Which key issues that are currently undervalued in your opinion? 8 8

[ADAMANTIUM]

1 minute ago, icefires said:

I guess y'all aren't originally from Dallas, huh?

I am. My Dad comes from up North, Bloomington, Illinois to be exact. Home of Statefarm. He was born in 1940, before he moved down here, he definitely had a different culture. He had never talked to another race other than Caucasian, which I found unbelievable  

[icefires]

Y’all or Ya’ll: What’s the Difference?

Home » Y’all or Ya’ll: What’s the Difference?

How are y’all doing? If you find yourself using this sturdy Southernism in a piece of writing, be sure your apostrophe is in the proper place.

While we’re all used to hearing this word spoken, its punctuation doesn’t always translate when we go to put it on paper.

The confusion usually arises from a lack of understanding of the word’s basic construction, and once we break this down, it’s actually a piece of cake to remember the correct spelling.

What is the Difference Between Y’all and Ya’ll?

In this post, I will outline the differences between these two spellings and advise you on their future use.

After reading this post, you shouldn’t ever again second-guess yourself by thinking, “Is it spelled y’all or ya’ll?”

When to Use Y’all

How do you spell y’all? When people get hung up on the spelling of this word, it’s usually because they don’t think about what the word is actually meant to communicate. It’s a word that is spoken much more than written.

Y’all is a contraction of two different words: you-all. A contraction is a shortened word formed by omitting or combining some of the sounds of a longer word or phrase.

For example, don’t is a contraction formed from the two words do not.

Can’t is a contraction formed from the longer word cannot.

Similarly, y’all takes the two words you-all and combines them to make one single word: y’all.

• “You literally act like you have won something. Y’all are so gone from reality.” –The Dallas Morning News
• “Y’all can’t see this,” one woman said walking away and warning others. –The Washington Post

As with all contractions, an apostrophe is placed where the omission has occurred to indicate that a contraction has been formed.

When to Use Ya’ll

How do you spell ya’ll? As we stated in the above section, y’all is a contraction of the words you-all. The apostrophe stands in place for the second and third letters of “you.”

Ya’ll, therefore, is a misspelling and should be avoided in writing.

Not only is y’all the logical spelling, but also it is the overwhelmingly preferred spelling by writers, editors, publishers, etc. Garner’s Modern American Usage Dictionary estimates that y’all appears in print ten times more than does ya’ll.

This ngram, while not exact, confirms the clear and overwhelming preference for y’all.

If you do happen to use ya’ll, by accident or otherwise, expect to raise a few eyebrows.

Is Y’all Singular or Plural?

Y’all is sometimes used when speaking to a single person, leading to the mistaken belief that it also functions as a second person singular pronoun. This is not the case.

The American Heritage Dictionary has a great usage note on the use of y’all, and it identifies the many unique circumstances where y’all can be used when speaking to a single person yet remain a plural pronoun.

For example, one use is called the associative plural, meaning “you as an individual and also your family or associates.”

• What are y’all doing for dinner tonight?

In this sentence y’all is being used as a plural pronoun, but, in a conversation, you might say this to an individual person. No worries; y’all is still plural.

Can Y’all be Used in Formal Writing?

While it is common to hear in everyday speech (especially among American Southerners), y’all is not to be used in formal writing.

It is part of a regional U.S. dialect and is usually out of place in formal writing outside of direct quotations (both of our examples above were quotations).

Also, most formal writing does not accept contractions as a general rule of thumb. Y’all, of course, is a contraction.

Trick to Remember the Difference

Now that you know the construction behind y’all vs. ya’ll, I can show you an easy trick that can mentally assist you the next time you are stuck.

If you are still unsure when to use ya’ll or y’all, just remember that the apostrophe in the word indicates the omission of letters.

Once you remember this, think what letters are left out. Y’all stands for you all, so y’all is the only logical, correct choice.

Summary

There is only one correct way to spell y’all, and that is with the apostrophe between the “y” and the “all.”

Y’all is a contraction of you all.

Ya’ll is a misspelling of y’all.

[icefires]

1 minute ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I am. My Dad comes from up North, Bloomington, Illinois to be exact. Home of Statefarm. He was born in 1940, before he moved down here, he definitely had a different culture. He had never talked to another race other than Caucasian, which I found unbelievable  

I'm originally from Iowa.

Sold my tractor and moved to Dallas.

After 35 years there, retired and moved to the Houston area to be close to kids and grandkids.

I like Dallas better.

But I LOVE the Astros! (and their stadium is air conditioned, while Globe Life Park isn't).

[nepatkm]

9 minutes ago, Jayman said:

If y'all needed ta move a ton of books, woudja say "Y'all need a U'haul?" 

U haul y’all. 

[nepatkm]

Anyway always felt that Machine Man has more potential. So maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey #8. 

[ADAMANTIUM]

Sorry I had to drive to a movie place with comics to look around. The whole time I'm driving I was thinking that was an odd thing for me to say and then stop typing. Thanks y'all for being cool. It's worth it to say that he was born in 1940 and didn't move down here until 1974.... I've only known Dallas as home but have visited other places. 

Edited February 3, 2018 by ADAMANTIUM

[NoMan]

I need anyone within the sound of my voice to understand that Marvel Premiere #47 is THE bronze key to have. You can not lose.  

Did I mention I own a 9.8?  That’s right! White Pages! Perfectly centered! Bright colors! When the new Antman movie comes out prices will sky rocket and you will be left in the dust if you don’t already own one. 

Word has got out that I own a 9.8 MP #47 and I believe that I’m going to be asked to be an Overstreet Price Guide Advisor now  for the 2018 book  

It’s an intense book  

 

[Brock]

4 hours ago, icefires said:

Move to Texas. It's "Y'all." (Even if you are only talking to one person).

"How y'all doin?"

That's 'cause Texas is late to the use of y'all.

in the (real!) South, y'all has many well-established variations, and "all y'all" has been used for centuries.

[MisterX]

3 hours ago, nepatkm said:

Anyway always felt that Machine Man has more potential. So maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey #8. 

When I heard Nathan Fillion had a cameo in GoTG2, I was hoping he'd be Machine Man. (I especially like Warren Ellis's version of MM from Nextwave.)

[Hey Kids, Comics!]

I'm glad everyone came on the side of the right and agreed it's "y'all". The only thing I've wondered (but never Googled) is if it's possessive as in "what's y'all's phone number?" is it a double apostrophe word? Once for the letter replacement and once for the possessive?

Also interesting that some of the books that we're talking about here area also listed in basically the same thread from 2014. Read through it and it will give you a good clue of the guys who know what they're talking about and whose opinions I've always respected. Spoiler alert : @FlyingDonut picks Marvel Special Edition 15 on page 1..........

 

[Brian48]

I just realized I haven't mentioned this one. Still cheap (comparatively speaking). Only a matter of time before another movie comes out.  

[divad]

9 hours ago, icefires said:

Y’all or Ya’ll: What’s the Difference?

Home » Y’all or Ya’ll: What’s the Difference?

How are y’all doing? If you find yourself using this sturdy Southernism in a piece of writing, be sure your apostrophe is in the proper place.

While we’re all used to hearing this word spoken, its punctuation doesn’t always translate when we go to put it on paper.

The confusion usually arises from a lack of understanding of the word’s basic construction, and once we break this down, it’s actually a piece of cake to remember the correct spelling.

What is the Difference Between Y’all and Ya’ll?

In this post, I will outline the differences between these two spellings and advise you on their future use.

After reading this post, you shouldn’t ever again second-guess yourself by thinking, “Is it spelled y’all or ya’ll?”

When to Use Y’all

How do you spell y’all? When people get hung up on the spelling of this word, it’s usually because they don’t think about what the word is actually meant to communicate. It’s a word that is spoken much more than written.

Y’all is a contraction of two different words: you-all. A contraction is a shortened word formed by omitting or combining some of the sounds of a longer word or phrase.

For example, don’t is a contraction formed from the two words do not.

Can’t is a contraction formed from the longer word cannot.

Similarly, y’all takes the two words you-all and combines them to make one single word: y’all.

• “You literally act like you have won something. Y’all are so gone from reality.” –The Dallas Morning News
• “Y’all can’t see this,” one woman said walking away and warning others. –The Washington Post

As with all contractions, an apostrophe is placed where the omission has occurred to indicate that a contraction has been formed.

When to Use Ya’ll

How do you spell ya’ll? As we stated in the above section, y’all is a contraction of the words you-all. The apostrophe stands in place for the second and third letters of “you.”

Ya’ll, therefore, is a misspelling and should be avoided in writing.

Not only is y’all the logical spelling, but also it is the overwhelmingly preferred spelling by writers, editors, publishers, etc. Garner’s Modern American Usage Dictionary estimates that y’all appears in print ten times more than does ya’ll.

This ngram, while not exact, confirms the clear and overwhelming preference for y’all.

If you do happen to use ya’ll, by accident or otherwise, expect to raise a few eyebrows.

Is Y’all Singular or Plural?

Y’all is sometimes used when speaking to a single person, leading to the mistaken belief that it also functions as a second person singular pronoun. This is not the case.

The American Heritage Dictionary has a great usage note on the use of y’all, and it identifies the many unique circumstances where y’all can be used when speaking to a single person yet remain a plural pronoun.

For example, one use is called the associative plural, meaning “you as an individual and also your family or associates.”

• What are y’all doing for dinner tonight?

In this sentence y’all is being used as a plural pronoun, but, in a conversation, you might say this to an individual person. No worries; y’all is still plural.

Can Y’all be Used in Formal Writing?

While it is common to hear in everyday speech (especially among American Southerners), y’all is not to be used in formal writing.

It is part of a regional U.S. dialect and is usually out of place in formal writing outside of direct quotations (both of our examples above were quotations).

Also, most formal writing does not accept contractions as a general rule of thumb. Y’all, of course, is a contraction.

Trick to Remember the Difference

Now that you know the construction behind y’all vs. ya’ll, I can show you an easy trick that can mentally assist you the next time you are stuck.

If you are still unsure when to use ya’ll or y’all, just remember that the apostrophe in the word indicates the omission of letters.

Once you remember this, think what letters are left out. Y’all stands for you all, so y’all is the only logical, correct choice.

Summary

There is only one correct way to spell y’all, and that is with the apostrophe between the “y” and the “all.”

Y’all is a contraction of you all.

Ya’ll is a misspelling of y’all.

I can't HEAR you!

[icefires]

4 hours ago, divad said:

I can't HEAR you!

I’m sorry. What did you say?

[1Cool]

Ive got a ton but I’ve always considered She -Hulk 1 way undervalued.  Common as heck but with a tv show appearance or her replacing hulk in the Avengers would make this book explode.

[Hey Kids, Comics!]

2 hours ago, 1Cool said:

Ive got a ton but I’ve always considered She -Hulk 1 way undervalued.  Common as heck but with a tv show appearance or her replacing hulk in the Avengers would make this book explode.

Always been a fan of this book, but the sheer number scares me off. Actually, I have no clue why. Look at ASM 300, NM98, etc. Print run means nothing if the character gets hot enough. 

I also like fist Spider-Woman for the above reasons.

[ygogolak]

14 hours ago, Hey Kids, Comics! said:

I'm glad everyone came on the side of the right and agreed it's "y'all". The only thing I've wondered (but never Googled) is if it's possessive as in "what's y'all's phone number?" is it a double apostrophe word? Once for the letter replacement and once for the possessive?

Also interesting that some of the books that we're talking about here area also listed in basically the same thread from 2014. Read through it and it will give you a good clue of the guys who know what they're talking about and whose opinions I've always respected. Spoiler alert : @FlyingDonut picks Marvel Special Edition 15 on page 1..........

 

Joe C!

[MisterX]

17 hours ago, Hey Kids, Comics! said:

I'm glad everyone came on the side of the right and agreed it's "y'all". The only thing I've wondered (but never Googled) is if it's possessive as in "what's y'all's phone number?" is it a double apostrophe word? Once for the letter replacement and once for the possessive?

Also interesting that some of the books that we're talking about here area also listed in basically the same thread from 2014. Read through it and it will give you a good clue of the guys who know what they're talking about and whose opinions I've always respected. Spoiler alert : @FlyingDonut picks Marvel Special Edition 15 on page 1..........

 

 

Wow, memory lane right there. Apparently, I was suggesting 2001 #8 even back then!

[Ken Aldred]

Being from northern England I'm very unlikely ever to use y'all, but the above post was very educational.

[the blob]

On 2/3/2018 at 4:27 PM, nepatkm said:

U haul y’all. 

It is "youse" or "yous"  around here (I've seen it spelled all three ways, including "yoos"). "Hey yous guys"

[ADAMANTIUM]

9 minutes ago, the blob said:

It is "youse" or "yous"  around here (I've seen it spelled all three ways, including "yoos"). "Hey yous guys"

As oppose to these 2 "yutes"