Russell Brand Spells His Name with Two Ss and Two Ls.

[MineralMan]

Just a note to acolytes and sycophants of the man. If you want your hero to be taken seriously, at least spell the man's name correctly.

Thanks!

[BlueCaliDem]

1. You too funny, MM.

I saw your post in another thread chided that one poster about at least getting the spelling of Russell Brand's name correctly and I chuckled behind my comp.

[MineralMan]

3. I don't know, but when adherents of a prominent person don't bother

to learn the spelling of that person's name, I have to discount their support somewhat. I realize that some people don't consider such things as important. I blame texting and slackerish casual treatment of language, I guess. But, I simply can't take discussion seriously if it pays no attention to the standards of language. I'm betting that Russell Brand has never misspelled anything publicly in his life. He seems to be an educated man.

I chuckle, too, but it seriously bothers me that people who follow someone can't spell the person's freaking name.

But I'm old and don't count. I realize that.

[cwydro]

29. ...

[BlueCaliDem]

35. Don't say that about yourself, MM. You definitely *do* count - especially your voice on DU.

I agree that those who wax poetically about someone yet can't be bothered to spell that person's name correctly, should be regarded with a jaundiced eye - especially when they're so argumentative for no apparent reason. It's as if they have this ginormous chip on their shoulder and are so focused on lashing out to get their pound of flesh that they can't be bothered with the details of the person they've taken upon themselves to "defend". Makes them and their "argument" appear disingenuous, doesn't it?

[NightWatcher]

2. I think it's easier to spell "Bill Hicks"

Plus I find him a lot funnier...and he's been dead for years.

[Kalidurga]

4. Not so fast

Some people think that he died and became Alex Jones...

[zappaman]

9. Funny, I was just reading about that.

Makes total sense!

[Ykcutnek]

42. I am the father of that conspiracy theory.

Back in the day, I logged on to one of the Internet's most well-known conspiracy sites and posted:

"ALEX JONES = BILL HICKS

That is all."

The crazies took over from there, creating videos and detailed accounts of how we went from Hicks to Jones.

[Kalidurga]

45. Thank you for that

I have had many a good laugh reading some of those theories.

[MineralMan]

5. And then there was Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks.

I can spell that name, too. I went to a concert once, but he insulted his audience, so I got up and walked out in the middle of a song.

[Electric Monk]

6. With two Ls and two Is

[PassingFair]

7. People always misspell Gandhi, too.

They always spell it Ghandi.

Bugs the CRAP out of me.

[MineralMan]

11. I guess they confuse it with Ghana.

Or Ghoti. And we know what that sounds like.

[whatchamacallit]

8. I guess you got bored with the euphonium

and are back to spamming DU with pointless bullshit. Dang.

[MineralMan]

10. I already had my two practice sessions today. Thanks for noticing.

I've made some good progress this week.

Your personal attack is noted and discarded as rubbish, as usual. One man's pointless bullshit is another's words of wisdom, I guess.

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

[whatchamacallit]

14. Yes, using a spelling nazi post

as an excuse to call people sycophants and acolytes is pure wisdom.

[MineralMan]

16. And you continue. How nice.

Now I'm a "nazi," too? Wonderful.

Do you know the difference between an acolyte and a sycophant? They're not synonyms, you know. However, most acolytes of someone take that person's name seriously. Sycophants can't be bothered, I suppose, though.

This has turned into a delightful conversation. Do go on. I'm very pleased to have such a devoted follower.

[whatchamacallit]

18. Haha

If you believed I called you a nazi you'd alert, but you won't because you know I didn't. Don't let it stop your victim play tho.

[MineralMan]

20. Oh, dear. I never alert on anything directed towards me.

I prefer to engage the person within the thread. That's my rule. It's too much fun to do it my way.

[whatchamacallit]

24. Truly?

It's possible, but hard to swallow. Alright MM, I'll stop comin at ya. Get back to practicing that euphonium.

Q - What's the difference between a squashed euphonium and a squashed snake, in the road?

A - At least the snake was on his way to a gig

😉

[MineralMan]

25. Truly. I never alert on anything directed at me.

I've followed that rule for a very long time. I alert very, very rarely in any case, and usually on spam or vile attacks on others.

[Bluenorthwest]

30. Performers have fans, afficionados, Dylan Thomas called his 'my ardents' but sycophant and acolyte

are not words generally used to identify those who might enjoy the musings of a comic. A sycophant does not merely fawn, but fawns for personal advantage. A acolyte is an assistant in religious rites. Do you have a link to support your assertion that spelling is taken seriously by acolytes? Between an acolyte and a sycophant, I'd say sycophants are more likely to be concerned with the spelling of their object's name, because sycophants seek favor via obsequious displays of loyalties and affections. A devotee will make obsequious displays of loyalties and affections as well, but they seek nothing from it but the grace of their beloved.

[MineralMan]

67. At this point, Mr. Brand is taking on the role of

a political commentator and making pronouncements about politics. That puts him in a new category, which does support acolytes and sycophants. Do I have a link? No, I do not. This is my original thinking.

Russell Brand is not someone I would hold up as an example of anything, really. As an entertainer, I have not found him particularly entertaining. As a political thinker, I believe he needs to think harder about what he says. My post, though, addresses nothing about him, really. Some people appear to believe that his is a voice that should be heeded. My recommendation, in that case, is that his name be spelled correctly by people who have that belief.

Still, many prominent names are commonly misspelled. Our President's first name is often incorrectly spelled as "Barak" and his wife's name spelled as "Hilary." Since both names appear in print with considerable frequency, it seems careless and thoughtless to me to misspell their names.

It might seem to be a minor complaint, but I take such things seriously.

[pintobean]

22. I think there are awards to be had.

Maybe that has something to do with it.

[cwydro]

43. Seriously?

Using the word "Nazi" to describe spelling corrections?

That is just so horrendously wrong on so many levels.

[whatchamacallit]

44. Chill your faux outrage

It's a well known term and doesn't equate to actual nazism anymore than Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi".

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soup_Nazi

[tkmorris]

72. Personal attack?

The fuck you think your OP was? Cutesy passive-aggressive snark is actually quite a bit more nasty to me than simply being blunt. Your mileage may (and undoubtedly does) vary.

[SixString]

79. "One man's pointless bullshit is another's words of wisdom."

At least he's honest about it.

[MineralMan]

12. Hereafter, I will spell his name Rustle Brandt.

Even though I'm an old man, I can follow trends, I guess.

[Rex]

13. LOL! Brand is someones hero on DU!?

Wow! You're kidding right?

[MineralMan]

15. So it seems. There have been multiple threads about

his musings today. Both threads have misspelled his name, too. Amazing. I guess he's not that influential, really.

[Rex]

17. The guy is barely funny, maybe he found a new persona

as revolutionary leader whathisnameiforgethowtospellit!

Cohen is funnier than Brand and that's not saying much.

[MineralMan]

19. I always thought they were the same person.

But one's from England and the other's from Kazakhstan, I guess. By the way, stay away from Cohen's sister. I think she has some sort of STD.

[Quantess]

21. How about Rustle Brand?

Can we just call him Russ Brandel?

[MineralMan]

23. A rose by any other name, I suppose.

I did suggest Rustle Brandt, though, above. Trendy, I think.

[Quantess]

27. Rusty Branding Iron (no text)

[trumad]

26. I thought you finally gave up lecturing.

[bravenak]

28. Yeah, right.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

31. He gave up posting to pursue a euphonium career

But as everyone knows, this is the off season for all the big euphonium arena concerts. So you get the lecture instead.

[SixString]

33. I hear Foghat is going to re-release...

...all of their hits with the euphonium.

He should get involved with that.

No one puts the phoney in euphonium like MM.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

34. The working title of the album is Slower Ride. nt

[SixString]

36. Take 'er Real Easy

[MineralMan]

48. No. I said I was posting less.

I've given up nothing. I've added something. I'll still be here, as always, but will be post in fewer times each day, just as I said. Thanks for your interest in me. It's flattering.

[MineralMan]

49. We all have our hobbies.

Right now, mine is learning a new instrument. What's yours?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

52. Learning Italian. And of course, learning how to spell RuSSeLL Brand's name.

[MineralMan]

53. Both are good pursuits.

Good job!

[MineralMan]

50. Is that what you thought?

Read more carefully. I didn't say that at all. I said I'd be posting less. I'm glad to clarify for you, of course. I wouldn't want there to be any misunderstanding.

[trumad]

70. No you still lecture.

That glass house shattered long ago.

[sendero]

32. As does just about every...

.. Russell out there.

[rug]

37. After reading this thread I'm reminded of Squidward and his clarinet.

[MineralMan]

68. I had to look that up.

Interesting reference. Rather obscure for adults, but interesting.

[rug]

69. I've learned lots of things from my children.

[Paladin]

38. My personal favorite is the way some of our resident Gun Enthusiasts......

....spell the part of the Constitution which really appeals to them as "the Second Ammendment." It's as if that extra "m" in "Amendment" makes it more important, or something.....

[Electric Monk]

41. 2nd Ammo-endment? nt

[MrMickeysMom]

39. … Why, THANK you!

[Bluenorthwest]

40. No one who likes a comic wants them to be taken seriously, they are comics.

He's an entertainer. He's not the Prime Minister. Don't take him seriously. That is literally the exact opposite thing from what comics want people to do. Take him humorously, liberally, sincerely even, but seriously? Save that for actual politics.
It's really a dubious choice to latch on to the voting comments and decide that it fits with a liberal mind to hear some soundbite and then launch into diatribes against the cursed speaker. George Carlin said the exact same things about voting. Did he have 'acolytes'?
I think it's sort of right wingish to portray comics as having 'followers' and not simply an audience. I really do. Was George Carlin trying to build a movement, or was he doing Carlin material for a freaking living? To look at a clown, a performer while they are performing and see that as something in need of divisive political commentary is absurd.
Brand is sometimes wildly funny, he is extremely skilled with language and I like lots of his work. Most people on DU would like his UK shows very much. This is a man who does nothing but talk for a living, and DU has this one line out of all of it to talk about. That's all they know. It's very 'Bill O'Reilly reading rap lyrics' if you ask me.

[JaneyVee]

46. SOCIALLIST has 2 S 's and 2 L's also!!! COINCIDENCE?!

Yes, I spelled it wrong on purpose.

[WinkyDink]

47. I'm a fan and I never misspell Rusty's name, but I'll be YOUR personal Spelling Nazi if you want.

[MADem]

51. You sure that isn't with two $$ and two £ £ ????? After all, he's a MILLIONAIRE REVOLUTIONARY!!!

Fight the power....

And fart through silk!

[MineralMan]

54. LOL!

[Hekate]

73. Shazam!

"Fart thru silk."

[Jesus Malverde]

55. A spelling thread...really?

Or am I missing the passive aggressive attack on another poster?



Jesus

[JEFF9K]

56. Shouldn't "Two Ss and Two Ls." ...

be spelled "Two "S"s and Two "L"s?"

[SidDithers]

59. Only if you had two "egg"s and two "sausage"s for breakfast...

that were cooked by two "Tony"s in the kitchen.

Sid

[MineralMan]

63. That should be "egg's" and "sausage's."

The apostrophe is how many people indicate plural's, I believe, based on it's wide use everywhere. I see it constantly, and am considering making a change from my normal habit's.

How to make a letter of the alphabet plural has always confounded people. My preference is to do it the way I did. The preferences of others, however, might differ from that. It's one of the pressing question's of life.

My first editor told me once that misspelling a person's name in print is pretty much an unforgivable error. It offends the person and also those who read the article and know the proper spelling. She insisted that people's names be fact checked every time. If you think about it, that makes sense.

[SidDithers]

64. Sounds like a job for Apostrophe Man!...

Sid

[MineralMan]

65. Indeed.

[cwydro]

71. Nooo!

Do not give in the apostrophe legion!

God, that irks me.

[MineralMan]

75. I was being sarcastic.

[cwydro]

76. I thought so.

But don't scare me like that again lol!

[Luminous Animal]

57. Searching when you've taken your ideological compatriots to task for a similar mistake...

Never happened.

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22mineralman%22+%22glen+greenwald%22&sitesearch=democraticunderground.com&gws_rd=ssl

[MineralMan]

58. Wow. That's ambitious.

I'm impressed that you went to that trouble to see if I had commented on other misspellings. Bravo!

[SidDithers]

60. DU rec...nt

Sid

[wildbilln864]

61. ok then minerallMmann. n/t

[MineralMan]

62. I spell my screen name as MineralMan.

I'm not sure what changing the correct spelling accomplishes, really. But knock yourself out.

[wildbilln864]

66. just messsing with ya mann. n/t

[Hekate]

74. Happy New Year to you, MinMan. And remember, when it comes to DU...

Non Illigitmus Carborundum.

(Your spellings may vary, like Channukkah.)

[sabrina 1]

80. Or remember when it comes to DU, attacking Liberals with silly insinuations doesn't go

over too well. We are used to that, thought not from other Liberals.

Never did, nor do you DUers have short memories, another thing to remember when it 'comes to DU'.

Not at all surprised by the OP.



It deserves to be seen imho.

[Hekate]

81. No one is attacking you, Sabrina. For real nasty attacks, do a search for "BOG"

I'm known as a BOGster, and have been called some ripe names on this site. Next time people are going on about those of us who at least don't think PBO is the antiChrist, just try putting yourself in our shoes. It's not pretty, I can assure you.

[Scootaloo]

77. "Acolytes," "Adherents," "sycophants" - don't hold back, tell us how you REALLY feel

[Katashi_itto]

78. When are we getting more police are awesome threads?

DU acolytes and sycophants of the police are waiting breathlessly for them.