Dear self-righteous, obnoxious, pig-headed citizens of the earth,
Piss off. No one likes you. Go sleep on a bed of needles or something.
It is an understatement to say that I dislike those types of people who always have a definite answer for everything. It's like they have to see things in black and white, truth and lies, and most arrogantly, right and wrong.
For what is right and wrong in this world?
Sure, you may have the "logical" view on life, maths is always constant, science is always the same no matter how hard to try to change it.
-Not true. Hate to break it to you, but theories will eventually change. Science evolves into better technology. Maths, being a relative to science, will follow that same exact path.
This is what I believe to be the case I am about to tell you today. English is an evolving language. Sometimes, when you interpret a text to make it symbolic, it's always due to the reader's mindset and opinion. It's like saying that the colour red represents anger, but in contrast, many say that it shows love and a freedom from oppression. See what I mean? In our English language, you need to keep an open mind, and remember that times do change. New words will be added, and some words may be forgotten and never used again.
But that's not why I am peeved. Did you ever have those people breathing down your neck and say, "you pronounced it wrong"?
Okay, okay, I admit, I hate it when people try to seem smarter than me, but that's probably because 90% of the time, they are being stuck-up jerks who like to ruin the fun for everyone (KY KY KY KY KY KY).
I know how you feel. Being a kid surrounded by the some of the most unqualified teachers on the planet, I know how it feels to be stuck to arrogant, stubborn idiots.
Like I said, English is a changing, evolving language. Some people may pronounce things differently because of several factors, including an accent, their ethnic upbringing, and in my case, they just think that it sounds better that way.
For instance, I was told that I pronounced "rabid" wrong. I don't know, maybe they were trolling, maybe they were being complete and utter potato-faces, who knows? But note the word "wrong", and remember, what is "right" and "wrong" in this world? Morals change, everything changes -even the slightest pronunciation.
Yes, I admit that I am part of a minority, since I say "rabid" as "ray-bid". However, according to my opinion, it sounds better that way, and I'm not going to change it.
Say that for an example, I use the phrase "rabid fangirl".
If you pronounce it as "rah-bid fangirl", it would sound like this to me:
Haha, get it? "Rabbit" fangirl? Since pronouncing it as "rah-bid" sounds like "rabbit"? Ah, nevermind, you guys don't have a sense of humour.
However, if you pronounce it as "ray-bid", as in the word it was directed from: "rabies"...
The phrase "rabid fangirl" would seem like this:
Just replace the scary-looking, murderous dog with a just as scary-looking, murderous girl (but with more froth, and crazier eyes).
Yeah, seems more accurate than "rah-bid" or "rabbit fangirl", doesn't it? You can imagine them high on Twilight, or sugar, or whatever drug it is that has taken over the saliva in their mouth.
Now, who's right? Me, or the potato-face? No one, since we all have an opinion, and in the end of the day, everything is just that: an opinion. It's just that some opinions may suck ass.
I hope you understand what I'm saying here.
Also, I'd like to know what you pronounce differently. Comment on the post below, or, if your reply is too long, write a blog post and send me the link!
Wuv, SSV.
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