Saturday Shots 28/52

by Susan Littlefield

Uploaded 7 Nov 2009 — 21 favorites

© Susan Littlefield

No wonder the English language is so difficult to learn--it’s filled with an incredible number of traps for the unwary. Homonyms like bare and bear, for example, can lead to mass confusion. And as if that weren’t difficult enough, there are an increasing number of slang words and phrases that have come into play. So I thought I would give an example of just how confusing the language can be, perhaps to assuage the frustration of those who are trying to get me to understand their seemingly simple requests for the content of my Saturday photos.

Lesson one involves the word ‘robe’. Simple enough, right? Wrong again! You see, if someone were to mention the word ‘disrobe’ I would immediately have to question whether they meant I should actually remove the robe, or whether in today’s vernacular, they were simply referring to what I was wearing as ‘dis robe’. But to make matters even more confusing, that same phrase could be used replacing ‘dis’ with ‘dat’, such as ‘dat robe’, or even the plural, ‘dem robes’.

And that’s just ONE example! Please bear with me…I’ve barely scratched the surface.



Thanks to Oregon Curly for the theme…same shot, same spot, every Saturday for a year.

To see all of my Saturday shots, please go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/2ootsie/2009SaturdayPhotos#

32 responses

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    TAKE THE DARN ROBE OFF!!!! ROFLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jim Nasium

    Jim Nasium said (7 Nov 2009):

    Yeah, and then there's:

    mareseatoatsanddoeseatoatsandlittlelambseativyakid'lleativytoowouldn'tyou?

    know wut I'm sayn?

  • Oregon Curly

    Oregon Curly gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Great photo, looks like winter is getting closer. As for the robe ... 'the jar' is overflowing with cash now. LOL

  • diana anderson

    diana anderson   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    you are too funny susan! i do get what you're saying. i always ask for clarification these days. i think you've hit the nail on the head with this one!!!

  • Lynda Jeffers

    Lynda Jeffers   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Looks a bit chilly to be outside in just your robe ( or as we would say over here, dressing gown ). Looks like you need a hot chocolate to warm up!!

  • Dawn Duffield

    Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    LOL!!!!!! dis robe looks damn sexy...you wear it well, Susan! Love this Saturday's shot and accompanying words!!!!!

  • Betty Maxey

    Betty Maxey   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    LOL @ Mike B......lord have mercy..I hear ya.....still LOL!!!!!!!

  • Karen Roberts

    Karen Roberts gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Dis good work!

  • Martin E. Morris

    Martin E. Morris gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    All those dis,dat's and dem's are making me dizzy!!! LOL !!! Great saturday shot!!!

  • Warren ~Mangione~

    Warren ~Mangione~   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Are you gonna rake dem dare leaves in your robe? Dat's a nice! LOL

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight   said (7 Nov 2009):

    This woman is . . . 62? Get outta town !!!!

  • Jerry Pittman

    Jerry Pittman gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    HUBBA, HUBBA!!!!!! Nice Saturday shot.

  • Donald Garrett

    Donald Garrett   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Ah....scratch the surface: That's an idea for another shot!!! Good one today too.

  • Joy B

    Joy B gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Dos leaves are gone! Great one!

  • suzanne

    suzanne said (7 Nov 2009):

    Woman! You wear it well!! Dis leaves just a little to da imagination!

  • david ong

    david ong   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    LOL!!!! LMAO!!!! maybe Mike can demonstrate what we really want to see! LOL

  • Leslie Hunziker

    Leslie Hunziker   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    I love it, but where's the "stud"?!!

  • Yanni

    Yanni gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Looks like the robe that I got when I was on my cruise!! Hey, that's my robe, no wonder I can't find it! LOL

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    "Your Honor, would you kindly direct Ms. Littlefield to answer Ms. Hunziker's question?"

  • Ann Reece

    Ann Reece   gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    Great photo and example of the word ROBE : ) This is too funny!

  • Jack Sills

    Jack Sills   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    Did you make that robe from the bear? Fluffy...Oh Yeah!!!

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    Rockin' Curly's Theme Park (most excellently).

  • Maurie A

    Maurie A   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    ROFL!!! OMG!! Susan, I'm laughing out loud.... I shouldn't have looked at this just before I leave for church... dang... I have to get this image out of my head... Bahahahaha!!

  • Maurie A

    Maurie A   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    P.S. I like David's idea.... come on Mike..... show us what you mean :)

  • JamesHarmon McQuilkin

    JamesHarmon McQuilkin   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    I just whistled just like a construction worker--the words are too confusing anyway

  • Frank Summers

    Frank Summers   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    ROFL

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight   gave props (8 Nov 2009):

    Continues to improve over time, like fine wine.

  • Ron LaFond

    Ron LaFond   gave props (9 Nov 2009):

    OK. So I'm being 'dis-tracted' by 'dem-legs' under 'dat-robe'! Gottago! R

  • Judy Wanamaker

    Judy Wanamaker gave props (9 Nov 2009):

    It is wonderful the way you tease these guys, Susan. Their comments are hilarious. I love your comfy looking robe. LOL!

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (9 Nov 2009):

    This is a fantastic capture and a very clever observation.

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    I have fun watching you have fun with the English Language. A terrific take on the Saturday shot.

  • eithne mythen

    eithne mythen   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    You really are having fun with this one, loving it..

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