So, Some Thoughts and a Rib
posted by Deven Desai
Legend: When someone informed Peter Gabriel that his fifth album was named “Peter Gabriel” as his previous four had been, Gabriel replied “So.”*
Although I tend to agree with Dave and Larry that we should strive for more precise use of language (despite my use of “so” to begin my last post), I think the word in the right place such as to start a story or anecdote gives the impression of being in the middle of a conversation and draws others into that flow of thought. To use the term too much as Larry described does not seem to be a problem of the word so as much as the bad habit of repeating a phrase as a crutch or space filler. I recall those who say “you know” or “know what I mean” or “right” or the ever popular and with us forever “like” having the same effect Larry describes. Nonetheless, like Larry, I admit that I try to eliminate poor usage and find that I slip. I hope to do better. Here, however, is another way to think about the problem.
*Security was supposedly a label choice, not Gabriel’s.
After the break is a little pop culture fun Amadeus (as in Rock Me) style.
September 10, 2009 at 10:55 am
Tags: Amadeus, Falco, grammar, too many notes
Posted in: Humor
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Lawrence Cunningham - September 11, 2009 at 6:41 am
Devan,
Thanks for clarifying my main point.
The “too many notes” clip is funny.
–Larry
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