What's with you Midwesterners misusing the word "Anymore"???

**gettin sideways** · 03-03-2006, 11:07 AM

This thread is no fun Anymore.

**Jeep41** · 03-03-2006, 11:07 AM

Sounds good to me

**third_shift|studios** · 03-03-2006, 12:07 PM

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 12:40 PM

Another silly one I hear a lot lately is Hoss.. what the fuck is a hoss?

1. Hoss
A southern colloquial nickname for partner, a term of friendship.
You betta' get that grass mowed, hoss.

Oh brother!!!

I say.. uh... I say.. uh ... uh I say.. whatcha doin' there Hoss???

**98zman** · 03-03-2006, 12:42 PM

This is the worst post i've ever seen!

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by 98zman

This is the worst post i've ever seen!

**oneBADDz** · 03-03-2006, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by BillyT

Another silly one I hear a lot lately is Hoss.. what the fuck is a hoss?

Oh brother!!!

I say.. uh... I say.. uh ... uh I say.. whatcha doin' there Hoss???

You're a crying little guy aren't you? On the subject though, we're not your brothers, so why would you use that phrase? It's just a common phrase? Well it doesn't make sense so why would you use it. You are the one in here saying that we shouldn't say things that don't make total sense, so you should stop also. You're perfectly spoken english is lacking in that statement also, so please use a complete sentence next time. Ooooh brotha

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by z_driver1

You're a crying little guy aren't you? On the subject though, we're not your brothers, so why would you use that phrase? It's just a common phrase? Well it doesn't make sense so why would you use it. You are the one in here saying that we shouldn't say things that don't make total sense, so you should stop also. You're perfectly spoken english is lacking in that statement also, so please use a complete sentence next time. Ooooh brotha

Nice try, but "oh" and "brother" are two words being used with their proper meanings in that phrase, that's well known and accepted in ever corner of the English speaking world. Similar to the phrase "Oh god". You've heard that one right? And besides aren't we all brothers in the eyes of the lord!

The word hoss used the new Southern way however doesn't make sense.
I guess unless you're a Southerner!

It doesn't even show up in the dictionary: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=hoss

Wikipedia's got it as a slang term but not the way i've been seeing it used lately:

Hoss
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Hoss may refer to:

A slang word in professional wrestling for a wrestler who is physically large but lacks other skills: see Hoss (professional wrestling)
An Australian independent band from Melbourne, Hoss (band)
The nickname of a character played by Dan Blocker in the TV show Bonanza, Eric "Hoss" Cartwright.
A mispronounciation of horse.
Hoss - n. someone thats considered to be godly at something, a badass. ex. That guy's a hoss. adj. something really cool, godly. ex. That was a hoss goal.

**oneBADDz** · 03-03-2006, 01:21 PM

So it's up to you what phrases make sense and what phrases don't? You can't talk down on our phrases and just decide that the one you use is ok. By your own method of reasoning, it doesn't make sense. Not to mention it still isn't proper english, no matter how much you want to justify it just because you are the one that used it

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by z_driver1

So it's up to you what phrases make sense and what phrases don't? You can't talk down on our phrases and just decide that the one you use is ok. By your own method of reasoning, it doesn't make sense. Not to mention it still isn't proper english, no matter how much you want to justify it just because you are the one that used it

The word is not even in the damn dictionary!
And the phrase, Oh Brother, is proper English. Sorry.

So, get over it... Hoss!

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 01:33 PM

Here, maybe this will help you out a bit.

**04goatinmass** · 03-03-2006, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by BillyT

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=anymore

Well I guess since it's in the dictionary that means it's not totally wrong. I guess!

But seriously, this has to be the dumbest alternate usage of a word I have ever heard.

It's right up there with "fixin'"

"No offense, but I've just been fixin' to know what in tarnation is up with Y'all's grammar anymore!"

what is the big deal here?everyone uses some form of "slang".like here in boston we use the phrase wicked awesome.what sounds funny and weird to you is normal to someone else like when you use the word y'all.its your way of saying you all but you dont hear me goofing on you cause of it or making a "big deal" about it.american english has so many slang words and is the hardest language to learn.so please stop your bitching and get ova it

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by firebird99

what is the big deal here?everyone uses some form of "slang".like here in boston we use the phrase wicked awesome.what sounds funny and weird to you is normal to someone else like when you use the word y'all.its your way of saying you all but you dont hear me goofing on you cause of it or making a "big deal" about it.american english has so many slang words and is the hardest language to learn.so please stop your bitching and get ova it

When I use the word Ya'll, I am doing it to poke fun at that vernacular because I think it sounds wicked silly, and somewhat ignant!

**04goatinmass** · 03-03-2006, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by BillyT

When I use the word Ya'll, I am doing it to poke fun at that vernacular because I think it sounds wicked silly, and somewhat ignant!

And you say that you are from the east coast area.That area alone has at least four different ways of using english.The two that everyone knows is boston-new york.Those two cities alone have different slang words that is used in everyday life.There is a casual way of speaking like you would to friends and family and then there is a business way of speaking.No one in their right mind would go on a interview using slang anyways.When I travel to other parts of the country I don't laugh or yet even let it bother me cause someone uses a different way of using the english language

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by firebird99

And you say that you are from the east coast area.That area alone has at least four different ways of using english.The two that everyone knows is boston-new york.Those two cities alone have different slang words that is used in everyday life.There is a casual way of speaking like you would to friends and family and then there is a business way of speaking.No one in their right mind would go on a interview using slang anyways.When I travel to other parts of the country I don't laugh or yet even let it bother me cause someone uses a different way of using the english language

Yes, but regardless of being from the Northeast I did not succumb to the regional dialect, just like some Southerners I know who don't speak with a southern drawl.

I moved to CA six months ago and have not met a single person that can tell where I am from by how I speak.

In fact I find the Boston and Brooklyn accents quite annoying, with the Brooklyn one sounding very low class. And I'm not alone on that one.

Like I said, my dad (CT) still thinks he has a good idear.
My ex's mom(NYC) wanted to know what youse guys are doin'.
And my great aunt from upstate NY still puts SASS on her PASSTA.

**oneBADDz** · 03-03-2006, 02:45 PM

I'm pretty sure an incomplete sentence is never proper english

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by z_driver1

I'm pretty sure an incomplete sentence is never proper english

Proper written English, Yes. But when you speak, you use incomplete sentences all the time.
And in a forum or chat room or IM what you type is supposed to be emulating a conversation.
Plus, I never claimed to be a professional typist anyway.

But which sentence are you referring to?

**04goatinmass** · 03-03-2006, 03:58 PM

ok billy enough,let people talk they way they wanna talk.just beacause you speak proper english doesnt make you a better person then the next joe.in fact starting a topic like such shows us your true colors.your letting something so childish bother you.im sure theres better things in life to worry about,with that said i rest my peace.

**BillyT** · 03-03-2006, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by firebird99

ok billy enough,let people talk they way they wanna talk.just beacause you speak proper english doesnt make you a better person then the next joe.in fact starting a topic like such shows us your true colors.your letting something so childish bother you.im sure theres better things in life to worry about,with that said i rest my peace.

I rest my peace?

Is that a cross between "I rest my case" and "Rest In Peace"?

**oneBADDz** · 03-03-2006, 04:10 PM

You can't win with billyTeeeee firebird99, all of his own points make SO much sense to him, while as nothing we say or do makes any sense because it isn't the same thing he would personally say or do