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I am *so* tempted to buy a pack or three of these "asshole" cards. I think I'd probably have way too much fun with them, and it would probably fit with my passive-aggressive modus operandi when dealing with rude strangers. ;p

I have my new ATM card, but they haven't sent me my PIN, yet. I can almost use the card the same way that I used to, but it's still irritating. And I also have to memorize an entirely new card number! :p The last time they sent me a new card, they just changed the last 4 digits.

Wait, there it is, in today's mail! Still, that's yet another 4 numbers that I have to re-memorize. Thing is, my old number had no special meaning, either, so it seems kind of silly to have it changed from one number that has no meaning to another number that has no meaning other than the fact that I sort of remember it.

I got two of the three things I wanted to do done today, but I think I'll save the HD mucking until after practice or after work. I also rented a couple movies, and PaRappa The Rapper 2!! ::adlfkhasdfahfklafklasdf:: I played the original PaRappa with my cousin some years ago, and it just cracked me up. I'd also hoped that they'd have Karaoke Revolution for rent, but alas, no dice.

Anyway, I have to leave for practice in 20. So, I end with a spelling lesson for the stupid! :O

DANDYWILBER'S FREE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO TYPE/SPELL/SPEAK CORRECTLY!
Or: How to sound mildly intelligent!
When to properly use your or you're (you are)
YOUR
your
adj. The possessive form of you
1. Used as a modifier before a noun: your
boots; your accomplishments

2. A person's; one's: The light switch is on
your right


So, what does it mean?

Your is a word that states that the possession of some object or abstract idea is in the possession of you. The hat is not you're hat. It is YOUR hat. As you're cannot be used in place of you're, the same is true for the reverse of this lesson. Your cannot be used in a sentence when the meaning of the word should be "you are," such as you are not very intellectual or you are in possession of the grammar skills of a 4-year old. This is where YOU'RE comes in, not your. See the right side, YOUR right side (of the computer screen) for instructions on how to use YOU'RE.

Some examples:

This is your pink flamingo.
Our Lady Peace is your favorite band.
Please, stop your car and run into oncoming traffic.
YOU'RE
you're
Contraction of you are.

contraction
n. The act or process of shortening
1. The shortening of a word, or of two
words, by the omission of a letter or
letters, or by reducing two or more
vowels or syllables to one; as, ne'er for
never; can't for can not; don't for do
not; it's for it is.

Huh?

In short, you're means you are. We do all know what "you" and "are" mean, don't we? I should surely hope so! One uses you're when they wish to speak regarding a person.

Some examples:

You're not a very nice individual.
You're coming with me this evening.
You're not serious, are you?
Post this tutorial in your journal!!


Sorry, I just *had* to. If it's grammar or spelling-related, it just calls out to me. :D

Date: 2004-02-27 06:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kelaar.livejournal.com
Those asshole cards look fantastic!

Date: 2004-02-28 12:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alleycatsphinx.livejournal.com
10 per pack is so not enough

how do you....

Date: 2004-02-28 05:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassanik.livejournal.com
How do you find all these cool sites! Those cards are too funny!

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