One of two reasons or both. Ever since younger people had more freedom since the 50's and 60's, (able to be more spontaneous) people have been able to think up of some more colorful language.

But 10 to 1, I guarantee the reason generates around music [img]tongue.gif[/img]

If something is "Horrific" then it is horrable, right?
So if something is "Terrific" shouldn't it be terrible?

Goose to Geese but not Moose to Meese.
Park in a driveway but drive on a parkway.
Shipments go over land yet cargo goes by sea.

Any others out there?

Why do they call them buildings when they are finished? Shouldn't they be called builts?

Nano, when you made this post... were you sober ?

I'm always sober. Doesn't that make me contrary to you, johnny? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

This very issue is why I prefer to get FUBAR rather than drunk.

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In the literal sense right?! ;)
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