FabSwingers.com mobile

Already registered?
Login here

Back to forum list
Back to The Lounge

starting sentences with "...so"

Jump to newest
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

What is the relatively recent fixation with starting sentences with "...so" e.g. "...so I thought I would try and add drama to this otherwise tedious story"

I am not asking for a discussion about whether or not I am right or wrong for liking or disliking it, but I am curious as to why people do it.

Ta. X

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So I was like yeah and she was like what?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Innit!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well i normally use this when moving on from another subject.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *a-ra-ra-boom-de-ayCouple
over a year ago

Wish it was the Algarve! Aberdeenshire

So, right then, anyway I was so going to say something & I have so totally forgotten what the question was! So.. LOL

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So I was like yeah and she was like what? "

So I like to add honey to my green tea. How do you have it?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

I am guilty of it at times...

So, string me up and get on with it.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So I was like yeah and she was like what?

So I like to add honey to my green tea. How do you have it?"

With cock!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

I am considering putting a "this site is full of ***ts and I am leaving, look at me, look at me" post as a result of the emotional abuse on this thread.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whenever one pops up on tv , I think oh no another so and so.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So what?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *vsnikkiTV/TS
over a year ago

Limavady

Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to."

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So I was like yeah and she was like what?

So I like to add honey to my green tea. How do you have it?

With cock! "

You sicko I bet your put the cock in as soon as the kettle has boiled

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"So? "

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So this isn't a recent thing - they did something about it on BBC news a while back.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think people use it as an interjection to inform the listener to pin their lugholes back because they have a story to tell or a question to ask that is different from what has gone before.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"So this isn't a recent thing - they did something about it on BBC news a while back."

Can you remember what the beeb had to say?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence? "

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis


"So I was like yeah and she was like what? "

So! What ya saying?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So...basically...et al, are expressions beseeching affirmation of ones conclusions. The usage challenges provoked response as opposed to merely making a statement.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?"

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

[Removed by poster at 15/07/14 09:20:59]

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

[Removed by poster at 15/07/14 09:20:45]

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?"

how many people would like to hark back to ye olde days thus far doth frequented?

language and technology go hand in hand, whether its backwards or forwards, those that understand what each other are saying will benefit.Text speak..while quite awful, is more efficient to those that use it, perfect grammar is less efficient to those that dont need it.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves. "

Proves...on what evidence?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So this isn't a recent thing - they did something about it on BBC news a while back.

Can you remember what the beeb had to say?"

It was sooooo long ago and my memory is only so-so..

I remember they had an 'expert' (in sewing?!) who claimed people used it as a way to get extra time before saying whatever they intended to say.

I think there was also some debate about whether more intelligent people tended not to use it so much (which I expect is bollocks).

I don't think I use it so much in conversation, but I do use it sometimes in writing - I think in writing it's a bit more conversational/less formal.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

makes sense to me, but better with a comma after it.

So, thats my opinion and i'm sticking with it.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So this isn't a recent thing - they did something about it on BBC news a while back.

Can you remember what the beeb had to say?

It was sooooo long ago and my memory is only so-so..

I remember they had an 'expert' (in sewing?!) who claimed people used it as a way to get extra time before saying whatever they intended to say.

I think there was also some debate about whether more intelligent people tended not to use it so much (which I expect is bollocks).

I don't think I use it so much in conversation, but I do use it sometimes in writing - I think in writing it's a bit more conversational/less formal."

I'd agree with that. I use it in conversation too though.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence? "

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"makes sense to me, but better with a comma after it.

So, thats my opinion and i'm sticking with it. "

Agreed. Your useage there however was more classical. You introduced an idea and then used so to advance your point.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated."

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated."

Good grief!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery "

Whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge.

Endless.

I would rather tomfoolery than aggro. Luckily there is no aggro because the wankers have clearly better things to do this morning. Woop.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery

Whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge.

Endless.

I would rather tomfoolery than aggro. Luckily there is no aggro because the wankers have clearly better things to do this morning. Woop."

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery

Whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge.

Endless.

I would rather tomfoolery than aggro. Luckily there is no aggro because the wankers have clearly better things to do this morning. Woop.

"

Hang on... we cannot be seen to be agreeing. Earlier we were on opposite sides of a discussion. You should be making snide comments and I should be accusing you of being a troll. Common courtesy should never win out over trying to appear better than someone!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery

Whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge.

Endless.

I would rather tomfoolery than aggro. Luckily there is no aggro because the wankers have clearly better things to do this morning. Woop.

Hang on... we cannot be seen to be agreeing. Earlier we were on opposite sides of a discussion. You should be making snide comments and I should be accusing you of being a troll. Common courtesy should never win out over trying to appear better than someone!"

steady on, you're both appearing to be reasonable

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so"

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

So, crikey

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)


"So, crikey "

Crikey so

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Presumably people start sentences with so because it makes sense. It's like using question marks to show that you have asked a question. It's using the English language to communicate what you want to.

interesting. Your post is written in a mildly hostile fashion. Saying it makes sense neither answers the question or makes any sense in itself.

It does not make sense as the word itself adds nothing to the subject or grammar of the question.

My next question would then be, if it makes sense so much, why has it only recently become such a commonplace occurrence?

Because language evolves and moves on, words and sentence structures that are common now would be unintelligible to my grandparents. I use so and well to preface statements frequently it isn't a recent thing so I guess it came into common use in the last ten or fifteen years.

I have a question for you, do you think it possible or even acceptable to start.a debate and ask for it to take a particular direction and realistically expect it to happen?

Yes I do. As this thread proves.

Proves...on what evidence?

That with the exception of this diversion skillfully if whingingly perpetrated by your good self, this thread has followed more or less the boundaries set. Anyone is , of course, entitled to diverge at their leisure, however I had a specific question which required discussion and most people either had the good manners and respect to adhere to that or at rhe least have a laugh at my/the thread's expense which is also excellent. So far this thread is unusual in that it has only attracted one or two people who don't actually care about anything other than trying to bellitle the post/posters to presumably sate an innate desire for something which is not immediately obvious.

Thus I am vindicated.

Whingeingly? I don't whinge Well not much. I was simply questioning the validity of the claim with only 26 out of a possible 176ish posts having been posted and a considerable number ( not counted because I'm not that arsed) that are bits of lighthearted tomfoolery

Whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge.

Endless.

I would rather tomfoolery than aggro. Luckily there is no aggro because the wankers have clearly better things to do this morning. Woop.

Hang on... we cannot be seen to be agreeing. Earlier we were on opposite sides of a discussion. You should be making snide comments and I should be accusing you of being a troll. Common courtesy should never win out over trying to appear better than someone!

steady on, you're both appearing to be reasonable"

So, have you like sorted your differences like out like??? So dead lush that you're like friends again

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do not know the history of the use of the word.

However, the online Cambridge Dictionary gives several examples of the use of the word to start a sentence. So in its current use, it is not deemed ungrammatical.

So there.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do not know the history of the use of the word.

However, the online Cambridge Dictionary gives several examples of the use of the word to start a sentence. So in its current use, it is not deemed ungrammatical.

So there."

You are a so-and-so

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do not know the history of the use of the word.

However, the online Cambridge Dictionary gives several examples of the use of the word to start a sentence. So in its current use, it is not deemed ungrammatical.

So there.

You are a so-and-so "

So go do one.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So can I get a beer?"

Erm, yes if you bugger off out of this pub and buy one in a shop...otherwise I'm the one getting the beer for you as I'm the Barman not you!

Or summat

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I dont like sentances that end in 'Really' or exclamation marks.

What makes me not enter the thread (if I can) is 'single men this, single men that Really !!!!'

Mke sure you almost gurn when saying the 'really' bit

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Americanisation.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Sooooooo slowly

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT


"I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so" "

May I ask are you Irish? I've noticed a few Irish people doing this conversationally but never an English person.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff


"I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so"

May I ask are you Irish? I've noticed a few Irish people doing this conversationally but never an English person. "

Yes you can

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT


"I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so"

May I ask are you Irish? I've noticed a few Irish people doing this conversationally but never an English person.

Yes you can"

Thanks for that pearl of wisdom!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff


"I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so"

May I ask are you Irish? I've noticed a few Irish people doing this conversationally but never an English person.

Yes you can

Thanks for that pearl of wisdom! "

Your welcome.

Go on ask me

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Americanisation. "

So what?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Finishing a sentence with "and shit" makes you sound a lot cooler.

I've just finished knitting my nan a scarf, and shit.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

So-la-te-do... La la la ray-far-meeee do

So-la-ray-mee ... Britains got Talent here i Am!!! Julie Andrews eat ya heart out! Any one got a Nuns outfit?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So prefixung the answer to a question has no contexgual meaning and is therefore an irritating affectation. I

Many talking heads in on tv adapted it whenbthey have prefixed all there answers with so it is extremely irritating ither because they come across as condescending or frankly, not too bright.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So prefixung the answer to a question has no contexgual meaning and is therefore an irritating affectation. I

Many talking heads in on tv adapted it whenbthey have prefixed all there answers with so it is extremely irritating ither because they come across as condescending or frankly, not too bright.

"

So complex

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol

[Removed by poster at 15/07/14 17:50:42]

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So, what are you into..

If I hear that once more I'll crush a grape

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

sew ... a needle pulling thread

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield


"I often find myself ending in so as apposed to starting with so.

"Ah right I know what you mean so" "

This would be an Irish thing to do.....

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rinking-in-la OP   Couple
over a year ago

Bristol


"So prefixung the answer to a question has no contexgual meaning and is therefore an irritating affectation. I

Many talking heads in on tv adapted it whenbthey have prefixed all there answers with so it is extremely irritating ither because they come across as condescending or frankly, not too bright.

So complex "

That context has always puzzled me. Basically the user is saying that they are not going to use a word or prefix which can succinctly describe the extent of the subject. This suggests either that the user has insufficient command of the language to do so or that they think the subject is so transcendent that accurate description of the magnatude is inconceivable.

This is very prevalent in social media where an author (I use the word reluctantly) is at pains to advertise however badly the import of whatever brainvom they have concieved. Presumably to try and elevate it above others in the sea of mundane horseshit that pervades social media and to try to make their own little brainvom appear more interesting.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"So prefixung the answer to a question has no contexgual meaning and is therefore an irritating affectation. I

Many talking heads in on tv adapted it whenbthey have prefixed all there answers with so it is extremely irritating ither because they come across as condescending or frankly, not too bright.

So complex

That context has always puzzled me. Basically the user is saying that they are not going to use a word or prefix which can succinctly describe the extent of the subject. This suggests either that the user has insufficient command of the language to do so or that they think the subject is so transcendent that accurate description of the magnatude is inconceivable.

This is very prevalent in social media where an author (I use the word reluctantly) is at pains to advertise however badly the import of whatever brainvom they have concieved. Presumably to try and elevate it above others in the sea of mundane horseshit that pervades social media and to try to make their own little brainvom appear more interesting.

"

So, so complex

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it sometimes but I have no idea why....im not American !

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So, right then

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis


"So, right then "

I SO like you

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

so fucking what

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It is a conversational device used by some to help them feel in control. Maybe it is being driven more by peoples' insecurities, plus social influence as it is now fairly commonplace, even on bbc (tv, not body type) news. Used by an individual trying to steer things their way.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Will I am

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 
 

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Will I am "

LOL, I thought he started and ended his sentences with 'DOPE'.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
Post new Message to Thread
back to top