OT: Quick Break. A couple tipos (;-).

[Kibitzer]

In the past week three excellent writers each hit one wrong key that brought a smile to my face, even though the precise intent of their message was (for you carpenters) like a half-bubble off plumb.

First, an insightful Boneyarder opined about which teams would earn a "birth" in the NCAA Tournament. We know he meant "berth," but it was fun trying to fit his little flub to some applicability. No luck.

Next a journalist (horde member yet!) mentioned the "tact" that Geno was applying to motivate Lou. I gave that one an LOL, knowing that tact is not a dominant virtue of Geno's. The author meant to type "tack," a nautical term that is often adapted to mean a tactic or method.

Finally a Boneyard star referred to a "scoring draught" during a game. Oops! Strictly speaking -- or writing -- a "draught" is that (English) whiff of cold air that generates neck pains. The shorter "draft" is handier and American. And the game we call checkers is known as "draughts" in English pubs. Our analyst meant to type "drought" (rhymes with "shout") and signifies a long dry spell.

OK, your turn. Any others? Any of mine entitles the spotter to GOTCHA! satisfaction. Have at it -- just keep it clean.

 

[UcMiami]

Finally a Boneyard star referred to a "scoring draught" during a game. Oops! Strictly speaking -- or writing -- a "draught" is that (English) whiff of cold air that generates neck pains. The shorter "draft" is handier and American. And the game we call checkers is known as "draughts" in English pubs. Our analyst meant to type "drought" (rhymes with "shout") and signifies a long dry spell.

Are you sure that this usage was not referring to yet another British meaning of the word 'Draught' also found in the great pub culture of those islands - the one that quenches thirsts with greater flavor than most of its american cousin the Draft Beer.
I have heard that many a drinking games is associated with either made or missed shots and this particular poster may have indeed been three sheets to the wind during the game, specifically because of the scoring drought leading to drinking draughts - hence the abbreviation to scoring draughts.

(Was it me by the way?! )

 

[Kibitzer]

Yhis particular poster may have indeed been three sheets to the wind during the game, specifically because of the scoring drought leading to drinking draughts - hence the abbreviation to scoring draughts.

(Was it me by the way?! )

Nice try. Cheers! (Yes)

 

[MilfordHusky]

How about"typo" vs. "tipo"?

 

[Biff]

How about"typo" vs. "tipo"?

Whi?

 

[Kibitzer]

How about"typo" vs. "tipo"?

Whi?

GOTCHA! You both missed the home made emoji: (;-)

 

[MilfordHusky]

GOTCHA! You both missed the home made emoji: (;-)

I wasn't sure of the intent of the emoji.

Maybe we should have a thread on misuse of emojis. Lord knows, I could learn something.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Are you sure that this usage was not referring to yet another British meaning of the word 'Draught' also found in the great pub culture of those islands - the one that quenches thirsts with greater flavor than most of its american cousin the Draft Beer.
I have heard that many a drinking games is associated with either made or missed shots and this particular poster may have indeed been three sheets to the wind during the game, specifically because of the scoring drought leading to drinking draughts - hence the abbreviation to scoring draughts.

(Was it me by the way?! )

Yeah, that's the first thing I thought of, buying a woman a beer.

 

[Kibitzer]

I wasn't sure of the intent of the emoji.

Maybe we should have a thread on misuse of emojis. Lord knows, I could learn something.

I'll be honest. What I did was probably dirty pewl. ( ;- (

 

[Biff]

GOTCHA! You both missed the home made emoji: (;-)

Eye didn't miss nuttin', Eye wuz runnin' wid it!