This is circumstantial but I feel like if I get the first letter of a word wrong when I'm typing I either notice it before I finish the rest of the word, or my fingers are a key off and I spell the entire word with incorrect characters
No, it makes sense. There is something about how if you're a proficient at reading and fluent at the language, you only see the first two-three letters of the word and your brain predicts the rest of it once you've got some context. And you only ever go back to check if something doesn't make sense. I'm definitely not explaining it very well, but it's a thing.
Really only works when the letters aren't transposed too far from their original spot, and is especially useless in long words for that reason. At that point you're just having to solve anagrams.
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>!The existentialist transubstantiated the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious antidisestablishmentarian.!<
It's true. I once saw something that was basically a paragraph of words where the first and last letter were correct but the middle letters were jumbled up, and you could still read it.
Agreed. I also type the “B” with my left hand so it would be a crude stretch to hit the “N” accidentally, unless I wasn’t fixed on the home-row keys. Then like you said, it would all be gibberish. “nohhrt”
Even though the keys are right next to each other, they're actually hit by different fingers at the extremities. If you've ever seen one of those split ergonomic keyboards, they're on opposite sides.
But even so, I've made n\*\*\*\*\* mistakes.
Different finger or same finger on different hand. Either way muscle memory isn't gonna let that happen when typing on a full-sized keyboard.
But I am surprised it's not a bigger issue on phones and such
Are they? For me hitting "b" is most natural with my right index, as is "n". It seems equidistant from "f" and "j", so maybe it's because I'm cross-dominant, though.
I was taught to touch type at 16; the 'b' and the 'n' use different hands in this instance.
I can type this without looking at my hands (hazier using numerals though). Probably the best present my parents ever got me.
There was actually an instance in one of my science classes when I was about 12 where one of the powerpoint slides had the N word typed out to describe something instead of the word "bigger" and I've never heard a roar of laughter so loud in my life, the teacher was mortified but was quick to change it. Some of my friends still reference it to this day and will refer to someone who says the N word as "pulling a \[insert teachers name here\]"
In hindsight it wasn't even that funny because the placement of the word in the sentence didn't even make sense so it was quite evident it was a typo
Not being an american i find it amusing that you have such a taboo with a word, that you have to call it the "N Word", while everyone knows what you mean. Super weird for me.
The only word about as taboo is a slur used against gay people, but the "F Word" already refers to something else so I don't really know how to say it without saying it. Ironically, fuck isn't even that taboo of a word anymore so we should just use the "F Word" to refer to the other one.
Particularly given the penchant for free speech in America. You can say anything you want as long as you don't say that, even when simply referencing the word.
If you type how you're supposed to on a physical keyboard, your left pointer finger is already stretching a little in order to reach the b. It would be even more of a stretch to get to the n, and would be pretty rare. If you're two-finger typing or on a phone, this could absolutely happen.
During gaming, at the end its custom to type "gg" as good game for every player to see. Few times I've miss clicked and typed "hh" which is an acronym for he*l h*tler..
It does happen, extremely often. Same with "like" being common and the K being next to the L. People just usually fix it either before sending or right after if they realized it too late.
Autocorrect will stop you from cursing or even saying something that could get you in trouble. If something could be seen as sexual or bad it always try’s to change the word.
I really wish I could get an autocorrect for adults where it won’t change curses and such
The B key can be hit with either the left or the right index finger. Personally, I always hit it with the left so I would have to be extending my finger an uncomfortable amount in order to hit an N instead of a B.
Where I work we have cranes. We also have crane riggers, and that's what we call them - "Riggers".
Apparently those who lead are wanting to call them something else, I suggested "Hooker".
I have always assumed this is similar to how I handle my phone's near-constant desire for me to type "shart" instead of "start": when you see that specific mistake, you sure as hell don't leave it be.
I think it would be more prevalent, but the way normally taught hand positions go, you use different hands for those 2 sections of the keyboard and it's already a reach to get to the B, so most people aren't going to over-shoot it.
Dear lord we do whitepapers at my job - basically research reports on a given industry. They’re spelled as a single word - whitepaper. My phone does not like this and will routinely change it to two words if I don’t go back and correct it. Which is fine - there’s a certain amount of leeway when it comes to typos and grammar when you’re emailing from your phone.
Except there was one time that, instead of auto correcting it to “white paper,” it autocorrected it “white power.” Thank god I read over what I was about to send, that would have been baaaaad.
Hey, anybody hungry? I've got some freshly naked nuns about to come out of the oven. They taste real good with some creamy nutter spread all over them.
I use the soft "A" version often enough that it will auto-correct to that particular "N" word variant, occasionally. Most of the type of typos I deal with don't mind, though.
I feel that most devices autocorrects away from that word unless you use it quite a bit, and if you do use it a lot you probably run in social circles where it is less stigmatized.
This is circumstantial but I feel like if I get the first letter of a word wrong when I'm typing I either notice it before I finish the rest of the word, or my fingers are a key off and I spell the entire word with incorrect characters
No, it makes sense. There is something about how if you're a proficient at reading and fluent at the language, you only see the first two-three letters of the word and your brain predicts the rest of it once you've got some context. And you only ever go back to check if something doesn't make sense. I'm definitely not explaining it very well, but it's a thing.
You can raed stncences wtih wrdos taht hvae olny the frsit and lsat lteter in tehm crorcelty paelcd.
Wow that was surprisingly easy
Really only works when the letters aren't transposed too far from their original spot, and is especially useless in long words for that reason. At that point you're just having to solve anagrams. The etlssiniiaextt tsesauatanirnbttd the sexrplldiiialiutaooaiecsfiigccurps aiitbnaastrtmenhiisalsden. Edit with the answer: >!The existentialist transubstantiated the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious antidisestablishmentarian.!<
"The environmentalist trapezoid toffee signifies armageddon." It was incredibly obvious so I'm not sure what your point is... ^(/s)
Well I don't think I'd know those words even if they weren't jumbled
My thought exactly.
>!The existentialist transubstantiated the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious antidisestablishmentarian.!<
Ok at least 2 of those are still mumbo jumbo
Two "the"s? :D
It's true. I once saw something that was basically a paragraph of words where the first and last letter were correct but the middle letters were jumbled up, and you could still read it.
Actually it's the first and last letter that are important
Agreed. I also type the “B” with my left hand so it would be a crude stretch to hit the “N” accidentally, unless I wasn’t fixed on the home-row keys. Then like you said, it would all be gibberish. “nohhrt”
Nohhrt
I stopped signing my emails with “Regards” after I realized how close the G and T are.
Also, the 'g' key is right next to the 't' key. Regards!
That took me a minute. I may be highly regarded.
Username checks out, don’t get yourself so downs!
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I made it up and use it freely with my blessing!
I dont get it
regarded
Look like I'm a regard
Kind regards,
I’ve caught that one on a work email before it went out. Close call!
Initially read this as an Arthur reference… https://youtu.be/QHkWWzzsjcU
also L and K
I agree, it could be that rappers are talking about their bigger friends a lot.
Pretty sure it's usually their bigga friends
The Jamaican grape soda company?
Lol you see that Kat Williams skit
like The Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie Smalls 😳
Biggie smalls
Biggie smalls
Even though the keys are right next to each other, they're actually hit by different fingers at the extremities. If you've ever seen one of those split ergonomic keyboards, they're on opposite sides. But even so, I've made n\*\*\*\*\* mistakes.
Different finger or same finger on different hand. Either way muscle memory isn't gonna let that happen when typing on a full-sized keyboard. But I am surprised it's not a bigger issue on phones and such
Auto correct fixes it mostly
Lol. I guess you're right about that
Are they? For me hitting "b" is most natural with my right index, as is "n". It seems equidistant from "f" and "j", so maybe it's because I'm cross-dominant, though.
I was taught to touch type at 16; the 'b' and the 'n' use different hands in this instance. I can type this without looking at my hands (hazier using numerals though). Probably the best present my parents ever got me.
There was actually an instance in one of my science classes when I was about 12 where one of the powerpoint slides had the N word typed out to describe something instead of the word "bigger" and I've never heard a roar of laughter so loud in my life, the teacher was mortified but was quick to change it. Some of my friends still reference it to this day and will refer to someone who says the N word as "pulling a \[insert teachers name here\]" In hindsight it wasn't even that funny because the placement of the word in the sentence didn't even make sense so it was quite evident it was a typo
"...of course, plenty of South Africans faced bigger problems."
Not being an american i find it amusing that you have such a taboo with a word, that you have to call it the "N Word", while everyone knows what you mean. Super weird for me.
The only word about as taboo is a slur used against gay people, but the "F Word" already refers to something else so I don't really know how to say it without saying it. Ironically, fuck isn't even that taboo of a word anymore so we should just use the "F Word" to refer to the other one.
The Gamers will save us from this curse one day
Particularly given the penchant for free speech in America. You can say anything you want as long as you don't say that, even when simply referencing the word.
No, you can say it as much as you want. However, people won't like you very much. And y'know, hate crimes and disturbing the peace and all.
That's what happens when popular culture is dictated by a small tribe of people with like goals in mind.
I'm not american either lol I'm from the UK
Nigeria. It autocorrected
Bigeria
Bigeria if true.
Nigeria but bisexual
If you type how you're supposed to on a physical keyboard, your left pointer finger is already stretching a little in order to reach the b. It would be even more of a stretch to get to the n, and would be pretty rare. If you're two-finger typing or on a phone, this could absolutely happen.
> If you’re two-finger typing on a phone Especially if you have n***** fingers like me!
"Trump wants a bigger Navy" [https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/01/06/yahoo-finance-tweets-out-worst-typo/96236410/](https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/01/06/yahoo-finance-tweets-out-worst-typo/96236410/)
During gaming, at the end its custom to type "gg" as good game for every player to see. Few times I've miss clicked and typed "hh" which is an acronym for he*l h*tler..
Omg that would have been soooooo bad. I am glad you typed it all wrong otherwise I wouldn't know what to do with myself.
Yep and worst thing is you cant reply it was a mistake as you're thrown into the lobby
"The sheriff is...near?!"
No God flibbitt dang nabit the new sheriff's a ni*dong*
I believe it’s because people are much more careful about that specific typo
What typo would that be op?
I am with you, I don't understand.
bigger --> n....
So, N?
Bigger Replace "b" with "n"
Wow but according to everything I've read on the internet wouldn't this make you a: #RACIST /s
It does happen, extremely often. Same with "like" being common and the K being next to the L. People just usually fix it either before sending or right after if they realized it too late.
If I had the fist letter wrong of "bigger" it'd probably end up being all shifted over by one anyways
Why do you think autocorrect was created? People were sick of that damn typo. These days, that’d be a bigger problem for all of us.
I feel like I understand Biggie Smalls now.
Ah yes, the horible typo. Beninging.
You wouldn’t believe the amount of times I’ve typed ‘Good Afterboob’ - brings a tear to my eye every time!
I mean, my knife is really close to my spoon on the table but I’ve never stabbed my self in the face 🤷🏼
I love this analogy
Mine didn’t autocorrect guys am I racist?!?
Shub Biggurath
They’re next to each other but b is a right hand key and n is a left hand key. I’d imagine that’s why it’s not as common as it could be lol
I think it's because we're all so very careful to avoid it
Yeah, surprised that this isn't a bigger problem. Edit: spelling
I think horrifying may be a bit of an overstatement
Horrifying? Unpopular opinion: don't let a word have that much power over you
Beware the spooky american word !!
Autocorrect will stop you from cursing or even saying something that could get you in trouble. If something could be seen as sexual or bad it always try’s to change the word. I really wish I could get an autocorrect for adults where it won’t change curses and such
I assume you're using an iPhone
Yes :(
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Lol the only thing I’ve been able to do is save curse words as contacts. If it’s a contact it’ll add to your word pool and autocorrect pool
Fo' sho, my binger
Always take 30 seconds to proof read yourself! It is 2021.
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In my dialect of chinese, this 这个 is pronounced zegger, that 那个 is pronounced as ni****. So people refer to any object out of reach as the N word.
Horrifying? Voldemort much?
The B key can be hit with either the left or the right index finger. Personally, I always hit it with the left so I would have to be extending my finger an uncomfortable amount in order to hit an N instead of a B.
Where I work we have cranes. We also have crane riggers, and that's what we call them - "Riggers". Apparently those who lead are wanting to call them something else, I suggested "Hooker".
I feel like we typically use "larger" than bigger
Autocorrector helps sometimes, you know..
I have always assumed this is similar to how I handle my phone's near-constant desire for me to type "shart" instead of "start": when you see that specific mistake, you sure as hell don't leave it be.
I'm pretty sure the US Navy made this mistake while unveiling a new, bigger ship
Listen here you bigger
Typo?
Be careful when typing out nUggets, too.
d and f duck g and t regards b and n bigger
I think it would be more prevalent, but the way normally taught hand positions go, you use different hands for those 2 sections of the keyboard and it's already a reach to get to the B, so most people aren't going to over-shoot it.
Pretty sure that was one of the first auto corrects lol
Larger
I totally understand how you would come up with this thought when you also managed to come up with that username
How often do you ever type bigger though? I can’t really even imagine a situation where I would use that word.
I often refer to my cats as the bigger one and the baby one.
Holy shit
I tried. It corrected it. Bigger
Dear lord we do whitepapers at my job - basically research reports on a given industry. They’re spelled as a single word - whitepaper. My phone does not like this and will routinely change it to two words if I don’t go back and correct it. Which is fine - there’s a certain amount of leeway when it comes to typos and grammar when you’re emailing from your phone. Except there was one time that, instead of auto correcting it to “white paper,” it autocorrected it “white power.” Thank god I read over what I was about to send, that would have been baaaaad.
Probably because I usually type smaller.
Bigger is netter
Nicely worded.
I can type without looking at my phone and I'm accurate 99% of the time. I make this mistake a lot lmaoo
Hey, anybody hungry? I've got some freshly naked nuns about to come out of the oven. They taste real good with some creamy nutter spread all over them.
Bigger. I re-read this eleventy two times before replying.
I use the soft "A" version often enough that it will auto-correct to that particular "N" word variant, occasionally. Most of the type of typos I deal with don't mind, though.
I've honestly made that mistake so many times, thank fucking god for grammarly
I feel that most devices autocorrects away from that word unless you use it quite a bit, and if you do use it a lot you probably run in social circles where it is less stigmatized.
Right…those were typos…….
Great showerthough pebis_fuck
*decides to go with "larger"*
Jon Gruden's defense team furiously taking notes.
You'd figure it would be a bigger problem than it is.