When I was in school, all the chalkboards were black because they were made out of slate, and they were called blackboards. I didn’t see green “chalkboards” until the 60’s.
In “my day”, they were black and cold — actually made of slate. Then they became black and room temp — some kind of paint. the green morph came later. Do they even have them anymore?
… I before E, except after C, and when sounded like A, as in NEIGHBOR and WEIGH. FOREIGN, SEIZE, NEITHER, LEISURE, FORFEIT and HEIGHT are exceptions when spelled right. Actually, “right” should be “correctly”.
The advantage of English, is that it is rich in words borrowed from other languages. This gives it a very powerful vocabulary. It also means that spelling is close to arbitrary.
Linux0s almost 12 years ago
In your case Charlie Brown it’s I before E, except you’re screwed.
paha_siga almost 12 years ago
Try not to overthink it…
larryh77 almost 12 years ago
Just remember how to spell “Beagle”.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I never made it past the first round.
A ALCOCEBA Premium Member almost 12 years ago
uh oh Charlie Brown!
prasrinivara almost 12 years ago
Uh-oh is right — but your word (which you’ll blow) won’t be one to which that rule even applies.
Bimps1002 almost 12 years ago
Guys, this version is different from the movie. It’s a lot better. Not gonna spoil it though.
Darryl Heine almost 12 years ago
“I before E except after C, let’s see, before C…”
Vince M almost 12 years ago
I remember this storyline very well…because the very same thing happened to me!
azhoosier41 almost 12 years ago
i beore e unless followed by two o,s
as in e i e i oo
tomtrek almost 12 years ago
I never saw a chalkboard like that, but that is why they called them blackboards.
dreadlokz almost 12 years ago
Omg Charlie Brown!!!!!!!!!
dreadlokz almost 12 years ago
Right now is NOT the time to lose focus!!!!!
alondra almost 12 years ago
Poor Charlie Brown. I can already see how this will go.
susib33 almost 12 years ago
When I was in school, all the chalkboards were black because they were made out of slate, and they were called blackboards. I didn’t see green “chalkboards” until the 60’s.
Jules934 almost 12 years ago
In “my day”, they were black and cold — actually made of slate. Then they became black and room temp — some kind of paint. the green morph came later. Do they even have them anymore?
… I before E, except after C, and when sounded like A, as in NEIGHBOR and WEIGH. FOREIGN, SEIZE, NEITHER, LEISURE, FORFEIT and HEIGHT are exceptions when spelled right. Actually, “right” should be “correctly”.
dflak almost 12 years ago
The advantage of English, is that it is rich in words borrowed from other languages. This gives it a very powerful vocabulary. It also means that spelling is close to arbitrary.
EdFenster Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Piece in our time.
Number Three almost 12 years ago
I want to hug him!
xxx
orz almost 12 years ago
I never knew C.B. was borderline retarded on top of wishy washy.
iced tea almost 12 years ago
You have to match your ambition with ability, Charlie Brown!
Hank The Sock almost 12 years ago
I never saw this series! I’ll be excited to see how it turns out! :D
Mervyn Haseldine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Good Grief !!!
Mervyn Haseldine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Perhaps i should say Good Greif
AmyGrantfan51774 almost 12 years ago
poor Charlie he seems nervous doesn’t he??!!!!