# An Apostrophe to the Gum-Chewing Siren at My Left **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 29, 2005, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725 "2005-07-29T12:43:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/121 "2005-08-01T17:26:01Z")
You said “do do.” ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/122 "2005-08-01T17:27:15Z")
> [@featherlou](#): > > Oh oh. My pit threads don’t have either word in them. And I DO do it on purpose. It’s easy to swear - it’s more challenging to communicate strong emotions without it. Fuckin’ A. ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/123 "2005-08-01T19:20:08Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > The **Eve** I interact with is the one that’s here. I find her witty and urbane. I thought for a second you called **Eve** urban. Has anyone got a link to the sexy picture of **Eve** with the legs? ---
**Author:** ![Licentious\_Ectomorph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5e9695/32.png) [@Licentious\_Ectomorph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Licentious_Ectomorph)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/124 "2005-08-01T19:25:44Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Feh. I got better things to do than come here to be insulted. I can get insulted at work; they pay me for it. **Eve** , _please_ don’t leave the boards again because of this! We Eve Brigadiers can’t go through that again. ☹ (Incidentally, the linked post that said the “Miracle on Ice” made it okay to be proud to be an American again was richly deserving of the snark it got, and then some.) ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/125 "2005-08-01T19:51:28Z")
It is always interesting to open up the first page of a BBQ Pit thread, read a few of the posts that seem to fairly tame. Then open up the last page and see where it gone sideways and upside-down and try to imagine what went on during those 100 or so posts inbetween. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/126 "2005-08-01T20:01:43Z")
> [@lee](#): > > I thought of you **Eve** , the other day when a woman was wearing a leopard print ruffled skirt and a shirt printed with vertical black and white stripes with large red roses plastered all over the print, over top of the stripes. Geez, that’s like ripping back and exposing several layers of whorehouse wallpaper. ---
**Author:** ![waterj2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@waterj2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/waterj2)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/127 "2005-08-01T22:51:40Z")
> [@elelle](#): > > Cripesy, been here since Flora McFlimsey became Eve, and then illuminated her life further by sharing her rather unique circumstances at great length beyond the everyday witty commentary, while still posting on other topics, in wonderful style. When I see a post by Eve, I read it, because I know it will be worth the read; whatever commentary, it’s always above the pale. “Above the pale”? Is that an actual expression? I know “beyond the pale,” but I don’t think I’ve heard anyone use above before. Of course, I can’t think of anything better at the moment. Oh, and **eve** is **eve**. It’s her prerogative to look down on the rest of the great unwashed masses, and we accept it, as she’s witty and clever. I’m not sure how well I’d get along with such a person in real life (assuming that she acts exactly the same as her SDMB persona), but it’s great to read her message board posts. And if she posts an insubstantial rant in the Pit, it is (to me) a worthwhile read, even if not exactly overflowing with vitriol. Maybe MPSIMS would be more appropriate, but the hue and cry raised here by **GYBRFE** was far over the top, and really didn’t even need to be said publicly. It’s not like the thread title didn’t make it clear that this was going to be about chewing gum. Also, I appreciate someone using the word apostrophe to refer to the rhetorical device of addressing of comments to people not present or to animals and other objects incapable of understanding them. Something I engage in quite often. But almost noone is familiar with the word for it. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2005, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/128 "2005-08-02T20:17:12Z")
It’s like this: \*\*Eve \*\* represents the high-mannered aspect of our society that demonstrates that just because you’re polite doesn’t mean you have to be nice. There’s certain things you don’t do in polite company. You don’t curse, you don’t scratch yourself, you don’t clear out your throat or erupt into other loud bodily functions, and so on. But there’s a certain art to expressing your disdain and scorn that’s more pointed and barbed than any rant or single curse could accomplish. It’s also timing: being able to mutter the breathy zinger while somebody’s swallowing their tea and making them almost choke. That’s just **Eve** ’s style, and if you object, well then _really_! ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2005, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/129 "2005-08-02T20:46:18Z")
> [@Gangster Octopus](#): > > It is always interesting to open up the first page of a BBQ Pit thread, read a few of the posts that seem to fairly tame. Then open up the last page and see where it gone sideways and upside-down and try to imagine what went on during those 100 or so posts inbetween. Y’know, that’s exactly what I did. I only read the first 20 or so posts, then, just now, noticed it got to page 3. “Hmm,” I said, “how in the world did this get to page three?” I still haven’t decided if I’m going to go read the posts I missed, though. ---
**Author:** ![Binarydrone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3da27b/32.png) [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2005, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/130 "2005-08-02T23:51:56Z")
> [@This Year's Model](#): > > …I still haven’t decided if I’m going to go read the posts I missed, though. They are mostly about pie. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/131 "2005-08-03T00:04:08Z")
Blueberry pie and ice-cream! It’s the most wonderful pie I ever tasted! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/132 "2005-08-03T00:09:23Z")
You silly guys, quit messing with him. They were about sex - the hottest, freakiest monkey sex you can imagine. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/133 "2005-08-03T04:01:04Z")
> [@Larry Mudd](#): > > Blueberry pie and ice-cream! It’s the most wonderful pie I ever tasted! I beg to differ – rhubarb pie is the best. And none of them strawberries innit, either. ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/134 "2005-08-03T16:07:53Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > I beg to differ – rhubarb pie is the best. And none of them strawberries innit, either. Wow, an American who appreciates real rhubarb pie 🙂 I have told you I love you haven’t I? ---
**Author:** ![Tinkertoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f19dbf/32.png) [@Tinkertoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinkertoy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/135 "2005-08-03T19:15:10Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > I beg to differ – rhubarb pie is the best. And none of them strawberries innit, either. Amen! Who came up with the stupid idea to ruin rhubarb with strawberries? It’s as vile as putting raisens in rice. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/136 "2005-08-03T19:59:25Z")
Rhubarb crumble is delightful, but strawberry-rhubarb pie is no slouch, either. Raisens in rice pudding I can do without. Oh, and **Rilchiam** ’s bullshit is the stupidest thing I’ve read on the SDMB in a long while, which is quite something given the diarrhea leaked oftimes leaked here. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/137 "2005-08-03T20:00:30Z")
Rais **i** ns. With an _i_. I can’t believe I copied someone else’s typo. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![lorinada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5e925/32.png) [@lorinada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorinada)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/138 "2005-08-03T20:03:31Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > Am I the only one here who had to do a Google Image search to find out what Scarlett Johansson looks like? No, you’re not, and in doing so I discovered she’s precisely 20 days younger than my son. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/139 "2005-08-03T20:23:34Z")
> [@Bippy the Beardless](#): > > Wow, an American who appreciates real rhubarb pie 🙂 I have told you I love you haven’t I? Not recently (pouts). We had a patch of rhubarb in our garden when I was growing up, and springtime was RHUBARB PIE TIME!!! I assume you also insist on a properly woven latticework top crust? ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725/140 "2005-08-03T21:08:54Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > Not recently (pouts). > > We had a patch of rhubarb in our garden when I was growing up, and springtime was RHUBARB PIE TIME!!! > > I assume you also insist on a properly woven latticework top crust? That or a good rhubarb crumble 🙂 Can only get rhubarb and strawbery pies arround here which just don’t taste right. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apostrophe-to-the-gum-chewing-siren-at-my-left/314725.md?page=8)