And I though some of you might like it. BDV flea'd it from somebody back in 2003.
http://vttw.net/vttw/extras.pl?showme=90819
Just in case it gets zapped, here's the c/p......
by Black Diamond Vol on 1/27/2003 - 8:46 p.m.
Posted by Bama Eagle 1 on January 27, 2003 at 19:10:58:
The TIDER INSIDER DICTIONARY
FOREWORD
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OUR GOAL
Our goal at the TI Project is to foster better relationships through better communication. We hope that the crowning achievement of our project will be a complete dictionary which shines as a glorious beacon of random beauty and world peace upon the citizens of all the Earth for a very, very, very long time, if not hours. With that in mind, we present to you, the TI Dictionary.
A DICTIONARY OF THE TIDER INSIDER LANGUAGE
a = an ("there is so many players who grow up a alabama fan and go to auburn..." - crimsontide3503 on January 27, 2003 at 12:12:46).
'academics in order' = Grades fixed. ("They really need to see what the problem is and work with these kids to assure that the ones that are gifted enough to attend college and play football have their academics in order. When it happens year after year and becomes a pattern than you really have to question the administration at that school." - MAC on January 23, 2003 at 15:10:09).
accountable = This is a term usually associated with the current Alabama Head Coach who is often said to be "held accountable." Basically it means fired, run out of town, or having bricks thrown in the general direction of his home. (...all Bama fans should be disappointed and a bit angry about how such a promising season has turned sour so quickly. Someone must be held accountable, and it all ultimately lies with the head coach." - md4ua on January 25, 2003 at 21:12:37).
ad = To really add with all your computer-like brainpower. ("...which only ads to your reputation." - MMc on January 26, 2003 at 09:49:04).
aint = Isn't or is not. ("Well, he wont and he wont and he aint." - Bear's Boy on January 21, 2003 at 13:58:40).
allbarn = Auburn. ("Why would a young black male want to live in allbarn? There's absolutely nothing for them there socially." - DefinitelyPublicly on January 21, 2003 at 12:24:26).
animeties = Extremely nice amenities. ("How do you think Microsoft gets the best in the tech. industy. It is not b/c of payscale, ... it is because of the animeties." - Bama_2001 on January 22, 2003 at 18:04:36).
appocalypse = The apple-flavored fruit of the apocalypse. ("The appocalypse is upon us." - #22sso on January 27, 2003 at 13:39:03).
athletacism = Extreme athleticism. ("You're right. He needs to use our athletacism and numbers and press full court for 40 minutes.").
aubbies = Anyone with whom you have a tendency to disagree. Also may refer to Auburn fans. ("How about you Aubbies/Sluts go home!" - VigorWolf on January 22, 2003 at 05:14:35).
BAMA = University of Alabama athletic jellies. ("Has BAMA athletics ever been lower?" - 21&12 on January 27, 2003 at 11:57:55).
barrels = Both shotgun barrels and cracker barrels are recruiting tools used by Alabama when cash alone is not sufficient. ("CMP and his staff are recruiting with both barrels." - jhr225 on January 21, 2003 at 11:52:57).
bathing. = A bad thing that sometimes happens to good Tiders. ("Florida has an edge on Bama because Zook is bathing Bama in the probation issue." - bamaboy1 on January 23, 2003 at 21:15:29).
becuase = Because, because, because, because. ("I hope it is becuase he would be a really good addition." - Sarge on January 24, 2003 at 09:12:43).
being = To truly begin in an embarrassing fashion. ("Embarassing doesn't being to cover it...disgraceful,disgusting disheartening,disaster...to name a few." - TiderinNO on January 21, 2003 at 22:28:11).
beleive = To really believe someone with all your heart. ("Beleive me, why else would finebaum have him on!" - bamalu on January 23, 2003 at 17:40:17).
belive = To kind of believe. ("Hate to disagree, don't belive they give 110% always" - Crimzon on January 27, 2003 at 10:40:56).
bricks = Coach removal tools. ("Think part of it was all the bricks the kid threw up." - Tidewings on January 22, 2003 at 01:12:30).
Brooke = A beautiful and well-mannered young Alabama graduate who became famous after appearing on "The Bachelor." She is now allegedly donating her time entertaining Alabama recruits and other attractive ladies. ("The recruits had a great time- Brooke was entertaining them along with several other attractive ladies." - tide3 on January 25, 2003 at 21:41:01).
buggering = The hunt for the best booger. ("[I am] sneaking away and buggering out" - rwe62 on January 23, 2003 at 19:34:49).
clapping = An integral part of coaching at any University of Alabama sporting event. ("Word to CMG . . . There's more to coaching than recruiting & clapping." - Chimes on January 25, 2003 at 21:04:11).
class = The ownership of a fur coat.
CMD = Former Alabama Head Football Coach Mike DuBose. ("bad as CMD, less the moral flaws" - sequoia on January 25, 2003 at 21:05:04).
CMG = Alabama Head Basketball Coach Mike Gottfried.
CMP = Alabama Head Football Coach Mike Price. ("To be honest, I don't like CMP's choice of eyewear" - Sarge on January 27, 2003 at 13:28:53).
comment = To verbally commit. ("did Chad Jackson comment to the gators?" - Derek2817 on January 21, 2003 at 13:18:15).
coservative = Extremely conservative. ("Im very coservative in my use of the term "Must Win"........" - TheSack on January 25, 2003 at 17:21:39).
crap = To politely disagree with an assertion. ("Crap.....Crap, crap, crap, bs... Winsotn had three steals,a blocked shot, and two defensive rebounds in limited playing time against Auburn. I wish I got that kind of "no defense" from him every night." - Mr Crimson on January 22, 2003 at 07:34:47).
debocale = An extreme debacle. ("it was sleeting but not doubt The music city debocale horrible weather" - RTRoll on January 23, 2003 at 11:16:23).
defenses = Excellent and defensive. ("Do we still not have two defenses positions open?" - bamalu on January 23, 2003 at 17:40:17).
definetly = Absolutely and definitely. ("I definetly think it has hurt the team." - SmokinTide on January 25, 2003 at 21:14:37).
delema = An extreme dilemma. ("Interesting delema." - Bamawhn on January 25, 2003 at 21:30:38).
differnt = Very different. ("Our internet fans are no differnt than any other shcools." - ROLLONBAMA on January 22, 2003 at 12:15:36).
dismal = True. ("I assume that Finebaum will have Rodney on, and when Rodney signs off will continue to savage Coach Price and paint a dismal picture of our recruiting class." - Mankind on January 23, 2003 at 15:11:33).
drank = To drink with gusto. ("Dont drank that kool-aid!!" - Mox on January 22, 2003 at 09:00:51).
drool = A salivary problem common to Crimson Tide fans. Do not stare and laugh. (" *** drool **** " - Revenant on January 27, 2003 at 12:22:38).
everone = Everyone, including all the little ones. ("Isn't Cromire (sp) the wide receiver everone is recruiting live in Tallahassee" - RockyTopTide on January 22, 2003 at 12:17:51).
everybosy = Everybody, including bossy people. ("Golly, I didn't mean to get everybosy's drawers in a bunch ..." - Gus on January 23, 2003 at 11:43:01).
expection = An extreme exception. ("2003 will be no expection." -sequoia on January 21, 2003 at 14:27:48).
fabel = A really, good, but old fable. ("the brick fabel is now seen as the truth, don't let this one become "truth" too." - jeff williams on January 22, 2003 at 12:45:26).
FAN's = Alabama fans. Those who must be pleased. ("Let me explain it to ya. Big Gym, Big Football field, 5 guys on Basketball, 11 guys Football, Why such big places to play. HMMM! Oh yeah... THE FAN's. The people who pay the money. Without them no big stadiums.....without them no program. They get mad and upset they stop coming then hmmm what happens then. They don't do it for us you say. THEY BETTER!!!!!!!" - CCHS on January 25, 2003 at 21:12:21).
Finescum = Radio talk show host, Paul Finebaum. ("Finescum's show has turned into a soap opera w/same sorry actors." - mapes on January 23, 2003 at 15:50:09).
flaimng = Extreme flaming. ("I wasn't flaimng back at your non flame." - BAMA_RiverRat on January 23, 2003 at 20:25:02).
foundering = Extreme floundering. ("...otherwise, we're on the verge of foundering." - Guthrie on January 22, 2003 at 08:03:49).
franocchio = Former Alabama Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione. ("Re: when did franocchio say this?" - hamtider on January 22, 2003 at 12:27:12).
fraud = An affectionate nickname for former Alabama Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione. ("Wonder how fraud's recruits will like this????" - Roger on January 21, 2003 at 22:42:16).
freind = A very friendly friend. ("Raita is no freind of Bama ." - bamalu on January 23, 2003 at 17:40:17).
git = To really, really get. ("Well, sometimes I git the menstral cramps reeeeaaaaal bad." - 21&12 on January 27, 2003 at 12:25:39).
heigth = Exact height. ("People put to much emphasis on heigth & weight..." - PE Bama on January 23, 2003 at 10:01:16).
here = Hear, heard, or have heard. ("what I here" - WkBdr540 on January 24, 2003 at 09:25:01).
hinge of = Hang onto. ("Why do we hinge of every word of a 17-18 year old??" - BamaFan_315 on January 21, 2003 at 12:45:04).
hitting = Hit. ("When Ole Miss was setting screens the other night, it was like we hitting a wall." - SmokinTide on January 25, 2003 at 20:01:34).
honnest = Extremely honest. ("Youre our #1 guy! Honnest!" - bamaboy1 on January 23, 2003 at 21:15:29).
iddiot = A very silly i*d*i*o*t. ("I am not clueless, pathetic, or an iddiot..." - Uncle_Jake on January 22, 2003 at 13:06:08).
im = I'm or I am. ("im just going there for the weekend for a wedding." - FLYPOST on January 23, 2003 at 16:02:33).
imput = Really, really valuable input. ("Thanks for your imput, Flash." - muncie on January 27, 2003 at 13:19:01).
ivy = The fast-growing vine material used in the construction of Ivory Towers at Ivy League schools. ("Dr. Sorensen was too ivy tower. Dr. Witt, on the other hand combines pure academics with practical, real world experience." - Terry K. on January 23, 2003 at 14:07:28).
keyboard coaches = Tider Insider message board posters, all of whom know more about football or basketball than any actual coach. ("Keyboard coaches." - Bam-Bam on January 25, 2003 at 20:21:44).
kinda = Kind of. ("Kinda shows you what a play off system would do to college football." - Tidebasz on January 21, 2003 at 08:49:29).
Kool-Aid gang = The large majority of Alabama fans who have an unrealistic and delusional view about the grandeur of all things Crimson. ("In life you can be part of the problem or part of the solution. The Kool-Aid gang is part of the problem." - Big_Eyed_Fish on January 22, 2003 at 12:13:21).
liason = A really, lazy liaison. ("It is thought that the only two spots remaining are HS liason and one on-the-field coaching postion (either DE's or OLB's) let."- Terry K. on January 23, 2003 at 14:47:34).
LOL = The sound of evil laughter. ("LOL" - LuvMyTide on January 23, 2003 at 13:36:27).
lose = Loss. Sometimes also means lose. ("The bball lose won't hurt near as bad as the recruits that we're going to lose because of it." - manofsteele79 on January 25, 2003 at 21:36:13).
loose = Lose. ("I wouldn't want to be facing a team that has been down, has their backs against the wall, nothing to loose, but the players to beat anybody." - rothman on January 23, 2003 at 15:22:59).
loosers = Losers. ("stats are for loosers" - tide3 on January 23, 2003 at 18:05:43).
loses = Losses. ("But these are not season ending loses as they would be in football." - Tidebasz on January 21, 2003 at 08:49:29).
luck = Cash. ("Word is that Sparkman will not visit - I think we tried, but no luck." - TampaJim on January 23, 2003 at 13:45:48).
maight = Really might. ("And running him down on this board will accomplish no more than running off some web surfing recruiting prospects, who maight actually believe you dummies know what you are talking about." - VigorWolf on January 22, 2003 at 05:14:35).
menstral cramps = The kind of menstrual pain experienced by female jugglers in medieval minstrel shows. ("Well, sometimes I git the menstral cramps reeeeaaaaal bad." - 21&12 on January 27, 2003 at 12:25:39).
Moo = That irritates me. I will pretend I am bored. Also, used as a greeting to Auburn fans. ("This was emailed to me from a Barner today..can you say MOO!"- TLBama on January 21, 2003 at 13:50:17).
M$U = Mississippi State University. ("M$U sucks, though." - mapes on January 27, 2003 at 12:30:37).
MTXE = The secret code spelling for "MTEE" - pronounced "empty." Tide acronym introduced by Former Alabama Head Coach Dennis Franchione which means: Mental Toughness Extra Effort.
negatism = Extreme negativism. ("For all the natterinf naybobs of negatism, PLEASE read this man's post." - Bamaengineer on January 23, 2003 at 12:47:02).
negtive = Very negative. ("Folks,it's not going to happen,and don't accuse me of being negtive." - TAT on January 25, 2003 at 22:29:29).
new = Already knew. ("I new the training facility was scheduled for 2/1, but the stadium??" - Titletown on January 27, 2003 at 12:57:37).
nieve = To be very, very naive. ("You are very nieve...Recruits are consistently shown things copied from this board." - LJS Law on January 22, 2003 at 14:21:13).
no = To really know something. ("I never heard any booing directed at a player... Shut up when you no nothing about what you're saying." - SS Bama on January 25, 2003 at 22:20:37).
not has = Has not. ("Coach Price not has hired some great coaches, but he did so knowing that they gave him a 7 year personal committment." - CrimsonCorner on January 23, 2003 at 11:45:04 ).
novels = Any of the three colorfully printed paperback pamphlets which pertain largely to the incredible, but true lives of various super heros. These are the three books which are maintained in pristine condition at the University of Alabama Library. ("There will be at least three novels tomorrow." - Mr. Bryant on January 25, 2003 at 21:06:05).
nuff = Enough. ("They just can't out-recruit big brother at home, so they leave, nuff said." - BamaJr on January 21, 2003 at 14:45:13).
Nutt-case = University of Arkansas Head Coach Houston Nutt. ("Pugh is also Arkansas' recruiting coordinator, and this would be a BIG hit for the Nutt-case as well as a feather in our cap." - Quad on January 23, 2003 at 20:43:41).
Obarnermoo = Auburn wide receiver Ben Obomanu. One of many excellent students to reject an offer to play football at the University of Alabama. ("If he does he's even less intelligent than Obarnermoo." - manofsteele79 on January 27, 2003 at 07:26:50).
paranoic = Extremely paranoid. ("You people are paranoic." - Originator unknown).
pedifiler = Foot filer. This is an entry-level shoe-sales-related job commonly awarded to recent University of Alabama graduates. The job entails lowly regarded work, most prominently, the filing of feet, such that the customer's feet fit comfortably into their shoes. ("Being a barner fan is like being pedifiler or worse." - tideriver on January 25, 2003 at 23:12:35).
philosphers = Troublesome spherical objects borne into the air by the rascally philodendron plant. ("...there are a bunch of philosphers that want everybody to feel bad for being frustrated." - Mr. Bryant on January 25, 2003 at 21:06:05).
poeple = People in Texas. ("I think [Fran] is a good coach - but it is all about him - and usually poeple like that trip up down the road." - Oguard on January 27, 2003 at 10:04:06).
postion = A really important position that should have been filled more quickly. ("It is thought that the only two spots remaining are HS liason and one on-the-field coaching postion (either DE's or OLB's) let."- Terry K. on January 23, 2003 at 14:47:34).
postive = Slightly positive. Anything remotely good or favorable. ("Anyone that can see a postive out of this is insane." - denbama on January 25, 2003 at 21:01:15).
predection = A prediction which is only slightly incorrect. ("A few predections" - rothman on January 23, 2003 at 15:22:59).
perequsite = An important prerequisite. ("I DID not see it, but it was a perequsite from what CMP stated on who he was hiring." - CrimsonCorner on January 23, 2003 at 11:51:39).
Pigland = The University of Arkansas. ("It reminded me of some of Nolan R. early defenses at Pigland." - Bamascoop on January 27, 2003 at 11:59:52).
price = A job no one else would take. ("CMP is doing an excellent price, it seems to me that he is" - getaclunow on January 23, 2003 at 20:34:13).
priorities = Carefree days of buying recruits. ("It's likely our priorities have changed......JMO" - BB on January 23, 2003 at 14:37:09).
prove right = To turn out to be correct about your assertion. ("you might prove right about seeing the result before judging. But our current overall speed at WR is not overly impressive. It's an area that needs addressing, particularly in a frequently deep threat passing game."- lancer on January 21, 2003 at 12:29:40).
puke orange = The orange school color used by the University of Tennessee. ("Swaim went to a HS that wears puke Orange as its color." - Garry Owen on January 21, 2003 at 08:57:49).
puzzlement = A real word indicating the mysterious occurrence of a typographical error in a nearby sentence. ("***A puzzlement. Fran was noted for recruiting qualifiers and evaluating good athleres." - Terry K. on January 21, 2003 at 08:32:53).
quess = A very trustworthy guess. The type of guess made only by queniuses. ("Educated quess ......." - Oguard on January 27, 2003 at 10:07:39).
rampert = Very rampant, and slightly inert. ("You're right paranoia does run rampert." - HiTide on January 27, 2003 at 09:13:09).
readio = A really good radio. ("Fine baum was very emotional while talking about Bryant, on his readio show last week." - Bear's Boy on January 27, 2003 at 11:35:15).
reciver = A really, small receiver. ("Is "AC" Al reciver, good friends with "AC" the recruit. That" -WkBdr540 on January 24, 2003 at 09:24:14).
remeber = To remember something that happened long ago. ("Remeber what the Bible says "don't throw your pearls before swine"." - 14bama on January 22, 2003 at 07:30:50).
responsed = Really, really responded. ("You're lucky people responsed to your post." - HiTide on January 27, 2003 at 09:13:09).
rope = Player restraint device. Used primarily to prevent players from escaping the sinking ship. ("I don't think he has any idea how much "rope" he actually had. He had more than DuBose & Curry put together." - PE Bama on January 23, 2003 at 19:20:33).
RTR = Similar to trucking slang: "10-4, Good buddy. Over and out." Sometimes means "Roll Tide Roll." ("Ohh goody! Just tried to e-mail but it's not operational yet. RTR." - mapes on January 21, 2003 at 14:56:44).
saing = A prophetic saying. ("That was it except for coach Price trying to fire up the crowd by saing lets go get win #29 in a row right here." - bamastudent13 on January 25, 2003 at 21:54:14).
scapling = Extreme scalping. ("Bottom line, he has a bone to pick with me because I ridicule his scapling enterprise, and always will." - Cotton I. Joe on January 24, 2003 at 10:32:16).
scroe = To really, really score. ("Lets freaking scroe!!!!" - bamadefense on January 25, 2003 at 19:27:14).
$lut = The University of Tennessee. ("I thought that was $lut that did that." - Bamaengineer on January 27, 2003 at 12:14:32).
source = Really, this is just your own personal hunch, but to be modest always pretend to quote a "source." ("My source told me a few weeks ago to look for Lowe as a coach at Bama. But I fired all my sources. Too inconsistent and you get flamed like heck when they are wrong and you relay the message. I think I will fire my source's source." - CrimsonCorner on January 23, 2003 at 14:32:26).
sugar = A substance usually found in packets, considered excellent for tossing at football players. ("they get shovel the $&^% and think it is sugar, and they never even think to question it." - Titletown on January 27, 2003 at 12:23:42).
suite = Really, really sweet or terrific. ("That is so suite!!!" - Unknown originator).
stuff = Really stuffy-nosed staff members . ("It's not reasonable to expect him to know the exact positions that the Bama stuff is recruiting each player for, because many of these kids play both ways in high school and some college recruiters see one kid playing offense, while another might see him playing defense." - Biscuit on January 24, 2003 at 11:31:40).
supposively = Somewhat supposedly. ("Supposively, they have biscuits in there." - Unknown originator.).
swollowed = Really swallowed. ("If a whole swollowed that place, it would bother me." - CapstoneHokie on January 22, 2003 at 11:19:21).
TCHAD = Former Alabama Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione.
thanx = Extreme thanks. ("Can someone tell about or post link about dj norris?nt thanx" - BAMACOBB on January 24, 2003 at 10:09:03).
that = They. ("We were going to wow them with the passion that Bama fans have for sports and instead that probably got to hear our fans boo the players for 40 minutes." - manofsteele79 on January 25, 2003 at 21:44:30).
the = To. ("If I remember right, he was one of Ole Miss coaches the use the threat of the death penalty against us with recruits." - Threads1 on January 23, 2003 at 13:58:51).
their = There. ("How did [that player] get eligible their and when we tried to sign him, we couldn't get him eligible." - coach on January 21, 2003 at 08:49:23).
thier = Their. ("Support GYMNASTICS !! ... as they defend thier 2002 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP !" - CrimsonJim on January 26, 2003 at 09:49:26).
thenads = Splendid aim with sugar packets. ("I will give it to CMP the man has thenads and spunk to coach at Bama." - bamalu on January 23, 2003 at 20:29:22).
there = They are or they're. ("Yeah, but there still auburn." - Kelly Leak on January 21, 2003 at 13:58:06).
they = The. ("I like they way Wooden ran it when he had far superior talent and big men like Walton." - TR on January 21, 2003 at 08:22:40).
think = Curious thing. ("Is this Pugh think legit?" - Sarge on January 24, 2003 at 09:12:43).
tidebit = This is a cute word used to indicate a tidbit of information concerning the Crimson Tide. ("Interesting Chad Jackson Tidebit..." - BAMA K on January 22, 2003 at 13:46:48).
to = Sometimes means too or also. Sometimes it just means to. ("Question: Is CMG to soft to coach" - tmark44 on January 22, 2003 at 09:01:21).
tonite = The social part of the evening, tonight. ("I cringe at the thought of watching our half court offense in Oxford tonite." - enforcer on January 21, 2003 at 13:03:41).
tradishun = A really old tradition. ("At least the Tide has its tradishun." - Originator unknown).
TSDTR = The School Down The Road. Auburn University. This acronym has fallen out of favor. ("2002 Final Score: TSDTR 17 Alabama 7").
twead = Really classy tweed. An edible tweed made of bread. ("Which usually means he is not a twead coat, bow tie wearing, lacy drawer, gutless wonder." - EDDIE HASKELL on January 23, 2003 at 13:18:12).
tytr89yiykjhklj/lk = Dance, you silly fingers. Dance, I say! Or I shall torture you. Now, make like tiny little ballerinas and dance!!! ("I am being told Lowe is in the mix... anyone verify this? tytr89yiykjhklj/lk" - CrimsonCorner on January 23, 2003 at 14:55:56).
udderly = Amazingly, underhandedly, and utterly. ("Udderly asinine post" - LuvMyTide on January 22, 2003 at 07:33:46).
unbeliveable = Extremely unbelievable. ("This morning on JOX said he did unbeliveable job." - EDDIE HASKELL on January 24, 2003 at 10:14:34).
Vile = University of Tennessee Volunteer fan. ("I guess it might seem that way if you're an Aubie or Vile." - mapes on January 27, 2003 at 13:18:32).
vulger = Rottenly vulgar. ("The dirty vulger stuff I'm glad you delete" - tideriver on January 24, 2003 at 00:01:07).
We = The deity which is a comprised of the writer and several others. ("I truly feel sorry that We have to read your rants.." - 14bama on January 27, 2003 at 11:41:21).
whole = A really, really, big whale of a hole. ("If a whole swollowed that place, it would bother me." - CapstoneHokie on January 22, 2003 at 11:19:21).
wingnut = Auburn University Head Football Coach Tommy Tuberville.
wink wink = Say no more. Anything nefarious or in violation of rules on behalf of the Alabama football team should be kept quiet, and that's good enough for me. ("Oohhh I get your point now ! wink wink" - bamalu on January 22, 2003 at 06:37:35).
wisley = Very wisely. ("They are not spending their money wisley." - Bama Proud on January 21, 2003 at 12:23:05).
wont = Will not or won't. Sometimes used as can not or can't. Sometimes used as a filler word, and is muttered as an additional sound in the sentence, but carries no actual meaning. ("Well, he wont and he wont and he aint." - Bear's Boy on January 21, 2003 at 13:58:40).
wrinklehead moment = A merry old brain fart. ("Have I had a wrinklehead moment or hasn't that game been discontinued?" - RD's on January 24, 2003 at 11:14:23).
yoor = A cavalier form of the word 'your.' ("He was short, ect...but he was one of the best & would knock you on yoor a$$." - PE Bama on January 23, 2003 at 10:01:16).
PUNCTUATION AND TYPOS - a how to
Typographical errors are considered a sign of intelligence. It means that your brain is faster than your fingers. To earn respect, try to remember to put one or more *typos* in each sentence. ("There is fallout when someone and his staff deceive a group of recruits through their most *siginficant* portion of the recruiting process, and the Fraudulent one did *exaclty* that." - Mankind on January 24, 2003 at 09:07:23).
APOSTROPHE ( ' )
The grammatically correct use of an apostrophe on TI is strongly discouraged. Instead try these: "cant or caint, hes, wont, aint, isnt or is'nt , dont or dosent." Use "its" even when you mean "it is": ("I currently sit on a university admissions committee... its no fun for those who's scores are not up to par." - drback on January 23, 2003 at 20:22:26). For you're, use either yoor or youre ("Ya think Zook told Chad "Youre our #1 guy!" - bamaboy1 on January 23, 2003 at 21:15:29). For "What's" or "What is," however use what' ("We should fax MP telling him to do what' right and hire Lowe" - clark on January 23, 2003 at 17:02:23). Never say "Rodney's" with an apostrophe. Instead, stick with the basics you have already learned - leaving out the apostrophe even for the possessive form of the word. ("what I gleaned from Rodneys talk with Finebaum..." - Bear's Boy on January 23, 2003 at 19:08:42).
By all means, if you do slip and strike the apostrophe key, just keep going with your sentence, and try to be smooth about it. ("I'll will cheer and root for Bama no matter the outcome and always be a better person just because I cheer for Bama." - tideriver on January 25, 2003 at 23:12:35). ("That's doesn't matter....." - Mr. Bryant on January 25, 2003 at 21:06:05).
ELLIPSES ( ... )
The use of ellipses on Tider Insider indicate that the person's thoughts have already gone on to something else, but that you should politely take a moment to consider what he might have said, had he continued to type his thought. (Subject line: "My same exact feeling..." (followed by no message in the post) - NYCTider on January 21, 2003 at 15:00:59).
QUESTION MARK ( ? )
A question mark is optional on TI unless used as a word. ("Seemed like a legitimate ? to me." - clark on January 23, 2003 at 14:46:53). ("? for TI about posting" - tideriver on January 24, 2003 at 00:01:07). The plural form "questions" is spelled with multiple question marks: ("?????? for TampaJim" - uarulz on January 24, 2003 at 09:56:02).
COMMA ( , )
Commas should be placed appropriately in a sentence according to the length of the pause. Remember to use long pauses for long sentences to give the reader a chance to catch his breath. ("He said Fifthtraitorchoice couldnt believe how Bama fans took everything so seriously , such as with possibly changing which sidelines he stood on during games." - Bear's Boy on January 23, 2003 at 19:08:42). Long pauses are also indicated where you wish to express exasperation ("you are persistent , i'll give you that. Roll Tide" - kirk on January 23, 2003 at 17:54:42). Use short spacing around your comma, when only a short pause will do. ("Head Coach is Benjiman Russell,Coach Martin" - coach on January 24, 2003 at 11:16:21). Also, use short spacing around your comma for times when you are in a hurry and want a quick reply ("J. RICE,final question!" - BAMA 31/7 on January 23, 2003 at 21:09:53). Try to be kind, and remember that the reader is probably reading your text out loud. Therefore, y ou should courteously use the short form of spacing around commas when the sentence is long, but still possible to read in one breath. ("I don't know about current rating,but before Fraud went to A&M they were having an outstanding class,top 2or 3." - fearnone on January 24, 2003 at 09:56:26). If you use a guttural sound like "uh" or "duh" to begin your post, be sure to use the long spacing, followed immediately by the short spacing. This is a little tricky, but is worth the effort just for the effect. ("Uh ,I believe it sold out a month ago." - Aman on January 24, 2003 at 13:52:10).
PERIOD ( . )
Periods are sacred and mysterious objects. Sometimes you must begin and end your sentence with one. (".he was being honored by the Atlanta TD Club the same wednesday that XCDF spoke." - Bamalanta on January 23, 2003 at 22:08:50).
THAT ( That )
Occasionally it is appropriate to just end your sentence with the word "That." ("Is "AC" Al reciver, good friends with "AC" the recruit. That" -WkBdr540 on January 24, 2003 at 09:24:14). The appropriate use of a "That" helps your reader get started on the thought that you would have expressed in writing had your thoughts not wandered on to something more important.
THE FU ( ..f... )
Feel free to express the consonant on the tip of your tongue between phrases, so that the emotion of your story comes through to the reader. ("Another factoid, I believe that Sam Mills ..f... who was an All-Pro MLB for the New Orleans Saints was 5'-10" tall." - Bamaengineer on January 24, 2003 at 10:41:06).
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