Pet Peeve of the Day - 7/2/08

Schmidty · 07-02-2008, 07:03 AM

Today's pet peeve is a short one - people who pronounce words that start with an H, as a Y sound. This is particularly annoying when the word is "human", or "huge". Yooooge. Yooooman.

Maybe it's a regional thing, but I actually hear it around here as well. Regardless of where the person saying it from, it makes me want to slap them.

(Not really related, but I hate it when people use the word "paradigm" multiple times in an "intellectual" conversation.)

jeheinz72 · 07-02-2008, 08:46 AM

Oh I hate hate hate when people do that.

Lorena · 07-02-2008, 08:58 AM

OOh yes, are these daily pet peeves coming back again? Cool.

Passacaglia · 07-02-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jeheinz72

Oh I hate hate hate when people do that.

I yate that, too.

Lathum · 07-02-2008, 09:04 AM

I have never even noticed people do that but if it's a northwest thing I may have to start shooting people in the face when I get up there

Dr. Sak · 07-02-2008, 09:15 AM

The older Schmidty gets...the more crotchity he becomes

Dr. Sak · 07-02-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I have never even noticed people do that but if it's a northwest thing I may have to start shooting people in the face when I get up there

I'm sure they'll be fine with you only putting one P in happy.

st.cronin · 07-02-2008, 09:17 AM

I'm pretty sure I pronounce those words the way Schmidty hates. It drives my girlfriend batty, too. I actually can't hear a difference when she tries to mock my pronunciation, though.

Lathum · 07-02-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

I'm pretty sure I pronounce those words the way Schmidty hates. It drives my girlfriend batty, too. I actually can't hear a difference when she tries to mock my pronunciation, though.

I didn't notice that but I rarely actualy listened to you

st.cronin · 07-02-2008, 09:23 AM

Somebody is cranky this morning.

Lathum · 07-02-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Somebody is cranky this morning.

I agree, Schmidty needs to relax

Cork · 07-02-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Today's pet peeve is a short one - people who pronounce words that start with an H, as a Y sound. This is particularly annoying when the word is "human", or "huge". Yooooge. Yooooman.

Maybe it's a regional thing, but I actually hear it around here as well. Regardless of where the person saying it from, it makes me want to slap them.

(Not really related, but I hate it when people use the word "paradigm" multiple times in an "intellectual" conversation.)

If that is the worst of your problems, you should consider yourself one lucky Yooooman.

-Cork

lungs · 07-02-2008, 09:31 AM

You'll see this a lot with native Spanish speakers. The H is silent in Spanish. Spell it juge and juman and they will say it right

Schmidty · 07-02-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorena

OOh yes, are these daily pet peeves coming back again? Cool.

Yeah, I'm gonna start again. I only stopped before because TroyF was giving me crap about them. I'm getting too old to care now, so here we go.

BishopMVP · 07-02-2008, 09:34 AM

Mine actually goes the other way on H's - people who pronounce W's with an extra H before them. Pompous hwhite people especially.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-02-2008, 09:34 AM

I know what Schmidty's talking about. I once heard an almost vaudeville-like exchange between two people at work one day. Somebody asked "Did Hugh call?" and it went downhill from there. I'm not making this up. I would have just left the room, but I was too busy banging my head against a wall after about 30 seconds of that conversation.

Schmidty · 07-02-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Mine actually goes the other way on H's - people who pronounce W's with an extra H before them. Pompous hwhite people especially.

My idol Bob Ross used to do that.

"Let's cover the canvas with a thin layer of Magic Hwhite...."

It never bothered me though, because, well, Bob can do no hwrong.

Schmidty · 07-02-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I know what Schmidty's talking about. I once heard an almost vaudeville-like exchange between two people at work one day. Somebody asked "Did Hugh call?" and it went downhill from there. I'm not making this up. I would have just left the room, but I was too busy banging my head against a wall after about 30 seconds of that conversation.

I would have been frothing at the mouth with fury.

Dr. Sak · 07-02-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Mine actually goes the other way on H's - people who pronounce W's with an extra H before them. Pompous hwhite people especially.

You mean you dont like cool Hwhip?

Noop · 07-02-2008, 10:05 AM

I am not sure if this is a peeve or if I developed this new borderline psychotic hatred for my roommate refusing to spray febreze and close his bedroom after he and his lady "you know."

Dr. Sak · 07-02-2008, 10:09 AM

The smell is that potent? Wow...

oliegirl · 07-02-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I would have been frothing at the mouth with fury.

That proves it...Schmidty is a wolf!! They froth at the mouth, Schmidty froths at the mouth. Thus, Schmidty is a wolf.

VOTE SCHMIDTY

Noop · 07-02-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

The smell is that potent? Wow...

His room is right by the kitchen so I can smell it if his door is open.

tarcone · 07-02-2008, 10:56 AM

Tell his GF to douche

Desnudo · 07-02-2008, 11:07 AM

The urge to slap people in Bellingham is strong

Lathum · 07-02-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Noop

His room is right by the kitchen so I can smell it if his door is open.

that's seriously fucking horrible

Noop · 07-02-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

that's seriously fucking horrible

I am just glad we have our own bathrooms. He is a cool dude and she is cool too. Their sexual habits are well interesting but I imagine they think the same about mine (whenever I am lucky to get some

) but I don't leave smells though because I am a neat freak.

Schmidty · 07-02-2008, 02:56 PM

Noop, your pet peeve is out of context with today's theme. Please wait until I do a Pet Peeve of the Day on vaginal stinkage to discuss it.

Thanks for your attention in this matter.

sabotai · 07-02-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

Their sexual habits are well interesting

Please do not elaborate on what you mean by "interesting".

MikeVic · 07-02-2008, 03:49 PM

Please elaborate Noop.

Noop · 07-02-2008, 03:50 PM

I thought I made mention to the fact I have heard roaring(yes like a Lion) on numerous occasions. I will offer that since I am sure I have said that on this board.

MikeVic · 07-02-2008, 03:53 PM

Yes, I remember the roaring.

sterlingice · 07-02-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorena

OOh yes, are these daily pet peeves coming back again? Cool.

I finally have a reason to get up in the morning again

SI

Chief Rum · 07-02-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I would have been frothing at the mouth with fury.

First guy: Did Hugh call?
Second: No, I didn't call.
First: You're not Hugh.
Second: Of course, I am me.
First: Well, yes, you are, but you're not Hugh.
Second: Are you on the drugs again?

Chief Rum · 07-02-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Noop, your pet peeve is out of context with today's theme. Please wait until I do a Pet Peeve of the Day on vaginal stinkage to discuss it.

Thanks for your attention in this matter.

Well...aren't you the flexible one!

sabotai · 07-02-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

I thought I made mention to the fact I have heard roaring(yes like a Lion) on numerous occasions. I will offer that since I am sure I have said that on this board.

Your roommate is a furry!?

Mustang · 07-20-2009, 12:37 PM

Could people that capitalize words in a sentence when discussing something just be bludgeoned with a large object?

For example, You just don't KNOW what you are TALKING about and need to get a CLUE!!!

MikeVic · 07-20-2009, 12:41 PM

How else do you emphasize words then?

Mustang · 07-20-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

How else do you emphasize words then?

Someone really needs to capitalize words to get a point across?

When in the Course of human events, it becomes NECESSARY for one people to DISSOLVE the political bands which have connected THEM with ANOTHER . . .

Plus, this is my pet peeve.

Honolulu_Blue · 07-20-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

How else do you emphasize words then?

Typically, at least in legal briefs, words are emphasized either using italics, or underline, or bold, or bold italics. You pretty rarely see bold underline or italics underline or I don't know if I've ever seen the triple bold italics underline play.

In any event, those are all better and more elegant ways to emphasize words in writing than ALL CAPS.

MikeVic · 07-20-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Typically, at least in legal briefs, words are emphasized either using italics, or underline, or bold, or bold italics. You pretty rarely see bold underline or italics underline or I don't know if I've ever seen the triple bold italics underline play.

In any event, those are all better and more elegant ways to emphasize words in writing than ALL CAPS.

Get OUT of HERE lawyer dude!!!

thesloppy · 07-20-2009, 01:04 PM

HI, BILLY MAYS HERE TO TELL YOU THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH WRITING IN ALL CAPS.

MikeVic · 07-20-2009, 01:06 PM

IS IT ALL CAPS DAY YET?

thesloppy · 07-20-2009, 01:07 PM

HELLZ YES IT IS!

Mustang · 07-20-2009, 01:10 PM

I'd rather see sentences in all caps.

One of the product reps in our office has a habit of emphasizing random words for no reason.

WheelsVT · 07-20-2009, 01:15 PM

Sortof related to the original pet peeve:

Pronoucing the word "root" as "rut" as in "The square rut of 9 is 3."

MikeVic · 07-20-2009, 01:19 PM

I don't think I have many pet peeves, but one that I just remembered has to do with license plates. I hate improper sticker placement on them. I don't know why I hate it so much, but it bugs me. Is it that hard to leave the date of expiry on the left, and stick the new month/year of expiry on the right? Who looks at their old plate and says "I think I need to cover up the date of expiry. Proof of having a registered car LAST year is far more important."

Honolulu_Blue · 07-20-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Get OUT of HERE lawyer dude!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I don't think I have many pet peeves, but one that I just remembered has to do with license plates. I hate improper sticker placement on them. I don't know why I hate it so much, but it bugs me. Is it that hard to leave the date of expiry on the left, and stick the new month/year of expiry on the right? Who looks at their old plate and says "I think I need to cover up the date of expiry. Proof of having a registered car LAST year is far more important."

And now I know...

And knowing is half the battle.

Please, continue.

cuervo72 · 07-20-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

I thought I made mention to the fact I have heard roaring(yes like a Lion) on numerous occasions. I will offer that since I am sure I have said that on this board.

There's a Grace Jones joke in here somewhere...

Lorena · 07-20-2009, 07:55 PM

Dang I thought Schmidty's daily pet peeves were back. Now I'm disappointed

I use * instead to emphasize. Using capitals sort seems like you're shouting. IRL, people wouldn't *yell* to emphasize certain words.

07-02-2008, 09:17 AM	#8
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I'm pretty sure I pronounce those words the way Schmidty hates. It drives my girlfriend batty, too. I actually can't hear a difference when she tries to mock my pronunciation, though. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

07-02-2008, 09:23 AM	#10
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Somebody is cranky this morning. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

07-02-2008, 09:34 AM	#16
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I know what Schmidty's talking about. I once heard an almost vaudeville-like exchange between two people at work one day. Somebody asked "Did Hugh call?" and it went downhill from there. I'm not making this up. I would have just left the room, but I was too busy banging my head against a wall after about 30 seconds of that conversation. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-02-2008, 10:05 AM	#20
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I am not sure if this is a peeve or if I developed this new borderline psychotic hatred for my roommate refusing to spray febreze and close his bedroom after he and his lady "you know." __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

07-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#28
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Noop, your pet peeve is out of context with today's theme. Please wait until I do a Pet Peeve of the Day on vaginal stinkage to discuss it. Thanks for your attention in this matter. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

07-02-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
jeheinz72 Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fresno, CA	Oh I hate hate hate when people do that.

07-02-2008, 08:58 AM	#3
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	OOh yes, are these daily pet peeves coming back again? Cool.

07-02-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I have never even noticed people do that but if it's a northwest thing I may have to start shooting people in the face when I get up there

07-02-2008, 09:15 AM	#6
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	The older Schmidty gets...the more crotchity he becomes

07-02-2008, 09:31 AM	#13
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	You'll see this a lot with native Spanish speakers. The H is silent in Spanish. Spell it juge and juman and they will say it right

07-02-2008, 09:34 AM	#15
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Mine actually goes the other way on H's - people who pronounce W's with an extra H before them. Pompous hwhite people especially.

07-02-2008, 10:09 AM	#21
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	The smell is that potent? Wow...

07-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#24
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Tell his GF to douche

07-02-2008, 11:07 AM	#25
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	The urge to slap people in Bellingham is strong

07-02-2008, 03:49 PM	#30
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Please elaborate Noop.

07-02-2008, 03:50 PM	#31
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	I thought I made mention to the fact I have heard roaring(yes like a Lion) on numerous occasions. I will offer that since I am sure I have said that on this board. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater. Last edited by Noop : 07-02-2008 at 03:54 PM.

07-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#32
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yes, I remember the roaring.

07-20-2009, 12:37 PM	#37
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Could people that capitalize words in a sentence when discussing something just be bludgeoned with a large object? For example, You just don't KNOW what you are TALKING about and need to get a CLUE!!! __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-20-2009, 12:41 PM	#38
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	How else do you emphasize words then?

07-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#42
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	HI, BILLY MAYS HERE TO TELL YOU THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH WRITING IN ALL CAPS.

07-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#43
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	IS IT ALL CAPS DAY YET?

07-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#44
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	*HELLZ YES IT IS!*

07-20-2009, 01:10 PM	#45
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I'd rather see sentences in all caps. One of the product reps in our office has a habit of emphasizing random words for no reason. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its... Last edited by Mustang : 07-20-2009 at 01:10 PM.

07-20-2009, 01:15 PM	#46
WheelsVT High School JV Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GA	Sortof related to the original pet peeve: Pronoucing the word "root" as "rut" as in "The square rut of 9 is 3."

07-20-2009, 01:19 PM	#47
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I don't think I have many pet peeves, but one that I just remembered has to do with license plates. I hate improper sticker placement on them. I don't know why I hate it so much, but it bugs me. Is it that hard to leave the date of expiry on the left, and stick the new month/year of expiry on the right? Who looks at their old plate and says "I think I need to cover up the date of expiry. Proof of having a registered car LAST year is far more important."

07-20-2009, 07:55 PM	#50
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Dang I thought Schmidty's daily pet peeves were back. Now I'm disappointed I use * instead to emphasize. Using capitals sort seems like you're shouting. IRL, people wouldn't yell to emphasize certain words. Last edited by Lorena : 07-20-2009 at 08:00 PM.

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