I was surprised to learn that people actually pay attention to the rules. My family habitually plays fast and loose.
But then, they're playing with a descriptive linguist, who regards language as fast and loose anyway. It really pissed off my pompous rule-abiding lawyer uncle ...
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Date: 2008-08-18 11:35 pm (UTC)But then, they're playing with a descriptive linguist, who regards language as fast and loose anyway. It really pissed off my pompous rule-abiding lawyer uncle ...