Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Username

phishpac

Member Since

October 1, 2003

Total number of comments

2

Total number of votes received

8

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Latest Comments

A Jew and Jews

  • October 1, 2003, 9:15am

I dont think calling someone a "jew" is patently offensive, although it does sound a bit abrasive. Just say jewish if you're concerned.

Doofus vs. idiot

  • October 1, 2003, 9:13am

I consider an idiot someone who is a) not only stupid but b) does something stupid. I consider a doofus someone who is dumb, but doesn't know any better. The difference being, two people going to the will call at a concert. The idiot having done will-call several times and knows the procedure doesnt bring his ID. He is an idiot. The doofus just has no idea what he has to do. weak example, but i'm in class right now... cant think much.