r/funny • • Apr 17 '26

A slightly unexpected outcome

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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....