Rodgers may not play against Dallas

"I couldn't care less" is indeed hyperbole. That's the very reason people say it. They're using hyperbole to make a point.
 
Toruk_Makto said:
I could care a lot sure. That's why context is important. Do you know what context is?

I couldn't care less is nonsensical. I'm fine if people use it. But when said people then try to correct others...i'm always happy to teach a lesson.

You can choose to learn from it or not. Either way I could care less, but not by much.
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You're just wrong, that's all.
"I couldn't care less" is essentially saying "I don't care about that," and that is said all the time. Is saying "I don't care" nonsensical?
Smartenup
 
Toruk_Makto said:
This is just wrong. There are many things that I care about...but don't care about all that much.

If I say I could care less about something...that could mean I care a ton about the subject...it could also mean that I care little about the subject.

Its the equivalent of saying your score is less than 1000. That score could be 10. It could be 999.

Please learn English.

Words have meaning.
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I've taught basic English, thank you. :)

Now, let me deconstruct your point.

The term "I couldn't care less" implies one doesn't care about a particular thing. In keeping with not caring, one doesn't expend any more energy on that thing.

The term "I could care less" implies one cares about a thing and has room to care a little less about it. But if one expends energy on that thing, then one cares MORE about it, not less.

Thus, the term negates itself in the context of a discussion. One does not speak on and on about a subject and use the term, "I could care less" because if one speaks on and on about a topic, that suggests one cares MORE. If one didn't care more, one would use the term "I couldn't care less."

Oh, and your example using numbers to compare with expressions is faulty and incongruous. Do I need to explain why? :)

I need to learn English? Bahahahahahahaha!!!! :D
 
Oh, and from dictionary.com

Which is correct: I could care less or I couldn't care less?
The expression I could not care less originally meant 'it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all'. It was originally a British saying and came to the US in the 1950s. It is senseless to transform it into the now-common I could care less. If you could care less, that means you care at least a little. The original is quite sarcastic and the other form is clearly nonsense.
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:)
 
tyke1doe said:
I've taught basic English, thank you. :)

Now, let me deconstruct your point.

The term "I couldn't care less" implies one doesn't care about a particular thing. In keeping with not caring, one doesn't expend any more energy on that thing.

The term "I could care less" implies one cares about a thing and has room to care a little less about it. But if one expends energy on that thing, then one cares MORE about it, not less.

Thus, the term negates itself in the context of a discussion. One does not speak on and on about a subject and use the term, "I could care less" because if one speaks on and on about a topic, that suggests one cares MORE. If one didn't care more, one would use the term "I couldn't care less."

Oh, and your example using numbers to compare with expressions is faulty and incongruous. Do I need to explain why? :)

I need to learn English? Bahahahahahahaha!!!! :D
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If I couldn't care less I wouldn't have read this post....but since I did i've proved I could care less....but not by much.

Good day.
 
Toruk_Makto said:
If I couldn't care less I wouldn't have read this post....but since I did i've proved I could care less....but not by much.

Good day.
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Did you guys know that Rodgers might not play when Dallas faces Green Bay? Or couldn't you care less?
 
gimmesix said:
Did you guys know that Rodgers might not play when Dallas faces Green Bay? Or couldn't you care less?
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If he doesn't it will be one less 400 yard passer to add to the NFL record four 400 yard passing performances the Cowboys defense has already given up.
 
Can we drop the could or couldn't care less nonsense now?

While it has been enjoyable to watch, .. it is ridiculous, .. especially in this thread.

I agree with KJJ in the last post, no need to have yet another 400+ yd passer against us this season. LOL
 
While we're on the topic, why don't we discuss some other words/phrases that people commonly misuse:
  • A whole 'nother [A whole other]
  • For all intensive purposes [For all intents and purposes]
  • I should of [I should have/should've]
  • All of the sudden [All of a sudden]
And my all-time favorite:
  • Irregardless [regardless] - which to my dismay has actually evolved into an official word of the language according to some sources!

BUT in all seriousness, to keep this somewhat on topic so it doesn't get deleted... any word yet if Rogers will play this week?
 
Not to take away from this riveting english lesson, but he.s not ruled out for this week. Though it was 'slim to none' just a couple days ago...it may be the make it a mystery for the other team deal.
I would probably assume he will play against us if they win or lose. hopefully he.ll be rusty
 
Yea he's been cleared to return to practice. I'm wouldn't be surprised to see him play against us
 
bark said:
Yea he's been cleared to return to practice. I'm wouldn't be surprised to see him play against us
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Practice but not game...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers plan to play quarterback Aaron Rodgers whenever he is cleared, but that has not happened yet.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that team doctors have not given Rodgers the OK to return for game action, but they have not ruled him out yet for Sunday's game against theAtlanta Falcons, which is five weeks after Rodgers broke his collarbone against the Chicago Bears on Nov. 4.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10074527/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-not-cleared-return
 
big dog cowboy said:
Practice but not game...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers plan to play quarterback Aaron Rodgers whenever he is cleared, but that has not happened yet.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that team doctors have not given Rodgers the OK to return for game action, but they have not ruled him out yet for Sunday's game against theAtlanta Falcons, which is five weeks after Rodgers broke his collarbone against the Chicago Bears on Nov. 4.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10074527/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-not-cleared-return
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If he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday he has to be getting close. He has 11 more days of healing until the Cowboys game.
 
No point in rodgers playing this year their season is over. They would have to win their division to get in and the lions are 2 games ahead of them. Not happening.
 
No one cried when we had Romo out for most of 2010. Not going to feel sorry if they don't have Rodgers. Injuries are apart of the game. No one remembers who was all on the field during a win. As long as it was a win, then you move on.

I'd love to play against Flynn or whomever they throw out there. Eagles and Giants already got free wins against GB with Tolzien.
 
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