neverenoughgoldHow can “us” exclude “present company”? English doesn’t have inclusive and exclusive second person plural pronouns. Some languages (eg Polynesian) have different words for “we, including you” and “we, a bunch including me but not including you”.
Linux0s almost 9 years ago
That NSA contract was a mixed blessing.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 9 years ago
“The Man Who Flew to Earth.”(no doubt obscure reference)
Olddog1 almost 9 years ago
Susan: I read that about 1970 something. Interesting book.
news_techren almost 9 years ago
Superman tried this once. Almost drove him insane.
whiteheron almost 9 years ago
He has particular interest in the Playboy channel. Santa still loves the naughty.
skyriderwest almost 9 years ago
The Stanley Parable
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
neverenoughgoldHow can “us” exclude “present company”? English doesn’t have inclusive and exclusive second person plural pronouns. Some languages (eg Polynesian) have different words for “we, including you” and “we, a bunch including me but not including you”.
Coyoty Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Does this make Santa claustrophobic?
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
neverenoughgoldFirst person plural, not second person. Can’t you count?