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Another thing that cracks me up is (unintentional) spelling errors, it seems all modern devices spellcheck? What do you think that squiggly line represents?!
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So with "irregardless" being so commonly used, I wonder if it will supplant "regardless" in the next 50 - 70 years.
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Another thing that cracks me up is (unintentional) spelling errors, it seems all modern devices spellcheck? What do you think that squiggly line represents?!
How is it pronounced, like derrière?At some point there, their and they're will be all be supplanted by theire're.
Betwixt this graph (and the fact we are capable of such things) and our to and fro I am having too much fun with this thread lmao!If you had the time and inclination, I'd want you to proof all my posts.
I guess the problem with the graph is that it's only taking publications into account. And I doubt unironic use of 'irregardless' would make it past editors. How much use does it get in regular conversation? No idea. But I've never heard anyone say it.How is it pronounced, like derrière?
Betwixt this graph (and the fact we are capable of such things) and our to and fro I am having too much fun with this thread lmao!
lol thank youThe real scourge that nobody's paying attention to are blockheads who say "worse" instead of "worst" and "bias" instead of "biased"
I'm specifically talking about people typing it. I see it all the time here!lol thank you
I think it's like a lisp? So I feel bad about making fun of it.
Regardless is way more common everywhere.Is this an American thing? Regardless is still widely used in Europe.
It's way less common than regardless, but people use it.is irregardless that common? I have never actually heard it in real life
I don't think most people will notice it in speech, which is probably a big part of the reason why people mix them up while typing.I'm specifically talking about people typing it. I see it all the time here!
Don't try and make excuses for those monsters!!I don't think most people will notice it in speech, which is probably a big part of the reason why people mix them up while typing.
Are you saying that they are the worse....
I'm howling with rageAre you saying that they are the worse....
...of these two examples of non standard English?