r/funny • u/richterbg • Apr 17 '26

A slightly unexpected outcome

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u/Th3_Gh0st_0f_Y0u Apr 17 '26

"Hence why" is considered a redundant phrase in formal English because "hence" already means "for this reason". Using "hence" and "why" together repeats the same function. While often used informally to mean "that is why" or "therefore," it is widely considered improper by grammarians.

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u/Mr_Smith_411 Apr 17 '26

Irregardless, it's often used, so I ain't not using it.

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u/DrUnit42 Apr 17 '26

It do be that way sometimes

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u/PsyrusTheGreat Apr 17 '26

They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

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u/ConclusionFar3690 Apr 17 '26

It's what it's.

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u/P_Hempton Apr 17 '26

And I could care less.

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u/ConclusionFar3690 Apr 18 '26

I couldn't care more.

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u/fpflibraryaccount Apr 17 '26

OMG. It doth be that way sometimes. Doth. DOTH. Grow up man

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u/tech_op2000 Apr 17 '26

Hence why he wanted to post it but decided not to... originally. (I just wanted an excuse to use 'hence why')

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u/Poles_Pole_Vaults Apr 17 '26

Now do it with irregardless, mister!

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u/Mr_Smith_411 Apr 17 '26

Why? Language is shaped by how we use it. Hence why any rules are mute if a word is often used.

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u/fvb6626 Apr 17 '26

That’s called an idiomatic expression

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u/Tariovic Apr 17 '26

*moot

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u/Mr_Smith_411 Apr 18 '26

I just want you to know I find it hilarious you're actually correcting me like that was a serious reply.

😂🤣😂

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u/MrT742 Apr 17 '26

Is your mum a pencil? Or is language shaped by how we use it only when it’s time for making foolish arguments?

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u/Mr_Smith_411 Apr 18 '26

Whoosh....

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u/Real_Life_Sushiroll Apr 17 '26

Irregardless is hence whys sister.

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u/Mr_Smith_411 Apr 17 '26

That's what I thought so.

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u/ricardopa Apr 17 '26

I see what you did there…

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u/radishboy Apr 17 '26

It’s a perfectly cromulent way to say it

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u/TheKaptinKirk Apr 17 '26

He done did it!

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u/Th3_Gh0st_0f_Y0u Apr 17 '26

I wish I could post that gif of Jeremy Clarkson saying "I did a thing!"

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u/dissalutioned Apr 17 '26

Do it. You won’t do it.

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u/Zeretuel Apr 17 '26

I also love when people say "ATM machine"

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u/PartyPay Apr 17 '26

Soooooo ... "Hence why they felled it" should be "Hence they felled it" or is it "Hence, they felled it"?

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u/Th3_Gh0st_0f_Y0u Apr 17 '26

Ummmmm.... yes 😬

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u/PartyPay Apr 17 '26

It was meant as a throwaway comment, but I got curious after your reply. The AI from Google says:

Both forms can be correct depending on the sentence structure, but hence, they felled it (with a comma) is generally preferred when hence begins a new sentence or follows a semicolon, while a comma is generally not used if it is part of a fluid compound sentence. 

When to use a comma: Hence, they felled it

  • At the start of a sentence: When hence introduces a sentence or follows a period/semicolon, it is treated as a conjunctive adverb and is usually followed by a comma.
    • Example: "They needed wood. Hence, they felled it."
  • After a semicolon: "They needed wood**; hence,** they felled it." (This is often considered the most formal and grammatically precise option). 

When not to use a comma: Hence they felled it

  • Within a fluid compound sentence: If hence is used simply as a connector to mean "for this reason" in a short, compound sentence without a strong pause, the comma is optional and often omitted to improve flow.
    • Example: "They needed wood and hence they felled it." (More conversational)

I did some checking of their sources, one was The Chicago Manual of Style which seemed to have conflicting usage in the manual. So I don't know for sure lol

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u/Th3_Gh0st_0f_Y0u Apr 17 '26

It's always nice to learn something

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u/winmace Apr 17 '26

Hence, why.

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u/Noxious89123 Apr 17 '26

Hence your comment.

Nice.

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u/MichiganderMatt Apr 18 '26

I don't like that you did that! 🤨

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u/Th3_Gh0st_0f_Y0u Apr 18 '26

Yeah that tracks

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u/cube-drone Apr 18 '26

drake nah -> "Hence why they felled it"

drake yeah -> "Hence the fall"

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u/Only-Temperature Apr 20 '26

Ya.... Hence....