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MetalMilitia Oct 6th, 2008 07:14 AM

Which Begs the Question...
 
About a year ago I became a member of the elite few that actually know what this commonly (mis-)used phrase means. Ever since it's been driving me crazy each time I hear it because basically no one in the world seems to use it correctly. Most recently House MD said something like "which begs the question, what's killing this kid?!". So the writers can grasp hundreds of complex medical conditions and character interactions but still don't know the difference between begging a question and posing a question. It makes no sense. >:

http://www.whichbegsthequestion.com/defined/

kahljorn Oct 6th, 2008 07:46 AM

Begging the question is petitio principii. Which begs the question, what is begging the question?

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 08:27 AM

Completely valid woes, but you'll have to be careful lest you turn into Seth.

Where I used to work, there was a physician who constantly used "in lieu of" to mean "in light of". In terms of temper, she wasn't one to be messed with, and everyone was afraid to say anything about it. I thought the same as you did..."this person who can apparently grasp sophisticated scientific concepts cannot differentiate?" I would look at my supervisor every time she said it. He would give me a warning look, and she went on to use "in lieu of" instead of "in light of" in speeches and Grand Rounds.

*shrug*

Neen Oct 6th, 2008 09:20 AM

I'm sure down the line, she'll apperciate that she's made herself a complete jackass all these years, kitsa.


Tadao Oct 6th, 2008 02:27 PM

I beg to differ.

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 02:46 PM

You beggar description.

executioneer Oct 6th, 2008 04:00 PM

THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING :x

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 04:09 PM

BUT DON'T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!

Tadao Oct 6th, 2008 04:12 PM

In my humble opinion.

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 04:14 PM

IRREGARDLESS!

executioneer Oct 6th, 2008 04:22 PM

hahaha that one always gets my goat because it's something that basic comprehension should allow people to avoid >:

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 04:24 PM

people and basic comprehension are not always in cahoots.

Tadao Oct 6th, 2008 04:28 PM

I am rolling on the ground whilst laughing and trying to keep my buttocks intact.

10,000 Volt Ghost Oct 6th, 2008 06:38 PM

Despite the facts, you are wrong

Kitsa Oct 6th, 2008 08:09 PM

Ooh la la

Chojin Oct 7th, 2008 04:19 AM

you people should of known better than to make a thread like this

Colonel Flagg Oct 7th, 2008 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsa (Post 585271)
IRREGARDLESS!

Belongs in the same category as "NUCULAR ENERGY".

Esuohlim Oct 7th, 2008 02:17 PM

I could care less about this thread

Sam Oct 7th, 2008 02:26 PM

I COULD GIVE A CRAP

executioneer Oct 7th, 2008 11:02 PM

for all intensive purposes this thread is stupid

Esuohlim Oct 7th, 2008 11:45 PM

Yeah but Metalmilitia doesn't think so, supposably

executioneer Oct 7th, 2008 11:53 PM

i haven't never seen a thread so dumb

Zomboid Oct 7th, 2008 11:54 PM

I seen one a while ago.

Guitar Woman Oct 8th, 2008 12:04 AM

I'D LIKE TO STATE THAT I THINK THE DINOSAUR IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT IN HIS ASSERTION THAT COMMON USAGE DOES NOT AFFECT DEFINITION

YOU MORONS

executioneer Oct 8th, 2008 12:10 AM

it does too


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