"Pearl clutching" poster

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As I said above, I use it (I may have even been the one to start the trend, so to speak) but I'm definitely not the only one. The reason I use it (and will continue to do so) is that it illustrates a stereotype that is much in evidence around here. Do you object to people being described as "crunchy"? How about "helicopter"?

The one-word shorthand doesn't come off as trying quite so hard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

FBFNFTM wrote:Dear "Pearl Clutcher",

Some women around here can't deal with the fact that there are women out there who are more beautiful, more creative, happier, more experienced, more intelligent than them.

More intelligent than they.

kkkkk ooopss actually, LOL

more intelligent than they???? WTF??? Miss Grammar...teach me this one, because I definitely did skip the class that "more than they" was taught.

sanguidegizuistempudê!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FYI: There are more than one THIS poster.

Maybe SEVERAL. Just saying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FBFNFTM wrote:Dear "Pearl Clutcher",

Some women around here can't deal with the fact that there are women out there who are more beautiful, more creative, happier, more experienced, more intelligent than them.

More intelligent than they.

kkkkk ooopss actually, LOL

more intelligent than they???? WTF??? Miss Grammar...teach me this one, because I definitely did skip the class that "more than they" was taught.

sanguidegizuistempudê!!!

Not the PP, but here's the rationale: if you completed the phrase it would be, "more intelligent than THEY are," not "more intelligent than THEM are."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FBFNFTM wrote:Dear "Pearl Clutcher",

Some women around here can't deal with the fact that there are women out there who are more beautiful, more creative, happier, more experienced, more intelligent than them.

More intelligent than they.

kkkkk ooopss actually, LOL

more intelligent than they???? WTF??? Miss Grammar...teach me this one, because I definitely did skip the class that "more than they" was taught.

sanguidegizuistempudê!!!

Not the PP, but here's the rationale: if you completed the phrase it would be, "more intelligent than THEY are," not "more intelligent than THEM are."

Ridiculous. This does not reflect common usage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FBFNFTM wrote:Dear "Pearl Clutcher",

Some women around here can't deal with the fact that there are women out there who are more beautiful, more creative, happier, more experienced, more intelligent than them.

More intelligent than they.

kkkkk ooopss actually, LOL

more intelligent than they???? WTF??? Miss Grammar...teach me this one, because I definitely did skip the class that "more than they" was taught.

sanguidegizuistempudê!!!

She's right. You should say "more intelligent than they", because there is an implied "are". Don't fight it. I was taught grammar by Catholic nuns.

[Anonymous]

I LOVE how the Grammar Police just derailed this thread for the stupidest. reason. EVAR.

[Anonymous]

Yes but we really must thank them for their hard work and PSAs.

[Anonymous]

I've used it, on here, and recently too. I used it in the thread on women in the Federal Govt. requesting leave donation. This is my first post in this thread.

You're tired of it, eh? Well it just sounds apt in certain cases. I always imagine the person as really tight assed (metaphorically) and annoying and easily "shocked" by pretty pedestrian shit. I mean pearls are kinda fussy and old school in the first place, especially for a normal day and these ladies definitely seem to have their "why I never!" attitude down.

I think perhaps it was directed at you? And you perhaps then clutched your pearls despite yourself? Looked down and felt a little silly? It's ok, just lighten up!

[Anonymous]

I guess we all know what OTHER poster seems to have disappeared...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As I said above, I use it (I may have even been the one to start the trend, so to speak) but I'm definitely not the only one. The reason I use it (and will continue to do so) is that it illustrates a stereotype that is much in evidence around here. Do you object to people being described as "crunchy"? How about "helicopter"?

Why does it bother you so much, anyway? [b]It's not like anyone is trying to make "fetch" happen. It's a perfectly ordinary expression. Why don't we start a campaign to "weed out" lazy, childish writing, such as "hubby"? But anyone who suggests that posters should grow up and type those extra two letters gets shredded.

I love you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As I said above, I use it (I may have even been the one to start the trend, so to speak) but I'm definitely not the only one. The reason I use it (and will continue to do so) is that it illustrates a stereotype that is much in evidence around here. Do you object to people being described as "crunchy"? How about "helicopter"?

Why does it bother you so much, anyway? It's not like anyone is trying to make "fetch" happen. It's a perfectly ordinary expression. Why don't we start a campaign to "weed out" lazy, childish writing, such as "hubby"? But anyone who suggests that posters should grow up and type those extra two letters gets shredded.

Wow, sorry. I butchered that last post. I meant that I love you, pp, for the Mean Girls ref in bold.

[Anonymous]

Take away the pearls, but please leave me Miss Crankypants as I have been using it constantly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take away the pearls, but please leave me Miss Crankypants as I have been using it constantly.

Um, yeah. We noticed. Maybe take that one down a notch too.

[Anonymous]

What is a good word for an overly concerned mom who is the opposite of a woman who wears pearls? Her demeanor, affect, and sweatpants fashion style are so far the opposite that I wouldn't feel right mentally referring to her as a pearl clutcher. Yet she is.