Dammit. I was trying to post a photo from dribbleglass.com where the lion picture DrHandle was referring to (I Not Has A PMS!) was used again for humorous effect. Obviously, I don’t know how to post. Dammit.
The simplest rule of thumb for affect\effect is that, in at least 90% of the time people use it, affect is the verb and effect is the noun. (For example, I affected the outcome of the ballgame, and this resulted in a large effect on the standings.) There is a little-used usage of “effect” as a verb, “to bring about,” mainly seen in the phrase, “to effect a change.” And “affect” is used by a noun by us mental health folks, referring specifically to the outward signs of emotion (and it’s accented differently, AFF-ect.) But most people, if they use the rule of thumb I gave, will differentiate correctly all the time.
Heyy! I knew something, I knew something! I was going to post a comment about affect as a noun (as in flat affect), and even point out the different pronunciation! JohnB got there first…but I knew it, too! Total win!
Yes, this is indeed the origin of the phrase, “rule of thumb.” It dates back a little farther than you said, Lawlin, I believe, as I think it was part of English common law prior to the American Revolution.
Much as I’d like to on certain occasions, this definitely wouldn’t work on my wife. She’s the type that would come back at me with a Case XX or a 12-gauge.
Actually there is no proof that there ever was a rule like that, i think someone has seen Boondock Saints too many times. The Rule of thumb is expected to derive from workers and sailors that often used their thumb as measurement.
That wasn’t what I was referring to, but on the other hand, if I threatened her with a stick it wouldn’t surprise me to see her coming at me with a piece of heavy equipment!
Naw, you need to go past the Those Supplies aisle, the These Supplies aisle, then halfway down the Supplies Way Over There aisle, third shelf from the bottom. And don’t scratch, you’ll get infected…
Heads up, you guys, there’s a clear case of a posting fail on failblog… clearly, they got a picture that should be HERE… maybe we should invade–wait there’s more of them than us.
Yes indeed! I keep trying to talk my kid into reading stuff like that! Instead it’s Twilight, and crap on the teachers list… Was that a Steinbeck? Sweet story!!
Leonard Wibberley (spel?). The film was quite funny, too, with Peter Sellers as Gloriana in the grand panto tradition, and a couple of other roles too.
At least it’s more relevant than ads on the teev that show various products absorbing blue liquid. Blue liquid? Who has a blue period? I’ve never had a blue period. The only person I know of who might’ve had a blue period is Picasso, and he was male. If you’ve had to deal with the personal realities of The Curse, you’re definitely not going to be squeamish about a bit of red food colouring in the water.
And Picasso’s blue period was because blue paint was cheaper than red or yellow. Actually, I may have hit on something there; the advertisers are trying to save money on adverts that no-one, not even people with an interest in cinematography and/or the psychology of advertising, watches!
The fire extinguishers are on the isle with the red sign that has those supplies on it. We get real busy on those days that the fire marshal is inspecting date tags and safety seals.
I NOT HAS A PMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
[covers ears]
That’s what they all say, especially when they has a PMS.
K
Oh I can’t resist… in Islamic Iran, A PMS HAS YOU!!!
K.
OH YES DO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2
Another entry where the real witticism is in the title.
Well done again, dear Sir or Madam.
I was going to mention that as well. Sometimes the title’s the funniest part.
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Dammit. I was trying to post a photo from dribbleglass.com where the lion picture DrHandle was referring to (I Not Has A PMS!) was used again for humorous effect. Obviously, I don’t know how to post. Dammit.
Lordy, did I just screw up effect/affect? Don’t think I did but I can’t tell anymore. It’s only 8:30am EDT and I already need my nap.
The simplest rule of thumb for affect\effect is that, in at least 90% of the time people use it, affect is the verb and effect is the noun. (For example, I affected the outcome of the ballgame, and this resulted in a large effect on the standings.) There is a little-used usage of “effect” as a verb, “to bring about,” mainly seen in the phrase, “to effect a change.” And “affect” is used by a noun by us mental health folks, referring specifically to the outward signs of emotion (and it’s accented differently, AFF-ect.) But most people, if they use the rule of thumb I gave, will differentiate correctly all the time.
Heyy! I knew something, I knew something! I was going to post a comment about affect as a noun (as in flat affect), and even point out the different pronunciation! JohnB got there first…but I knew it, too! Total win!
Oh, but JohnB, do you know the origin of “rule of thumb?” I usually just say “general rule” or “in general.”
If it’s bigger than a thumb, it’s a penis.
no, the origin is “Somewhere about a hunder years or so ago, a husband could not beat his wife with anything thicker than his thumb”
Yes, this is indeed the origin of the phrase, “rule of thumb.” It dates back a little farther than you said, Lawlin, I believe, as I think it was part of English common law prior to the American Revolution.
That’s correct. Abuse is only acceptable in moderation.
Much as I’d like to on certain occasions, this definitely wouldn’t work on my wife. She’s the type that would come back at me with a Case XX or a 12-gauge.
Actually there is no proof that there ever was a rule like that, i think someone has seen Boondock Saints too many times. The Rule of thumb is expected to derive from workers and sailors that often used their thumb as measurement.
Wikipedia says en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thumb , which suggests that you’re all partly right.
Over-reaction much! I mean, you threaten her with a stick, and she attacks you with a back-hoe excavator!
That wasn’t what I was referring to, but on the other hand, if I threatened her with a stick it wouldn’t surprise me to see her coming at me with a piece of heavy equipment!
http://icanhascheezburger.com/2008/08/03/funny-pictures-i-not-has-a-pms/
Listen, this crab cook sprinkled some dust on me, and it itches – is this the right aisle?
Naw, you need to go past the Those Supplies aisle, the These Supplies aisle, then halfway down the Supplies Way Over There aisle, third shelf from the bottom. And don’t scratch, you’ll get infected…
Yeah hi, I’m looking for the Other Supplies aisle?
Just past the This, That And Supplies aisle.
If youse from New Yawk, o Bahston, you needs dis, dese, dem, an dose.
if you get to the “THE”supplies aisle you’ve gone too far!
vague generalization win.
“Those supplies?” Flavored condoms? Back-to-school? Halloween? Oh, I get it,
HEAD LICE!
Flied lice? On your head?
Heads up, you guys, there’s a clear case of a posting fail on failblog… clearly, they got a picture that should be HERE… maybe we should invade–wait there’s more of them than us.
Have you ever read (or seen the film of) “The Mouse That Roared”? Be careful what you wish for.
Nope, but I did see the sequal “The Mouse on the Moon”.
If you believe they put a mouse on the moon…
Yes indeed! I keep trying to talk my kid into reading stuff like that! Instead it’s Twilight, and crap on the teachers list… Was that a Steinbeck? Sweet story!!
Leonard Wibberley (spel?). The film was quite funny, too, with Peter Sellers as Gloriana in the grand panto tradition, and a couple of other roles too.
I guess they couldn’t afford to hire a full cast.
I like how the sign is red.
Signs are MADE to be read.
THOSE supplies for THOSE days of the month.
(You know what they are, we don’t want to mention them, so we’ll write them in a way you’ll understand)
Well, the sign is red…
Yes, we were even thinking of having the sign with dripping red paint, but it was too messy, we went with something simple.
At least it’s more relevant than ads on the teev that show various products absorbing blue liquid. Blue liquid? Who has a blue period? I’ve never had a blue period. The only person I know of who might’ve had a blue period is Picasso, and he was male. If you’ve had to deal with the personal realities of The Curse, you’re definitely not going to be squeamish about a bit of red food colouring in the water.
And Picasso’s blue period was because blue paint was cheaper than red or yellow. Actually, I may have hit on something there; the advertisers are trying to save money on adverts that no-one, not even people with an interest in cinematography and/or the psychology of advertising, watches!
i concur ,the blue liquid is pretty weird it kinda reminds me of the blue screen of death!!!!!!!!!1
My period is red
in your commercial is blue
I get it each month
But you don’t have a clue
Poetic aren’t I?
The fire extinguishers are on the isle with the red sign that has those supplies on it. We get real busy on those days that the fire marshal is inspecting date tags and safety seals.
“SUPPLIES!”
*flying kick*
AAAARGH! Oh, you startled me – that was a supplies.
UHF Win!
Anyone actually write anything about what the original text says?
If feminine hygiene wasn’t so embarrassing to buy, I don’t think I would have so much anxiety towards it.
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