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Ok so how do you prefer a woman's body type? these are my 4 types and definitions

1) Petite- little to no curves. Small in size. An example would be like keira knightly
2) Average- this is the good ol' average woman. Nothing to spectacular but at the same time still have something. I don't have anyone really in mind to examplify
3)Curvy- This is the woman that has all the right curves. A body type like beyonce knowles or skinnified Anna nicole smith.
4) Extra curvy- These are the big but beautiful women

So what do you prefer, or if you are a lady, what type are you?

Poll to come

As for me I am more of a petite to smaller average guy myself.

Ok so how do you prefer a woman's body type? these are my 4 types and definitions

1) Petite- little to no curves. Small in size. An example would be like keira knightly
2) Average- this is the good ol' average woman. Nothing to spectacular but at the same time still have something. I don't have anyone really in mind to examplify
3)Curvy- This is the woman that has all the right curves. A body type like beyonce knowles or skinnified Anna nicole smith.
4) Extra curvy- These are the big but beautiful women

So what do you prefer, or if you are a lady, what type are you?

Poll to come

As for me I am more of a petite to smaller average guy myself.

I'm equal opportunity when it comes to their size...well, okay, you have to be twice as tall as you are wide, but that's about it.

Darn, poll's there already...with no all of the above...

Curves matter little, though yes, I think I might have a bit of problem falling for an "extra curvy" woman. *Feels like a shallow jackass*

I disagree with the poll options. Curvy =/= fat. If you watch Barbershop (not a very good movie, btw) you'll learn the difference between a big ass woman and a woman with a big ass.

I actually prefer average. because I'm an average guy :D

Ok so how do you prefer a woman's body type? these are my 4 types and definitions

1) Petite- little to no curves. Small in size. An example would be like keira knightly
2) Average- this is the good ol' average woman. Nothing to spectacular but at the same time still have something. I don't have anyone really in mind to examplify
3)Curvy- This is the woman that has all the right curves. A body type like beyonce knowles or skinnified Anna nicole smith.
4) Extra curvy- These are the big but beautiful women

So what do you prefer, or if you are a lady, what type are you?

Poll to come

As for me I am more of a petite to smaller average guy myself.

Hard to say, with these options... I'd consider Beyonce to be only just crossing the border into 'curvy'. So - by that measure, I'd be looking at a 3 or 4 as 'preference'.

But then, I'd never make a decision on a partner on something as superficial as body mass index...

I'm equal opportunity when it comes to their size...well, okay, you have to be twice as tall as you are wide, but that's about it.

Darn, poll's there already...with no all of the above...


ermm oops..sorry..i forget about all of the above..i can't edit the poll can i?

Hmmm average. Although Kiera Knightley is pretty damn hot.

Damnit, why did you have to make this decision harder by using Keira Knightly and Beyonce as examples?

*screws up eyes and takes breath*

Curvy!

ermm oops..sorry..i forget about all of the above..i can't edit the poll can i?
Nope.

I like 'em athletic. Hard, flat stomach, nice muscular, but still feminine thighs...


Ummmm...


The kind of butt that makes you want to eat soup off of it.

I disagree with the poll options. Curvy =/= fat. If you watch Barbershop (not a very good movie, btw) you'll learn the difference between a big ass woman and a woman with a big ass.


Well I am not saying that curvy = fat. thats the extra curvy :p

I disagree with the poll options. Curvy =/= fat. If you watch Barbershop (not a very good movie, btw) you'll learn the difference between a big ass woman and a woman with a big ass.
Quoting for truth.

I would probably be what the poll describes as "extra curvy". I'm quite fat, yeah, but I've still got the curves. I'm pretty happy with my body, and certainly wouldn't want to be skinny.

I like 'em athletic. Hard, flat stomach, nice muscular, but still feminine thighs...


Ummmm...


The kind of butt that makes you want to eat soup off of it.


Definitly..If a girl has thighs that can bend steel...well thats just a little too much for me

I would probably be what the poll describes as "extra curvy". I'm quite fat, yeah, but I've still got the curves. I'm pretty happy with my body, and certainly wouldn't want to be skinny.


You go girl! :p

I polled curvy before I read the descriptors. I like extra curvy up to some point.

Oprah Winfrey is not beyond that point. Rosanne Barr is.

Petite, hands down.

BAM! :eek:
http://www.nopinationals.com/2002/swimsuit/qualifying/SWIMSUIT%2032.jpg

BAM! :eek:
http://www.nopinationals.com/2002/swimsuit/qualifying/SWIMSUIT%2032.jpg


God, I love being a "pig". Objectifying women is so fun. :p

BAM! :eek:
http://www.nopinationals.com/2002/swimsuit/qualifying/SWIMSUIT%2032.jpg

...looks like a milf.

I like Petite Women possibly the most, but I can go with Curvy as well. I'm going to admit I'm a tad bit shallow, but in a sense that I won't date anyone twice my weight...which would be a lot considering I'm about 225-230 lbs. I can go with chubby-curvy as well, it all depends more on that persons attitude towards life, personality, and if they arn't totally and completely fucked up looking. But I have a very low standard with that...I guess? I don't know, I havn't been in too many relations to really tell.

God, I love being a "pig". Objectifying women is so fun. :p
I hate that term. "Objectifying." Everyone is an object until you know them. There's nothing wrong with looking at a woman and acknowledging how attractive she is. If you treat her like an object when you know her then there's something wrong, but I'm not going to apologize for recognizing my base, physical attraction to women. Not that you were trying to call me out, it's just that the term irks me.

Gotta love hypocritical people. I won't criticise anyone for thier weight, just becuase i know a)its quite damadging to some people b)im a wee bit podgy myself

I'm a dichotomy between absolutely ADORING small breasts (B or less) and ADORING curves. I have no problem with weight as long as proportionality is maintained. If anything is too far out of proportion, I just can't get aroused by that shape. I've dated petite women, and for the most part, they tend to me more obsessive about their shape...and their eyebrows (leave 'em alone unless you've got more or less then two!), and their clothes, and their shoes...I guess overall, I'd rather be wiht someone who has no hang-ups about her body and is healthy enough for strenuous activity (I realize that sounds like a double entendre, but that wasn't my...original...intent).

I'm more attracted to petite girls (as a petite girl myself :) ). I think women of all sizes can be beautiful, but I'm more often then not attracted to girls of similar height/weight/body to myself. I love being petite, except for having to hem jeans/pants/skirts because they're often long on me.

I'm more attracted to petite girls (as a petite girl myself :) ). I think women of all sizes can be beautiful, but I'm more often then not attracted to girls of similar height/weight/body to myself. I love being petite, except for having to hem jeans/pants/skirts because they're often long on me.
I love you.

I'm more attracted to petite girls (as a petite girl myself :) ). I think women of all sizes can be beautiful, but I'm more often then not attracted to girls of similar height/weight/body to myself. I love being petite, except for having to hem jeans/pants/skirts because they're often long on me.

Ah... it all makes sense... you are attracted to petite girls so you can swap clothes... :)

Personally, I like just how I am, thanks. Somewhere in the middle. I'm not at all fat. I'm not skinny. You can see bits of muscle, but not like body-builder style. I'm not too top-heavy, but have enough to work with. I'm not too bottom heavy either, but maybe leaning that way. *shrug* I'm fairly athletic, but not glisteny, muscley like your weird objectified woman.

Does that make me "curvy" or "normal"?

I love you

Awww, how sweet. But why?

Ah... it all makes sense... you are attracted to petite girls so you can swap clothes... :)

Well duh! ;)

Ah... it all makes sense... you are attracted to petite girls so you can swap clothes... :)


yeah-if she plays her cards right, she can double her wardrobe.



I have had a sampling of all on the list and didnt feel more or less for one over another based on their bodies. I'm enjoy them all.

3)Curvy- This is the woman that has all the right curves. A body type like beyonce knowles or skinnified Anna nicole smith.
4) Extra curvy- These are the big but beautiful women

I'm pretty curvy, but I don't think I have "all the right curves" and could never compare myself to Beyonce, but I wouldn't call myself "big".

3.5? (http://community.webshots.com/photo/550684050/2784687990091190132FKCQKD)

I'm a dichotomy between absolutely ADORING small breasts (B or less) and ADORING curves. I have no problem with weight as long as proportionality is maintained. If anything is too far out of proportion, I just can't get aroused by that shape. I've dated petite women, and for the most part, they tend to me more obsessive about their shape...and their eyebrows (leave 'em alone unless you've got more or less then two!), and their clothes, and their shoes...I guess overall, I'd rather be wiht someone who has no hang-ups about her body and is healthy enough for strenuous activity (I realize that sounds like a double entendre, but that wasn't my...original...intent).

See, you're just the best sort of guy out there. Encouraging women to be healthy and confident...

*applauds*

I don't have a preference, so I picked average. Completely flat is kinda a turn off though. It all depends on who I happen to fall in love with.

I love you.


I love her too :p

I'm a dichotomy between absolutely ADORING small breasts (B or less) and ADORING curves. I have no problem with weight as long as proportionality is maintained. If anything is too far out of proportion, I just can't get aroused by that shape. I've dated petite women, and for the most part, they tend to me more obsessive about their shape...and their eyebrows (leave 'em alone unless you've got more or less then two!), and their clothes, and their shoes...I guess overall, I'd rather be wiht someone who has no hang-ups about her body and is healthy enough for strenuous activity (I realize that sounds like a double entendre, but that wasn't my...original...intent).


Ditto!

I love her too :p

Awwww
:fluffle:

Awwww
:fluffle:


:)

Awww, how sweet. But why?
You gave me tingly visuals.


:)

right curves for me=a waist, as seen from directly in front or directly from behind.

flat up top is okay, esp. if accompanied by curvy bottom and thighs. Time to put on my sunglasses and go to lunch...:cool: :p

I'd say I'm somewhere between petite and average. Forced to pick, I guess I'd go with petite. I'm not super skinny or muscular, but I do have a small build. My boyfriend describes my body as "toned, but not muscular". Not sure what that means, really, but perhaps that gives you a better idea. I'm quite happy with my body, although I do admit to a tiny annoyance at my shoulders. I swam competitively for years, so the muscles of my neck, shoulders and back are more developed than they are for most of my friends. It wouldn't bother me, except for the fact that it makes it a tad bit more difficult to buy clothes that fit properly - most tops either fit fine at the waist but are too tight across the shoulders, or are fine at the shoulders and too loose at the waist.

Does that make me "curvy" or "normal"?

I would guess normal. And hot.

And Intangelon, I know exactly how you feel. Well, near enough anyway.

You gave me tingly visuals.


:)

I don't think I want to know what these visuals consisted of, and why it made you "tingly"...

I don't think I want to know what these visuals consisted of, and why it made you "tingly"...
I'm just a big fan of women who like women. :)

Just normal. As long as there's something there. I'm not a huge fan of one-night-stands though, so I don't really look too hard.

I don't think I want to know what these visuals consisted of, and why it made you "tingly"...

Hah...

Average is just fine. :)

I'm equal opportunity when it comes to their size...well, okay, you have to be twice as tall as you are wide, but that's about it.

Darn, poll's there already...with no all of the above...
Now, when you say "twice as tall as you are wide"

by width do you mean the measure around the waist or across the waist. Around the waist is a pretty good standard, although a bit strict. Across the waist would mean that a girl with a height of 1.6m could have a waist that is about 2.4m around. That's extremely fat (http://boston.freeblog.hu/Files/ultrafat.jpg).

That's extremely fat (http://boston.freeblog.hu/Files/ultrafat.jpg).

I wonder if booze can erase that photo from my mind. :p

ANARCHY...WHY!???????????????????!????????????????????????!????????????????!

I can't belive I'm soo curious to click that :(

Okay, I chose 1, but I think I'm more like 1 1/2. I'm small but I do have a waist and backside.

Umm, so women have more than two kinds of builds: toned, hourglass, pear-shaped, tube-shaped, curvaceous, stocky and nowadays even body-builders...yet you only put petite and curvaceous up? :rolleyes:

ANARCHY...WHY!???????????????????!????????????????????????!????????????????!

I can't belive I'm soo curious to click that :(
Because there's nothing like bringing pain and misery into another person's life to brighten up your day.

Extra-curvy, definitely. I've even made a few threads about it in the past.

Because there's nothing like bringing pain and misery into another person's life to brighten up your day.

lol true

Now, when you say "twice as tall as you are wide"

by width do you mean the measure around the waist or across the waist. Around the waist is a pretty good standard, although a bit strict. Across the waist would mean that a girl with a height of 1.6m could have a waist that is about 2.4m around. That's extremely fat (http://boston.freeblog.hu/Files/ultrafat.jpg).

Well, I suppose I didn't really mean it literally, thinking about it. Just that I've seen a girl that's basically spherical. If some of the girls I know would allow me to get some measurements, maybe I can give you a more accurate ratio of what I mean.

Well, I suppose I didn't really mean it literally, thinking about it. Just that I've seen a girl that's basically spherical. If some of the girls I know would allow me to get some measurements, maybe I can give you a more accurate ratio of what I mean.
Just tell them that it's for scientific purposes.

I'm not generally attracted to women that weigh more than I do. I'm tall and thin, so girls that are larger than average... I just don't feel as manly around them.

I'm not generally attracted to women that weigh more than I do. I'm tall and thin, so girls that are larger than average... I just don't feel as manly around them.
Why do all men suffer from an inferiority complex? :rolleyes:

Why do all men suffer from an inferiority complex? :rolleyes:
They don't.

They don't.
He feels less manly around a woman who weighs more? Umm...that is a type of inferiority complex, and insecurity.

He feels less manly around a woman who weighs more? Umm...that is a type of inferiority complex, and insecurity.
But that's him. Not "all men". I think that's the point being made.

But that's him. Not "all men". I think that's the point being made.
Well I was generalising...though I see this happening an awful lot. Maybe my brain is wired differently, being gay and all.

Why do all men suffer from an inferiority complex? :rolleyes:

There's no sense of inferiority. Don't women prefer to feel "womanly"?

I can see how my remark would imply that, though. I'll mention the other half of it, then, and get criticized for different reasons: I find slender young women to be more physically attractive. I assume--probably correctly--that these two thoughts are really the same thing: I like to date girls that are smaller than I am.

There's no sense of inferiority. Don't women prefer to feel "womanly"?
Like when they're baking brownies in the kitchen? :rolleyes:

I can see how my remark would imply that, though. I'll mention the other half of it, then, and get criticized for different reasons: I find slender young women to be more physically attractive. I assume--probably correctly--that these two thoughts are really the same thing: I like to date girls that are smaller than I am.
Which would be different, and less of a psychological deficiency.

Well I was generalising...though I see this happening an awful lot. Maybe my brain is wired differently, being gay and all.
All people have insecurities. That's very different than all men feeling inferior. I'm insecure about the freckles on my arms from the sun. I wish I could get rid of them. Having said that, women have always responded pretty favourably to me so, though I may be no Brad Pitt, I don't feel inferior about my looks.

All people have insecurities. That's very different than all men feeling inferior. I'm insecure about the freckles on my arms from the sun. I wish I could get rid of them. Having said that, women have always responded pretty favourably to me so, though I may be no Brad Pitt, I don't feel inferior about my looks.
A matter of degree and interpretation then.

A matter of degree and interpretation then.
Okay. But that was an ecompassing statement you made.

Okay. But that was an ecompassing statement you made.
Meh, I was just pissed off really. I'm back to being rational now.

Why do all men suffer from an inferiority complex? :rolleyes:

Not all.

When I first met her, my wife was able to pick me up, and I am 6'1" and weighed about 250lbs at the time...

She is curvy and athletic, and owns a gun:D

And I feel very manly around her.

Not all.

When I first met her, my wife was able to pick me up, and I am 6'1" and weighed about 250lbs at the time...

She is curvy and athletic.:D
She must be one strong lady :confused:

My fiance was 4-10, 90 lbs dripping wet. Absolutely beautiful girl, I could pick her up and throw her in the air. Petite is best.

I miss her :(

She must be one strong lady :confused:
Unless he put some of the numbers in the wrong places... 1'6", 025lbs.

She must be one strong lady :confused:

Oh yes.

I have to remind her that I am not indestructible when she starts punching my arms and stomach for fun...

Wouldn't want to get in a real fight with her, no no no!

On the other hand, its good to have her watching my back.

She must be one strong lady :confused:

Oh yes. When she went through the police academy years ago, she forced herself to keep up with the top men there. Very competitive.

I have to remind her that I am not indestructible when she starts punching my arms and stomach for fun...

Wouldn't want to get in a real fight with her, no no no!

On the other hand, its good to have her watching my back.

I guess I'm petite. I'm very slim, but I'm also 2 or 3 inches too tall for the petite section. ( 3 or 4 inches too short to be a runway model).

where is the Male-I prefer Almost Anything...

Damn, I voted for "extra curvy" thinking it meant "really large breasts" rather than "fat." Please disregard my vote.

I guess I'm petite. I'm very slim, but I'm also 2 or 3 inches too tall for the petite section. ( 3 or 4 inches too short to be a runway model).
5ft6?

where is the Male-I prefer Almost Anything...

Aye, what he said. *nodnod*

5ft6?

****! How do you people guess like that? Geez, I suck at that.

5ft6?

Close. 5'5.

****! How do you people guess like that? Geez, I suck at that.

He probably knows the average height of petite sectioners and runway models.

****! How do you people guess like that? Geez, I suck at that.
The average runway model (female) is around 5ft9-10...and short for a woman is around 5ft2 or less, given that the average is 5ft5-7. I know much useless information. :)

5ft6?

I am! And I like the gym a little too much...but that doesn't seem to make the curves go away...:eek:

The average runway model (female) is around 5ft9-10...and short for a woman is around 5ft2 or less, given that the average is 5ft5-7. I know much useless information. :)

Oh. How come my useless info never helps me guess things?

I am! And I like the gym a little too much...but that doesn't seem to make the curves go away...:eek:

Why do you want 'em to go away?

You can have slim, curvey women.

Being fat does not make you curvey; 36-26-26 is far curvier than 40-36-44.

I am! And I like the gym a little too much...but that doesn't seem to make the curves go away...:eek:
It wouldn't. I presume you are toning your muscles, which is good.

Why do you want 'em to go away?

*shrugs*

Conformity. Curse it.

Oh. How come my useless info never helps me guess things?
There is useless, and then there is "useless". ;)

*shrugs*

Conformity. Curse it.
I think most guys prefer curvaceous woman anyway.

I think most guys prefer curvaceous woman anyway.

*nods*

Natural instinct, is what it is...hooray for that!

Oh. How come my useless info never helps me guess things?

Maybe yours is actually useless...

*nods*

Natural instinct, is what it is...hooray for that!

Hurrah!...Not that'd I'd know what Tweet looks like, but I trust the gnomes judgement.

*nods*

Natural instinct, is what it is...hooray for that!
I love the way Gwen Stefani looks...curvaceous and athletic (albeit a little flat), or even Serena Williams when she does herself up. Were I straight, I'd probably go for that body type. It looks hot and healthy.

Hurrah!...Not that'd I'd know what Tweet looks like, but I trust the gnomes judgement.

Teehee. As you should :D

BTW: Grammar Nazi ATTACKS thee!

Maybe yours is actually useless...

Awww...>_>;;

Well, yeah...I know about the cycle of hair follicles, that's probably pretty useless...

Close. 5'5.
Hey, I missed by an inch. :p

Teehee. As you should :D

BTW: Grammar Nazi ATTACKS thee!

''That'd I'd'', yeah that was messed up...As I should not know what you look like, or trust his judgement?

Awww...>_>;;

Well, yeah...I know about the cycle of hair follicles, that's probably pretty useless...

That's definately pretty useless. Unless you're planning on going into hair-dressing as a career path.

Hey, I missed by an inch. :p
Shame on you! :p

That's definately pretty useless. Unless you're planning on going into hair-dressing as a career path.

Nah...Hmmm...Well, there's one way to amass useless info. The random article link on Wikipedia.

Nah...Hmmm...Well, there's one way to amass useless info. The random article link on Wikipedia.
My favourite spare-time activity. I have been unofficially named the King of Wiki in my class :p

My favourite spare-time activity. I have been unofficially named the King of Wiki in my class :p
How old are you?

''That'd I'd'', yeah that was messed up...As I should not know what you look like, or trust his judgement?

You are trusting his judgement. Oh, and you messed up with "gnomes" too. It should be "Gnome's"... [/Grammar Nazi]

You are trusting his judgement. Oh, and you messed up with "gnomes" too. It should be "Gnome's"... [/Grammar Nazi]

Augh! Figures, doing Spanish homework and typing in English seems to have some adverse effects...

How old are you?
17, why?

17, why?
Curiosity.

Augh! Figures, doing Spanish homework and typing in English seems to have some adverse effects...

Oh please, that makes no difference. I would know too, I took Spanish for six years...

Curiosity.
Oh, fair enough.

Augh! Figures, doing Spanish homework and typing in English seems to have some adverse effects...
I have the same problem with German homework... the few times I actually manage to do it, that is.

Curiosity.

Killed the cat.

*pokes at mangled corpse of what can only be guessed as being a cat. May be Paris Hilton's little dog though. either way, it had to die...*

Oh please, that makes no difference. I would know too, I took Spanish for six years...

Yeah, well mayhap my mind's not so...Actually, I'm just going to blame it on the dysgraphia.

I have the same problem with German homework... the few times I actually manage to do it, that is.
Try French, if you find German getting too easy. ;)

Try French, if you find German getting too easy. ;)

Or better yet, live in Luxembourg, you can go back and forth in under a hour.

Killed the cat.

*pokes at mangled corpse of what can only be guessed as being a cat. May be Paris Hilton's little dog though. either way, it had to die...*
*Comes back to life*

That was just one of my 9 lives. ;)

Or better yet, live in Luxembourg, you can go back and forth in under a hour.
Or even Switzerland. There you have French, German, Italian and some other language all wrapped in one. :confused:

Try French, if you find German getting too easy. ;)
No, I'm just too lazy :p Still, I get good enough grades...

*Comes back to life*

That was just one of my 9 lives. ;)

Curses....which one? :D

Curses....which one? :D
9th one :) 8 to go. Plus, I can earn some of them back if I'm a good kitty. :D

Try French, if you find German getting too easy. ;)
French is pretty damned easy though. The only hard part is the verbs. Damn the verbs...*angry fist shaking*

Or even Switzerland. There you have French, German, Italian and some other language all wrapped in one. :confused:

True...then again, another short trip for Belgian chocolate.

some other language all wrapped in one.
Romansh.

French is pretty damned easy though. The only hard part is the verbs. Damn the verbs...*angry fist shaking*
Easy...I wouldn't say so. It has so many exceptions to its main grammatical rules that can only be learnt by constant practice. Every rule has a couple of exceptions to accompany it.

French is pretty damned easy though. The only hard part is the verbs. Damn the verbs...*angry fist shaking*

LADY! :fluffle:

Romansh.
What is it exactly?

Easy...I wouldn't say so. It has so many exceptions to its main grammatical rules that can only be learnt by constant practice. Every rule has a couple of exceptions to accompany it.

I contend Spanish is easier than 'em all...unless Korean or Arabic is easier than that, I'll find out in the future.

What is it exactly?
The fourth language in Switzerland.

I contend Spanish is easier than 'em all...unless Korean or Arabic is easier than that, I'll find out in the future.

*shakes head*

Spanish is the easiest language in the world to learn...es muy facile...

What is it exactly?

Romansch is a Romance language similar to Italian and French mainly I think, mostly spoken in Switzerland, although it's still only spoken rarely there I believe. Only about 10% of the pop there knows it.

Easy...I wouldn't say so. It has so many exceptions to its main grammatical rules that can only be learnt by constant practice. Every rule has a couple of exceptions to accompany it.
But English is actually even more irregular. I know I had a lot more trouble learning English than French.

But English is actually even more irregular. I know I had a lot more trouble learning English than French.

This is true, English sucks.

Spanish is the easiest language in the world to learn...es muy facile...
Isn't that a bit of personal preference and which language you begin with? And aren't we VERY far off-topic? :p

But English is actually even more irregular. I know I had a lot more trouble learning English than French.
I can't imagine what learning English as a second language is like. I'm having a hard enough time understanding it as a first language. X_X

*shakes head*

Spanish is the easiest language in the world to learn...es muy facile...

I thought so...

Isn't that a bit of personal preference and which language you begin with? And aren't we VERY far off-topic?

Nah, it's pretty easy

I was just basing that on what my friends said... Then again, they aren't that great at any language. I think it's because there are so very many words to say simple things. A fairly small vocabulary will usually work in swedish...

But English is actually even more irregular. I know I had a lot more trouble learning English than French.
Oh, well I grew up with English, so I guess I wouldn't notice. If you learn French from a child, or over a large timespan, it isn't as difficult as it normally would be. It's a language the complexity of which relies in mastering its irregularities (especially in the verb forms, like you said).

Romansch is a Romance language similar to Italian and French mainly I think, mostly spoken in Switzerland, although it's still only spoken rarely there I believe. Only about 10% of the pop there knows it.
Peculiar. I'd love to hear it.

Oh, well I grew up with English, so I guess I wouldn't notice. If you learn French from a child, or over a large timespan, it isn't as difficult as it normally would be. It's a language the complexity of which relies in mastering its irregularities (especially in the verb forms, like you said).

Definately not. The Gnome learnt both (while growing up), and is fluent in both, to my dismay...show off...

Ok, I'll say something on topic. My current girlfirend is 4'11'', and very skinny. She's extremely hot, even though she relatively flat, but then again, she's also got one of the prettiest faces I've ever seen. But at that, I still love a good tall hourglass figured woman.

About languages, with English as a first language most people still speak it horribly. It's more due to the lack of any really defined grammatical rules in common usage, only things that simply don't sound right.

I liek Italian though, nice language, better sounding than any other language I've heard, and I've been learning it relatively easily. I've also been listening to it my whole life though.

But English is actually even more irregular. I know I had a lot more trouble learning English than French.

I find English extremley easy, but I suppose that's because It's my first language. Surprisingly enough, my knowledge of English (mostly English from the 1800's, actually) helps me a lot in French. I always stumble on prononciation, but, thanks to a pile of really obscure cognates, it's a breeze to translate the passages into English (given, the passages we read aren't exactly high-end, complicated things).

Oh, well I grew up with English, so I guess I wouldn't notice. If you learn French from a child, or over a large timespan, it isn't as difficult as it normally would be. It's a language the complexity of which relies in mastering its irregularities (especially in the verb forms, like you said).
I think it also depends on the environment a lot. One can never master a language without having the chance to practice it constantly. I know I would never be able to master French unless I live in a French environment for some time. There are just some things you can't learn from textbooks.

Definately not. The Gnome learnt both (while growing up), and is fluent in both, to my dismay...show off...
I would love to be fluent in French. It will take me some time before I can get to that level.

If you learn French from a child, or over a large timespan, it isn't as difficult as it normally would be.
Well, of course not. "Goo-goo", "ma-ma" and pa-pa" are all fairly universal with the wee ones. But they're utter crap at remembering to come to class every day, and throw fits if they don't get put down for a nap every afternoon...

I think it also depends on the environment a lot. One can never master a language without having the chance to practice it constantly. I know I would never be able to master French unless I live in a French environment for some time. There are just some things you can't learn from textbooks.
I would agree. I have few people to practise spoken French with. That could be what slows down my progress in it.

I find English extremley easy, but I suppose that's because It's my first language. Surprisingly enough, my knowledge of English (mostly English from the 1800's, actually) helps me a lot in French. I always stumble on prononciation, but, thanks to a pile of really obscure cognates, it's a breeze to translate the passages into English (given, the passages we read aren't exactly high-end, complicated things).

*Grammar Nazi beacon goes wild*

English is very easy for me as well, though Swedish is very similar to English. And English is far more logical than Swedish :D

I find English extremley easy, but I suppose that's because It's my first language. Surprisingly enough, my knowledge of English (mostly English from the 1800's, actually) helps me a lot in French. I always stumble on prononciation, but, thanks to a pile of really obscure cognates, it's a breeze to translate the passages into English (given, the passages we read aren't exactly high-end, complicated things).
I find translating French to English quite easy too. It's translating English to French that gives you headaches. You have to worry about every single little detail and make the entire sentence agree in gender and number. It's such a pain in the ass.

*Grammar Nazi beacon goes wild*

Ah, hush. :p

English is very easy for me as well, though Swedish is very similar to English. And English is far more logical than Swedish :D

I'm guessing we are talking about real English here...not G.W.B. "American"...

English is very easy for me as well, though Swedish is very similar to English. And English is far more logical than Swedish :D
I'll have to learn Swedish from next year...I'll be studying in Sweden.

About languages, with English as a first language most people still speak it horribly. It's more due to the lack of any really defined grammatical rules in common usage, only things that simply don't sound right.

More like a lack of any classes that teach those rules.

I'm guessing we are talking about real English here...not G.W.B. "American"...
They are highly fluent in the use of English in the Scandinavian countries. Though, a common mistake to make is that English is an easy language...its watered down versions are...but it becomes heavily more complex the more properly you use it.

I'm guessing we are talking about real English here...not G.W.B. "American"...
No, we study "real" English as you call it, and we're taught to speak with a British pronounciation. Using American words on a test usually loses you half a point.

I'll have to learn Swedish from next year...I'll be studying in Sweden.

I'll be living in Luxembourg next year, so I'll have to be learin' summat too...I'm thinking German...

I'm guessing we are talking about real English here...not G.W.B. "American"...
Y'all see what nucular ... things can do? :p

No, we study "real" English as you call it, and we're taught to speak with a British pronounciation. Using American words on a test usually loses you half a point.

We have words?

American slang.

I'll be living in Luxembourg next year, so I'll have to be learin' summat too...I'm thinking German...
You moving there for studies?

I'll have to learn Swedish from next year...I'll be studying in Sweden.
Good for you! I've always wanted to study abroad, but I guess that'll have to wait 'til I start at a uni or something.

And Swedish is no fun. I'll give you an example: In Swedish, it isn't called one bookstore, several bookstores. It's called one bookstore, several bookboxes. Why? I have no idea, and it's the only word where that rule applies.

No, we study "real" English as you call it, and we're taught to speak with a British pronounciation. Using American words on a test usually loses you half a point.
I know they still teach British English in Chinese schools. I got mocked so much when I came to Canada and said soccer should be football. :(

No, we study "real" English as you call it, and we're taught to speak with a British pronounciation. Using American words on a test usually loses you half a point.

Yes, I remember taking classes overseas. I attempted to write "mom" instead of "mum" on a test in Australia (I'm Canadian)...I was docked marks for it. My mother complained to the headmaster about it, and it was changed...but it's all in the principle of the thing...

We have words?
Soccer, for example, is such a word.

*Grammar Nazi beacon goes wild*

Pray tell, what does said beacon detect?

You moving there for studies?

No, for my dad's job with Delphi. He's like...CFO of the big...Detroit-y area branch thing, I'm not totally sure. *shrug* I'm like, 14 and stuff. So I'll be there for the remaining three years of high school, get this...international baccalaurete thingy, and be back here for college, I hope.

No, for my dad's job with Delphi. He's like...CFO of the big...Detroit-y area branch thing, I'm not totally sure. *shrug* I'm like, 14 and stuff. So I'll be there for the remaining three years of high school, get this...international baccalaurete thingy, and be back here for college, I hope.

*shakes head*

You are FAR too young, my friend. Oh, and take IB by the horns. It'd be the best thing you have ever done for yourself, trust me...

No, for my dad's job with Delphi. He's like...CFO of the big...Detroit-y area branch thing, I'm not totally sure. *shrug* I'm like, 14 and stuff. So I'll be there for the remaining three years of high school, get this...international baccalaurete thingy, and be back here for college, I hope.
The IB is awesome...and by the way, I would stay in Switzerland if I were you. I hear it's wonderful.

Good for you! I've always wanted to study abroad, but I guess that'll have to wait 'til I start at a uni or something.

And Swedish is no fun. I'll give you an example: In Swedish, it isn't called one bookstore, several bookstores. It's called one bookstore, several bookboxes. Why? I have no idea, and it's the only word where that rule applies.
That makes even less sense than some French grammatical rules. :confused: Well, I will have loads of time to learn Swedish over there. Plus, I will be in one of the most awesome countries in the world. :D

I find translating French to English quite easy too.

As someone who's spent a year teaching French to English translation (in France, literary, 3rd year university level), I can assure you it can be very difficult. My students came up with a lot of very creative mistakes. ;)

*shakes head*

You are FAR too young, my friend. Oh, and take IB by the horns. It'd be the best thing you have ever done for yourself, trust me...

I am, am I? How old are you then? :p And, uuhh...okay.

The IB is awesome...and by the way, I would stay in Switzerland if I were you. I hear it's wonderful.

Well, I dunno...I have been looking to MIT, sorta...

I wanted to study IB, but I couldn't without movin about 200kms and I can't cook, so I had to settle for the science-programme at the local gymnasium (about upper highschool - college) instead.

As someone who's spent a year teaching French to English translation (in France, literary, 3rd year university level), I can assure you it can be very difficult. My students came up with a lot of very creative mistakes. ;)
Indeed. We were asked to translate a French article on Napoleon (and this is at university), and some people translated things like "les generals intrepides" to the "general intrepids" :confused: In addition, some French expressions just don't have an English equivalent. That can make it hard, if you're not good at languages.

As someone who's spent a year teaching French to English translation (in France, literary, 3rd year university level), I can assure you it can be very difficult. My students came up with a lot of very creative mistakes. ;)

Ooohhh, do tell. *grabs big popcorn bucket*

I am, am I? How old are you then? :p And, uuhh...okay.

17, thank you :D

Figure of speech...

*Sneaks hand into bucket*

What was I saying? Oh yeah, Maxima: Grammar rules in Swedish aren't rules, they're more like guidelines, and many words choose not to follow them.

*Sneaks hand into bucket*

What was I saying? Oh yeah, Maxima: Grammar rules in Swedish aren't rules, they're more like guidelines, and many words choose not to follow them.

Teehee! That's brilliant!

Teehee! That's brilliant!

Bah, non-conformist words, 'n such...

Teehee! That's brilliant!
Yeah, what you do is, you just let the hand move casually into the bucket while talking, to keep the person distracted! My own little scheme, that is.

17, thank you :D

Figure of speech...

Oh...Intresting...>_>;;

:p

Yeah, what you do is, you just let the hand move casually into the bucket while talking, to keep the person distracted! My own little scheme, that is.

You realize, of course, that the purpose of having a big bucket was for sharing with you people, yes? And what's with the jonas thing?

And what's with the jonas thing?
The what thing?

The what thing?

Your name, the thing.

and some people translated things like "les generals intrepides" to the "general intrepids"

I'm not surprised. Oh, and that would be "généraux".

In addition, some French expressions just don't have an English equivalent. That can make it hard, if you're not good at languages.

That's the whole fun of it. :D


Ooohhh, do tell. *grabs big popcorn bucket*

Hmm... My personal favourite was one student who translated "pivota doucement sur ses reins" by "swivelled gently on her kidneys". It's a good think I wasn't drinking anything when I read that.

Your name, the thing.
I think you're the first one to figure it out on your own (your the first one to say anything, anyway): Jonas is my first name.

I'm not surprised. Oh, and that would be "généraux".
Indeed.

That's the whole fun of it. :D
For me it is. For others it is pure torture.

I think you're the first one to figure it out on your own (your the first one to say anything, anyway): Jonas is my first name.

*shrug* Backwards words stand out.

*shrug* Backwards words stand out.
"Sonaj" backwards is "Janos" :p

"Sonaj" backwards is "Janos" :p

Yeah, but it's still has the last letter first and the first letter last. You've seen that paragraph where they mix up the letters in the middle of each word but leave the first and last in thte same place? Sorta like that.

Hmm... My personal favourite was one student who translated "pivota doucement sur ses reins" by "swivelled gently on her kidneys". It's a good think I wasn't drinking anything when I read that.
*chokes on water*

You weren't drinking anything but I was...

*runs to washroom coughing*

*chokes on water*

You were drinking anything but I was...

*runs to washroom coughing*

XD. That story could kill you know.

I find it funny and I speak about 10 words of french :p

*chokes on water*

You were drinking anything but I was...

*runs to washroom coughing*

Wow...

Well, I'm "petite" (or as petite as you can be at 5'10"), and I prefer curvy. So meh.

In English words don't have j's on the end and rarely in the middle, so one wonders if it is a reversed word.

I prefer petite women. Petite women can still have the beautiful "lines" and hip structures but they seem naturally more attractive to me. I've never thought the overly curvacious women were nearly as beautiful as the petite women.

Well, I'm "petite" (or as petite as you can be at 5'10"), and I prefer curvy. So meh.

*hands Nadkor a sammich*

*hands Nadkor a sammich*

A sammich, eh? :p

A sammich, eh? :p

*Hands Dinaverg a sammich too.*

*Hands Dinaverg a sammich too.*

Yay sammiches!

"This is the silliest thread I've ever been in."

"This is the silliest thread I've ever been in."

*shrug* You haven't been in choose wisely.

*hands Nadkor a sammich*
Cheers, what flavour?

*shrug* You haven't been in choose wisely.
What?
Cheers, what flavour?
I'm guessing spam :p

Hm, I guess I really don’t have a preference. Really anything but “extra curvy.”

Cheers, what flavour?

Depends on if you are Vegan or omnivore.

Ive got Ham Turkey and BLTs with avocado or lovely cucumber and cheese

Depends on if you are Vegan or omnivore.

Ive got Ham Turkey and BLTs with avocado or lovely cucumber and cheese

Ham and Turkey or BLT would go down great.

Say...you from Pittsburgh by any chance? (if you're from the US, that is....)

Ham and Turkey or BLT would go down great.

Say...you from Pittsburgh by any chance? (if you're from the US, that is....)

Nope, California as it goes

I'm guessing spam :p

Don't knock spam sandwiches, they're actually quite nice :p

Nope, California as it goes
Ah, ok, just wondering from "sammitch"...in the US I understand it's a "Pittsburghese" word (and a ripoff from Ulster slang ;) )

Ah, ok, just wondering from "sammitch"...in the US I understand it's a "Pittsburghese" word (and a ripoff from Ulster slang ;) )

It is? I just like how it sounds....sammich, summat...Hey, those should be on my list! ^_^

Ah, ok, just wondering from "sammitch"...in the US I understand it's a "Pittsburghese" word (and a ripoff from Ulster slang ;) )

Some words are just happier when they are mis-spelled.

I can type sandwich but I'd rather not

It is? I just like how it sounds....sammich, summat...Hey, those should be on my list! ^_^
Aye...well, it's apparently Pittsburghese (well, according to whatever museum I was in in Pittsburgh) and alot of Pittsburghese is derived from Ulster slang, and alot of it is used here in NI.

It is a nice word though....

Some words are just happier when they are mis-spelled.

I can type sandwich but I'd rather not

Indeed. :D

Some words are just happier when they are mis-spelled.

I can type sandwich but I'd rather not

Fair enough, really. Seems good to me.

Fair enough, really. Seems good to me.

So Naddy, where do you fall on this poll?

Don't knock spam sandwiches, they're actually quite nice :p
I aint bashin' nuttin' (man that sounds southernUSish), I've never even eaten the stuff.

I'm not voting because Divaverg would just insist on me proving it. :(

I'm not voting because Divaverg would just insist on me proving it. :(

Well, if you didn't tell me you voted, I couldn't. Sides, would I be the only one?

So Naddy, where do you fall on this poll?

Well, I'm "petite" (or as petite as you can be at 5'10"), and I prefer curvy. So meh.

:p

I'm bisexual (as in a proper bisexual, not a pretend so that I'm popular bisexual), so that's why I added the "I prefer curvy" comment. The poll wouldn't allow me to choose both.

I aint bashin' nuttin' (man that sounds southernUSish), I've never even eaten the stuff.

It's nice in white baps.

Not as nice as tinned ham or corned beef in a white bap, mind, but it's not bad.

:p

I'm bisexual (as in a proper bisexual, not a pretend so that I'm popular bisexual), so that's why I added the "I prefer curvy" comment. The poll wouldn't allow me to choose both.

Ah...right...>_>;; Wasn't paying attention...*opens notepad*

Ah...right...>_>;; Wasn't paying attention...*opens notepad*
Ah, come on, it was on the page before you asked :p

Ah, come on, it was on the page before you asked :p

...I was...distracted...Yes, let's go with that. :fluffle:

...I was...distracted...Yes, let's go with that. :fluffle:
You suck at reading threads :p

You suck at reading threads :p

No, but I'm good at making lists in Notepad an' doing English homework. :p

No, but I'm good at making lists in Notepad an' doing English homework. :p
Lists in notepad?

Lists in notepad?

Yeah, random lists an' stuff.

Yeah, random lists an' stuff.
What like?

No, but I'm good at making lists in Notepad an' doing English homework. :p

Thought you were doing Spanish...:S

What like?

Ummm...Lesse...

Jocabia = Eric
Eutrusca = Forrest
Terrorist Cakes = Heather
Commie Catholics = Robert
Eh-oh = Meghan
Lashie = Sylvia
Kanabia = Chris
Euroslavia = Roger
Melkor Unchained = Nick
Tsaraine = Nick
Stephistan = Stephanie
Big Jim P = Jim
The Freethinkers = Jim
Cabra = Brigitte
Jewish Media Control = Kate.
Hogsweat = Matt
The Macabees = Jon
New Empire = Dan
Pythagosaurus = Mark
Kazcaper = Karen
Pure Metal = Huw
Glitziness = Amy
Ilie = Naomi
Reploid Productions = Stephanie
Katganistan = Katharine
Erastide = Katrina

Collected these as Czardas mentioned 'em a while back. I'm assuming he had it accurately.

Thought you were doing Spanish...:S

I finished. :D

I finished. :D

Well done!

*hands fortune cookie*

Ummm...Lesse...



Collected these as Czardas mentioned 'em a while back. I'm assuming he had it accurately.
How....odd.

At least you don't have mine :p

How....odd.

At least you don't have mine :p

Well, I assume you've never said it...What is it? :D

And eh, it makes NS seem slightly more...freindly.

Well done!

*hands fortune cookie*

Yay!

*eats*

Yay!

*eats*
You'll become 'extra curvy' if you eat too many of them...

You'll become 'extra curvy' if you eat too many of them...

Oh, you get extra points for that...:D

Oh, you get extra points for that...:D
Woohoo! More points! Can I trade in 100000 points for a novelty cup please?

the bone is for the dog. the meat is for the man.

Well, I assume you've never said it...What is it? :D

And eh, it makes NS seem slightly more...freindly.
Well, my full first name is Jennifer, but I prefer Jen or Jenny.

Woohoo! More points! Can I trade in 100000 points for a novelty cup please?

As you wish, but only after you've collected the points...:D

You'll become 'extra curvy' if you eat too many of them...

:p I have a treadmill in my basment, I'll see about working it off.

And I think I ate the fortune...

Well, my full first name is Jennifer, but I prefer Jen or Jenny.

I'll bet you just made the list:D

Well, my full first name is Jennifer, but I prefer Jen or Jenny.

What about Nina? Random, yes, but I know of a girl named Jennifer they call Nina. :p Jen(ny)(ifer) it is.

I'll bet you just made the list:D

Not yet...Wait for it...
*opens notepad*
...
Two lists, actually. :p

Not yet...Wait for it...
*opens notepad*
...
Two lists, actually. :p

The posting name/first name list and the ladies you call Nina list?

What about Nina? Random, yes, but I know of a girl named Jennifer they call Nina. :p Jen(ny)(ifer) it is.
Well...I'd prefer Jen (but I suppose I'm used to it), but call me Nina if you want. It's a nice name.

3)Curvy- This is the woman that has all the right curves. A body type like beyonce knowles or skinnified Anna nicole smith.


Thats the best kind, and I got me a nice curvy fiancé. Has it in all the right places. Just a bit of a booty, nice hips, and uh...well we wont talk about up top, but its all nice.

swow..this got popular fast :D....of course..its about women...everyone loves women! :D