Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2020 ...and settle on a normalized plural for "hoof"? I think we must align along the same format as "roof" and scrap the stupid "hooves"! Am I right, @roadsue??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 14, 2020 I like rooves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2020 Why not. Engrish is regularly bastardized by the consent of the unwashed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2020 I think owl continue to spell hoofses however I want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted August 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Why not. Engrish is regularly bastardized by the consent of the unwashed. So, do we need someone like @Dirtyhip to scale up her soap business and get the masses washed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 14, 2020 SHOW IPA makes me thirsty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 14, 2020 The first example listed in the listing is generally the generally accepted version, generally speaking. Notice that both examples have the same pronunciation you your question is moot in the verbal context. See what I did there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted August 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: The first example listed in the listing is generally the generally accepted version, generally speaking. Notice that both examples have the same pronunciation you your question is moot in the verbal context. See what I did there? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 14, 2020 Share #9 Posted August 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: No. Me neither 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 14, 2020 48 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: I like rooves I was going to say the same about hooves. So I will. I life hooves. It was a more rounded sound than hoofs. Is it an onomatopoeic word where the name comes from the sound of the hoofed-animals hooves slapping the ground? I bet it is. So what sound more life a running bull, horse, etc., hoofs or hooves? If we're stuck with hoof as the singular maybe "hoofs" makes more sense: one less complication of our illogical naming system like mouse and mice. OK, I like hooves better but only if we change hoof to hoove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 14, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 14, 2020 1 minute ago, MickinMD said: I life hooves. It was a more rounded sound than hoofs. Hey. Did you miss this part or just ignore what I wrote. Go ahead, you can be honest. You won't hurt my feelings. 10 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Notice that both examples have the same pronunciation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 14, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 14, 2020 Without researching the origin language, I’m just saying “cloven hooves” is high poetry; whereas “cloven hoofs” is lowlands talk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted August 14, 2020 1 minute ago, roadsue said: Without researching the origin language, I’m just saying “cloven hooves” is high poetry; whereas “cloven hoofs” is lowlands talk. But the inconsistency with "roof" and "roofs" makes it a MESS. A freaking mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 14, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: But the inconsistency with "roof" and "roofs" makes it a MESS. A freaking mess. Use rooftops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, roadsue said: Use rooftops. You should realize that this is just a ploy in preparation for altering noobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted August 14, 2020 Share #16 Posted August 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, roadsue said: Without researching the origin language, I’m just saying “cloven hooves” is high poetry; whereas “cloven hoofs” is lowlands talk. @maddmaxx I get the reaction. Language and power are closely entwined. English changes when the powers change, when invading forces and monarchy, the wealthy and heeled take control. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 14, 2020 Share #17 Posted August 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: You should realize that this is just a ploy in preparation for altering noobs nubz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #18 Posted August 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, roadsue said: @maddmaxx I get the reaction. Language and power are closely entwined. English changes when the powers change, when invading forces and monarchy, the wealthy and heeled take control. I was quite envious of a great answer to the thread. I am and always will be an instrument technician when serious thinking about the English language is involved. That's a fair translation of "I are an engineer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #19 Posted August 14, 2020 I wonder what President Hurbert Hoofer would think? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted August 14, 2020 Share #20 Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, roadsue said: @maddmaxx I get the reaction. Language and power are closely entwined. English changes when the powers change, when invading forces and monarchy, the wealthy and heeled take control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, roadsue said: @maddmaxx I get the reaction. Language and power are closely entwined. English changes when the powers change, when invading forces and monarchy, the wealthy and heeled take control. Keep propping up the old regime Trying to go forward by going backward is never my first choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #22 Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, JerrySTL said: I wonder what President Hurbert Hoofer would think? An ex-cow-orker who was Vietnamese used to call Heather Heifer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted August 14, 2020 Share #23 Posted August 14, 2020 And just when you thought it was safe to get out of the water: "roofies" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted August 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Philander Seabury said: SHOW IPA makes me thirsty! I got you covered: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #25 Posted August 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I got you covered: Oh, they also brew @smudge's Face Plant IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Share #26 Posted August 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Oh, they also brew @smudge's Face Plant IPA. Mmmmmmm, Face Plant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted August 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, smudge said: Mmmmmmm, Face Plant.... There were cases (24 12oz cans) of it right next to this more limited edition MIG, so I opted for the MIG. Costco is doing a great job carrying some local stuff lately, though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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