I came across this first thing this morning when taking a quick look at Facebook. My son had put this up on his page, mentioning having watched it in a lecture regarding language of the ‘proper’ use thereof and I found it both utterly hilarious as well as more than a little on the money. So it seems we have a winner for the lead spot that will take us into the Weekend Funny Challenge while at the same time making more than just one point regarding the written word and all its possibilities in a way that only Stephen Fry could manage. Don’t forget that the Weekend Challenge starts midnight tonight EST – so have your quirks, stories and laughs all lined up so we can all see just What Makes You Laugh.
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Oh. I. Simply. LOVE. This! Thank you, Jenni.
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Was wonderful wasn’t it – the man does have a way with words.
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Ha……Words to live (write) by…..lol
I love it.
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😀
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I love when language about language itself becomes “the joke.” Thanks for this link!!
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Thanks – I love Stephen Fry and this was a classic – if you’re not too busy you might consider being part of My Weekend Funny Challenge as I would love to hear from you – its jokes, short stories, funny sayings whatever it is that makes you laugh.
https://jenniferann1970.wordpress.com/weekend-funny-challenge/
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Reblogged this on Confessions of a published author and commented:
Love this
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Good one!
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He is pretty good isn’t he
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No doubt, whatsoever.
You may like to check this out:
http://ashokbhatia.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/when-jeeevs-takes-charge/
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Oh that is wonderful – if you’d like to participate in the Weekend Challenge a clip of one of the scenes would be a wonderful addition.
Just follow the instructions at the bottom of the post so that when you put it up or something else even it will create a ping-back. It’s a great way to find new blogs and share ideas.
https://jenniferann1970.wordpress.com/weekend-funny-challenge/
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Reblogged this on HarsH ReaLiTy and commented:
Well I learned something new today. -OM
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This is exceptionally good. I’ve always been compulsively articulate. I despise liberals and their determination to presume to control our speech (& all else ). Language should be on the loose side. It’s a vehicle for the conveyance of only truth, not ideology. Fry is right in reminding us that it should be enjoyed for how lovable it is.
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I think it’s important to have fun with language and enjoy it’s and not use it as a tool to impress everyone. Stephen Fry may be super smart and articulate but gets the fact that it should be fun.
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In that case you also despise Stephen Fry, because he’s as liberal as they come!
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he referred to clarity & flexibility in language, & that’s really good
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Reblogged this on lindaghill and commented:
Great post with a fantastic video. Please visit Jenni at Unload and Unwind to let her know how much you enjoyed it!
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Thank you for the re-blog and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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I do live some Fry!
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Well now – WHO wouldn’t. lol
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Magnificent post! Thank you so much.
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Reblogged this on The English Professor at Large and commented:
Thank you to Unload and Unwind for this magnificent meander by Fry. I would like to read it every day.
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I just reblogged it so that I can hear it at least once a week!
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Reblogged this on Mindful Digressions and commented:
Okay, here’s a lesson, I suppose, for an old peeveblogger like me. Lighten up. Well, I’ll try to be a little more tolerant of poor word choices, but seriously, I can’t forgive mistaking “it’s” for “its,” “your” for “you’re,” and “there” or “their” for “they’re.” Sorry, but that’s too much to ask!
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Thank you so much for this Friday afternoon delight, Jenni. I am going to reblog it, hopefully to spread Mr. Fry’s wise words about word wisdom and all the dense spaces in between.
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Thank you – he does have a way about him doesn’t he.
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Reblogged this on markbialczak and commented:
Anybody who loves to read, write and just bask in the glory of the right words in magical combinations should take a listen to this clip from Stephen Fry.
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Thanks for the re-blog
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This is brilliant, Jenni. Super post.
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I forgot I had it and when I watched I completely lost it. 😀
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Makes my eyes funny after a bit…but great!
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I love Stephen, but he was still correcting everybody at the Baftas, wasn’t he?
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I somehow suspect Stephen Fry would be the last person in the world to let any incorrect usage slip by… but it was a fun piece to read!
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It was so clever – I always enjoy his work and this was brilliantly presented also. Jenni
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So funny, interesting, and totally correct. I think this was drilled into my brain from the time of conception, but not in such an amusing way. Love it.
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It was so well done. 🙂
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Wonderful! I call these people the “grammar police”–always correcting people in the most humiliating way and calling our public broadcaster (CBC) to complain about the improper use of a word, and how it is causing the ruination of the world. I do believe we need to respect our language, and strive for proper usage, but his point is well take–we should never embarrass someone or judge people on their use (or misuse) of words. Thanks for this wonderful and thought-provoking post!
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I love words but feel that language should be fun to use not policed by ‘grammer gremilins’. So glad you enjoyed this and I hope to see you around Unload and Unwind again.
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I love the English language and so does Stephen Fry!
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It’s so much fun – word duels and banter who wouldn’t love it.
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No one! 😉
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I love this !!!
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So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you think. Jenni
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thanks for sharing that. i couldn’t stop smiling while watching the whole video.
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Does have a with with them doesn’t he. Jenni 🙂
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A brilliant post and clip by Stephen Fry, although it made me squirm (I’ve been one of those pedants in my pompous English teacher role) Note to self: avoid superior criticisms of those misusing words!
🙂
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It is a great clip and I’ve always like Stephen Fry, especially the show he does on the ABC.
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Reblogged this on Martha Keim-St. Louis' blog and commented:
I have reblogged this spectacular before, but it deserves another
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It really is a wonderful clip and Stephen Fry is a favorite of mine. Thanks for the reblog 😀
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you are most welcome. Stephen Fry is one of my favorite people
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Oh my gosh. I love this. Stephen Fry is wonderful anyway, but this is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!
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It was a lovely piece and he is such a clever man.
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What a relief that a great mind like Stephen Fry’s continues to re-examine its own biases. At the risk of revealing literary imperfection, I would like to share a post I wrote some time ago— since spring has sprung, woodchuck season is also upon us.
http://peachyteachy.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/woodchuck-vigilante/
https://jenniferann1970.wordpress.com/weekend-funny-challenge/
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Wonderful – that is the most hysterical and disturbing thing I’ve heard in ages – sniper neighbor. Handy I grant you but still I would imagine it would leave one a little discomforted living next door to an arsenal.
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