Demo is used as an abbreviation for both demonstration and demolition. Usually it's pretty obvious which one is intended, but every time I hear someone say "demo" I try to imagine what kind of chaos would result if the wrong usage was assumed.
Had a coworker whose first language was not English. His English was good, but some coloquialisms went over his head. At one point, I had to explain the difference between a "butt dial" and a "booty call."
Anyway, there was once a joke on Friends, where - to massively paraphrase - Joey said 'the point is moo ... not even the cows care about it'. I sometimes use 'moo' instead of 'moot' just 'cos it amuses me.
During a cycling workout, the instructor said “our destination is breathless” as a motivator to really push hard. I thought she said “our destination is breakfast” and honestly, I prefer my version.
My Polish mate, who's English was pretty good but still had a noticeable Polish accent, was asking me about some weird pronunciation of a word or I corrected him in something.
He said "Ah Potato, Tomato. Doesn't matter". I burst out laughing, some guy actually tried to correct him on it.
I also like "We will burn that bridge when we get to it".
I had to look up what was wrong with it and still it seems like a very minor difference. But hey, I spend my time playing video games, who am I to judge what is worthy of one's time.
42 Comments
waz@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 2y
Demo is used as an abbreviation for both demonstration and demolition. Usually it's pretty obvious which one is intended, but every time I hear someone say "demo" I try to imagine what kind of chaos would result if the wrong usage was assumed.
Notyou@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 2y
"We're having a demo in the break room in five minutes people!"
5 min later
Boom!
"OMG why are there so many dead bodies? I told everyone to stay clear of the break room!"
Valmond@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Now lets go to the staff meeting (bring your own staff).
Servais@dormi.zone · 29 pts · 2y
The other day, I heard "Embrace yourself!". Instead of "brace yourself". I think I prefer that version
Chai@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 2y
Plenty of compassion there, I like it.
owenfromcanada@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 2y
Had a coworker whose first language was not English. His English was good, but some coloquialisms went over his head. At one point, I had to explain the difference between a "butt dial" and a "booty call."
Chai@lemmy.sdf.org · 5 pts · 2y
Down pack instead of down pat. I got it all down pack.
Longpork3@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 2y
"Ah yes, sorry for call you so late yesterday, was just booty call, no worry"
deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz · 19 pts · 2y
Specific/Pacific.
In my family we now call it the Specific Ocean.
BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
My coworker says pacifically where she means specifically.
Chai@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 2y
I thought specific was what I heard on TV as a child, until I came across the spelling somewhere.
No_Eponym@lemmy.ca · 17 pts · 2y
It's a doggy dog world.
andrew_s@piefed.social · 17 pts · 2y
These are usually eggcorns
Anyway, there was once a joke on Friends, where - to massively paraphrase - Joey said 'the point is moo ... not even the cows care about it'. I sometimes use 'moo' instead of 'moot' just 'cos it amuses me.
owenfromcanada@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
My wife and I will sometimes tell each other "your point is moo" when we disagree on something, and if they insist we just start mooing at each other.
DrinkMonkey@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y
‘Cause it a-moooses you?
theOneTrueSpoon@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 2y
"It's like, a cow's opinion. It's moo!"
alyth@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 2y
My friend used to go to the store and ask the clerk if they had any cosmopolitan ice cream.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net · 4 pts · 2y
Similarly, I like when I hear someone ask for Napoleon ice cream.
"You'll have to try invading Russia during the winter for that flavor."
shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
In Soviet Russia, ice cream screams for you.
Reddfugee42@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
while pounding on your door at 3am
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 9 pts · 2y
I had a boss one time that would say "feast or fathom" instead of "feast or famine".
Chai@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 2y
I find that cute!
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 2y
You would till it's overtime you don't want to put in.
Chai@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah in that context, I have to agree.
orangeNgreen@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
This might not be exactly what you’re asking, but my daughter calls marshmallows “marsh pillows.” And they will now forever be marsh pillows to me.
BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I will also call them that now.
BilboBargains@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
My Diabetus Pillow
ReeferPirate@lemy.lol · 5 pts · 2y
Rickyisms. Water under the fridge, worst case Ontario etc.
DrinkMonkey@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 2y
During a cycling workout, the instructor said “our destination is breathless” as a motivator to really push hard. I thought she said “our destination is breakfast” and honestly, I prefer my version.
nevetsg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I love singing love songs and replacing the word You with Poo
lemmy_get_my_coat@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Same here, and me with wee
nevetsg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Which makes The Last Goodnight's song Pictures Of You so much fun to listen to.
lemmy_get_my_coat@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I've definitely had a chuckle listening to that song
Wanderer@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
My Polish mate, who's English was pretty good but still had a noticeable Polish accent, was asking me about some weird pronunciation of a word or I corrected him in something.
He said "Ah Potato, Tomato. Doesn't matter". I burst out laughing, some guy actually tried to correct him on it.
I also like "We will burn that bridge when we get to it".
alyth@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
DigitalDruid@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 2y
BilboBargains@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Language is the only thing in the universe that has meaning.
Jaffa@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
I had to look up what was wrong with it and still it seems like a very minor difference. But hey, I spend my time playing video games, who am I to judge what is worthy of one's time.
WindyRebel@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Nip it in the butt.
It’s nip it in the bud, bud.
Reddfugee42@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Feelfold@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
"Very unique"
"My work" when referencing a place of business.
These less make my laugh than cry though.
MadBob@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 2y
I'm a Briton living in the Netherlands; I've lost count.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2y
'Emails'. Except it's a mean laughter and I wish they would stop.
renrenPDX@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Go watch some YouTube (channel: that’s a bad idea).
XEAL@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
"Seize the day"
I imagine people are being told to have a seizure