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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec R
well that makes sense, but is saying "i'm going to watch the laker game" still incorrect?

and what if the person isnt using it as a possesive, like "im going to watch the lakers game"? is that incorrect?
Strictly speaking, both of those are wrong.
"Laker" is being used as an adjective, when it really is a proper noun.

Originally Posted by jaymar88
The ultimate answer is that it's a stylistic choice. That and no one will care either way.
I'd argue that we're lazy fucking shits when we speak. :chuckles:
And that English has almost no logic behind its rules. h:
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