I Will Make Your Avatar :D

[Sa967St]

a lot: very many, a large number; also, very much.
alot: an imaginary creature that kind of looks like a cross between a bear, a yak and a pug.

 

[TK 421]

Alot of violence

 

[That70sShowDude]

Have you actually read the Hyperbole and a Half post about the Alot?

Yes I have. Example- "I want alot of air balloons." The person that invented 'alot' said he thought of it when people used it incorrectly. So, if this person said they wanted alot of air balloons, he would think of that weird creature with balloons. The way you wrote it still makes perfect sense, but you don't NEED to type the 'an'. The original sentance in my example doesn't say, "I want an alot of air balloons", because that wouldn't make sense to whoever happened to write it incorrectly in the first place.

 

[Cyrus C.]

Alot of violence

Couldn't get the bloody knife right.

EDIT: Haha. That70sShowDude, maybe you read the Hyperbole and a half but not bluecloe45's actual request.

 

[That70sShowDude]

EDIT: Haha. That70sShowDude, maybe you read the Hyperbole and a half but not bluecloe45's actual request.

Yes, I saw that right after he wrote it. He said a lot (right way) and not alot (wrong way, but the right way for this thread).

 

[Toad]

Yes I have. Example- "I want alot of air balloons." The person that invented 'alot' said he thought of it when people used it incorrectly. So, if this person said they wanted alot of air balloons, he would think of that weird creature with balloons. The way you wrote it still makes perfect sense, but you don't NEED to type the 'an'. The original sentance in my example doesn't say, "I want an alot of air balloons", because that wouldn't make sense to whoever happened to write it.

So because something doesn't need to be done, it shouldn't be done? WOAH GUYS WHY ARE YOU ALL SPEEDSOLVING PUZZLES? THAT DOESN'T NEED TO BE DONE!

Seriously though, if you read the article properly, every time she refers to the Alot she uses the "correct" grammar in the same why I did.

Similarly, when someone says "alot of _______", I picture an Alot made out of whatever they are talking about.

If someone says something like "I feel lonely alot" or "I'm angry alot," I'm going to imagine them standing there with an emo haircut, sharing their feelings with an Alot.

Etcetera.

The Alot as a creature should be grammatically treated as such. Using the word "alot" to mean "a lot" or in the same grammatical context as "a lot" is the mistake which brought about the creation of the Alot (creature). In no way does this stop it from being incorrect grammar.

Kthx.

 

[shelley]

Yeah, feel free to use any of the alots I posted as avatars. I don't think anyone's using Alot of Threads or Alot of Food/Sandwich.

Also, the author of Hyperbole and a Half is a she.

 

[That70sShowDude]

Well the post that I originally replied to was you referring to someones request. Their request wouldn't have the 'an'. It could, but that would take the humor out of it. I was just trying to say that it could be written either way -_-

 

[Toad]

Yeah, feel free to use any of the alots I posted as avatars. I don't think anyone's using Alot of Threads or Alot of Food/Sandwich.

Also, the author of Hyperbole and a Half is a she.

I realised I'd put "he" in my post straight after I'd sent it, whoops

 

[shelley]

I drew Princess Peach from memory. I've played alot of Mario games.

 

[waffle=ijm]

OMG SHELLEY

 

[masterofthebass]

OMG SHELLEY

you need to be alot of waffles

 

[y3k9]

An alot with a pokemon or a cube plz.

 

[waffle=ijm]

you need to be alot of waffles

please.

 

[RyanReese09]

I'm sure someone will want alot of Orangina

 

[y3k9]

Somebody upload an alot render please?

 

[Lucas Garron]

I'm sure someone will want alot of Orangina

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25696-I-Will-Make-Your-Avatar-D&p=495526&viewfull=1#post495526?

 

[shelley]

Pikalot

 

[StachuK1992]

Pikalot!
Can I call dibs?

 

[y3k9]

Pikalot!
Can I call dibs?

I asked for it.