I could care less... and I could care less about all the people that say "it's 'I couldn't care less'". Who really cares? It gets the point across. "Same difference" is far more annoying...
Question of the Day, July 23, 2010
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I've voted for the excited option. Was a big Buffy, Angel and Firefly fan back in the day, in fact Buffy was pretty much the dominant interest through my teens. Quite liked Dollhouse (haven't seen beyond the first couple of episodes of season two yet and will probably wait until the season hits DVD) but it never felt like something to get too excited about. It pretty much felt like it was a show that was living on borrowed time from the start.
As for The Avengers, I'm cautiously optimistic but also aware it will never be able to compete with my memories of the good old days when the thought of a new Buffy episode pretty much sustained me through the week.
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If you visit my workplace you'll find I pretty much have a reputation as a grammar and punctuation nazi (I especially have a thing for apostrophes). To be honest when it comes to a lot of things it's just a sign of how completely bored I am, because if my brain were more occupied I'd probably not care as much (whilst remaining capable of caring to a lesser degree, thus enabling the legitimate use of the expression we are currently discussing). That being said there are certain examples of poor usage of the English language that should not be just ignored and one of them is phrases that mean the opposite to what they claim to mean and do not incorporate irony. "I could care less" is one of these, as are all double negatives.
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I've voted for the excited option. Was a big Buffy, Angel and Firefly fan back in the day, in fact Buffy was pretty much the dominant interest through my teens. Quite liked Dollhouse (haven't seen beyond the first couple of episodes of season two yet and will probably wait until the season hits DVD) but it never felt like something to get too excited about. It pretty much felt like it was a show that was living on borrowed time from the start.
As for The Avengers, I'm cautiously optimistic but also aware it will never be able to compete with my memories of the good old days when the thought of a new Buffy episode pretty much sustained me through the week.
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If you visit my workplace you'll find I pretty much have a reputation as a grammar and punctuation nazi (I especially have a thing for apostrophes). To be honest when it comes to a lot of things it's just a sign of how completely bored I am, because if my brain were more occupied I'd probably not care as much (whilst remaining capable of caring to a lesser degree, thus enabling the legitimate use of the expression we are currently discussing). That being said there are certain examples of poor usage of the English language that should not be just ignored and one of them is phrases that mean the opposite to what they claim to mean and do not incorporate irony. "I could care less" is one of these, as are all double negatives.
I already wasn't going to watch it, but if I was I would think that it was a pretty bad thing because I'm not a fan of Joss Whedon's work.
Also, props to the Escapist for finally including my most applicable option!
Edit: Oh, wait, it said could care less? Aw, man!
Also, props to the Escapist for finally including my most applicable option!
Edit: Oh, wait, it said could care less? Aw, man!
I am one of those that think Joss Whedon is a god, but i just don't feel it will do wither of them justice
Maybe some people care less about the people complaining about the statement's incorrectness, thus rendering it correct.ultimateownage said:
Could someone refresh my memory, who's Joss Whedon? The name sounds familiar, I just can't place it.
I'm still stuck on them replacing Edward Norton. That makes me ... SO ANGRY.
And Joss Whedon hasn't done dick movie wise since Serenity.. I have some doubts to how good it will be. But hell, it's the Avengers. I'll see it in theaters.
And Joss Whedon hasn't done dick movie wise since Serenity.. I have some doubts to how good it will be. But hell, it's the Avengers. I'll see it in theaters.
Joss has made one awesome thing (Firefly/Serenity) and several mediocre things. This news turns a movie that I had little interest in seeing into a movie that I still have little interest in seeing. "I could care less" is the only option that is true in my case.
I hope it's going to turn out awesome because... it deserves to be.
I voted "I couldn't care less" (yay changed, good stuff
) however, because I honestly don't know enough about directing or really anything that goes on making the film and as long as it looks cool I'll go watch it. If not then I'll be a little disappointed but in the end there will be another good film
I voted "I couldn't care less" (yay changed, good stuff
) however, because I honestly don't know enough about directing or really anything that goes on making the film and as long as it looks cool I'll go watch it. If not then I'll be a little disappointed but in the end there will be another good film 
Well, hurrah! He makes good shows.
Although, I only see the Avengers movie as a massive cash-in for Marvel. That, or I've never been a fan of "Marvel" movies.
Although, I only see the Avengers movie as a massive cash-in for Marvel. That, or I've never been a fan of "Marvel" movies.
