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Escape From Noise

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It's pronounced "BYOB".



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Dumb Sex-Parrot
how embarrasing; i always said it as "BYOB" :blush:






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google THIS

I knew that I just wanted to know if you knew that

Dr. Honked

eat it you slaaaaaaag
i heard that the people of the Gornkyverse pronounce it as "BYOB"



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Gaylor Moon

Gender? I hardly know'er
pfff actually hon, it’s byob

Gaylor Moon

Gender? I hardly know'er
the medulla byoblongata

watho


The real world will, again tomorrow, function and run without me.

are you kidding me???? you’ve all just let me pronounce it “BYOB” all this time????? :cripes:



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DoomCroissant

Roll D3 for Delicious Flaky Crust
i always just pronounced it 'BYOB'

don't ask me why

Dr. Honked

eat it you slaaaaaaag
eyy mama mia i'm italian so i say it like-a this:

BYOB

i'm not actually italian



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Viginti Septem

Oculus Noctuae
I don't pronounce BYOB.



BYOB pronounces me.

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By the power vested in me I hereby pronounce you "BYOB"

Wait, I mean "BYOB"

gently caress, let me start over

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I asked ChatGPT to write a Seinfeld scene about the pronunciation of BYOB






(Scene: Jerry's apartment. Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer are seated around the coffee table, engaged in a lively conversation.)

Jerry: So, you know what really grinds my gears? The pronunciation of BYOB. Is it "B-Y-O-B" or "byawb"? I mean, it's like we're caught in a linguistic Bermuda Triangle.

Elaine: Oh, please, Jerry. It's definitely "byawb." It's got that certain pizzazz, you know? Adds a little flair to the whole concept of bringing your own booze.

George: I don't know, Elaine. I'm more inclined to go with "B-Y-O-B." It's straightforward, to the point. No room for misinterpretation. Plus, it's a drat acronym!

Kramer: (enthusiastically) Hey, guys! What's the hoo-ha about BYOB? I've got my own theory, you see. It's all about the rhythm! You gotta let it flow, like a smooth jazz tune. "Bee-Yo-Bee." It's got style!

Jerry: (sarcastically) Of course, Kramer, because everything in life is about rhythm and smooth jazz. I can see it now, people walking into a party snapping their fingers and saying, "Hey, I brought some Bee-Yo-Bee!"

George: Look, let's be logical about this. It's an acronym. You pronounce each letter individually. "B-Y-O-B." That's how it's done!

Elaine: Oh, come on, George! We're talking about the Something Awful forum here. They're all about pushing boundaries and breaking conventions. "Byawb" just captures the spirit!

Jerry: (leaning back) You know what? Maybe the real question is, does it really matter? Can't we all just enjoy the party without getting caught up in pronunciation wars?

Kramer: Jerry's got a point! Let's not sweat the small stuff. BYOB, Bee-Yo-Bee, Byawb, whatever! As long as there's booze, the party's on!

Elaine: (nodding) I guess you're right. It's just one of those quirky language quirks that make life interesting.

George: (grumbling) Well, I still think "B-Y-O-B" is the way to go, but I suppose I can tolerate a little linguistic rebellion.

(They all nod in agreement, their discussion fading away as they move on to other topics, but the question of BYOB pronunciation lingers in the air, adding a touch of linguistic whimsy to their lives.)

Dumb Sex-Parrot

watho posted:

are you kidding me???? you’ve all just let me pronounce it “BYOB” all this time????? :cripes:

in retrospect it was really byobvious






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Putty

HOOKED ON THE BROTHERS
It's pronounced Y Two K

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Escape From Noise

Putty posted:

It's pronounced Y Two K

Not for several years iirc



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