Why do we say...?

[The Peepmaster]

Why do we say hemisphere, and not semispere?

[Mince]

I'm surprised you even know such a big word.

[The Peepmaster]

Why is the abbreviation "www" three times longer (9 syllables) than "world wide web"?

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

Why is the abbreviation "www" three times longer (9 syllables) than "world wide web"?

It's not. Only twice. Dubya dubya dubya.

[The Peepmaster]

You've got no bulls.

[peter]

why do you use www

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

why do you use www

You mean all of us, Peter, or just Peepsie?

[Jack]

Well personally, I use it because it tends to work. I did once try typing "lentils" in place of "www" in web addresses, but enjoyed only limited success.

[Colin]

Well personally, I use it because it tends to work. I did once try typing "lentils" in place of "www" in web addresses, but enjoyed only limited success.

Limited success?
Would you care to expand on that?

[peter]

If you just type in the main subjectyou should get there without using www

[Fyodor]

BBC Radio Five Live refer to Five Live Sports Extra as their sister station.
I think this is sex discrimination; it should be referred to as their sibling station.
I've told them so no end of times, but do they listen?

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

Great point, Fydo. I think you should make a citizen's arrest of the BBC. They're getting away with far too much lately - a line must be drawn.

[Vulture]

Great point, Fydo. I think you should make a citizen's arrest of the BBC. They're getting away with far too much lately - a line must be drawn.

Fydo, I think this is called sarcasm - subtly hidden, but definitely sarcasm.

[Fyodor]

Great point, Fydo. I think you should make a citizen's arrest of the BBC. They're getting away with far too much lately - a line must be drawn.

Fydo, I think this is called sarcasm - subtly hidden, but definitely sarcasm.

Thanks a million, Vulch. There I was blissfully residing in Compliment City, only to be handed a one-way ticket to Disillusionville.

[Vulture]

Great point, Fydo. I think you should make a citizen's arrest of the BBC. They're getting away with far too much lately - a line must be drawn.

Fydo, I think this is called sarcasm - subtly hidden, but definitely sarcasm.

Thanks a million, Vulch. There I was blissfully residing in Compliment City, only to be handed a one-way ticket to Disillusionville.

Think nothing of it. It was my pleasure!