Gugny Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 No one says Brussels Sprouts. You know why? Because it's ***** dumb. And another thing. If we pronounce cupboard, "cubberd," why isn't a clipboard a "clibberd?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 well would ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Why do they lop the "shire" off of Worcestershire sauce? Why is Worcester pronounced "Wooster?" Good thing the damn Yankee New Englanders with their God awful accents aren't running this country, they can stick to their own shire. Now, Ohio... It's actually spelled Wooster... But Ohio has it's own set of problems, issues, & demons... Like @Cripple Creek, but we won't go there, he's just the tip of the iceberg. Why is it: Da Moines, Iowa and Dess Plaines, Illinois for Des Moines & Des Plaines? Hervé Villechaize never went to Illinois? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachT Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, Gugny said: No one says Brussels Sprouts. You know why? Because it's ***** dumb. And another thing. If we pronounce cupboard, "cubberd," why isn't a clipboard a "clibberd?" There are so many examples of this in English. My first language is Farsi where every letter has 1 sound and there are no special rules and scilent letters. English is really a hard language to learn because of all the pointless rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 54 minutes ago, Gugny said: No one says Brussels Sprouts. You know why? Because it's ***** dumb. And another thing. If we pronounce cupboard, "cubberd," why isn't a clipboard a "clibberd?" Might at well just call them "feet" because that's what they smell like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Why do they lop the "shire" off of Worcestershire sauce? Why is Worcester pronounced "Wooster?" Good thing the damn Yankee New Englanders with their God awful accents aren't running this country, they can stick to their own shire. Now, Ohio... It's actually spelled Wooster... But Ohio has it's own set of problems, issues, & demons... Like @Cripple Creek, but we won't go there, he's just the tip of the iceberg. Why is it: Da Moines, Iowa and Dess Plaines, Illinois for Des Moines & Des Plaines? Hervé Villechaize never went to Illinois? Worcestershire is pronounced "Woost-uh-shire." Who's lopping off the shire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Why do they lop the "shire" off of Worcestershire sauce? Why is Worcester pronounced "Wooster?" Good thing the damn Yankee New Englanders with their God awful accents aren't running this country, they can stick to their own shire. Now, Ohio... It's actually spelled Wooster... But Ohio has it's own set of problems, issues, & demons... Like @Cripple Creek, but we won't go there, he's just the tip of the iceberg. Why is it: Da Moines, Iowa and Dess Plaines, Illinois for Des Moines & Des Plaines? Hervé Villechaize never went to Illinois? Why is Billerica pronounced Bill Ricca ? Why is Peabody Pea Buddy. How fah to the cah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 56 minutes ago, Gugny said: No one says Brussels Sprouts. You know why? Because it's ***** dumb. And another thing. If we pronounce cupboard, "cubberd," why isn't a clipboard a "clibberd?" How do you say Brussels sprouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Cripple Creek said: How do you say Brussels sprouts? Brussells prouts. Like everyone else in 'murica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just now, Cripple Creek said: How do you say Brussels sprouts? Red Light district ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, CoachT said: There are so many examples of this in English. My first language is Farsi where every letter has 1 sound and there are no special rules and scilent letters. English is really a hard language to learn because of all the pointless rules. Yet! It is the most universal. English is in every boardroom. Because, it adopts, aquires, and evolves from other languages. It's always growing. IMO, that's NOT complicated. Kinda like a Southern Border with no wall. Just saying. Go English! "...The hardest to learn is the least complicated..." 7 minutes ago, Gugny said: Worcestershire is pronounced "Woost-uh-shire." Who's lopping off the shire? Okay... Fair enough. Still that pesky "woost" than. Where's the "r?" Edited August 2, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: Brussells prouts. Like everyone else in 'murica. So, you say brusselssprouts but you don’t say Brussels sprouts? This sound different to your ear in what way? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Mmmm Brussels Sprouts. ^ typed that without even thinkin' about it because I do say Brussels Sprouts, because that is what they are called as they are named after Brussels, BE. You laugh when people write buffalo wings instead of Buffalo wings, dontchya? (Although I bet there are some people who think buffaloes have wings.) Same thing here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gugny said: Brussells prouts. Like everyone else in 'murica. No. But some do. They are dumb. I definitely say: Brussels Sprout. Two "s." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Brussell Sprouts I never use the "s" in Brussells 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: So, you say brusselssprouts but you don’t say Brussels sprouts? This sound different to your ear in what way? Yeah. It's harder saying "prouts." Sometimes @Gugny is really on The Moon. But, I think he's great! Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: Brussell Sprouts I never use the "s" in Brussells Yeah... Sometimes! Like lllinois. When I read it, will say Illi-noise. Just saying it, I will say it right. Can't visualize the word, will say it wrong. BTW, Illinois is the most mispronounced state. It's also the most misguided: Thnx Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: So, you say brusselssprouts but you don’t say Brussels sprouts? This sound different to your ear in what way? 5 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Mmmm Brussels Sprouts. ^ typed that without even thinkin' about it because I do say Brussels Sprouts, because that is what they are called as they are named after Brussels, BE. You laugh when people write buffalo wings instead of Buffalo wings, dontchya? (Although I bet there are some people who think buffaloes have wings.) Same thing here. I don't pronounce both, the last S in Brussels AND the first S in sprouts. Does anyone? It's one S. And, BG, I love them, too. Just had them (roasted) on Wednesday night with my steak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I like Brussels Sprouts and Asparapee (Asparagus) but I do not eat them frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I don't pronounce both, the last S in Brussels AND the first S in sprouts. Does anyone? It's one S. And, BG, I love them, too. Just had them (roasted) on Wednesday night with my steak. Yes. Where do you come up with this stuff: "Brussells prouts. Like everyone else in 'murica." Have you been training with @Turbosrrgood again. LoL... 1 minute ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I like Brussels Sprouts and Asparapee (Asparagus) but I do not eat them frequently My Brussels sprouts have to be smothered in butter. And overcooked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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