Random Daily Banter

[briantrumpet]

When choosing between me and I it is always better to err on the side of sounding stupid rather than pretentious. Obviously just getting it right is another option.

This example is one that's called 'hypercorrection' - people *think* that the correct version is going to sound pretentious (probably because we tend to overuse 'me', and get corrected to 'I' (and sounds grown-up/pretentious to a child), so even when people are grown-up, they think that the one that sounds pretentious (or wrong) must be right. "Me and Mr Penguin are going out to play, Mummy!" "No, that should be 'Mr Penguin and *I* are going out to play', darling!" I mean, how silly does it sound that 'I are going out to play"? OK, let's use the one that sounds wrong then.

The other technique, as I'm sure you know, is just to leave out from the statement the other person involved and see whether 'me' (object') or 'I' (subject) sounds right. There are a few occasions where pretentious grammarians and normal people will disagree whether it should be I or me.

 

[briantrumpet]

As someone who lived in London for 20 odd years, this is one of the main reasons I don't really go back. Finding a good hotel in central London seems to be in excess of £250 a night ex. breakfast now.

I've actually found a really basic one near St Pancras that's bearable, and the beds are good, but you'd not want to stay in it in a heatwave.

There just seems a load more choice in France at not-silly prices. That said, it looks like that Ibis Styles in Lille was on special offer when I stayed, as I've looked at it for a couple more dates, and it's doubled in price for those.

 

[Ian H]

When choosing between me and I it is always better to err on the side of sounding stupid rather than pretentious. Obviously just getting it right is another option.

Dunno about you, but I often revise my sentences as I speak, which can mean that the grammar has to be corrected on the hoof.

 

[Ian H]

As someone who lived in London for 20 odd years, this is one of the main reasons I don't really go back. Finding a good hotel in central London seems to be in excess of £250 a night ex. breakfast now.

You can find cheaper if you go a tube ride from the centre. We sometimes use the Civil Service Club, but you have to be a member and book well in advance.

 

[Pblakeney]

London issues aside this current thread merely confirms my attitude to grammar. IDGAF.

 

[briantrumpet]

London issues aside this current thread merely confirms my attitude to grammar. IDGAF.

Probably just as well you're generally pretty good at it then, young lad.

 

[secretsqirrel]

London issues aside this current thread merely confirms my attitude to grammar. IDGAF.

You Do GAF, or Don’t GAF?

 

[AndyRM]

ODGAF.

 

[Pblakeney]

You Do GAF, or Don’t GAF?

You decide. IDGAF.

 

[icowden]

I've actually found a really basic one near St Pancras that's bearable, and the beds are good, but you'd not want to stay in it in a heatwave.

There are a few Premier Inns about which are a decent place for a nights stay and around the £200 mark.
Expedia brings up loads at around the £100 to £150 mark that don't look too bad. Novotel, Doubletree feature.

It always depends on which night though. Sunday to Monday is going to be half the price of Saturday to Sunday for example.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

I've actually found a really basic one near St Pancras that's bearable, and the beds are good, but you'd not want to stay in it in a heatwave.

There just seems a load more choice in France at not-silly prices. That said, it looks like that Ibis Styles in Lille was on special offer when I stayed, as I've looked at it for a couple more dates, and it's doubled in price for those.

Which one BT, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[First Aspect]

When choosing between me and I it is always better to err on the side of sounding stupid rather than pretentious. Obviously just getting it right is another option.

Myself tends to get it right.

"Myself" seems.to be creeping in as another faux formal verbal abomination, particularly from over promoted administrators. e.g. "Please direct any questions about [ insert latest unnecessary administrative requirements ], please email myself."

 

[briantrumpet]

Which one BT, if you don't mind me asking?

Carlton. If all you want is a small clean room, shower and a decent bed with clean linen, it'll do. Beyond that, I don't really give a monkey's, as I just go there to sleep, shít and shower.

 

[icowden]

Carlton. If all you want is a small clean room, shower and a decent bed with clean linen, it'll do. Beyond that, I don't really give a monkey's, as I just go there to sleep, shít and shower.

Brian is Jack Reacher...

 

[Pblakeney]

Brian is Jack Reacher...

Reacher brushes his teeth.