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Jono

A multi - handled mug/cup would be useful nowadays - every time I make a hot drink in the microwave the handle is always towards the back when it stops!

Mathprofrockstar, that was interesting stuff, about Tig and Tag.

The 'it' may be largely universal, but the Scottish version was 'het' - defined as 'pronoun, it, the person who chases etc in children's games.'

Thanks, Malone. One more bit of information I discovered, related to Jono's comment: the mug was originally called a tyg. Apparently the purpose of more than two handles was to accommodate several users.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyg

Tyke,
A tyg would seem to be the solution to your microwave problem. I very much hope you can find one!

Tyke

Thanks, I will go by train in that case.

We called the game "tick"

Being a fairly fully fledged pedant, I am sure that if I hear anyone say "the proof is in the pudding" again, I may explode.

What on earth do they think it means ?

As any fule kno, the proof of the pudding is in the eating !!!

Pity I don't know how to make the text green or violet to underline my annoyance.

fred

Hi fred
Welcome to the thread (I think?)
A related one where most people misunderstand "prove" is "the exception proves the rule".
Nice to see someone still channelling Nigel Molesworth!

2 pet hates, 1 pedant related, the other just irritating:

Firstly, “I would of….” Instead of “ I would have…”.

Secondly, why do editors insist on adding a person’s age to an article? For example, “Mrs Smith, 47, went to the shops and…” .
Her age is not relevant. Perhaps editors should be encouraged to use her weight instead. “Mrs Smith, 87 kilos, …”.
Now that would provoke an outcry.

simon

I agree but would prefer 8 st 7 lb instead of kilogrammes. We used to get Tracy, 36-24-36, but that seem to have died out.

Grunger, agree. Prefer Imperial units. Well, it was my Alma Mater !