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MarathonKnitter
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deja vu all over again
why do people say that??!
the definition of deja vu is that you feel you've done/seen something before.
deja vu all over again is redundant!
who teaches these people to speak?!
vent over
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Posted 10/4/07 10:28 PM  |
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by libby2595
why do people say that??!
the definition of deja vu is that you feel you've done/seen something before.
deja vu all over again is redundant!
who teaches these people to speak?!
vent over
I think it's a Yogi Berra quote. When people say it, they usually know it's not right. He's famous for his wacky way of saying things.
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:30 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: deja vu all over again
that's pretty dopey.
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:30 PM |
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JessieQ
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Re: deja vu all over again
Yes it's attributed to Yogi Berra.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deja_Vu_All_Over_Again
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:30 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: deja vu all over again
i stand "educated"
i know that yogi berra is famous for "interesting" things he's said, this one... i wasn't familiar with.
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:35 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: deja vu all over again
I'll use that phrase, but intentionally knowing the background, and the redundancy..
I love Yogi Berra quotes... :)
I'll often paraphrase his quote about "Nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded." I love that... 
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| Posted 10/5/07 12:55 AM |
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by libby2595
why do people say that??!
the definition of deja vu is that you feel you've done/seen something before.
deja vu all over again is redundant!
who teaches these people to speak?!
vent over
IA .... infuriates me !!!
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| Posted 10/5/07 7:48 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: deja vu all over again
I hate that!!!! 
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| Posted 10/5/07 7:56 AM |
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usuk2004
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by libby2595
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
I think you're right...it's all in the same vein as the "I could care less" debate 
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| Posted 10/5/07 7:59 AM |
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jessicamd
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Re: deja vu all over again
Well, I have learned something today...
Another thing that bothers me is when people use the "deja Vu" meaning they HAVE been there before- not the "sense" of being there before. Hope that made sense... but it bugs me : )
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| Posted 10/5/07 8:01 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by usuk2004
Posted by libby2595
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
I think you're right...it's all in the same vein as the "I could care less" debate
What's to debate about "I could care less" -- ? I don't see how you can argue that's correct. It's I couldn't care less.
My biggest pet peeve is irregardless.
IRREGARDLESS is NOT a word, and if it were a word, it would mean the exact opposite of what you are trying to say. It's REGARDLESS!
There, I feel better now.
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| Posted 10/5/07 8:04 AM |
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by GoldenRod
I'll use that phrase, but intentionally knowing the background, and the redundancy..
I love Yogi Berra quotes... :)
I'll often paraphrase his quote about "Nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded." I love that...
I wrote my college entrance essay based on a Yogi Berra quote. He is famously hysterical. The funny thing is, I don't even think that he tries to be funny
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| Posted 10/5/07 8:05 AM |
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by GoldenRod
I'll use that phrase, but intentionally knowing the background, and the redundancy..
I love Yogi Berra quotes... :)
I'll often paraphrase his quote about "Nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded." I love that...
My fave is "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
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| Posted 10/5/07 8:09 AM |
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usuk2004
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Re: deja vu all over again
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Posted by usuk2004
Posted by libby2595
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
I think you're right...it's all in the same vein as the "I could care less" debate
What's to debate about "I could care less" -- ? I don't see how you can argue that's correct. It's I couldn't care less.
You're absolutely right! I feel the same...and yet there have been entire threads about it!
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| Posted 10/5/07 8:10 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by usuk2004
Posted by Kara
Posted by usuk2004
Posted by libby2595
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
I think you're right...it's all in the same vein as the "I could care less" debate
What's to debate about "I could care less" -- ? I don't see how you can argue that's correct. It's I couldn't care less.
You're absolutely right! I feel the same...and yet there have been entire threads about it!
Technically, there are cases where it *can* be correct. However, very few people use it that way. I posted an example in another thread where it is 100% correct:
"I could care less.... Not a lot less, but I could care a little bit less"
An example is "I could care less about Britney Spears and her kids." She has nothing to do with my life, and she brought all of it on herself, but I do care a little (just a little) because she's still a mother. Therefore, I *could* care just a little bit less.... 
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:00 AM |
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by libby2595
i stand "educated"
i know that yogi berra is famous for "interesting" things he's said, this one... i wasn't familiar with.
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
Well then they belong in the Department of Redundancy Department.
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:05 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
That is the biggest stretch I've seen yet to justify the incorrect use of a colloquialism. Yes, it's correct if you actually mean to convey that you could possibly care less, but c'mon... how many people ACTUALLY mean it that way? The vast majority of people who say "I could care less" actually just don't know what the correct phrase is or have gotten so used to saying it the wrong way, that's how it comes out.
So sure, in theory your position is fine... but I think the reality is that most people aren't actually trying to convey what you wrote.
And I DO care about Britney Spears in a very, very not-caring at all kinda way. 
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:23 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by leighla
Posted by libby2595
i stand "educated"
i know that yogi berra is famous for "interesting" things he's said, this one... i wasn't familiar with.
but i still do believe that there are A LOT of people who say it and don't realize that they're being redundant.
Well then they belong in the Department of Redundancy Department.
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:24 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by Kara
That is the biggest stretch I've seen yet to justify the incorrect use of a colloquialism. Yes, it's correct if you actually mean to convey that you could possibly care less, but c'mon... how many people ACTUALLY mean it that way? The vast majority of people who say "I could care less" actually just don't know what the correct phrase is or have gotten so used to saying it the wrong way, that's how it comes out.
So sure, in theory your position is fine... but I think the reality is that most people aren't actually trying to convey what you wrote.
And I DO care about Britney Spears in a very, very not-caring at all kinda way.
You're 100% right. I don't think anyone besides me (I'm special...  ) analyzes things this deeply, and rationalizes colloquialisms literally. It's a sickness, I know...
I just like to logically prove that it *can* be used correctly. However, nobody does... I could care less if nobody analyzes things like me....
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:36 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by GoldenRod
You're 100% right.
I think this right here made my day.
Seriously, though... I overanalyze things, too, and spent a fair amount of time thinking about situations in which I could fairly say, "I could care less." 
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:39 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: deja vu all over again
We should start a mission where we get people to understand "I could care less", and get them to use it correctly....
Together, we can save the English language!
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:46 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by GoldenRod
We should start a mission where we get people to understand "I could care less", and get them to use it correctly....
Together, we can save the English language!
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We could start the "We COULD Care Less Academy of English Colloquialisms"
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:49 AM |
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leighla
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Re: deja vu all over again
Have you guys seen this site?
It must be your ultimate dream site!!
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Message edited 10/5/2007 10:13:01 AM.
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| Posted 10/5/07 10:12 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: deja vu all over again
I hate the "I did a complete 360".... yeah, from the looks of things, I'm sure you did... 
I don't know how many times I've had to tell people... "No, the OTHER backslash"....
Thanks for the link...
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| Posted 10/5/07 10:17 AM |
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Kara
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Re: deja vu all over again
Posted by GoldenRod
I hate the "I did a complete 360".... yeah, from the looks of things, I'm sure you did...
I don't know how many times I've had to tell people... "No, the OTHER backslash"....
Thanks for the link...
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