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Old 30-Oct-2006, 10:43
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Default Re: comparative, superlative of funny

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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork View Post
IMO, #1 is the more common.
I agree, although the #2 variants are quite acceptable in some contexts (particularly when reinforced with, say, even).

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ps - This refers to the -er form, of course, and any possible continuation - ...even more funny. The most funny, though,...

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