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First, the reason we don't use umlauts here in the US is because they are not on our keyboards [img]smile.gif[/img] and if we cannot be bothered to even spell the word properly, why would we look for a way to put in a umlaut?
Second. The first time I heard Uber used in any way was a Saturday Night Live episode in the late 70's or so when they did a Skit about Uberman a take off on Superman. I think the kiddies who are using Uber in english are replaing the word "Super" and not "over". If asked to define uber, I doubt they even know it is of german origin.
[ 05-29-2003, 08:35 AM: Message edited by: MagiK ]
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