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28-Apr-2004, 14:57
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Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
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I was trying to see who is the most thoughtful expert here. hehehehehe
and the winner is obvious.
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28-Apr-2004, 20:28
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Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) |
I was trying to see who is the most thoughtful expert here. hehehehehe
and the winner is obvious.
sabrina | People don't get much more thoughtful than Ron.  |
29-Apr-2004, 07:12
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Originally Posted by tdol I'm shut up.  | why do you use 'am' before 'shut up'? It doesn't make sense grammatically.
so please don't keep your mouth shut for this question.  sabrina |
Please wake up. Expert TDOL
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29-Apr-2004, 07:14
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) |
I was trying to see who is the most thoughtful expert here. hehehehehe
and the winner is obvious.
sabrina | People don't get much more thoughtful than Ron. |
Is there any sarcasm in your sentence? -_-
sabrina :wink: |
29-Apr-2004, 14:19
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) |
I was trying to see who is the most thoughtful expert here. hehehehehe
and the winner is obvious.
sabrina | People don't get much more thoughtful than Ron. |
Is there any sarcasm in your sentence? -_-
sabrina :wink: | None whatsoever. :D |
30-Apr-2004, 00:55
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) | Because there are 2 negatives(can't and less) in this sentence, I infer it a positive statement as 'I agree with you.'
I should say "I can't agree with you more" or "I'll say" or "You can say THAT again."
:D sabrina :D | That's really close. It is humorous because it is unexpected. "I can't agree with you less" is exactly the opposite of the usual statement. Also, it is exactly opposite of the intended meaning. It gives an unexpected twist to the end of the sentence--sort of an O. Henry ending.
(Thanks, Mike.)
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30-Apr-2004, 04:29
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) | Because there are 2 negatives(can't and less) in this sentence, I infer it a positive statement as 'I agree with you.'
I should say "I can't agree with you more" or "I'll say" or "You can say THAT again."
:D sabrina :D | That's really close. It is humorous because it is unexpected. "I can't agree with you less" is exactly the opposite of the usual statement. Also, it is exactly opposite of the intended meaning. It gives an unexpected twist to the end of the sentence--sort of an O. Henry ending.
(Thanks, Mike.)
:) |
Ron,
I can't follow your last sentence. 
sabrina |
30-Apr-2004, 05:15
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) | Because there are 2 negatives(can't and less) in this sentence, I infer it a positive statement as 'I agree with you.'
I should say "I can't agree with you more" or "I'll say" or "You can say THAT again."
:D sabrina :D | That's really close. It is humorous because it is unexpected. "I can't agree with you less" is exactly the opposite of the usual statement. Also, it is exactly opposite of the intended meaning. It gives an unexpected twist to the end of the sentence--sort of an O. Henry ending.
(Thanks, Mike.)
:) | It's true, Ron. You are the best! :D |
30-Apr-2004, 05:25
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Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) | Because there are 2 negatives(can't and less) in this sentence, I infer it a positive statement as 'I agree with you.'
I should say "I can't agree with you more" or "I'll say" or "You can say THAT again."
:D sabrina :D | That's really close. It is humorous because it is unexpected. "I can't agree with you less" is exactly the opposite of the usual statement. Also, it is exactly opposite of the intended meaning. It gives an unexpected twist to the end of the sentence--sort of an O. Henry ending.
(Thanks, Mike.)
:) | It's true, Ron. You are the best! :D |
You guys are the best!
sabrina |
30-Apr-2004, 17:14
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by blacknomi I can't agree with you less.
| I found that rather funny. Do you know why? (Tdol, give Sabrina a chance to answer first.)
:) | Because there are 2 negatives(can't and less) in this sentence, I infer it a positive statement as 'I agree with you.'
I should say "I can't agree with you more" or "I'll say" or "You can say THAT again."
:D sabrina :D | That's really close. It is humorous because it is unexpected. "I can't agree with you less" is exactly the opposite of the usual statement. Also, it is exactly opposite of the intended meaning. It gives an unexpected twist to the end of the sentence--sort of an O. Henry ending.
(Thanks, Mike.)
:) | It's true, Ron. You are the best! :D |
You guys are the best!
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