How Many Cs in Vacuum Cleaner?
a short short story15 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
You're making me feel guilty now, Bill, as I was the one who questioned your spelling on vacuum:)) I didn't mean to cause any added stress. And my own spelling is going to pot now that so many words have a different American spelling which leaves me wondering which I should choose. Hope all is well. Have a good day, Debbie
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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You're making me feel guilty now, Bill, as I was the one who questioned your spelling on vacuum:)) I didn't mean to cause any added stress. And my own spelling is going to pot now that so many words have a different American spelling which leaves me wondering which I should choose. Hope all is well. Have a good day, Debbie
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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It seems that spelling vacuum wrong is a common occurrence. Who knew?
Comment from karenina
You tell it, Bill!
I hate spelling it almost as much as I hate doing it!
I've heard the Bits call it a hoover...
and cleaning their rug is called hoovering.
Can we start a movement?
There are only three words in contemporary use in the English language.
Continuum and Muumu being the other two!
Must we?
LOL!
Karenina
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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You tell it, Bill!
I hate spelling it almost as much as I hate doing it!
I've heard the Bits call it a hoover...
and cleaning their rug is called hoovering.
Can we start a movement?
There are only three words in contemporary use in the English language.
Continuum and Muumu being the other two!
Must we?
LOL!
Karenina
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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I feel like I pulled a bandage off an unhealed wound. : )
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In many ways, my friend. I'm sure!
Comment from Julie Helms
Great humorous little story. The best ones are the ones that focus on some seemingly trivial detail that occupies way too much of our brain capacity!
I never thought to write about it, but my word weirdness is if I say a word too many times, it starts sounding foreign, then I'm not sure it's really a word. Almost like a deja vu sensation.
I am hoping for a sequel to this to find out what greater quest developed! Loved it. Julie.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Great humorous little story. The best ones are the ones that focus on some seemingly trivial detail that occupies way too much of our brain capacity!
I never thought to write about it, but my word weirdness is if I say a word too many times, it starts sounding foreign, then I'm not sure it's really a word. Almost like a deja vu sensation.
I am hoping for a sequel to this to find out what greater quest developed! Loved it. Julie.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Julie. I will do it today.
Comment from Navada
Even for experienced spellers, vacuum is a tricky one. I also write two of them, look at the word and think - No, that's not right! I enjoyed your reflection on the etymology of these words. :)
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Even for experienced spellers, vacuum is a tricky one. I also write two of them, look at the word and think - No, that's not right! I enjoyed your reflection on the etymology of these words. :)
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Navada.
Comment from nomi338
One thing I can guarantee you Bill, if spelling vacuum cleaner and choosing between to, two, and or, too is your biggest problem, then you have no problems. Take a chill pill and do a good job of cleaning for probably the first time in your lazy, privileged life.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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One thing I can guarantee you Bill, if spelling vacuum cleaner and choosing between to, two, and or, too is your biggest problem, then you have no problems. Take a chill pill and do a good job of cleaning for probably the first time in your lazy, privileged life.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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You should be a mentor.
Comment from Spitfire
I have the same problem too with the word. Another one that confused me was desert and dessert. I remember the difference now by thinking two repetitive 's' equals two sugary treats.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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I have the same problem too with the word. Another one that confused me was desert and dessert. I remember the difference now by thinking two repetitive 's' equals two sugary treats.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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Alright. I might have to tackle that one after complement and compliment.
Comment from Sugarray77
Hahaha, your humor is top notch, Bill. I love this ramble about spelling, vacuums and the need to stay focused when you are alone... my mind wanders over the most insane things when I have too much time (and yes, it is 'too'). LOL. Hugs!
Melissa
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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Hahaha, your humor is top notch, Bill. I love this ramble about spelling, vacuums and the need to stay focused when you are alone... my mind wanders over the most insane things when I have too much time (and yes, it is 'too'). LOL. Hugs!
Melissa
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Melissa
Comment from lyenochka
You're so funny! Perhaps you wouldn't be confused about the number of Cs if you think that vacuum and vacuous are both from Latin meaning "empty." Is it time to empty that vacuum cleaner? Now you got me questioning...
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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You're so funny! Perhaps you wouldn't be confused about the number of Cs if you think that vacuum and vacuous are both from Latin meaning "empty." Is it time to empty that vacuum cleaner? Now you got me questioning...
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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?and why two U s?
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Good question! The Latin word for "empty" is vacuus. That's why. I'm guessing.
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, I love to see you back with some humor, and it's very good. I can't spell vacuum, either. Of course, there are thousands of words I can't spell. I love how your mind works...or maybe overworks! Well done. Terry.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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LOL, I love to see you back with some humor, and it's very good. I can't spell vacuum, either. Of course, there are thousands of words I can't spell. I love how your mind works...or maybe overworks! Well done. Terry.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Terry.
Comment from damommy
It's funny how a word misspelled keeps popping up when we type it. One typed or written wrong, it's forever in our finger memory. It makes sense to me that vacuum should have two c's, but I've trained myself it doesn't. Any other words to come in your posts?
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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It's funny how a word misspelled keeps popping up when we type it. One typed or written wrong, it's forever in our finger memory. It makes sense to me that vacuum should have two c's, but I've trained myself it doesn't. Any other words to come in your posts?
Comment Written 06-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2024
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Not yet, but it is still early. : )