To: Alex Murphy
God, what is it about using periods after every word in a sentence? It’s stupid and disrespectful to the language, and I wish they would stop.
3 posted on
05/25/2011 11:33:00 AM PDT by
webheart
(Just saying.....)
To: webheart
God, what is it about using periods after every word in a sentence?The author is trying to convey how he/she wants you to 'hear' the phrase spoken.
Although I must admit the phrase "what she said" doesn't lend itself well to the pattern of moronic pauses.
7 posted on
05/25/2011 11:42:53 AM PDT by
UCANSEE2
(Lame and ill-informed post)
To: webheart
"Never go full retard!"
8 posted on
05/25/2011 11:45:42 AM PDT by
UCANSEE2
(Lame and ill-informed post)
To: webheart
It is merely an attempt to translate a particular vocal pattern into the written word, and it is a task that is not easy at times.
11 posted on
05/25/2011 2:18:15 PM PDT by
ichabod1
(Nuts.)
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