How to avoid typing Hell on a forum

Willow · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51

Long ago when I was young we used to play with our calculators. One of our pastimes involved telling a story with numbers in which the final result would be a set of numerals that when the calculators were turned over could be recognized (or almost recognized) as spelling a word. One of those numeral sequences was 7734, which when upended would seem to spell hELL (Don't turn over your monitor).

Honestly, most forums don't block Hell as a banned word, but just so you know, 4377 when turned over spells LLEh. 3477 converts to LLhE. Seems to lose something, doesn't it?

If you're ashamed of saying, "Hell," (You may notice that I don't) then don't say it. If you just want to be cute or pretend that the prudes among us (such as myself) don't realize you're saying, "Hell" then you can use 7734, the always reliable H E double toothpicks or a cryptic phrase such as the legendary infernal subterranean regions in which combustion is unextinguished and the insidious legless invertebrate is unceasingly quickened. We'll know what you mean.

Next week we'll talk about then and than.

It's been raining all morning. $:-\$

sugerbear · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:33:08

Kaiser · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:35:34

Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51
It's ben raining all morning. $:-\$ [/i]

The legendary infernal subterranean regions in which combustion is unextinguished and the insidious legless invertebrate is unceasingly quickened, Willow. You misspelled "been".

MP · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:40:36

Quote from: Kaiser on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:35:34
Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51
It's ben raining all morning. $:-\$ [/i]

The legendary infernal subterranean regions in which combustion is unextinguished and the insidious legless invertebrate is unceasingly quickened, Willow. You misspelled "been".

Maybe Ben was crying?

MP

Serk · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:43:28

Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51
Next week we'll talk about then and than.

Wow... You ARE braver then than I am!

BradValk48237 · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:46:39

7734 fire!!!.... turned over the monitor and spilled my coffee........

B

HotRod · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:52:15

Can we go to the play ground now? I want to go lift the girls dresses up.

RTaz · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:53:59

what the 7734,he!!,l-l3LL....are you talking about ben....

R J · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:06:30

Quote from: RTaz on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:53:59
what the 7734,he!!,l-l3LL....are you talking about ben....

RTaz, he is just trying to justify his salary for policing this board.

7734, you hold it up to a mirror and it reads hell. Come on Gunny, let's get it right.

Instead of Gunny, maybe I'm supposed to use Ben. Any way, who the hell cares.

OverdueBill · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:12:01

I'm glad that we are open minded enough to say Hell if we desire. On other boards, you can't say petcock. Some people find the word "pet" offensive I suppose. Hell with them. Isn't Ben that guy on American Choppers?

Daniel Meyer · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:19:32

Is this by chance the hell y'all be talking about?

(pronounced heyyill)

(I do speak fluid Texican)

alph · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:23:13

Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51

Next week we'll talk about then and than.

It's ben raining all morning. $:-\$

sounds like someone needs to buy some reign gear.....

9Ball · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:27:25

we can all just go to Hades (or Tartarus).....

John Schmidt · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:47:33

Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51

It's ben raining all morning. $:-\$

Hear two!!!

Bobbo · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:49:47

Quote from: Willow on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 13:30:51
Next week we'll talk about then and than.

Maybe you can include a discussion on their, they're and there!

motomama · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:14:03

Quote from: R J on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 14:06:30
7734, you hold it up to a mirror and it reads hell. Come on Gunny, let's get it right.

Actually holding it up to a mirror just reverses the number and shows it backwards. For it to read as hELL, the 7734 does need to be turned upside down.

RoadKill · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:28:28

I turned the mirror upside down and then realized all I could see was back of monitor. Turned monitor to face mirror and still couldn't read hELL. Turned mirror over once more and no change !

Do some mirrors need to be sidewayz to make it work or have I taped the calculator to wrong end of the monitor?

ChromeDome · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:49:49

Slow day in the Sys Admin chair .... hhmmmmm?

hubcapsc · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:56:26

Oh the click here with it!

-Mike

Willow · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:57:51

Quote from: ChromeDome on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:49:49Slow day in the Sys Admin chair .... hhmmmmm?

Thankfully. ???

MarkT · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 19:05:56

Can we talk about "YOUR" vs. "YOU'RE now? I'll bet that will light up arguments, almost like car tires.

six2go #152 · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 19:15:24

Don't forget Two, Too, & To.

ValkFlyer · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 19:38:27

Oh 1134 you forgot 2

six2go #152 · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 19:53:25

Quote from: C A Dragn' on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 19:38:27
Oh 1134 you forgot 2

Nope! That would be TWO

Big Rig · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 20:41:40

What the .... . ._.. ._..

bigdog99 · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 20:44:54

710 77345
took me 15 munutes to remember this one. only the 4's are wrong. we need the open ones here.

Bama Red · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 20:49:19

And don't forget loose, lose & loss.

Robert · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 21:29:28

I think Ill liven things up a bit rather than the suggested word or numbers Ill stick to saying Jesus it gets alot more reaction these days.

Tropic traveler · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 21:52:16

Irregardless.

Prolly, probally..........PROBABLY!!!!!

Kendall · Mon 25, Apr 2011, 23:07:28

Willow im thinking you need a ride... 8-)

9Ball · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 00:55:59

people selling their used "helments" always bugged me. I prefer helmets. Besides, wearing someone's used helmet is like wearing someone elses used underwear....gross!!!

Momz · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 07:01:41

jrhorton,
Unless the skivvies are torn and stained, you can by several pairs at your local Goodwill resale outlet cheap as 7734.

Kaiser · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 08:52:45

Quote from: hubcapsc on Mon 25, Apr 2011, 15:56:26

Oh the click here with it!

-Mike

Now that right there is funny!

9Ball · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 08:58:17

Quote from: Momz on Tue 26, Apr 2011, 07:01:41
jrhorton,
Unless the skivvies are torn and stained, you can by several pairs at your local Goodwill resale outlet cheap as 7734.

buy, by, bye

six2go #152 · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 09:15:51

Sit, Set, & Sat

John Schmidt · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 09:43:03

Next, we need to address the use of "bring" and "take." As in...."I have to bring my kid to the doctor." No, you have to "take" your rugrat to the doctor. Those two terms go in opposite directions....and why am I even sitting here typing this? Mostly because the gutters are full of leaves and I don't feel like doing that today....or tomorrow...or next week.....or.....

My girls, all well educated, love to give "dad" a hard time when it comes to the use and spelling of the English language. They all know my pet peeves and when either writing me a note, or when talking on screen, will purposely murder the king's English. And don't ever make a mistake, they give me the business mercilessly.

fudgie · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 09:44:04

Through, threw $:-\$

Karen · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 10:31:39

Bring, Brang, Brung.
Ring, Rang, Rung.
Wring, wrong, Wrung.

Titan · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 10:40:59

Road and rode.

Monkey Boy · Tue 26, Apr 2011, 10:53:53

So now I wonder what would we do if we were giving a ride report and we went to Hell, MI? Should this be addressed as 7734, MI? $:-\$ $:-\$

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