Cerpin Taxt
Lifer
- Feb 23, 2005
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There is nothing more annoying than a Neckbeard, period.
When used in the context above, I prefer "full stop."
When discussing actual punctuation, I use "period."
There is nothing more annoying than a Neckbeard, period.
Period is US English. Full stop is UK English. Learn how to use Google.
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Did not know that, bizarre I wonder what the etymology of period in this context is. :hmm:
I didn't, and frankly, I kinda' doubt you knew the etymology of "period" as it relates to its use for that dot at the end of sentences in grammar, either.
Here it is:
I was referring to AstromanLuca's comment that one was US English and the other was UK English, rather than the etymology, sorry if that was unclear. I didn't feel like nesting the quote by hand. So hope that clears it up. Thanks for posting the etymology.
Have you tried?
http://www.etymonline.com/
:thumbsup:
And thanks for the link to that site!
Holy fuck, I thought we were done with these stupid neck fuck threads. It it really is amazing how ignorant you make yourself out to be.
Where the hell did you live?