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Patrick Feb 28th 2006 11:19 pm

Two Times!!!
 
What ever happened to the word twice? Why do Americans use "two times" instead of twice. I noticed it on an advert the other day now I cant stop listening for it, no-one says twice, why, why, why?

g1ant Feb 28th 2006 11:20 pm

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Too busy to reply now. I'll tell you in a fortnight. :rolleyes:

Jaxbar Feb 28th 2006 11:21 pm

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Originally Posted by Patrick
What ever happened to the word twice? Why do Americans use "two times" instead of twice. I noticed it on an advert the other day now I cant stop listening for it, no-one says twice, why, why, why?

And 'My Bad' whats that all about?

snowbunny Feb 28th 2006 11:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Bradford Lass
And 'My Bad' whats that all about?

Blowing off any real responsibility caused by the f(ckup. I detest that phrase. It's a Gen Y thing -- how hard can it be to say "my mistake"?

Patrick -- where have you seen "two times"? In advertising I rather like the use of 200% vs twice or two times. :D

Fitz750 Feb 28th 2006 11:31 pm

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Originally Posted by Patrick
What ever happened to the word twice? Why do Americans use "two times" instead of twice. I noticed it on an advert the other day now I cant stop listening for it, no-one says twice, why, why, why?

Because two times two is 4 and two times twice is :confused:

Easy really :eek: :D

snowbunny Feb 28th 2006 11:33 pm

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"One time.... two times.... three times a lady"

Patrick, I'd be more worried that "thrice" is an endangered species.

AmerLisa Mar 1st 2006 12:12 am

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Originally Posted by Patrick
What ever happened to the word twice? Why do Americans use "two times" instead of twice. I noticed it on an advert the other day now I cant stop listening for it, no-one says twice, why, why, why?


I don't know, just frosts my bum that does!!! :mad: And why can't they use thrice instead of three times, I want to know!!! :rolleyes:

dunroving Mar 1st 2006 12:34 am

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Originally Posted by Bradford Lass
And 'My Bad' whats that all about?

I "might could" understand it if they speak a different language ... oh, hang on, they do.

If it's "not my bad", does that mean it's "my good"?

Elvira Mar 1st 2006 12:40 am

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Oftentimes - WTF :confused: :rolleyes:

AmerLisa Mar 1st 2006 12:42 am

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Originally Posted by dunroving
I "might could" understand it if they speak a different language ... oh, hang on, they do.

If it's "not my bad", does that mean it's "my good"?


lol - what does "my bad" supposed to mean???? :confused:

dunroving Mar 1st 2006 12:42 am

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Originally Posted by AmerLisa
lol - what does "my bad" supposed to mean???? :confused:

My fault.

Angry White Pyjamas Mar 1st 2006 12:43 am

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Try telling them something happens "twice a month" then when they say "Huh?" say "You know...fortnightly"

Jerseygirl Mar 1st 2006 12:48 am

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My pet hates are: Of off
Lightedness
Two fourths
Three fourths
Gotton

and many more.

britvic Mar 1st 2006 12:51 am

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Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Try telling them something happens "twice a month" then when they say "Huh?" say "You know...fortnightly"

So there really lost on that one :D Good Boy.

scrubbedexpat097 Mar 1st 2006 12:54 am

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This one annoys me. Loud people on cell phones starting the conversation with........"where you at?"


Is that just a Texas thing or is it all over?


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