Oh, There Will Be Further ADIEU, All Right
I just received an e-mail from someone saying, "Okay, well, without further adieu, here it is!"
Now, far be it from me to be the elitist that Josh is when it comes to the English language. But for the betterment of society, I must ask that you refrain from ever using that phrase again.
"Adieu" is from French and means "goodbye." "Ado" means "fuss," "trouble," or "bother."
Makes sense now, doesn't it? "Without further fuss or bother, here it is!" And this makes little sense, no? "Without further goodbye, here it is!"
Rewriting the sentences using the definitions, you just look like a moron, don't you? But you're not. Of course you're not.
Labels: the English language
Crappy Music While You Wait
Building off of Josh's amazing mbta-related posts, allow me discuss my complete disdain for the MBTA pilot program, T-Radio.
As an elitist I try to avoid using public transportation at all costs, but there are, unfortunately, some times when I am forced to mingle with the proletariat. I found myself standing on the T platform at South Station waiting for a train to take me back to the mansion that is the 2-bedroom apartment in which Josh and I live. [Ed. note: not in a gay way.]
During my wait I was subjected an audio bombardment that nearly caused my ears to bleed. I got to hear the latest Nickelback hit (not to be confused with Nickel Creek, right Erin?), and then a fascinating interview/advertisement with awesome Su-Fi creator Dane Cook about his brilliant movie Good Luck Chuck. I promptly started listening to my iPod to prevent myself from performing a lobotomy with my Swiss Army knife.*
Turns out I was not alone in my hatred of T-Radio, as the 2-week trial program has been shelved. I am somewhat shocked. Don't we live in a land where people need to be bombarded by annoying music and ads at all times? How else would you explain the audiovisual barrage one experiences whenever there is a break during any sporting event? Or any event, period?
Oh well. Without further adieu, I bid T-Radio ado.
*Swiss citizens are required by law to carry Swiss Army knives on them at all times.
Speaker Pic: See Reeves