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Epic Geography Fail

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yg17

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Aug 1, 2004
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Seems like the original question was deleted off of Yahoo, but Google Cache proves to us that this is not a photoshop:

http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cach...ut+i+dont+see+rusia"&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us
 
No, there's no way that's real.

Please, it just can't be!

The question is bad enough, but the spelling and that grammar?!

...Oh dear, we're doomed.
 
EricNau said:
The question is bad enough, but the spelling and that grammar?!
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I would assume that no one literate enough to use a computer, living in Georgia (the one in the USA) would be unable to spell Georgia correctly, but then I've seen such epic spelling failures on MacRumors that I kind of backed off on that theory. :eek:

Side-rant... I really hate these "answer services" -- I'm getting Google hits for the Yahoo one more and more often, and it's almost always some ignoramus asking a question in the most nonsensical way possible and then three more idiots providing completely useless answers. It even makes Ask.com look like the Encyclopaedia Britannica....
 
*facepalm*
If I were her relative, I'd be genuinely worried. Unless this was just a 12 year-old attention-seeker.
 
no offense guys but it's the internet. this isn't homework or an assignment, who cares about spelling and grammar as long as it's eligible?
 
TSE said:
no offense guys but it's the internet. this isn't homework or an assignment, who cares about spelling and grammar as long as it's legible?
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Fixed that for you

Because for many people, it isn't limited to the internet, they take it with them through school and into the professional world. They think it is perfectly acceptable to use all caps, all lowercase, text speak, incomplete sentences, misspelled words, and even the wrong words. It's these people that complain about not being taken seriously, even though they come across as incompetent, uneducated or lazy morons.
 
TSE said:
no offense guys but it's the internet. this isn't homework or an assignment, who cares about spelling and grammar as long as it's eligible?
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robert.j.strain said:
Fixed that for you

Because for many people, it isn't limited to the internet, they take it with them through school and into the professional world. They think it is perfectly acceptable to use all caps, all lowercase, text speak, incomplete sentences, misspelled words, and even the wrong words. It's these people that complain about not being taken seriously, even though they come across as incompetent, uneducated or lazy morons.
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It doesn't get any better than this!
 
TSE said:
no offense guys but it's the internet. this isn't homework or an assignment, who cares about spelling and grammar as long as it's eligible?
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Eligible for what?

Honestly, since "on the Internet" all any knows about a person is how they communicate, logic (or at least a basic self-respect) should dictate that one would ensure that the communication is as clear and legible as possible.
 
robert.j.strain said:
Fixed that for you

Because for many people, it isn't limited to the internet, they take it with them through school and into the professional world. They think it is perfectly acceptable to use all caps, all lowercase, text speak, incomplete sentences, misspelled words, and even the wrong words. It's these people that complain about not being taken seriously, even though they come across as incompetent, uneducated or lazy morons.
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I agree.

If people want to talk to their friends like that, fine. I'm not reading it. If the two of you can decipher each others' idiot speak, then I really don't care. But when I have to spend my time at work translating e-mails and IMs I get from co-workers that are typed like that into English, then it just really annoys me to no end.
 
robert.j.strain said:
Fixed that for you

Because for many people, it isn't limited to the internet, they take it with them through school and into the professional world. They think it is perfectly acceptable to use all caps, all lowercase, text speak, incomplete sentences, misspelled words, and even the wrong words. It's these people that complain about not being taken seriously, even though they come across as incompetent, uneducated or lazy morons.
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Oh, yes, I agree completely. The original howler was an absolute gem, too. One can only hope that it is true; or rather, for one's peace of mind, one can only hope sincerely that it is not true. Cheers.
 
The second question has some great answers:

Question:
I have a ques about zack how do i kno he lieks me?
tehirs this guy zack at schol n i think hes got a huugeee crushi on me and he gives me shivves whe he lokks at me u kno what im takling about yea im not gona lie he prety hotttt but yea what shoul ido?
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Best Answers:
I'm very familiar with zack; he is a close friend of mine. Zack told me that he likes being flayed with whips hardcore style. So you should probably mention that you're into S&M to lure him your way.
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You should make a voodoo doll. Be sure to use genuine Zack hair, using any method necessary to acquire it. Love your doll. Make sure you feed it often, cuddle with it in public and take it to your room in the institution you will soon find yourself in.

You and Zack have a long relationship ahead of you. Who needs bidirectional love when you have restraining orders??

EpicFail2000
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