"Seen"

blueshark · 08-02-2010, 10:55 PM

Why do so many people say "seen" when the correct word is "saw?" WTF?

Negotiator · 08-02-2010, 10:58 PM

wat

DougLikesBMW · 08-02-2010, 11:00 PM

lolwut?

I have seen that movie before. = correct
I have saw that movie before. = incorrect

Unless of course you are talking about people who just use them in the wrong context.

bosstones · 08-02-2010, 11:12 PM

I seen it but I can't believe you did done that.

Searcher821 · 08-02-2010, 11:22 PM

Past participle vs simple past of see ...

Feyd · 08-02-2010, 11:39 PM

The reason is that threre is a lot of "redneck trash" around here. I think I'm legally allowed to voice an opinion on the topic since I grew up on a grain farm here in south-central Illinois...

I've certainly come into contact with some interesting folks in (and around) the area I grew up. What's worse is when they are 45+ and they are saying shit like that.

Just a lot of white trash parents influencing their white trash kids.

DougLikesBMW · 08-02-2010, 11:47 PM

^Ah, I see.

wow strong professional arrows with shadows, lol

SoCali E36 · 08-02-2010, 11:47 PM

yourself

khaye1 · 08-03-2010, 12:08 AM

lol at this thread...now I've seen everything

lambtron · 08-03-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by khaye1

lol at this thread...now I done saw everything

fixed.

wj4 · 08-03-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

^Ah, I see.

wow strong professional arrows with shadows, lol

lambtron · 08-03-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

I enjoy seesaws.

khaye1 · 08-03-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lambtron

fixed.

well done...but then again i done did see everything...fack that doesn't even make sense, time for bed

blueshark · 08-03-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

The reason is that threre is a lot of "redneck trash" around here. I think I'm legally allowed to voice an opinion on the topic since I grew up on a grain farm here in south-central Illinois...

I've certainly come into contact with some interesting folks in (and around) the area I grew up. What's worse is when they are 45+ and they are saying shit like that.

Just a lot of white trash parents influencing their white trash kids.

Right. I'm in Chicago too... and I was shocked when I first noticed one of the ladies at work spewing such grotesque crap from her mouth. No less in a professional environment. "I seen the report from Sally." WTF

fwmcb · 08-03-2010, 06:23 AM

lol...

BMWinNorthdakota · 08-04-2010, 12:11 AM

More than a few people around here are educated and know that it is "I saw that"... but choose to say "I seen that" .... for whatever reason.

BMW F22 · 08-04-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

More than a few people around here are educated and know that it is "I saw that"... but choose to say "I seen that" .... for whatever reason.

They probably said "I've seen that" but the "'ve" can be silent so sometimes you can't tell that they've said it. "I seen that" is not correct. It's either "I've seen that" or "I saw that".

wj4 · 08-04-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

They probably said "I've seen that" but the "'ve" can be silent so sometimes you can't tell that they've said it. "I seen that" is not correct. It's either "I've seen that" or "I saw that".

+1. I notice this with some people. Same goes for the "'d" for would.

c0nstant · 08-04-2010, 01:53 AM

wtf is this shit

double_j · 08-04-2010, 05:23 PM

What about "I have seen that before".

Past participle FTW.

EDIT - damn. just saw that I came late to this party. I'll seen my way out.

pmeloche · 08-04-2010, 07:32 PM

abisson · 08-04-2010, 07:33 PM

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Feyd Major 369 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	The reason is that threre is a lot of "redneck trash" around here. I think I'm legally allowed to voice an opinion on the topic since I grew up on a grain farm here in south-central Illinois... I've certainly come into contact with some interesting folks in (and around) the area I grew up. What's worse is when they are 45+ and they are saying shit like that. Just a lot of white trash parents influencing their white trash kids. Attached Images Last edited by Feyd; 08-02-2010 at 11:45 PM..
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