Nominative Determinism
Feb 20th 2019, 3:17 pm
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Nominative Determinism
We will be staying at the Royal York in March. We got a very helpful email from the 'Assistant Director of Rooms' there - his name? Andrew Burgerhof!
Feb 20th 2019, 3:48 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Oh, and in our previous life in the UK, my wife met the real 'Captain Blackadder' - I don't suppose the poor guy will EVER make it to Major!
Feb 20th 2019, 5:55 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
We will be staying at the Royal York in March. We got a very helpful email from the 'Assistant Director of Rooms' there - his name? Andrew Burgerhof!
Feb 20th 2019, 7:03 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Originally Posted by Zoe Bell
what dates are you at the royal york? I hope for your sake its not between Mar 3 and 6
Feb 20th 2019, 9:47 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Large convention in town
places get very busy and very loud.
places get very busy and very loud.
Feb 20th 2019, 9:58 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Originally Posted by Zoe Bell
Large convention in town
places get very busy and very loud.
places get very busy and very loud.
Feb 21st 2019, 9:11 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Another recent example of nominative determinism - Doug Bowser is taking over as CEO of Nintendo of America.
Feb 21st 2019, 10:27 pm
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Re: Nominative Determinism
Originally Posted by CanadaJimmy
Another recent example of nominative determinism - Doug Bowser is taking over as CEO of Nintendo of America.
