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Post by C@V on Jun 14, 2007 7:09:04 GMT -1
Neko you are an anathema! Incidently that is todays word team and its meaning is as follows: a person or thing detested or loathed!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jun 14, 2007 7:17:56 GMT -1
Still feeling threatened then Cav? ;D
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Post by C@V on Jun 14, 2007 7:19:04 GMT -1
No as you can see I'm a lyrical genius!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jun 14, 2007 7:31:47 GMT -1
I'm not sure either of those words can be applied to you
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 7:51:25 GMT -1
Lyrical is putting it a bit high...... you could at least have attempted some rhyming couplets Cav! ;D Plus the indefinite article is not required - Neko is anathema to you, not "an anathema"
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jun 14, 2007 8:18:24 GMT -1
Lyrical is putting it a bit high...... you could at least have attempted some rhyming couplets Cav! ;D Plus the indefinite article is not required - Neko is anathema to you, not "an anathema" Seems the genius claim is a touch thin on the ground too then! That said, the word 'genius' is often mis-used (or at least misunderstood) today anyway - it doesn't necessarily imply intelligence!
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 8:23:24 GMT -1
Seems the genius claim is a touch thin on the ground too then! That said, the word 'genius' is often mis-used (or at least misunderstood) today anyway - it doesn't necessarily imply intelligence! Another metaphor, m'learned friend, would be that in claiming intellectual prowess Mr Cav is skating on thin ice! ;D Yes, remind me, does it not imply a degree of possession by spirits, or am I barking up the wrong tree? Similar to Socrates and his "daimon"
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jun 14, 2007 8:48:30 GMT -1
Seems the genius claim is a touch thin on the ground too then! That said, the word 'genius' is often mis-used (or at least misunderstood) today anyway - it doesn't necessarily imply intelligence! Another metaphor, m'learned friend, would be that in claiming intellectual prowess Mr Cav is skating on thin ice! ;D Yes, remind me, does it not imply a degree of possession by spirits, or am I barking up the wrong tree? Similar to Socrates and his "daimon" I must admit that I'm not familiar with that exact understanding of the word, but what I mean is lots of people understand 'genius' to mean 'extremely intelligent' which is not the case at all - it simply refers to an extreme talent. Beethoven and Mozart, for instance, are geniuses of music, and Ronaldinho could be considered a footballing genius. So there's my word for the day, people - genius, in its correct form!
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 8:54:06 GMT -1
I must admit that I'm not familiar with that exact understanding of the word, but what I mean is lots of people understand 'genius' to mean 'extremely intelligent' which is not the case at all - it simply refers to an extreme talent. Beethoven and Mozart, for instance, are geniuses of music, and Ronaldinho could be considered a footballing genius. So there's my word for the day, people - genius, in its correct form! I think I got confused. I can explain Socrates' Daimon if you want. The plural is "Genii" by the way! Maybe I should go into Editing. I'm anal fastidious enough! ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jun 14, 2007 9:09:09 GMT -1
I must admit that I'm not familiar with that exact understanding of the word, but what I mean is lots of people understand 'genius' to mean 'extremely intelligent' which is not the case at all - it simply refers to an extreme talent. Beethoven and Mozart, for instance, are geniuses of music, and Ronaldinho could be considered a footballing genius. So there's my word for the day, people - genius, in its correct form! I think I got confused. I can explain Socrates' Daimon if you want. The plural is "Genii" by the way! Maybe I should go into Editing. I'm anal fastidious enough! ;D Actually, I looked it up to be sure, and both 'geniuses' and 'genii' are correct Only go into editing (or proof-reading, if you're only looking at SPAG ) if you're certain of your facts And feel free to explain Daimon - after all, this is an education thread! ;D
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Post by Ninja Squirrel on Jun 14, 2007 9:13:56 GMT -1
Todays Word is Shazbut
When something is wrong then you use this word i.e Ah Shazbut the coffee ran out.
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 9:24:45 GMT -1
Actually, I looked it up to be sure, and both 'geniuses' and 'genii' are correct Only go into editing (or proof-reading, if you're only looking at SPAG ) if you're certain of your facts And feel free to explain Daimon - after all, this is an education thread! ;D I refuse to accept "Geniuses" I feel it is a pernicious Americanism, and corruption of our glorious native tongue should not be allowed?! (Yes there's irony there... I know it's hard to spot in blank text! ) I'm certain of many things Neko, but that doesn't mean I'm never, ever wrong! Sadly... Eccelente. Well Socrates, the famed Greek philosopher of yore, used to claim that his perspicacity was the result of his "daimon." This word basically means a "personal genius" but it is not innate, rather it is more like a spirit which has come into one, as a gift from the gods. Some people thought that this was a claim intended to deflect criticism, as he could not take full responsibility for his actions and words as a result. This was just one of the many reasons for his huge unpopularity, other than among his small group of loyal supporters.
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Post by Ninja Squirrel on Jun 14, 2007 9:30:38 GMT -1
Smart arses the pair of ya
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Post by addicted2venos on Jun 14, 2007 9:35:01 GMT -1
This thread is pointless!!
~ pointless–adjective 1. without a point: a pointless pen. 2. blunt, as an instrument. 3. without force, meaning, or relevance: a pointless remark. 4. without a point scored, as in a game: a pointless inning.
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Post by Billy on Jun 14, 2007 9:36:04 GMT -1
HA HA HA Ninj!! Got your email cheers fella!
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 9:39:20 GMT -1
Sorry Kieran mate My intellectual pos- turing knows no bounds!
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Post by Ninja Squirrel on Jun 14, 2007 9:40:41 GMT -1
HA HA HA Ninj!! Got your email cheers fella! No probs Billy
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Post by Mrs H on Jun 14, 2007 12:25:02 GMT -1
Flannel is a bad word
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Post by jh1980 on Jun 14, 2007 12:29:14 GMT -1
Does it remind you of Flange?
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Post by C@V on Jun 14, 2007 12:31:22 GMT -1
So where were we?
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