2007-03-14 03:45:35 · 19 answers · asked by truthyness 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Actually, 'truthiness' IS spelled with an i, but I have my reasons for choosing to use a 'y' -- which I won't explain here, but maybe someday on my blog. : )
From what I've read about the film Pursuit of Happyness: “The spelling for “Happiness” was changed by Chris Gardner to “Happyness.” This is not because of anyone’s spelling abilities. It has special significance in the book and the movie.”
2007-03-15 15:36:39 · update #1
If a word is intentionally spelled different, then it's intended meaning may ALSO be different, but even if it's the case the unoriginal idiot, should just say what they want to say without changing the Kings English. Otherwise it is just in poor taste, displayed for the world to see.
Like that stupid movie Kalifornia.
But that's me.
2007-03-14 05:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Matticus Kole 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope - creative license. I misspell words all the time in my writing - when a character is saying something like "gonna" or "ayuh." Or when I'm narrating in a character's mind, I spell the way they would spell or speak just such a word/phrase like "armygeddon" or "I don't like none o' them Catlicks."
On further thought though, I suppose it's still technically misspelled. Although it removes the speaker or author from the category of blithering idiot to literary genius. *grin*
2007-03-14 04:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Like with the pronunciation of some words, depending on ones geographical location a word maybe pronounced differently (like that old song I say tomato you say tomato). The way a word is spelled can be different via ones geographical location (ie. theater and theatre).
2007-03-14 03:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by AthenaGenesis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the application:
In poetry no, it would be considered a literary device.
In business, yes, it would probably be an attempt to fraud a person.
in politics, no, it's a campaign tactic to be vague enough to please both parties and get margin votes out of confused voters.
In marriage, it doesn’t matter, she's still going to translate it into womanese anyway and no matter HOW you spell it, she will have you convinced you meant:
"I would like to sleep on the couch tonight."
;)~
2007-03-14 04:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Stephan J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends because lets say you are writing a message to your friend or family member then i am sure they will understand what you mean but if is something profesionaly then is better that you write it correct because then they are just going to think that you dont know how to spell.
2007-03-14 03:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by only me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is still an error even though you are unaware of it.
If you were aware of it you wouldn't have made the error in the first place, but the dictionary and other references exists as we cannot be aware of everything.
2007-03-14 05:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean like "truthyness"?
Or the "Pursuit of Happyness"?
If its not spelled like that in the dictionary, I'm going to go with-
WRONG!
You are SO WRONG!
2007-03-14 04:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by kermit 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. If someone purposefully spells a word incorrectly, it's just their own rebellious and unique way of spelling something.
2007-03-14 03:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sydney Paws 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
purely whilst i'm twisting lettering for it to look like a typo yet certainly make what i'm asserting carry heavy subtext by using making it a be conscious with a diverse definition like "lightening" instead of "lightning"
2016-12-18 13:28:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! And it is a huge pet-peeve of mine for the most part!
However, I am mostly annoyed with the new computer shortcut lingo. Please just write in English!
2007-03-14 03:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by courage78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋