keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Jun 12, 2020 22:12:46 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 12, 2020 22:20:26 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes. that is exactly what I thought when I read your title and I was trying to figure out how many times we've posted about sewers (water ones) |
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scorpeao
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Post by scorpeao on Jun 12, 2020 22:21:03 GMT
I opened this unsure if you were talking about sewers or sewers LOLOL
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Post by myshelly on Jun 12, 2020 22:22:23 GMT
Me too.
I would say “peas who sew.”
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Post by bunnyhug on Jun 12, 2020 22:25:49 GMT
Maybe we could use ‘sewists’ instead?!
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milocat
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Post by milocat on Jun 12, 2020 22:34:00 GMT
Speaking the word is fine but yes written it makes you double take.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 12, 2020 22:35:43 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes. thatvis exactly what I thought when I read your title and I was trying to figure out how many times we've posted about sewers (water ones) Hahaha me too! |
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 12, 2020 22:37:12 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes.  every time  |
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Post by yodutchess on Jun 12, 2020 22:44:28 GMT
Move over, I think the same thing. Why is everyone in the sewer? Then I remember needles and thread.
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Jun 12, 2020 22:46:55 GMT
lol!
I debated so long over the correct way to say that in my thread and went for the one that made me giggle.
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Post by jenjie on Jun 12, 2020 22:54:54 GMT
thatvis exactly what I thought when I read your title and I was trying to figure out how many times we've posted about sewers (water ones) Hahaha me too! And me! |
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Post by beaglemom on Jun 12, 2020 23:18:36 GMT
I think that if you are a sewer/sewist you see it as that. If you aren't you see it as the other. It never occurred to me that it would be able anything other than sewing/fabric - but 90% of what I look at on social media involves sewing or fabric.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 12, 2020 23:51:23 GMT
Me too!
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Jun 13, 2020 0:06:53 GMT
Yep! I see the nasty water holder too, but I don’t sew very well, in fact, my sewing is in the sewer!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jun 13, 2020 0:07:24 GMT
The old school term is seamstress while many of the younger ones use sewist, especially those who only quilt or craft. I have no problem with being a seamstress or a sewist, just don't call me a sewer!
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Post by librarylady on Jun 13, 2020 0:17:26 GMT
I always go for the dirty water--I think because IRL, I seldom use that term for using needle and thread.
"seamstress" is probably the term I'd use for women and tailor for a man who sews.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2020 7:15:40 GMT
I can never get used to people saying sewer or sexist. In my day a woman who sewed was a seamstress and if it was a man he was a tailor. A sewer is for filthy water and sewage.
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MaryMary
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Post by MaryMary on Jun 13, 2020 7:24:54 GMT
Yup.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 13, 2020 9:09:32 GMT
Same!😁
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Post by wandawoman on Jun 13, 2020 11:16:59 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes. that is exactly what I thought when I read your title and I was trying to figure out how many times we've posted about sewers (water ones) I did the same thing. We are probably used to hearing seamstress instead of sewer. |
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Post by joteves on Jun 13, 2020 13:03:38 GMT
Haha! That's how I always read it too! Glad it's not just me
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 13, 2020 13:27:20 GMT
I immediately see the word as soo-ers. Like where the dirty water goes. LOL me too!!! |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 13, 2020 14:12:29 GMT
Yup! It takes me a minute to figure it out, every single time.
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muggins
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Post by muggins on Jun 13, 2020 14:24:52 GMT
I can never get used to people saying sewer or sexist. In my day a woman who sewed was a seamstress and if it was a man he was a tailor. A sewer is for filthy water and sewage. I sew a lot, but I wouldn’t consider myself a seamstress. To me, that’s a woman who excels at making clothes. I have a friend who’s a brilliant seamstress but I wouldn’t put myself in the same category since I have no interest in making clothes. I would more likely describe myself as a sewer rather than a sewist. |
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Post by scrapbookwriter on Jun 13, 2020 17:12:24 GMT
When I saw your thread title I knew exactly what you were going to say, because I do the same!
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 13, 2020 17:17:33 GMT
I think that is part of the fun of the English language. Our spelling and lack of punctuation makes me think. I also read things too quickly and put in words that are not there.
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