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Friday, February 15, 2008

"Text" or "Text-ed"?

Naomi and I had a great time out last night with friends at Buca Di Beppo. Through the course of our deep conversations, I used a word that got laughed at! I said, "I text-ed someone." The majority agreed that "text-ed" was not a word. So you mean to tell me that I have to say, "I sent a text message"?...why? If I send a fax, I can say, "I faxed something". If I take a test, I say "I tested well". Why can't I say, "I texted someone"?

I need your help! What do you think is the correct way to say it?

12 comments:

Sam Clover Kennel said...

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/texted

Mike Silliman said...

Matt,

Thanks for the link...if I thought about it then, I could've whipped out my iPhone to put an end to the controversy, but then again...this is funner :)

Sam Clover Kennel said...

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/funner

Sam Clover Kennel said...

Doncha ever let know one tell you you ain't talkin right. You just tell yourself, "I'm corrector than ya'll" and keep smiling. -anonymous

Jeff Maness said...

Hey Mike! I know we're from Wyoming so our word doesn't mean much, but "texted" is definitely a word. I say "I texted" quite often and have never had a question on it.

Mike Silliman said...

Jeff,

Thanks for the affirmation that I was saying it correctly. And yes...even though you are from Wyoming, your comment carries weight!
BTW...you guys are killing it out there! Keep up the great job...Many people's lives are changed because of Element Church!

John Cremeans said...

I can't spell Mike but I have to give it up for going to Buca Di Beppo - I'm just pumped you spelled Buca Di Beppo right!

Mike Silliman said...

Thanks John, but don't be too impressed. The only reason I spelled Buca Di Beppo right is because I looked it up! See you on Wednesday.

dano said...

first of all "Funner" is not a word. It is "more fun."

You should have TEXTED me and I could have saved you the trouble. Furthermore, you should have texted me so I could have joined you at Buca's for the GIANT meatball...You Big MEAT HEAD!

hey...my new post is up!

Mike Silliman said...

Dan,

I'll text you the next time we're going to Buca's

Anonymous said...

Ha Ha!! I just saw this post!!

Keith and I NEVER agree on anything, but this ONE time I'm gonna have to agree with him, that Texted is not a word! ;o) But either way we had a great time that night!!! We should do it again soon!

Mike Silliman said...

Nikki,

I'm glad that you and Keith can stick together on this one! We would love to get together again soon...that was lots of fun! I didn't know you could fit that many people in one booth!