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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:41 PM

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Spec R

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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?

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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:42 PM

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but saying "I'm going to the wal-mart grand opening" sounds perfectly fine to me

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But you added "the" in there. Now you're mixin shit up.

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:44 PM

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The ultimate answer is that it's a stylistic choice. That and no one will care either way.

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec R

Strictly speaking, both of those are wrong.
"Laker" is being used as an adjective, when it really is a proper noun.

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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.

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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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Strictly speaking, both of those are wrong.
"Laker" is being used as an adjective, when it really is a proper noun.

I'd argue that we're lazy fucking shits when we speak. :chuckles:
And that English has almost no logic behind its rules.

best explanation. 3.99 in edollars sent

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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:49 PM

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Jul 16, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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And that English has almost no logic behind its rules.

I was going over some grammar rules with some kid. With some of those "exception to the rule" examples, he asked why...I just said :hsugh:

then he went...

kay:

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Jul 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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I was going over some grammar rules with some kid. With some of those "exception to the rule" examples, he asked why...I just said :hsugh:

then he went...

kay:

Then you told him, "English is a bastard language." And he said, "What did you call my mother?"

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by b00gers

I was going over some grammar rules with some kid. With some of those "exception to the rule" examples, he asked why...I just said :hsugh:

then he went...

kay:

:chuckles:
I suggest the reason "Because I said so."

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