Category Archives: language

Dude and Dude: The Awful English Language

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Amoeba

“Hey dude!” “What?” “Since yer up already, get me a beer from tha fridge, willya?” “OK, dude, but ya gotta pay toll fer it. This here Bud is brought ta ya by tha letter ‘B’.” “[…] Ain’t no one told … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: It’s Greek To Me Department

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Amoeba

philo- (prefix): word-forming element meaning “loving, fond of, tending to,” from Greek philo-, comb. form of philos “dear” (adj.), “friend” (n.), from philein “to love,” of unknown origin. PHILOLOGY, n. Love of logs. Reg and Syd “A flannel shirt, Reg?” … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Solving the 3rd Person Pronoun Problem

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Amoeba

A few days ago, Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba encountered an article online that could (should?) serve as the poster child for the 3rd-person singular pronoun problem in the English language. As you no doubt know, dear reader, the problem is … Continue reading →

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