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Ques everywhere!!

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DesolateWaist · 04/08/2016 18:05

I've read a few different threads about queues where the 'spelling' cue and que has been used.
Can we send these people to the back of the line?

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iklboo · 04/08/2016 18:07

I always think of Manuel from Fawlty Towers when I see 'que'.

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HesterLee · 04/08/2016 18:18

I just saw a "cue". I wanted to say something on the thread but realise that would make me an arse. So I'm glad to be able to grump about it here instead.

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KittyandTeal · 04/08/2016 18:21

Queue is one that I can't ever get right. My dyslexia always draws a blank on it. Not sure why.

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DesolateWaist · 04/08/2016 18:26

Queue is a bloody silly word really. It seems unnecessary to stuck the ue on the end.

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HesterLee · 04/08/2016 18:27

I hadn't thought of that KittyandTeal. I'm glad I didn't say anything on the thread as I, obviously, don't know if it is a language, learning or other difficulty that is the reason for the error.

Queue does seem to be a word that is misspelt more and more though.

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HesterLee · 04/08/2016 18:28

Maybe we should just use the letter :)

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zoop1 · 04/08/2016 18:31

Like this?

LOLOAQIC
I82QB4IP!

Wink

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DesolateWaist · 04/08/2016 18:31

You can fuck off with that kind of talk Hester. I've already seen a u for you and r for are.
I do hope that someone pulls them to one side and has a quiet word.

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HesterLee · 04/08/2016 19:34

Oh God!! No - hadn't thought of the other letters!

L8ters

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DesolateWaist · 05/08/2016 13:09

Careful what you wish for.

Ques everywhere!!
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