Directions Used in Vernacular

"MrDakka" (mrdakka) 02/16/2019 at 11:16 • Filed to: Shower Thoughts

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Why do ”I’m up for anything....” and “I’m down for anything...” mean the same thing?

Shouldn ’t they  mean the opposite of each other’s intent?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 11:25

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I have wondered the same thing

jimz > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 11:27

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why do we drive on parkways but park in driveways? 

ttyymmnn > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 11:28

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Because English is a stupid language.

MrDakka > jimz 02/16/2019 at 11:29

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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > jimz 02/16/2019 at 11:38

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Makes you think

Nibby > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 11:39

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MrDakka > Nibby 02/16/2019 at 11:46

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Why isn't it UTF?

interstate366, now In The Industry > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 12:01

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Because English is actually three languages in a trench coat pretending to be a single language.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 12:33

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“There are care-givers, and there are  care-takers. And yet the two jobs are not opposites. Why is this?”

- Carlin

Future Heap Owner > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 12:50

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Why do “it was an uphill battle” and “things went downhill” both mean you had a bad time?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > MrDakka 02/16/2019 at 14:34

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Why do Booty Call and Butt Dial mean completely different things?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MrDakka 02/19/2019 at 14:39

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inflammable

MrDakka > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/19/2019 at 15:34

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