bluenews Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 thanks for your support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 thanks for your support Odd you should post that. Someone here used the word "jell" in that context a few days ago, and being naturally anal retentive/OCD, I looked it up. Guess what? Both are acceptable. Dictionary.com states "jell" was first noted 1820-1830. "Gel" later originated, 1895-1900. The term "jelly", son of gelatin, came into usage for commerical purposes and spurned the verb, "Jell". Later "Gel", coming back to it's "G" origins was added into the English language. Now, how can we get people to stop saying, "I 'could' care less", ec-scape, and suppos-eb-ly"? Your point is "mute"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Judging from their physiques, I think they have jelled already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Judging from their physiques, I think they have jelled already. A jell-O? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Your point is "mute"! -- that one is my favorite by far. 'Gel'? What, do they need better looking hair or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenews Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Odd you should post that. Someone here used the word "jell" in that context a few days ago, and being naturally anal retentive/OCD, I looked it up. Guess what? Both are acceptable. Dictionary.com states "jell" was first noted 1820-1830. "Gel" later originated, 1895-1900. The term "jelly", son of gelatin, came into usage for commerical purposes and spurned the verb, "Jell". Later "Gel", coming back to it's "G" origins was added into the English language. Now, how can we get people to stop saying, "I 'could' care less", ec-scape, and suppos-eb-ly"? Your point is "mute"! thanks for your jiggle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I prefer mousse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I prefer mousse. I prefer spendenoughtimewithoneanotherinordertolearneachotherstendenciesandtoplayasaunit, but it's damn long to type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Jellin like a fellin. Gel is for jeri-curls. Not that I have any personal knowledge in that area. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise321 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 A jell-O? Awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 It's jell. The reference is to making jelly. One would allow time to let it jell (a verb). gel is a noun. gell is not a word. I don't care what the dictionary says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 gel is a noun. Well that's it then, gel it is. We want what our offensive line does to be active and nouns connote activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 It's jell. The reference is to making jelly. One would allow time to let it jell (a verb). gel is a noun. gell is not a word. I don't care what the dictionary says. Making your own rules with disregard to accepted resources? I'll be on the lookout for the first edition Unabbridged Astrobot Dictionary. Any chance I can get you or your programmer to sign it for me before Christmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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