The 10,000 Post Thread v2

[citiesxlfan42 27]

300. We're racing toward 10,000!

The reason for the English language having too many synonyms (gosh, I can't spell that!) Somebody had some major time on his hands, so he got some paper, and expanded the dictionary with random words that he could come up with. Pseudophosynthesis anyone?

[Muck308 55]

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Yet advertising firms still feel the need to make up ridiculous words. I despise made up words used to market products.

[astronelson 339]

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Some made up words can be quite nerifirriting.

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

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Nerifirriting?What does that mean?

[Lilchptrk 0]

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If the internet couldn't find that word, I don't think it is one.

[astronelson 339]

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I made it up. It describes made up words quite nicely though, don't you think?

And England is doing very well in the Test match against Australia. All of their first three batsmen have scored centuries, one got a double century. It's 1 wicket for 439 runs, they're ahead by 218, and it's the last day. We haven't had our second innings yet, but I don't think we're going to win this...

[Duke87 1,070]

(307)

*crickets chirping*

[Josh6 873]

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I don't get cricket

[Vahr 341]

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I don't follow the sport.

[astronelson 339]

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It's easier than Baseball. I have no idea why people find it so hard to understand.

[Chptrk 86]

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Baseball is hit a ball and run around. Cricket may be hit a ball and run around, but they have a gazillion positions that sometimes are occupied and sometimes aren't and...okay Astro, that's all I remember. That and the games can last for days.

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

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I don't watch any of those sports.

[Josh6 873]

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So I attempted to look it up. I still dont get it.

What the heck is a googly?

[astronelson 339]

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OK, it can be explained in a very confusing manner, and it is really fun to do so. The basic idea is to get everyone on the other team out when you're fielding, and to get as high a score as you can when you're batting. You are not required to run when you hit the ball, and you stay in until someone gets you out. When 10 people get out the team is out, and then it's your turn to field and the other team's turn to bat. You can hit the ball anywhere you are physically able to.

A googly is a way to bowl the ball so it hits on the left of the pitch and bounces to the right.

If it helps, here are the Laws of Cricket.

[Muck308 55]

315 (I got sniped, but I like your explanation, astro.)

*sigh*

Baseball is so much more than hit a ball and run around. Cricket may well be more than that too, but I have no desire to learn about it so I'll never know. Anyone's lack of understanding towards baseball would likely be explained by the same indifference. But keep this in mind, if either sport were capable of being simplified so far, would it hold the interest of so many for so long?

[edman2012 33]

316 u know whats funny? when i go to my dashboard and look at the original 10,000 posts topic, it says 9,997 replies :I

[Ocram's Razr 964]

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I just made another nomination. 2 posts were lost to the page flip bug.

[astronelson 339]

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Yeah, there's a bug which makes the reply count for that one two fewer than it should be. Ideally it should read 9,999 replies, as the first post isn't counted.

[Muck308 55]

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Back to Pittsburgh in the morning.

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

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Back to school in the morning.

[Josh6 873]

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Hey thanks Astro I kinda get. And I go back tuesday.

[Chptrk 86]

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And sleep I go to now.

[Larks2242 251]

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Night kitty.

[astronelson 339]

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Good night Chippy!

[Ocram's Razr 964]

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Good night Kitty! I will go to bed soon enough.

I have been surprised by all the trolling on the Cities XL forums here and at Focus. I don't accuse many people of being outright trolls but the game sure has attracted a lot of trollers.

I cannot edit posts on my iPhone so if I was sniped, oh well.

[Hamish 1,369]

326.

Lol, astro, it's a lot harder to explain cricket than you thought isn't it? Although you did a good job, I can't do better.

Australians bowl and feliding performance so far today was uneventful at most, and repetitive. Just pace, and the batsmen obviously had their eye in. The spin was great, 12.5 degrees of turn on some balls, fantastic. Should have stuck to the spinners for longer. I wouldn't be surprised if England actually wins the ashes, although the game is going towards a draw.

[Larks2242 251]

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Night Seattle.

[astronelson 339]

328.

Hamish: It's easier to explain by playing than with words.

[hittwice99 618]

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So, five days of hard fought cricket, and the game has ended in a draw. Some may wonder how a game can be played for five days and not end in a result. But the actual result doesn't always reflect the true quality of the match. The two teams (England and Australia) are very well balanced and it will take some special individual performances to win a test match.

Cricket can be a bit confusing because of the terminology used. For example, fielding positions like square leg, silly point and third man. But once you understand the basics (like Astro pointed out) it is a very enjoyable game to play and watch. Not all games last for five days either. There are one day matches that can be more entertaining to watch.

[Larks2242 251]

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Hmm.. not much to say at the moment.