Q 'n' A per se.

[wicked woman]

What does the expression, "Fuckin' A" mean? I had never heard it used before I saw it in a book I was reading.

I'd guess asshole...the two words seem to go together a lot. Would that fit what you read?

 

[Guest]

 

[Eilan]

sorry, man, but that's how the language evolves.

ed

Evolution, my ass! It's all intelligently designed by the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

 

[EJFan]

Evolution, my ass! It's all intelligently designed by the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

i KNEW it.

 

[silverwhisper]

rofl!

 

[midwestyankee]

I'd guess asshole...the two words seem to go together a lot. Would that fit what you read?

I rarely disagree with WW, but this is one time when I must.

While it's possible that some people may use this expression to abbreviate the two words that WW suggests here, I distinctly recall using the expression to indicate approval (as in "Anyone want a beer?" "Fucking A!") or as an modifier (as in, "You're fuckin' A right I'm pissed.).

Disclaimer: this is said with a mind that survived a certain amount of agricultural experimentation during the era in question.

 

[bobsgirl]

I rarely disagree with WW, but this is one time when I must.

While it's possible that some people may use this expression to abbreviate the two words that WW suggests here, I distinctly recall using the expression to indicate approval (as in "Anyone want a beer?" "Fucking A!") or as an modifier (as in, "You're fuckin' A right I'm pissed.).

Disclaimer: this is said with a mind that survived a certain amount of agricultural experimentation during the era in question.

I think this more fits into the context of what I was reading. But I've also known a few fuckin' A's in my time too.

Agricultural experimentation? Now there's a euphemism of heroic proportions. I remember conducting a few of those experiments...

 

[wicked woman]

I rarely disagree with WW, but this is one time when I must.

While it's possible that some people may use this expression to abbreviate the two words that WW suggests here, I distinctly recall using the expression to indicate approval (as in "Anyone want a beer?" "Fucking A!") or as an modifier (as in, "You're fuckin' A right I'm pissed.).

Disclaimer: this is said with a mind that survived a certain amount of agricultural experimentation during the era in question.

Feel free to disagree all you want Yank...since fuck...with or without an 'A' attached to it ... rarely leaves my lips and not outside of a sexual situation...I'll easily stand corrected. Just trying to help out bg.


selfishly when used it's usually followed with 'me' or 'me...please'....versus 'you' and never 'A'

 

[midwestyankee]

I think this more fits into the context of what I was reading. But I've also known a few fuckin' A's in my time too.

Agricultural experimentation? Now there's a euphemism of heroic proportions. I remember conducting a few of those experiments...

As I recall, one of the more common results was the ability (and undeniable need) to consume an entire harvest of pizza, wings, or othr munchie.

 

[bobsgirl]

As I recall, one of the more common results was the ability (and undeniable need) to consume an entire harvest of pizza, wings, or othr munchie.

Fuckin' A, you got that right.

 

[Guest]

 

[midwestyankee]

and brownies for dessert?

Occasionally.

 

[Denae]

if this is evolution

i was actually engaged in a debate with a friend of mine a few months ago about the present state of the english language. he felt as though it was DEvolving and i suggested that that's not possible as evolution only requires change and forward moving time (the change not having to be "advancement" or "improvement"). my argument was obviously of a more philosophical nature and less factual.

in any case, my personal opinion is that the language is NOT devolving it's merely changing to accomodate the current modes of communication. IM abbreviations and shorthand, for example, still function as language (the conveyance of an idea through symbols) and it's not a deterioration.

your thoughts?

The minute "conversating" become an acceptable and appropriate verb, I will stop conversing with people.

 

[bobsgirl]

For anyone experienced with using a gas or charcoal grill:

I have two rather pricey steaks that I'd like to grill. They're about an inch thick and around 10 ounces each, just as an estimate. How long should it take to cook them? I could broil them indoors but they just wouldn't taste as good.

 

[EJFan]

For anyone experienced with using a gas or charcoal grill:

I have two rather pricey steaks that I'd like to grill. They're about an inch thick and around 10 ounces each, just as an estimate. How long should it take to cook them? I could broil them indoors but they just wouldn't taste as good.

it depends on how hot your grill is and how done you want them really. i haven't grilled in years but i think i used to do about 5 minutes per side for a medium or medium-rare steak if i remember correctly. really, a lot o' this stuff is by feel and experience though.

 

[bobsgirl]

it depends on how hot your grill is and how done you want them really. i haven't grilled in years but i think i used to do about 5 minutes per side for a medium or medium-rare steak if i remember correctly. really, a lot o' this stuff is by feel and experience though.

Just as I suspected. We may be eating shoe leather tomorrow night. Not sure if that any better than having the entree moo when you slice into it.

 

[EJFan]

Just as I suspected. We may be eating shoe leather tomorrow night. Not sure if that any better than having the entree moo when you slice into it.

i'm sure you'll make out fine. don't sweat it... it's beef, not a shuttle launch. heat the grill, oil the grate, toss on the steaks and let 'em go. just don't go stickin' 'em with forks and shit until they've set up for a few minutes after coming off the fire.

you can usually tell how done it is by poking the meat with your finger but that takes some experience to nail down as a technique... varying densities indicate different degrees of doneness.

 

[bobsgirl]

i'm sure you'll make out fine. don't sweat it... it's beef, not a shuttle launch. heat the grill, oil the grate, toss on the steaks and let 'em go. just don't go stickin' 'em with forks and shit until they've set up for a few minutes after coming off the fire.

you can usually tell how done it is by poking the meat with your finger but that takes some experience to nail down as a technique... varying densities indicate different degrees of doneness.

You're right. I'm obsessing, as usual.

 

[EJFan]

You're right. I'm obsessing, as usual.

awwww... i think that's cute... BG obsessing over her meat.

i wish someone would obsess over MY meat.

 

[pleasteasme]

awwww... i think that's cute... BG obsessing over her meat.

i wish someone would obsess over MY meat.

*cough*

Where's the beef?

 

[EJFan]

*cough*

Where's the beef?

oh... so we're quoting 80's commercials are we?

then i should say, "get glasses alice."

 

[bobsgirl]

awwww... i think that's cute... BG obsessing over her meat.

i wish someone would obsess over MY meat.

You bet I'm obsessing about my meat. About time somebody did.

 

[pleasteasme]

oh... so we're quoting 80's commercials are we?

then i should say, "get glasses alice."

The 80's were good times!

Honey, I think I need a stronger prescription!

 

[EJFan]

The 80's were good times!

Honey, I think I need a stronger prescription!

maybe the hubble would help.

 

[pleasteasme]

You bet I'm obsessing about my meat. About time somebody did.

There is a fine line between obsession and passion...