The word "HERO"

DellieMay · Senior Member

The word "HERO"

Blue Orchid · Senior Member

Here here.

Well put Dell

Cruising Granny · Guru

We've developed a bad habit of misusing words in the English language.
You are so right Dellie. Your defininition of "hero" is spot on.
Unless sporting stars risk their lives to save a game they are not heroes. Just stars or champions.
The media has a lot to answer for in their misuse and abuse of the language our teachers took great pains to teach us to the letter (pardon the pun).
All those taps on the knuckles for incorrect spelling and poor hand writing. Ouch!!!

Travel Bug · Guru

DellieMay, I wholeheartedly agree!!!

Cruising Granny wrote:
The media has a lot to answer for in their misuse and abuse of the language
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CG, in my opinion, the media has a lot to answer for full stop!!!

Boroma577 · Guru

Travel Bug wrote:
DellieMay, I wholeheartedly agree!!!

Cruising Granny wrote:
The media has a lot to answer for in their misuse and abuse of the language
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CG, in my opinion, the media has a lot to answer for full stop!!!

Hear hear....my sentiments too plus the fact that sporting stars are held up as idols too....gets right up my nose.

jimricho · Guru

goinsoon wrote:
Is there room on this soapbox for me!!
What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off
such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap
An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.

The term "icon" in this context is used in a metaphorical sense. Metaphors are a common and legitimate part of the language.

(guess who made a spelling mistake and had to go back and edit it. confuse furious )

-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 3rd of March 2012 09:48:39 AM

Rip and Rosie · Guru

I remember when the announcers on the ABC had to have a "proper" accent, and there was some process for the "approval" of new words/phrases before they could be used on screen. Perhaps a bit harsh, but now gone.

My pet hates are the misuse of
1. "a" instead of "an" in a word commencing with "H"...e.g. a horrific smash, instead of an horrific smash,
2 "two times" instead of twice
3. "(x) and I" as an object in a sentence instead of "(x) and me" ....... e.g. "It didn't mean much to Sarah and I", instead of "It didn't mean much to Sarah and me." Grates my teeth!!!

and I hate the constant use of acronyms which never get explained............... took me ages to work out all the fuss over NBN, which to me was the local TV channel, and then one of the kids told me it was the National Broadband Network.

Also had to have t 7 yr old ask me what I meant by Kentucky Fried Chicken, everyone knows fried food is bad for you. KFC however doesn't seem a problem.

Rosie.

jimricho · Guru

DellieMay wrote:
I get very annoyed with the free use of this word. A great footballer is a "hero"... a great sailor is a "hero" ... a great cricketer is a "hero'..... They Are Not!!!!!!!! They are champions. A true Hero is one who puts all self preservation to one side, in order to help those in greater need. Our latest Aussie Cpl, who received the VC, is a true Hero.
Cheers Dellie

Hear! hear! from me too

Jim

jimricho · Guru

Rip and Rosie wrote:
I remember when the announcers on the ABC had to have a "proper" accent, and there was some process for the "approval" of new words/phrases before they could be used on screen. Perhaps a bit harsh, but now gone.

My pet hates are the misuse of
1. "a" instead of "an" in a word commencing with "H"...e.g. a horrific smash, instead of an horrific smash,
2 "two times" instead of twice
3. "(x) and I" as an object in a sentence instead of "(x) and me" ....... e.g. "It didn't mean much to Sarah and I", instead of "It didn't mean much to Sarah and me." Grates my teeth!!!

and I hate the constant use of acronyms which never get explained............... took me ages to work out all the fuss over NBN, which to me was the local TV channel, and then one of the kids told me it was the National Broadband Network.

Also had to have t 7 yr old ask me what I meant by Kentucky Fried Chicken, everyone knows fried food is bad for you. KFC however doesn't seem a problem.

Rosie.

IMHO I abhor the use of acronyns too. LOL!

Also using prepositions to end sentences with.

And using a conjunction to start a sentence.

Jim

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Mmmmmm, I am not sure of any of those JR confuse Shows my lack of interest during English lessons when at school I suppose.

I have got by during the years and more than likely I have made many spelling and grammar mistakes along the way.

Thank goodness for spell checkers but even those don't pick everything up.

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

Dictionary definition -

hero [hr]

n pl -roes

1. a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc.

2. a man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field

3. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth a being of extraordinary strength and courage, often the offspring of a mortal and a god, who is celebrated for his exploits

4.the principal male character in a novel, play, etc.

[from Latin hrs, from Greek]

Cheers

John

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

am I a Hero? biggrin

I agree with you DM, that guy is a hero of the 1st degree.

goinsoon · Guru

Is there room on this soapbox for me!!

What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off

such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap

An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.

jimricho · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Thank goodness for spell checkers but even those don't pick everything up.

Spiel cheques do knot make miss steaks!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

goinsoon wrote:
Is there room on this soapbox for me!!
What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off
such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap
An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.

hey GS, where av u been, long time no se

Dunco · Senior Member

Here is a real hero !!!!

RIP Senior Constable Dave Rixon. You have done YOUR duty mate

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

jimricho wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
Is there room on this soapbox for me!!
What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off
such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap
An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.
The term "icon" in this context is used in a metaphorical sense. Metaphors are a common and legitimate part of the language.
(guess who made a spelling mistake and had to go back and edit it.)

-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 3rd of March 2012 09:48:39 AM

you, do I get the prize

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Dunco wrote:
Here is a real hero !!!!

RIP Senior Constable Dave Rixon. You have done YOUR duty mate

Every day they go to work could be their last, as you say he did his duty, R.I.P. Constable Dave Rixon

valnrob · Guru

Well what an English lesson !! Hope all that doesn't deter anyone from posting comments on this forum. Some people are good at English and it's written use and others like most of us make a few mistakes along the way.

Keep on posting anyway

Cheers

goinsoon · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
Is there room on this soapbox for me!!
What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off
such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap
An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.
hey GS, where av u been, long time no se

Have to rely on iffy free caravan park wifi where I am, my Vodafail wont work here

jimbo · Guru

I think the "We! should be cut out......It was the Media that started it none of my family or friends have ever said Hero about anybody except Fire Personnel SES workers Nurse and Doctors who save lives and Many more.....Certainly not the ones mentioned here.....Hope I did'nt screw what I'd meant to say

JRH · Guru

jimbo wrote:
I think the "We! should be cut out......It was the Media that started it none of my family or friends have ever said Hero about anybody except Fire Personnel SES workers Nurse and Doctors who save lives and Many more.....Certainly not the ones mentioned here.....Hope I did'nt screw what I'd meant to say

It came across loud and clear mate and so true.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

goinsoon wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
Is there room on this soapbox for me!!
What about the word "Icon" that really pi sses me off
such and such a footballer, cricketer, actor ect is an Icon, what crap
An icon (from Greek eikn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Christianity and in certain Eastern Catholic churches. More broadly the term is used in a wide number of contexts for an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it.
hey GS, where av u been, long time no se
Have to rely on iffy free caravan park wifi where I am, my Vodafail wont work here

GS have you tried the local libruary, they usually have FREE IT connections

Boroma577 · Guru

jimricho wrote:
Also using prepositions to end sentences with.
And using a conjunction to start a sentence.
Jim

Ha, ha Jim....good examples??

JRH · Guru

As long as the message is understood does anyone really care about spelling and composition??

Boroma577 · Guru

The ones that really irritate are:

You're and Your do not mean the same thing.

To, Too and Two have three (3) totally different meanings.

They're, Their and There also have 3 distinctly different meanings.

JRH · Guru

Boroma577 wrote:
The ones that really irritate are:
You're and Your do not mean the same thing.
To, Too and Two have three (3) totally different meanings.
They're, Their and There also have 3 distinctly different meanings.

Yes I agree but unfortunately it has become a matter of picking up on what the author is trying to say so one does not get hold of the wrong end of the stick.

We really don't want to deter people from posting because what they write does not conform to good grammar.

goinsoon · Guru

JRH wrote:
Boroma577 wrote:
The ones that really irritate are:
You're and Your do not mean the same thing.
To, Too and Two have three (3) totally different meanings.
They're, Their and There also have 3 distinctly different meanings.
Yes I agree but unfortunately it has become a matter of picking up on what the author is trying to say so one does not get hold of the wrong end of the stick.
We really don't want to deter people from posting because what they write does not conform to good grammar.

OH GOD!!!

Spare me from the bloody word policemen, this is a forum not a classroom

JRH · Guru

goinsoon wrote:
JRH wrote:
Boroma577 wrote:
The ones that really irritate are:
You're and Your do not mean the same thing.
To, Too and Two have three (3) totally different meanings.
They're, Their and There also have 3 distinctly different meanings.
Yes I agree but unfortunately it has become a matter of picking up on what the author is trying to say so one does not get hold of the wrong end of the stick.
We really don't want to deter people from posting because what they write does not conform to good grammar.
OH GOD!!!
Spare me from the bloody word policemen, this is a forum not a classroom

Exactly Mate.

Boroma577 · Guru

goinsoon wrote:

OH GOD!!!
Spare me from the bloody word policemen, this is a forum not a classroom

Brian, I don't recall saying anything about anyone on this forum having conform to my way of thinking.

I expressed an opinion.......nothing more and something I recall you doing many times as well.