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I don't know the exact etymology, but since I've taken linguistics, I can guess. My guess is that it evolved from "bott" because people's mouths are naturally lazy and the "u" sound is easier to get to from the "b" sound than the "o" sound is.
 
Blondie Bear said:
I don't know the exact etymology, but since I've taken linguistics, I can guess. My guess is that it evolved from "bott" because people's mouths are naturally lazy and the "u" sound is easier to get to from the "b" sound than the "o" sound is.
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Well quite so brits might be weird BUT you Americans are weird and indeed Lazy - lol, was that a surprise to anyone else?:lmao:
 
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Mozzymandias
Not at all a surprise
*eye roll* PEOPLE are lazy. Most pronunciation developed because that was the easiest way to say it. Notice that just about everyone avoids hard-to-say words or mispronounces them so they're easier to say.
 
Blondie Bear said:
*eye roll* PEOPLE are lazy. Most pronunciation developed because that was the easiest way to say it. Notice that just about everyone avoids hard-to-say words or mispronounces them so they're easier to say.
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NOT arguing that, what we are discussing is the word Butt and Bott WHICH you called Brits weird for using YET acknowledge your term is probably derived from the same place except you go that one step further and add a lazy element to the weird.

That is all😛
 
Bored of the Dead said:
PUT DOWN THE KEYBOARD, TURN OFF THE COMPUTER, STEP AWAY FROM THE DESK, OPEN THE FRONT DOOR AND GRAB YOURSELF A LIFE
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Without reading al lthe other posts, I just reply to this.

Just because I (or us general) chose to spend some time here (and also another amount of time watching Buffy/Angel) doesn't mean we don't have a life! I mean, is this really different from any other hobby, say playing tennis or whatever? You make us sound like the pathetic freaks who do nothing but computer away all day, but frankly, that's a little judgemental. And also kind of ironic coming from the guy who believes he has to take a VACATION from LIFE. I don't know what your own experiences with this whole matter were, but normal people can balance hobby (in this case BB and Buffy/Angel in general) and life, without having to abandon one completely.
 
Cangel said:
Without reading al lthe other posts, I just reply to this.

Just because I (or us general) chose to spend some time here (and also another amount of time watching Buffy/Angel) doesn't mean we don't have a life! I mean, is this really different from any other hobby, say playing tennis or whatever? You make us sound like the pathetic freaks who do nothing but computer away all day, but frankly, that's a little judgemental. And also kind of ironic coming from the guy who believes he has to take a VACATION from LIFE. I don't know what your own experiences with this whole matter were, but normal people can balance hobby (in this case BB and Buffy/Angel in general) and life, without having to abandon one completely.
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Awww sweetheart, you amuse me SO much.
 
Bored of the Dead said:
That was very short sighted of you.

I mean I went to the states, couldn't find a good cuppa anywhere.

Coffee wasn't bad, but I like a proper tea.
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Maybe people didnt recognize you as a Brit.. you needed to flash the Union Jack a few times and I am sure you would have found a cup o' something.
 
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Relic
agreed, don't judge the world by your experiences, your limiting the possibilities by your own potential. My tea could thin paint.
I am not being funny or anything and i respect everyones views, but this place is a place to find like minded people. Sure you can in the real world or however you put it... but i think alot of people do have a life but come on here to escape it and get away from the wreck of a world we live in (in my opinion it can only get worse).

Sure, i think its great to have an opinion but to force it on people is something i think is rather wrong. Sure, theres a real world out there but for some people they may not like it, or may have reasons for finding solice on here, and for other people after a busy day at work or school or college, its nice to come back home, log on and have a good old chat about what you like and escape a little. Sure... Bufffy is just a TV show, but thats not the point... the point is that it brings people together and when people come together and talk or express themselves, if that be in the real world or on here... what does it matter?

I also think that you posted that but you clearly come on here quite a lot... maybe not as much as some, but its clear youve been keeping an eye on this thread, which suggests that you have been checking and thus logging into this lovely virtual world.

Also i just wanna say that some people on here can find answers to questions they couldnt have elsewhere... or have some help and advice from someone they dont know and may never meet, and thus in that sense its a good thing.



Sorry.... i had to get it all out.
 
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Edmund Blackadder
awwww - sorrt
horrorshock666 said:
I am not being funny or anything and i respect everyones views, but this place is a place to find like minded people. Sure you can in the real world or however you put it... but i think alot of people do have a life but come on here to escape it and get away from the wreck of a world we live in (in my opinion it can only get worse).

Sure, i think its great to have an opinion but to force it on people is something i think is rather wrong. Sure, theres a real world out there but for some people they may not like it, or may have reasons for finding solice on here, and for other people after a busy day at work or school or college, its nice to come back home, log on and have a good old chat about what you like and escape a little. Sure... Bufffy is just a TV show, but thats not the point... the point is that it brings people together and when people come together and talk or express themselves, if that be in the real world or on here... what does it matter?

I also think that you posted that but you clearly come on here quite a lot... maybe not as much as some, but its clear youve been keeping an eye on this thread, which suggests that you have been checking and thus logging into this lovely virtual world.

Also i just wanna say that some people on here can find answers to questions they couldnt have elsewhere... or have some help and advice from someone they dont know and may never meet, and thus in that sense its a good thing.



Sorry.... i had to get it all out.
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See of ALL the comments made, of all the bitching this is my absolute favourite.

I swear to GOD there is not a hint of sarcasm in what I am saying here either(I know for a fact I have to spell that out).

Horrorshock, if this thread as at all upset or annoyed you, I am sorry. As I have stated a few times this was a light way for me to have a rather underhanded dig at one person (which I know is wrong but sometimes you just get the urge to). Though it has escalated beyond that, I would say I have consistently argued this was not aimed at everyone.

You feel free to vent all you want.

Awww, I actually feel a little bit bad now.

I mean the rest of you that attacked me, you can jump on a quick train to hell(actually don't because I am sure much more fun will be had - for future reference I a that guy you can say anything you want to, if you want to pm me just to call me a wanker, feel free, I don't take any of it personally) but Horrorshock - sorry🙁
 
Hi there... dont worry, im not upset. The post was more about getting across what i feel on the subject rather than being for anyone to take notice of.

I like to see other peoples opinions and thoughts and then digest then and try to see what i feel about something. If there is a part of what you say which i like i can use it and apply it but what i dont think is relevant to me or anything i will discard and try to forget about.

I see what you mean, some people maybe do spend too much time on here and do not go into the real world often enough, but all i was saying was that some people like to do this and who am i or anyone else to say its wrong or anything on that level. As long are people are happy and it doesnt hurt anyone else in the process then that fine i feel, and if that means some people miss out on certain things then thats because they want to and it fine, because its their choice.

I hope that makes sense and i get across what i mean properly.

xo
 
M'kay...this is close enough to 100 posts to warrant closure and it's not really serving any purpose...and, hey, I'm enough of an attention seeker to want the last word 😛
 
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Edmund Blackadder
haha - well quite
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