Seriously, “eighty seven years ago” would have been more appropriate for the average person and would not have befuddled countless school children since then trying to make sense of it. Most writing experts advise using the simplest words to get an idea across but the Gettysburg Address is replete with such non-layman language. With that said, it is arguably the best 272 words ever strung together before or since in the English language.
SHAKEDOWNVILLE over 3 years ago
He certainly was not a “mathadone” addict.
pschearer Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Back in the Day” is a cute strip on GoComics. I recommend it. At least once the ’possum storyline is over.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
Well first of all, I think it’s only in cricket that they measure scores in years.
The Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
Autocorrect Lincoln.
Doug K over 3 years ago
If you’re not sure when you’re giving the speech, you could try, “You know … the thing.”
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 3 years ago
You’ll be shot. YOU’LL BE SHOT!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
How far back?
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
According to Casio…Twelve score and 5 years ago.
mountainclimber over 3 years ago
Not funny.
mokspr Premium Member over 3 years ago
Cuz, yeah everyone thought that the Gettysburg address was too wordy to begin with.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 3 years ago
Seriously, “eighty seven years ago” would have been more appropriate for the average person and would not have befuddled countless school children since then trying to make sense of it. Most writing experts advise using the simplest words to get an idea across but the Gettysburg Address is replete with such non-layman language. With that said, it is arguably the best 272 words ever strung together before or since in the English language.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Many moons ago…
Totalloser Premium Member over 3 years ago
if he was educated in the American School system that is what he would say now