Kind of interesting. I have another hobby that involves the collection, restoration and display (at various shows and fairs), antique farm engines, tractors, equipment. As would be expected many of the people are older folks...not many young people interested in a gasoline powered Maytag washer these days...and a large number of the older folks (like me....I'm 78) have come from rural families..many with very limited education and often with word usage that is particular to a specific area of the Nation or world...And frankly it's refreshing.
I'm sort of tired of people in the academic field being critical of the way we live our lives in a way that puts them on some plain above the masses. I'm college educated and retired from a successful business career and it's a treat to go and sit with people who are good, solid people that absolutely "rupture" the language. Their manner of speaking seldom uses profanity..frequently uses scripture quotations and is honest and to the point. Flowery? Not at all...just basic.
A very simple example would be when a friend of mine describes the way an engine is running he is often heard to say "It's welly smooth" or "It's welly restored" if the restoration is well done.. I'm sure the educator that wrote the misused words article would cringe but his description is on point, simple and frankly needs no critique...Most of the folks wear overalls (not just for show...they grew up in them) and I'm certain there would be "fashion critics" that would have a fit being around them...but they are clean, mended and purpose built.
I'm "welly done" with my post...I love the more simple things now that I don't have to write detailed proposals or reviews.
