Thu, 21 May 2009  Rob decides that it is time for accent-a-polluza 2009! A sad and crazy update from Minnesota. A "bemusing" criticism of plans for an anti-blasphemy law in the Republic Of Ireland. More Atheist bus ad news. More religious license plate news. A new Jackass Of The Week. Your Emails, and much, much more. Comments[6] |
Hi, Rich.
I think you misunderstood the meaning of the word "bemused." It does not refer to amusement or pleasure, but rather confusion. Below is the definition in full from the American Heritage Dictionary:
be·muse (bĭ-myōōz')
tr.v. be·mused, be·mus·ing, be·mus·es
1. To cause to be bewildered; confuse. See Synonyms at daze.
2. To cause to be engrossed in thought.
be·mus'ed·ly (-myōō'zĭd-lē) adv., be·muse'ment n.
From http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=Bemuse&ia=ahd4
I think you misunderstood the meaning of the word "bemused." It does not refer to amusement or pleasure, but rather confusion. Below is the definition in full from the American Heritage Dictionary:
be·muse (bĭ-myōōz')
tr.v. be·mused, be·mus·ing, be·mus·es
1. To cause to be bewildered; confuse. See Synonyms at daze.
2. To cause to be engrossed in thought.
be·mus'ed·ly (-myōō'zĭd-lē) adv., be·muse'ment n.
From http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=Bemuse&ia=ahd4
posted by: NH Baritone on Fri, 5/22 05:58 PM EDT
As if the story lines aren't agitating enough, it's simply too much to sit through the pitiful (and even painful) segments where the hosts speak in tongues (what they refer to as "accents"). Although most attempts aren't even close to being in the ballpark, I will say Rob did a fair job with the Russian accent. Thank you for your support and contributions to the community of nonbelievers. I'll be moving on to other podcasts to get my freethinkers news. Peace out.
Regarding "ionized water," it is merely a modification of pH (increasing or decreasing acidity and alkalinity) via electrolysis, and incidentally producing oxyhydrogen. There is no known medical benefit from drinking the water, but it greatly benefits the people selling devices that ionize water---- which is the whole swatting point.
I'm listening to it now and BEMUSED does not mean "amused"!!
I know someone already said this but I had to post this so my inner grammar nazi would shut up.
Also, I think they should only read quotes with an accent- they are funny but only in short little doses.
I know someone already said this but I had to post this so my inner grammar nazi would shut up.
Also, I think they should only read quotes with an accent- they are funny but only in short little doses.
posted by: Liz on Fri, 6/12 04:39 PM EDT
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