Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNo, what does it say?
lolof, have you Googled Urban Slang and scanned the left side menu recently?
To me Urban is one thing and slang is one thing. When I google 'urban slang' I read this among other things:
slang is the continual and ever-changing use and definition of words in informal conversation, often using references as a means of comparison or showing likeness. some modern slang has endured over the decades since its inception (i.e. cool) and some will only last a few years before being rendered obsolete or outdated (i.e. bling bling).
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI was referring to a way of communication - if there is another meaning I don't know about it. I'm only interested in different kinds of languages.
lolof, telling you here would result in gb getting banned. lol but true... we're living in a time when just about anything goes.
Originally posted by lolofThe "Urban Dictionary" of contemporary slang words and phrases contains entries neither of us would have dreamed existed. I do understand your generic meaning and believe such liberties with language have been taken since time began (the most innocent, probably affectionate nicknames). Please see the "Miscellaneous" thread in our private club forum for more.
I was referring to a way of communication - if there is another meaning I don't know about it. I'm only interested in different kinds of languages.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI think it's all right as it is - my attitude when it comes to languages is well established and I want to promote thinking that goes forward, not backward. I love Language and I owe a lot of it to my earlier linguistic studies. As imperfect as we are when we speak, language is fascinating.
The "Urban Dictionary" of contemporary slang words and phrases contains entries neither of us would have dreamed existed. I do understand your generic meaning and believe such liberties with language have been taken since time began (the most innocent, probably affectionate nicknames). Please see the "Miscellaneous" thread in our private club forum for more.
Originally posted by lolof"... language is fascinating."
I think it's all right as it is - my attitude when it comes to languages is well established and I want to promote thinking that goes forward, not backward. I love Language and I owe a lot of it to my earlier linguistic studies. As imperfect as we are when we speak, language is fascinating.
Totally agree with the appreciations expressed by your minority point of view.
Many, unfortunately, take it for granted and do with it whatever they please.
Ok another metaphorical story:
There was this guy who had fits of rage destroying everything in reach. A wise man advised him: Every time, you feel this coming go out to the fence and beat a nail in. He did so and the situation improved. He needed to go out less and less. After a while the fits were gome. Then the wise man advised him: Go and pull out all the nails. He did so. Then the wise man said: See your rage is gone now, but the holes will stay.
A man goes to a Psychologist and says, "Doc I got a real problem, I can't stop thinking about sex."
The Psychologist says, "Well let's see what we can find out", and pulls out his ink blots. "What is this a picture of?" he asks.
The man turns the picture upside down then turns it around and states, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologist says, "very interesting," and shows the next picture. "And what is this a picture of?"
The man looks and turns it in different directions and says, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologists tries again with the third ink blot, and asks the same question, "What is this a picture of?"
The patient again turns it in all directions and replies, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologist states, "Well, yes, you do seem to be obsessed with sex."
"Me!?" demands the patient. "You're the one who keeps showing me the dirty pictures!"