sf wrote:

> On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:21:38 -0800, kalanamak
> > wrote:
> > I can't stand the pronunciation of "tourist" and "TOR-ist".
> Hmmmm. I've never clued into that one. There are certainly
> pronunciations that set my teeth on edge but not "TOOrist".

My pet peeve is watching a government official say something to the
effect of "I fully agree with ..." or "Yes of course, we support ..."
and watch them shake their heads "no." Rarely do you see the head
shaking and the mouth agree. Some politicians don't shake or nod, but
keep very still. I bet they practice that. If it means anything.
Edrena