eeneR 1 #1 October 17, 2004 Ok this has come up several times...and I say its Color...but im just a damn Yank right???? Which is it! Per Merriam Webster Color Colour She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #2 October 17, 2004 QuoteOk this has come up several times...and I say its Color...but im just a damn Yank right???? Which is it! Per Merriam Webster Color Colour Both are correct but color is used in US and colour is used in UK. Colour was original and we 'yanks' changed it like we did a lot of words for our own purposes. We are just a little rebellious that way for some reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 October 17, 2004 Close. Spelled Color, pronounced coler.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #4 October 17, 2004 Is it cheque or check? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #5 October 17, 2004 I never once spelled color as colour. That was be weird. What about theatre or theater?I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fueler 0 #6 October 17, 2004 ass or arse???? ****************************************** **************************************** what!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #7 October 17, 2004 Colour is the original spelling and the way Canadians still spell it. It's also cheque, favour, doughnuts, neighbour, etc. But you Americans have trouble with those silent letters so the teachers and powers that be have given up and are allowing the language to pauperize to the lowest common denominator. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #8 October 17, 2004 QuoteIs it cheque or check? agreed. in canada it's color and cheque you yanks and your crazy spelling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #9 October 17, 2004 Quotein canada it's color and cheque you yanks and your crazy spelling. Even you said it was COLOR...' Bwahaha...woo hoo She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #10 October 17, 2004 QuoteClose. Spelled Color, pronounced coler. Spelled Scooter, pronounced Motorcycle, he he he gotya. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #11 October 17, 2004 What the... Its like spelled color eh. And I think yall says its doughnut down there Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 October 17, 2004 Nite or night ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravan 0 #13 October 17, 2004 easy colour, cheque, night, doughnut is Canadian color, check, nite, donut is American so depending whether you're above or below the border to each their own Food, Fornication, Freefall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #14 October 17, 2004 OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH!!! I could so go into one about correct use of the English language. But I wont. What Swedishcelt saidQuoteBoth are correct but color is used in US and colour is used in UK. Colour was original and we 'yanks' changed it like we did a lot of words for our own purposes. We are just a little rebellious that way for some reason. and Breezejunky QuoteColour is the original spelling and the way Canadians still spell it. It's also cheque, favour, doughnuts, neighbour, etc. But you Americans have trouble with those silent letters so the teachers and powers that be have given up and are allowing the language to pauperize to the lowest common denominator. Is the closest your going to get to a explaination. LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #15 October 17, 2004 Quotecolor, check, nite, donut is American Quote ...Couldn't eat a donut last nite... because of my color, they wouldn't cash a check.... (couldn't help myself) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #16 October 17, 2004 Is it Renée or Renee? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #17 October 17, 2004 Quoteeasy colour, cheque, night, doughnut is Canadian I think you'll find these are English... LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 October 18, 2004 QuoteQuoteOk this has come up several times...and I say its Color...but im just a damn Yank right???? Which is it! Per Merriam Webster Color Colour Both are correct but color is used in US and colour is used in UK. Colour was original and we 'yanks' changed it like we did a lot of words for our own purposes. We are just a little rebellious that way for some reason. Not rebelious, just illiterateYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 October 18, 2004 Quit talking to crazy canadians. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #20 October 18, 2004 They keep talking to me! Help...they are trying to kidnapp me and take me away! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 October 18, 2004 Take you were? To a big way camp? Just make sure he's on the other side of the formationMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #22 October 18, 2004 QuoteThey keep talking to me! Help...they are trying to kidnapp me and take me away! Repayment for Terrance & Phillip, no doubt. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #23 October 18, 2004 QuoteOk this has come up several times...and I say its Color...but im just a damn Yank right???? Which is it! Per Merriam Webster Color Colour As a young man, I always looked for the answer. As I got older, I learned the answer is almost always ..."All of the above". Michel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #24 October 18, 2004 As a man, you don't know anything about colour so she's not really asking you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #25 October 18, 2004 Litre or liter? Whilst or while? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites