Very short rant on 'me thinks' and 'close proximity'.

[dane]

"Methinks", or worse, "Me thinks" is an ostentatious way to begin a sentence or a thought. 

"Just sayin'" should not be appended to the end of a sentence or a thought in an effort to make it more acceptable, or as a subtle way of avoiding the defense of that thought or sentence.

'Methinks that jacket doesn't go well with the rest of your outfit. Just sayin.'

And there is also "close proximity", and with 'proximity' meaning 'near', is there such a thing as "far proximity"?

[DLR Pyro]

me thinks you have too much time on your hands to worry about such trivial items.   Just sayin'

[YupItsMe]

"Methinks", or worse, "Me thinks" is an ostentatious way to begin a sentence or a thought. 

"Just sayin'" should not be appended to the end of a sentence or a thought in an effort to make it more acceptable, or as a subtle way of avoiding the defense of that thought or sentence.

'Methinks that jacket doesn't go well with the rest of your outfit. Just sayin.'

And there is also "close proximity", and with 'proximity' meaning 'near', is there such a thing as "far proximity"?

I almost always use proper grammer, just sayin' 

[Wayne]

   I always go by the general consensus as long as it is in close proximity. Me thinks I'm just sayin' know what I mean?

[freedumb2003b]

I am unsure why you chose such rarely used phrases.


There is a long list of words that are not modifiable: perfect, flabbergasted, worthless to name a few ("few" is modifiable).

As for "me thinks" (as two words or one), I haven't heard anyone use that term to begin, end or modify a sentence.  What do you think of "I reckon?"

And speaking of strange words which are only modified, when is the last time you have heard of someone being "gruntled," a flag or banner being "furled" (methinks there is a famous poem that uses that term from the 1800's, I reckon).  And outside of a newspaper when is you heard that someone is embattled.

[dane]

I am unsure why you chose such rarely used phrases.


There is a long list of words that are not modifiable: perfect, flabbergasted, worthless to name a few ("few" is modifiable).

As for "me thinks" (as two words or one), I haven't heard anyone use that term to begin, end or modify a sentence.  What do you think of "I reckon?"

And speaking of strange words which are only modified, when is the last time you have heard of someone being "gruntled," a flag or banner being "furled" (methinks there is a famous poem that uses that term from the 1800's, I reckon).  And outside of a newspaper when is you heard that someone is embattled.

I ran across 'me thinks' today on CC, and because I do have time on my hands, started typing rants.

'Furled' is an old nautical term, along with port, starboard, head (bathroom on a ship or boat - the sanitary facilities on the old sailing vessels was always in the bow area (front) of the vessels due to winds blowing in that direction to propel the ship AND carry away the stench).  'Furl' is to roll up tightly and secure, and later 'unfurl the sails'.

I also enjoy the misuse of something that 'begs the question of', followed by a question.  It doesn't mean that. Just sayin'

[freedumb2003b]

I ran across 'me thinks' today on CC, and because I do have time on my hands, started typing rants.

'Furled' is an old nautical term, along with port, starboard, head (bathroom on a ship or boat - the sanitary facilities on the old sailing vessels was always in the bow area (front) of the vessels due to winds blowing in that direction to propel the ship AND carry away the stench).  'Furl' is to roll up tightly and secure, and later 'unfurl the sails'.

I also enjoy the misuse of something that 'begs the question of', followed by a question.  It doesn't mean that. Just sayin'

That is another favorite of mine.  I always ask "how does that question answer itself?"

And let us not forget the almost complete retirement of the word "few" for countable objects ("less taxes," "less songs," "less clouds").  I have seen and heard that in news (print and broadcast), advertising, academic papers, and damn near everywhere English is used.

[thundley4]

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

[DumbAss Tanker]

Don't really care for 'Methinks,' unless the rest of the post is in Elizabethan English, in which case I wouldn't read it anyway, it strikes me as an unnecessary affectation.  The other two idioms don't bother me, though.

[Big Dog]

What not to say:

"Methinks those pants do make your butt look big. Just sayin'."

Which begs the question, "If I had been in close proximity when I said it, would she have been gruntled, or would she have furled me?"

[Eupher]

Methinks I'm one of those who, whilst standing upright and smelling the London fog, tend to use "methinks."

It's one of those useless words that, curiously, I like. So methinks I'll use it.   

[obumazombie]

Irregardless.

[IassaFTots]

Irregardless.

 

Pacifically.  Jus' Sayin'.

[DefiantSix]

 

Pacifically.  Jus' Sayin'.

Care to guess how many times I've been accused of being a "statistic bastard"?  Methinks it's enough to drive a saint to swear. Just sayin'...

[njpines]

intents and purposes . . . and all that, just sayin'

[Chris_]

"in actuality"

 

[Happy Fun Ball]

The word "solutions" when used in advertising

[dane]

Methought this topic might be fun, and it has been.  Just sayin'

[njpines]

Sports talk radio -- throwing out a prevailing opinion after which the phrase "I get that" comes. Then an opposing opinion is given.

[obumazombie]

The word "solutions" when used in advertising

[Wineslob]

Methinks this thread is crunchy in actuality............perhaps.

[Bad Dog]

This thread seems to be taking a turn for the worst.

[obumazombie]

This thread seems to be taking a turn for the worst.

Put it between 2 pieces of bread, don't knock it...

[dane]

Mesaw another one today - 'my personal opinion'.  If I express "my opinion", can it be anything other than "personal"?

[Eupher]

Sports talk radio -- throwing out a prevailing opinion after which the phrase "I get that" comes. Then an opposing opinion is given.

It ain't just sports talk. Corporate America is full of that phrase these days. Along with "leverage." And "calibrate" -- as if to understand a point of view or idea, we need to "calibrate."