Comments for Strictly Speaking

Comment on sometimes by Hirzebruch

Hirzebruch — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:14:44 +0000

Every time you do that, you should immediately follow it with another LEST YOU SUFFER THE TORMENT OF RELATIVE SOBRIETY.

Comment on Discourse Anaphora by Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:36:10 +0000

That sounded harsh. I meant, “I think you mean enigma?”

Comment on Discourse Anaphora by Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:35:08 +0000

Anaphora? I think you mean enigma.

Comment on Pi Day by John Weeks

John Weeks — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:39:07 +0000

Just think how much more accurate Pi day will be in 2015!

Comment on Test of the iphone by John Weeks

John Weeks — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:31:48 +0000

…ing?

Comment on bahhh… oui! by Caitlin Dixon

Caitlin Dixon — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:02:11 +0000

Did you know that this was filmed in the park in front of my apartment? I can look at the “piscine” statue from my front window.

Comment on Are names rigid designators? by K

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:39:41 +0000

Using the definite article is also done in Upstate NY (Rochester/Buffalo region), but only when referring to highways I think. For example, one would say, “Take the 390 north…” or “the 290 is a parking lot because of the Sabres game!” I don’t remember anybody saying “Go south on the Henrietta Road…”

Comment on Discourse Anaphora by Cynematic

Cynematic — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:55:37 +0000

I shudder to think what you made of Palin’s sentences. You betcha.

Comment on Am I considered a person of good character? by Heinrich

Heinrich — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:06:08 +0000

Yes you are. Was just looking what you were up to. You are always welcome to extend that trip.

Comment on I find this incredibly difficult to believe. by cynematic

cynematic — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:59:29 +0000

When in Manhattan, I find it a general rule that every hour my wallet will open up of its own volition and a twenty will come flying out, never to return.