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And saying "...spends ON George Carlin" ... gosh, I never wanted to take it that far man! I have a wife...
"25 is bigger than 2. So the chance to spell a word badly and at the same time putting it in quotes, is significantly less than If I had written 2 words"
As I said, I'm granting you the 25 words -- you should be thanking me. Although don't praise me too much -- 25 words without a mistake is not much, not enough to show me you are consistent enough that any mistake you make would have to be intentional.
I do believe you now, but at the time, a coincedence wasn't a crazy thought -- especially considering the country. But when we acquire new knowledge we adjust our beliefs accordingly :)
And no, that's not racist or something nasty like that. If I hear that someone is a girl I will find it more likely for her to have a high pitched voice -- that's not sexist -- that's using the information you have in front of you. If I hear a deep voice from her then sure, I'll change my view because I have acquired new, better, information.
Meaning of course that he was not likely to be a native English speaker. And yes, I'm going to factor something like that into my probabilistic guess about their grammar mistakes :)
Note: There was previously a comment by someone else above me now deleted, so I didn't triple post -- just double post :)
By the way, I'm pretty sure dailywatersitting already made a bunch of random generalizations about Americans. And hey, I don't totally blame him -- if a lot of Americans are stupid, why not me? Not terrible odds although they didn't work out this time 
Holy Moly Scott & Slovenian guy. You don't sleep? ;)
Well someone has spelt "coincidence " wrong at least 4 times. Coincidence or non-native speaker?
Hmm, interesting -- guess you learn something new every day. No worries. To be fair all of those instances only result from a single misunderstanding. But sure, I'll give the Slovenian guy props on that one 
lol
May 16, 2014
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Elubas wrote:
No idea who George Carlin is, but somehow I don't think he would improve my life :)
Don't know exactly what this discussion is all about but that alone is worth a lifetime ban and a public chastisement.
pawnstogo wrote:
How did this go from an interesting discussion on Greece to grammar?
I missed the "interesting" part.
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May 16, 2014
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Irontiger wrote:
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LOL, touché
nobodyreally wrote:
Irontiger wrote:
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LOL, touché
Ha ! I knew you were an elephant !
nobodyreally wrote:
Elubas wrote:
No idea who George Carlin is, but somehow I don't think he would improve my life :)
Don't know exactly what this discussion is all about but that alone is worth a lifetime ban and a public chastisement.
I think the wretchedness of my life as a result of not having the pleasure of enjoying him is punishment enough! Don't you?
May 16, 2014
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Elubas wrote:
nobodyreally wrote:
Elubas wrote:
No idea who George Carlin is, but somehow I don't think he would improve my life :)
Don't know exactly what this discussion is all about but that alone is worth a lifetime ban and a public chastisement.
I think the wretchedness of my life as a result of not having the pleasure of enjoying him is punishment enough! Don't you?
It's not that bad. But really, give it a try. The man was a genius.
I used Carlin as an example since he knows a lot about words and stuff. Politician again!
I never mentioned my (precarious) intelligence.