Topic: Why do people say "listen here"?

Meta !Sober//iZs started this discussion 8 years ago #75,600

It should be "listen hear" because when you listen to something, you hear it.

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 26 seconds later[^] [v] #891,306

listen, hear here

dw joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #891,307

to indicate you shouldnt listen elsewhere

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #891,308

I say listen in my butthole.

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #891,309

@OP
> people say
You must be a good listener to tell the difference between here, hear and here
I'm impressed

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 15 minutes later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #891,315

@previous (E)
People are actually saying "yanny" when OP hears them saying "listen here."

Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 4 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,358

"listen here, see"

Metæ !Sober//iZs (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 12 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,361

@891,309 (E)
If you can't tell the difference between yanny and laurel, you're gonna have a problem with homophones.

Sheila LaBoof replied with this 8 years ago, 11 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,362

apple phones are for homos

Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 16 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,363

> The etymology of this phrase is fascinating, and dates back to the late 18th century where it was first recorded in the handbills of the town crier in the city of York. His name, Percy Crier, and was as famous for his news as any paper of the day. By this time, however, newspapers were becoming the dominant way for people to consume their news, so Percy Crier was relieved from his position after 30 years of dutiful service. But not wanting to give up his daily routine, he instead continued to don his official garb, and read the news aloud in poor parts of town where locals were very likely to be illiterate. His now famous phrase, "Listen Here," was shortened from, "Listen here, listen here, listen here all about it," which itself was a bastardized version of newsboys seeking attention from passersby to "read all about it!"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Crier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listen_Here

huh, the more you know

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Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,372

I like to say...listen very closely..

I got that from syntax..

Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,373

@previous (I)
No one cares what you like to say homopedobert.

NB4 oh, your mom likes what I have to say.... Nerd...

cowboy squeegee joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 19 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,377

@891,363 (H)
Well tarnation, that is interesting, dagnabbit.

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Anonymous I replied with this 8 years ago, 31 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,388

@891,373 (J)
I'm going to treat your mom very rough the next time I do her...and I will make certain she understands it is your fault..

Anonymous J replied with this 8 years ago, 15 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #891,399

@previous (I)
Blah blah blah....

You talk a lot of shit, but never back it up.

Fucking sugarfoot fat bastard

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