Oh No! Something New!

[xavi]

Guitar. After having a friend who plays his 8-string masterfully,
I decided I'd pick it up and give it a shot. Apparently I accel
in musical instruments quite quickly(I also picked up saxophone&piano so
it's not based on one instrument)

 

[major28]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

Yea I have to say having lived in England for 20 years I've never once heard someone call it soccer without using as a way to subversively mock Americans. I have a feeling the reason America call's it soccer is so it doesn't get confused with American foorball. Which is a lot like our Rugby.

yeah there pretty similar... except America is good at football

 

[Eggsnham]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

The english call it football. That's a fact. If you want to go on saying it guilt free go ahead but just remember that it's called football.

The English call it Football now, but the term Soccer was thought up by the English, used by the English, and then adopted by Americans.

It was first called Association Football, which then was shortened to Assoc which then turned to Soccer.

So yes, the official name is Football, but it's totally acceptable to call it Soccer. Now, let's not start a flamewar please.

I don't know it's history but I know I hate the butchery of the English language in America. At the moment I don't think I know enough about the word to start a flame war and stay in the right.

Next time...

We don't speak the original English, we use a different dialect, it's no different than a different dialect of German from different parts of Germany.

Alright, I'm done feeding the flames.

 

[Rakkana]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

The english call it football. That's a fact. If you want to go on saying it guilt free go ahead but just remember that it's called football.

The English call it Football now, but the term Soccer was thought up by the English, used by the English, and then adopted by Americans.

It was first called Association Football, which then was shortened to Assoc which then turned to Soccer.

So yes, the official name is Football, but it's totally acceptable to call it Soccer. Now, let's not start a flamewar please.

I don't know it's history but I know I hate the butchery of the English language in America. At the moment I don't think I know enough about the word to start a flame war and stay in the right.

Next time...

We don't speak the original English, we use a different dialect, it's no different than a different dialect of German from different parts of Germany.

Alright, I'm done feeding the flames.

No you speak English. That had to be the first stupid thing you've said yet, I don't even think I have to explain why. You've just lessened your win.

Don't bother replying if your going to say something like this again. In fact, just don't reply. Because I wont.

 

[Kagim]

That would be professional wrestling. Yes i know it's not real and all that but I've been viewing the programs since i was a lad and my ability to go into many a characters is just perfect for that.

Professional Wrestling actually is real.

Unless you mean WWE.

At which point i'll just shut up and sit in a corner.

Yes i do mean WWE got a problem with that?

Not in the slightest. I just didn't know if you meant Pro wrestling or WWE

 

[Camembert]

I don't know it's history but I know I hate the butchery of the English language in America. At the moment I don't think I know enough about the word to start a flame war and stay in the right.

Next time...

Why is it that you hate this 'butchery' so much? And do you believe the English butchery of the English language to be any better? Like Eggsnham said, it's like evolution (OK, he didn't say that, but he meant something similar) - the American and British versions of English share a common ancestor, and so it is peculiar, to say the least, that you would think one is more 'right' than the other.

He is also right when he says he doesn't 'speak the original English', because he doesn't, and neither do you. It is a variation on something as it was spoken centuries ago. I only add this because you seem so outraged at the idea that it might be so. Well I'm telling you it is so.

 

[Chipperz]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

Yea I have to say having lived in England for 20 years I've never once heard someone call it soccer without using as a way to subversively mock Americans. I have a feeling the reason America call's it soccer is so it doesn't get confused with American foorball. Which is a lot like our Rugby.

yeah there pretty similar... except America is good at football

That might be because they're the only country that play it properly. Assuming we're talking about American football here. And I don't care what people say England are very good at Rugy. If we don't win we always get very high in a tournament. It pisses me off no end that our football players get payed so much fucking money. And then they don't do anything in tournaments. All the fame all the money. The country literally stops to a friggin halt when the world cups here. Yet they never ever ever ever ever do anything. I think we should dock their freakin astronomical wages if they don't perform.

Yet England might win an international tournament of Rugby and no one seems to freakin notice. I swear it's like we're all masochists.

Heh, you want a laugh? England's Womans Football team came, like, second in the last Women's World Cup. About three people in the country know there IS one, and the women's team doesn't get near the wages of the men. Cricket and Rugby, we do pretty well at, but Football, the "national game"? We couldn't win that if our lives depended on it. I utterly agree that there should be an across the board pay cut until they actually start fucking performing.

I'd love to see the same level of pride in England at something like the Six Nations (which, after being opposed to Italy's inclusion, I have now seen the error of my ways and think it should actually be opened up further to New Zealand and Australia, with the only problem that "The Eight Nations" sounds a bit crap). English rugby players actually play the damn game - it's always a great sight to behold.

 

[SturmDolch]

Writing!

After 12 years of school with English teachers saying I'm excellent at creative writing such as winning the Young Author's Award for my entire school in grade 6, having teachers stop in the hall to say I did a great job on an exam in grade 11 and 12, getting an A on my story in my first year university course, I've finally decided to write in my spare time. I always wanted to write, I just never sat down and actually did it. And so it begins.

 

[Anarchemitis]

Skydiving, and it was actually pretty fun...

I know the exact feeling.
Boredom, Mellowness, Absurd Frustration with said Boredom, Undaunted Pioneering Spirit, HOLYCRAPIAMINANAIRPLANEABOUTTOPLUNGETHOUSANDSOFFEET, Awe, Pain in feet from could-have-been-better landing.

 

[Yamiki]

I don't know it's history but I know I hate the butchery of the English language in America. At the moment I don't think I know enough about the word to start a flame war and stay in the right.

Next time...

Why is it that you hate this 'butchery' so much? And do you believe the English butchery of the English language to be any better? Like Eggsnham said, it's like evolution (OK, he didn't say that, but he meant something similar) - the American and British versions of English share a common ancestor, and so it is peculiar, to say the least, that you would think one is more 'right' than the other.

He is also right when he says he doesn't 'speak the original English', because he doesn't, and neither do you. It is a variation on something as it was spoken centuries ago. I only add this because you seem so outraged at the idea that it might be so. Well I'm telling you it is so.

Forsooth! Yon manner of speech astounds me, whither ist thou from and whatfore be'est thou intentions?

Butchery of the english language? r u srs? the idea that a language could be butchered is... oh wait... my bad. It has been happening for years, language is not universal, (As a whole) it is actually region specific, so American's aren't butchering English as we know it because what is English? is English, British English? (This makes the most sense because well the English are the British and they speak British English) or is it American English or Australian English or the broken english they use for sterotypes?

Here we speak Australian English, partly because there was no word in British English for "Crikey mate, That's a beauty" and mostly because we were.. you know.. settled by the English.
The Americans have their dialect of English it is their language, it is a derivative of the English language like Simplified Chinese is a derivative of the chinese lanaguage(s).

I wouldn't worry about it too much and start brushing up on your alienese anyway...

 

[Drexlor]

I wouldn't mind joining WWE. I'd really need to get in shape first though. I even have a rediculous idea for a gimmick, it would be awesome.

 

[arsenicCatnip]

I've always wanted to get into some martial art, but I never knew what. I've done tai chi and yoga before, and found both to be very relaxing but not quite what I wanted.

Then I met Shane, who's a tae kwon do black belt... I still don't know what martial art to choose, but he's inspired me to look into them more and take one up.

 

[Miumaru]

I wanna learn japanese. My interest in japanese culture extends far beyond anime and video games, and would love ot learn the language (atleast) and maybe travel around Japan for a year or two experiencing many places of interest and their many festivals.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

I always liked Baseball/Softball but I never joined a team... I should join an amateur team sometime...

 

[Camembert]

Forsooth! Yon manner of speech astounds me, whither ist thou from and whatfore be'est thou intentions?

Butchery of the english language? r u srs? the idea that a language could be butchered is... oh wait... my bad. It has been happening for years, language is not universal, (As a whole) it is actually region specific, so American's aren't butchering English as we know it because what is English? is English, British English? (This makes the most sense because well the English are the British and they speak British English) or is it American English or Australian English or the broken english they use for sterotypes?

Here we speak Australian English, partly because there was no word in British English for "Crikey mate, That's a beauty" and mostly because we were.. you know.. settled by the English.
The Americans have their dialect of English it is their language, it is a derivative of the English language like Simplified Chinese is a derivative of the chinese lanaguage(s).

I wouldn't worry about it too much and start brushing up on your alienese anyway...

Uh... yeah, that was kind of my point. Thanks for expanding on it, though

Oh, and I like your style - good opening sentence, that. I need to start using Forsooth more often.

 

[Captain Pancake]

Writing. I made a thread about it yesterday but nobody commented on it. I was Disappoint.

 

[blankedboy]

I spent four and a half years living on a boat, then at the start of this year I took a sailing course and it was FUCKING AWESOME.

Do I win the thread?

 

[Porygon-2000]

I've been thinking a lot about going to join a gym.
Massive steps, I know, but right now i'm just too self-concious to do anything like it...

 

[snow]

I had a laugh at the title of this thread, When I read "Oh No! Something New!" I thought to myself, "Oh dear God say it isn't so!!!!"

XD

Good luck with the Soccer! Back when I was a Senior in High School, I found out by accident that I was really decent at the sport even though compared to actual soccer players, I was out of shape. (I was a skinny mofo, but there's no way I can remain running for such a long period of time like that, but that's why they have practice.)

I wanted to join up, but no one told me when sign ups were. When I gave my one friend beef about it, he said it was on the announcements every morning for about 2 weeks. He sat across from me and watched as I slept through the announcements that schmuck! XD

For me though, I always wanted to learn how to sword fight. I feel it is a skill that is very unique to learn these days. I did have a friend in high school that practiced the art of several weapons and martial arts with his dad and brother, but we parted ways after I graduated and I haven't seen him since.

I've been thinking a lot about going to join a gym.
Massive steps, I know, but right now i'm just too self-concious to do anything like it...

No need to feel self-conscious going to the gym. Everyone there will be too busy doing the same thing you are to notice you. They will teach you how to use the machines by a simple request, so any fear of being caught using a machine wrong shouldn't be much of a problem either.

Physical fitness buffs are for the most part, really friendly and supportive of those who are looking to improve their bodies and health!

 

[Betancore]

At the place I work, there's a lot of media related stuff you can do. And I've only ever been interested in the radio part. But since I've already done my two blocks this year, now I need to find something else to do, so I think I may try television. I always thought it would be pretty cool to be a camera person.