Yep. But it guides the reader to the British pronunciation of “garage”, with the accent on the first syllable rather than the second. It helps the rhyme.
If one can’t keep clear the differences between British and American usages of words, perhaps one deserves a slap on the fanny.
By the way, simpsonfan, the “divided by a common language” quote is given multiple sources, including Wilde, Shaw, and Churchill, but whoever it was it wasn’t Twain. He also never said “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer I spent in San Francisco”, but he should have. Like Yogi Berra, Twain could creditably have claimed “I never said all the things I said” (or maybe “Reports of my epigrams have been greatly exaggerated”).
However, one quote I like which I can pinpoint is this:
”belladonna,noun: In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.”
– Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary
Hillbillyman over 13 years ago
I resolve to start smoking, drinking, and gambling, and being mean to people.
fritzoid Premium Member over 13 years ago
Aw, c’mon. Resolutions should be attainable; choose someone more reasonable, like Jennifer Aniston (Scarlett’s too young for you guys).
On second thought, leave Jen out of this; I don’t need the competition.
(“Marrage”? Why would anyone want to mar Scarlett Johansson?)
fritzoid Premium Member over 13 years ago
If he can’t afford a carrage, he at least won’t have to spend for a garrage.
fritzoid Premium Member over 13 years ago
Yep. But it guides the reader to the British pronunciation of “garage”, with the accent on the first syllable rather than the second. It helps the rhyme.
fritzoid Premium Member over 13 years ago
If one can’t keep clear the differences between British and American usages of words, perhaps one deserves a slap on the fanny.
By the way, simpsonfan, the “divided by a common language” quote is given multiple sources, including Wilde, Shaw, and Churchill, but whoever it was it wasn’t Twain. He also never said “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer I spent in San Francisco”, but he should have. Like Yogi Berra, Twain could creditably have claimed “I never said all the things I said” (or maybe “Reports of my epigrams have been greatly exaggerated”).
However, one quote I like which I can pinpoint is this:
”belladonna, noun: In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.” – Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary