAguila]

Rather than accept you were wrong, you continue to bluster about 'rebutting' something you never did (because DavidH was agreeing with you).

I fully accepted the fact that I was likely incorrect about the other definitions.

You then, when Roy uses a dictionary definition to point out that protege is a FRENCH word think that because that definition is in an English dictionary it somehow invalidates where the word protege comes from.

I simply claimed that using an English dictionary for a foreign definition is like asking a junior arsonist for lessons on fire safety.

You are a weapons grade idiot.

Yep, but no need to rub it in.

What do we all make of the word squuntch?

I think it's the sound made when a large scab cracks from folding about 10 minutes after taking a shower.
It also sounds like a cigar brand.

[ET, the Extra Terrestrial]

What do we all make of the word squuntch? I claim it's Mongolian thieves' cant for something naughty. Anybody care to disprove this theory?

squuntch

noun

A sandwich made for yesterday's lunch, left in the sun until lunchtime today.

verb

To compress one's entire midday meal into a thimble.

[StayThirstyMyAguila]

Squuntch (n.) (Slang)

1. A process that happens too quickly (derived from a conjunction of the words sequence and scrunch).

[daftbeaker]

You then, when Roy uses a dictionary definition to point out that protege is a FRENCH word think that because that definition is in an English dictionary it somehow invalidates where the word protege comes from.

I simply claimed that using an English dictionary for a foreign definition is like asking a junior arsonist for lessons on fire safety.

I have been away for a bit but this caught my attention. I own a number of books about the Russian revolution of 1917. Are you suggesting that because they are written in English by English authors they are automatically incorrect?

I have English translations of a number of works by Trotsky and Lenin (I don't recommend them, it's incredibly dull and repetitive). Do they lose all of their original value by being translated into English?

I feel that weapons grade idiot still applies

[StayThirstyMyAguila]

You then, when Roy uses a dictionary definition to point out that protege is a FRENCH word think that because that definition is in an English dictionary it somehow invalidates where the word protege comes from.

I simply claimed that using an English dictionary for a foreign definition is like asking a junior arsonist for lessons on fire safety.

I have been away for a bit but this caught my attention. I own a number of books about the Russian revolution of 1917. Are you suggesting that because they are written in English by English authors they are automatically incorrect?

I have English translations of a number of works by Trotsky and Lenin (I don't recommend them, it's incredibly dull and repetitive). Do they lose all of their original value by being translated into English?

I feel that weapons grade idiot still applies

That's actually a very good point, yes.
And again, no need to rub it in.

[daftbeaker]

I feel that weapons grade idiot still applies

And again, no need to rub it in.

Then have you considered thinking before you type? It might help.

[Nef Yoo BlackBeard]

Happee burfday ta unka groanik
weereffer ye B
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[Roy Hunter]

Da-duh-dum-de-dum
Whoa yeah
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Lawd have moicy
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Yesterday was John Lee Hooker's
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One hundredth birthday.

[Roy Hunter]

*A-hem*
ET
*Cough*
Happy birthday, big man!

[ET, the Extra Terrestrial]

Thanks, Roy. This is the big one. 60. I'm officially older than my father was when he died. I think that makes me certifiably old.

[ChowMein]

Happy burpday ET

[Nef Yoo BlackBeard]

appee burfday unca eee tee rrrrr rrr

[DavidH]

Many happies, ET!

[Tigger_the_Wing]

Belated Happy Birthday to all the people whose birthdays I have missed whilst absent. I didn't realise that I could even log back in!

E.T. You are definitely old.

Well, you are exactly two weeks older than me, so I suppose you must be old, because I am.

[daftbeaker]

Happy birthday for yesterday Tig