tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post1339323950124197478..comments2024-03-05T17:55:58.806+00:00Comments on Nanny Knows Best: Nanny Bans LatinKen Frosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13568488818950912374noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-50221860849438394932008-11-08T15:34:00.000+00:002008-11-08T15:34:00.000+00:00Who says I'm common?Who says I'm common?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-22637415913796569162008-11-08T10:44:00.000+00:002008-11-08T10:44:00.000+00:00In the article about this that I read in a paper, ...In the article about this that I read in a paper, a spokeswoman justified the ban by using 'eg' as an example, the grounds being that people might mistakenly believe that it meant 'egg'. This is what comes of 'banning spelling' but, of course, that's in the ultimate good cause of protecting the chiiiildren. Once they've banned punctuation, we can look forward to a complete breakdown in ability to communicate with each other. <BR/><BR/>We've come a long way - in such a short time - since needing Latin to get into university.<BR/><BR/>JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-828807721668448362008-11-07T22:19:00.000+00:002008-11-07T22:19:00.000+00:00Anti latin - racist innit.dissing the lats I mean....Anti latin - racist innit.<BR/>dissing the lats I mean.malpashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465468581504191466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-69523458537608331502008-11-07T19:40:00.000+00:002008-11-07T19:40:00.000+00:00Presumably there's a certain ageing rock group tha...Presumably there's a certain ageing rock group that will not be allowed to play at any council venues unless they translate their elitist name.<BR/><BR/>Just wondering, do they really mean all Latin words? I cannot wait to see what <A HREF="http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/business/Public_Protection/Animal_Welfare/" REL="nofollow">Bournemouth's Animal Welfare department</A> have to change their name to in order to comply. I suppose the "Non-Homo sapiens sapiens Welfare" department is out of the question!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-18773346127530515182008-11-07T17:55:00.000+00:002008-11-07T17:55:00.000+00:00'- ad hoc- bona fide- status quo- vice versa - via...'- ad hoc<BR/>- bona fide<BR/>- status quo<BR/>- vice versa <BR/>- via'<BR/><BR/><BR/>etc etc etc, as they say.Merkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499327449561248731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-20861207369685816482008-11-07T15:58:00.000+00:002008-11-07T15:58:00.000+00:00Does any one else think it is a bit funny for loca...Does any one else think it is a bit funny for local authorities to ban Latin, whilst at the same time, spending a fortune on the translation of information sheets for non native speakers? Latin at least provides the building blocks for many of our English words.<BR/><BR/>I have only one question for the local authorities in relation to the Latin ban and that question is this:-<BR/>Cui bono?.....Sorry I couldn't resist....Has anyone sent a letter in Latin to the said council yet just for a laugh?<BR/><BR/>"Pro tempore," crazy PC rules seem to be a "Vade Mecum" for local councils and their staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-10365785888646713992008-11-07T13:45:00.000+00:002008-11-07T13:45:00.000+00:00Oh good, another chance for me to point out that t...Oh good, another chance for me to point out that this explains why they are abolishing Habeus Corpus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-67116151119066626572008-11-07T13:33:00.000+00:002008-11-07T13:33:00.000+00:00As someone who had the privilege of a Classical ed...As someone who had the privilege of a Classical education, and who enjoyed Latin and Classical Studies at school and also subsequently, I am appalled by this 'merda taurorum'. Since half the words or more in the English language are descended from Latin, these morons are going to have some fun banning them all, aren't they? Better still, ban Nanny and those working for her instead: the country will be a much better place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-55764583601253490702008-11-07T12:42:00.000+00:002008-11-07T12:42:00.000+00:00Bournemoth eh?Interesting.There seems to be some s...Bournemoth eh?<BR/><BR/>Interesting.<BR/><BR/>There seems to be some sort of epidemic of council interference and stupidity on the South Coast. <BR/><BR/>Could be fun in Dorset - all those places with Latin based names that would need to be renamed it the Ban Latin idea takes a grip. (Agrippa?) <BR/><BR/>But wait!<BR/><BR/>If they need to rename places they will need to select new names and what cold be better than some local notables.<BR/><BR/>"Councillor Smith New Town" perhaps? Rolls off the tongue so much better than, for example, Bere Regis, Canford Magna or Gaunt's Common.<BR/><BR/>One has to wonder how little these people do for them to have the time to pander to this pointless excercise.<BR/><BR/><BR/>GrantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-80884851105928730422008-11-07T12:28:00.000+00:002008-11-07T12:28:00.000+00:00"Merda taurorum animas conturbit"trans: "Bullshit ..."Merda taurorum animas conturbit"<BR/><BR/>trans: "Bullshit baffles the mind"<BR/><BR/>Perhaps this should be emailed to Bournemouth Council.Black Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347464061061628147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-53405224074689037982008-11-07T12:00:00.000+00:002008-11-07T12:00:00.000+00:00Stupid people are easier to control. Simple as tha...Stupid people are easier to control. Simple as that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377446.post-40181230900515713572008-11-07T11:43:00.000+00:002008-11-07T11:43:00.000+00:00Nil illegitimato carborundum.Pardon the pig latin,...Nil illegitimato carborundum.<BR/><BR/>Pardon the pig latin, but it was irresistable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com