The many questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread XIX

[Farm Boy]

There is also no adequate reason for using "utilize" instead of "use."

 

[Quackers]

Words like that are just to tart up words with simple meanings.

 

[Traitorfish]

Depends. "Utilise" literally means to bestow utility upon something, to take it up in such a fashion as to be able to use it: I use a hammer to hang a picture, but if I don't have a hammer handy, I might utilise the heel of a boot. Just because some people use it unnecessary doesn't mean that the word itself is unnecessary.

 

[Farm Boy]

The heel of a boot can still be used to hammer in the nail. I'm not saying the words are identical, merely that there is no way to structure "utilise" properly without being vaguely d-baggy.

 

[Traitorfish]

Just because you haven't encountered one doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.

 

[Farm Boy]

Conceeded.

 

[Chukchi Husky]

In Wales all the sign posts have to be put in Welsh first followed by English. Is there anything like that in Scotland?

 

[Traitorfish]

Only in certain council areas. Highlands, Western Isles, and Argyle & Bute, IIRC.

 

[Virote_Considon]

Link to video.

Ok guys, firstly, this song from the early/mid 80s reminds me of a pop-punk song possibly by Sum41, what is that song?

Secondly, that synth. I hear that synth bit in clubs all the time when I'm out. What song/who by?

Thirdly, do you think the similarities are related, i.e. do you think the people who made these songs also listen to Idoli?

 

[NedimNapoleon]

All I know is that Psihomodo Pop is better

 

[Virote_Considon]

They're good, but Idoli are better than them.

Paraf is the best band of all time (of all time!), though.

 

[caketastydelish]

I'm thinking about moving to Virginia after I graduate from my University. Does anyone know the typical cost of living there?

 

[Farm Boy]

One soul.

 

[Quackers]

Costs? Proximity to CFC celebs.

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

What is the best example of a real-life Fun Police?

 

[salty mud]

The CFC moderators.

 

[NickyJ]

What is the best example of a real-life Fun Police?

The CFC moderators.

It took this thread 515 posts for someone to win it, but it was finally done.

 

[madviking]

I'm thinking about moving to Virginia after I graduate from my University. Does anyone know the typical cost of living there?

What part of the state?

 

[cardgame]

What is the best example of a real-life Fun Police?

Amish/Mennonites/Mormons/[insert_religious_sect_here]

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Hmm, I was thinking more of a government or private organization that uses physical force to crack down on entertainment.