More information about when using “said” is bad and when it’s good: http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=29553. It’s definitely not always a bad thing or a sign of laziness, as implied in the video. But I would think Joel already knows that, and was just making that naïve assumption for laughs.
haha just watched both parts... thanks for the laughs!
ReplyDeleteMore information about when using “said” is bad and when it’s good: http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=29553. It’s definitely not always a bad thing or a sign of laziness, as implied in the video. But I would think Joel already knows that, and was just making that naïve assumption for laughs.
ReplyDeletethis is great stuff, joel. not long before we see you on QI or some other comedy pannel programme, at least i hope not.
ReplyDeleteThis had me laughing out loud.
ReplyDelete(Rory, on the other hand, scares me a little bit)
that's what she ejaculated!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed that all the comments on this blog begin with said... What a lazy blog.
ReplyDeleteDamn, you’re right. I wish there was some way to change that (he harrumphed).
ReplyDeleteThe sequel to to Pollyanna (which I think is 'Pollyanna Grows Up'. It's been a long time) uses 'ejaculated' though only once if I remember correctly.
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