Word Games

joedog · 03-02-13, 02:15 PM

Ok, to start.
If you catch two bass,
have you caught 2 fish or two fishes?
Actually, have you caught 2 Bass or 2 Bass-es?

If you go to the tavern to celebrate your catch,
will you have a couple of Beer or a couple of Beers?

If the next day you catch a small mouth and a large mouth bass,
again, have you caught 2 fish or 2 fishes? Two Bass or 2 Bass-es?

Ya you guessed it....I'm BORED plus my grandson asked me if we could go catch some 'fishes' soon.

Marty · 03-02-13, 08:31 PM

I'll comment on the fish vs. fishes. Fish is the plural when talking about a quantity of individuals, while fishes is the plural when talking about species.

So if you've caught a LMB and SMB, you've caught two fish AND two fishes.

I have a book titled "Guide to Freshwater Fishes of New York."

joedog · 03-02-13, 09:15 PM

Have you ever seen the look on an anglers face when you tell him you caught two Fishes yesterday?

You are right Marty on the fish...fishes but are they interchangable?

So now to having a couple of Beer/Beers.

MississippiBoy · 03-03-13, 12:06 AM

According to Marty's information, which makes sense, the plural "fish" is not interchangeable with "fishes." If I catch two largemouth bass, I've caught 2 FISH. Or if I catch 2 smallmouth, that's also 2 fish. Because they're the same species, the plural "fish" is used.
But if I catch 2 largemouth, 2 crappie, and 2 gar, I've caught 6 FISHES, but two FISH from each species.
Everybody confused yet?

bamabassman · 03-03-13, 12:48 AM

snow blindness and cabin fever can ONLY be cured by going OUTSIDE and soaking up some SUNLIGHT. i suggest we ALL try to find some sun here soon or else.............

joedog · 03-03-13, 04:18 AM

I guess WE can skip the beer/beers and have a couple of 'SHOTS'.
I know how to say that!

kennethdaysale · 03-03-13, 09:54 AM

The parish priest went on a fishing trip. On the last day of his trip he hooked a monster fish and proceeded to reel it in.

The guide, holding a net, yelled, "look at the size of that Son of A b*tch!"

"Son, I'm a priest. Your language is uncalled for!"

Thinking quick the guide fibbed-"No, Father, that's what kind of fish it is--a Son of a b*tch Fish!"

"Really? Well, then, help me land this Son of a b*tch!"

Once in the boat, they marveled at the size of the monster. "Father, that's the biggest Son of a b*tch I've ever seen."

"Yes, it is a big Son of a b*tch. What should I do with it?"

"Why, eat it of course. You've never tasted anything as good as a Son of a b*tch!"

Elated, the priest headed home to the rectory. While unloading his gear and his prize catch, Sister Mary inquired about his trip.

"Take a look at this big Son of a b*tch I caught!"

Sister Mary gasped and clutched her rosary, "Father!"

"It's OK, Sister. That's what kind of fish it is--a Son of a b*tch Fish!"

"Oh, well then, what are you going to do with that big Son of a b*tch?"

"Why, eat it of course. The guide said nothing compares to the taste of A Son of a b*tch."

Sister Mary informed the priest that the new Bishop was scheduled to visit in a few days and that they should fix the Son of a b*tch for his dinner.

"I'll even clean the Son of a b*tch," she said. As she was cleaning the huge fish, the Friar walked in.

"What are you doing Sister?"

"Father wants me to clean this big Son of a b*tch for the new Bishop's dinner."

"Sister! I'll clean it if you're so upset! Please watch your language!"

"No, no, no, it's called a Son of a b*tch fish."

"Really? Well, in that case, I'll fix up a great meal to go with it, and that Son of a b*tch can be the main course! Let me know when you've finished cleaning that Son of a b*tch."

On the night of the new Bishop's visit, everything was perfect. The Friar had prepared an excellent meal. The wine was fine, and the fish was excellent.

The new Bishop said, "This is great fish, where did you get it?"

"I caught that Son of a b*tch!" proclaimed the proud priest.

The Bishop's eyes opened wide, but he said nothing.

"And I cleaned the Son of a b*tch!" exclaimed the Sister.

The Bishop sat silent in disbelief.

The Friar added, "And I prepared the Son of a b*tch, using a special recipe!"

The new Bishop looked around at each of them. Slowly a big smile crept across his face as he said, "You f*ckers are my kind of people."

joedog · 03-03-13, 10:06 AM

I think I'll share that with my Priest.

Now, are you sure they had wine and not a couple of beers?

bassinbob · 03-03-13, 12:08 PM

That was a good one ken.

bassboogieman · 03-03-13, 12:10 PM

If you drink wine does that make you a whiner?
Is being a fisherman mean anyone that fishes or is it gender specific?

Marty · 03-04-13, 09:23 PM

Quote:

But if I catch 2 largemouth, 2 crappie, and 2 gar, I've caught 6 FISHES, but two FISH from each species.

Not quite. You've caught six fish and three fishes, with two fish of each species. LOL

03-02-13, 02:15 PM	#1
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Word Games Ok, to start. If you catch two bass, have you caught 2 fish or two fishes? Actually, have you caught 2 Bass or 2 Bass-es? If you go to the tavern to celebrate your catch, will you have a couple of Beer or a couple of Beers? If the next day you catch a small mouth and a large mouth bass, again, have you caught 2 fish or 2 fishes? Two Bass or 2 Bass-es? Ya you guessed it....I'm BORED plus my grandson asked me if we could go catch some 'fishes' soon. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

03-02-13, 08:31 PM	#2
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	I'll comment on the fish vs. fishes. Fish is the plural when talking about a quantity of individuals, while fishes is the plural when talking about species. So if you've caught a LMB and SMB, you've caught two fish *AND* two fishes. I have a book titled "Guide to Freshwater Fishes of New York." __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

03-02-13, 09:15 PM	#3
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Have you ever seen the look on an anglers face when you tell him you caught two Fishes yesterday? You are right Marty on the fish...fishes but are they interchangable? So now to having a couple of Beer/Beers. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

03-03-13, 12:06 AM	#4
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	According to Marty's information, which makes sense, the plural "fish" is not interchangeable with "fishes." If I catch two largemouth bass, I've caught 2 FISH. Or if I catch 2 smallmouth, that's also 2 fish. Because they're the same species, the plural "fish" is used. But if I catch 2 largemouth, 2 crappie, and 2 gar, I've caught 6 FISHES, but two FISH from each species. Everybody confused yet? __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

03-03-13, 12:48 AM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	snow blindness and cabin fever can ONLY be cured by going OUTSIDE and soaking up some SUNLIGHT. i suggest we ALL try to find some sun here soon or else............. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-03-13, 04:18 AM	#6
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	I guess WE can skip the beer/beers and have a couple of 'SHOTS'. I know how to say that! __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

03-03-13, 09:54 AM	#7
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	The parish priest went on a fishing trip. On the last day of his trip he hooked a monster fish and proceeded to reel it in. The guide, holding a net, yelled, "look at the size of that Son of A btch!" "Son, I'm a priest. Your language is uncalled for!" Thinking quick the guide fibbed-"No, Father, that's what kind of fish it is--a Son of a btch Fish!" "Really? Well, then, help me land this Son of a btch!" Once in the boat, they marveled at the size of the monster. "Father, that's the biggest Son of a btch I've ever seen." "Yes, it is a big Son of a btch. What should I do with it?" "Why, eat it of course. You've never tasted anything as good as a Son of a btch!" Elated, the priest headed home to the rectory. While unloading his gear and his prize catch, Sister Mary inquired about his trip. "Take a look at this big Son of a btch I caught!" Sister Mary gasped and clutched her rosary, "Father!" "It's OK, Sister. That's what kind of fish it is--a Son of a btch Fish!" "Oh, well then, what are you going to do with that big Son of a btch?" "Why, eat it of course. The guide said nothing compares to the taste of A Son of a btch." Sister Mary informed the priest that the new Bishop was scheduled to visit in a few days and that they should fix the Son of a btch for his dinner. "I'll even clean the Son of a btch," she said. As she was cleaning the huge fish, the Friar walked in. "What are you doing Sister?" "Father wants me to clean this big Son of a btch for the new Bishop's dinner." "Sister! I'll clean it if you're so upset! Please watch your language!" "No, no, no, it's called a Son of a btch fish." "Really? Well, in that case, I'll fix up a great meal to go with it, and that Son of a btch can be the main course! Let me know when you've finished cleaning that Son of a btch." On the night of the new Bishop's visit, everything was perfect. The Friar had prepared an excellent meal. The wine was fine, and the fish was excellent. The new Bishop said, "This is great fish, where did you get it?" "I caught that Son of a btch!" proclaimed the proud priest. The Bishop's eyes opened wide, but he said nothing. "And I cleaned the Son of a btch!" exclaimed the Sister. The Bishop sat silent in disbelief. The Friar added, "And I prepared the Son of a btch, using a special recipe!" The new Bishop looked around at each of them. Slowly a big smile crept across his face as he said, "You fckers are my kind of people." __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

03-03-13, 10:06 AM	#8
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	I think I'll share that with my Priest. Now, are you sure they had wine and not a couple of beers? __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

03-03-13, 12:08 PM	#9
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	That was a good one ken. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-03-13, 12:10 PM	#10
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	If you drink wine does that make you a whiner? Is being a fisherman mean anyone that fishes or is it gender specific?

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