OT: "I could(n't) care less."

[meyers7]

Kib, you realize the original meaning of patootie was sland for sweet potatoe and was used to reference cute girl friend. She's one sweet patootie! This slang usage is making a come back, including in business. Patootie Parties | Cutie Patootie

Speaking of Patootie. How about some Hot Patootie.

 

[meyers7]

Ain't she a sweet patootie---used often for a good looking girl (even if she was 50) half a century ago. Why is it
you can use BadASS for some player -but not kiss my ------(sweet patootie) A___!

You might get away with Arse.

 

[Kibitzer]

I have to ask as you have made me curious, what prompted this thread? If just a random thought, than I guess "I couldn't care less"....

As I stated, some posters "lapsed into carelessness," and I didn't want to call them out for errant expression. (Lots of time between games, too.)

 

[oldude]

Lexicon--didn't she just accept Geno's offer??

Yes I think you are correct. Lexi is short for Lexicon.

 

[ctchamps]

We all have malapropisms and grammatical errors that rub us the wrong way. The use of "could care less" is one of mine. The absolute worst for me, however, is when a kid talks about the opponents that he or she is "versing" that day. It's like finger nails scratching a chalkboard.

So I took a quick a look at a web urban dictionary and found this:

The verb form of the word "verses". It should be used like this: "Did you see that match? It was red verses blue!"

However more people use it the innocorect way: "Are you versing him later?" Let me just tell you all that THIS IS NOT A WORD. Its not even slang! Its just stupid!
Are you versing him later?
Its just me verses him.
Ill verse him for you!​

So does this mean you don't believe in the theory of multiverses?

 

[DefenseBB]

As I stated, some posters "lapsed into carelessness," and I didn't want to call them out for errant expression. (Lots of time between games, too.)

Ok, got it. I thought there was a specific, blatant irritant vs. general posters using it incorrectly. I was ready to have your back, however now knowing it's a general issue "I couldn't care....."

 

[Magy Cannon]

I could care less when people use the phrase "I could care less" when they mean "I could not care less". It bugs the hell outta me.

 

[Blueballer]

The ultimate expression of disdain -- total lack of interest -- is to state: "I couldn't care less" about it. Occasionally posters lapse into carelessness and state (mistakenly): "I could care less," which suggests that, yes, an ounce of concern still exists. However virtuous, it's not what the writer meant.

If this distinction remains confusing, next time you want to express your distaste for a topic, try something like this: "I don't give a rat's patootie if Coach__________ gets fired or not!"

Thank you. Well said. This is also one of my many complaints about people butchering phrases. I'm no Bob Steele but in this day and age many people just have no clue.

 

[Sonny44]

The ultimate expression of disdain -- total lack of interest -- is to state: "I couldn't care less" about it. Occasionally posters lapse into carelessness and state (mistakenly): "I could care less," which suggests that, yes, an ounce of concern still exists. However virtuous, it's not what the writer meant.

If this distinction remains confusing, next time you want to express your distaste for a topic, try something like this: "I don't give a rat's patootie if Coach__________ gets fired or not!"

Or just sing it instead.

 

[BigBird]

I think Tiger Woods consistently got the phrase wrong.

And just look how that has affected his career. Poor fellow.

 

[BroadwayVa]

You might get away with Arse.

I liked his TV show ARSE-seneol (sp) ???I guess we'll both find out!!