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Status report Page 646
Chipolata was having some worrying side-affects so he's given up drinking.
Fallen over into a big pile of nettles - not happy!
Quote: chipolata @ May 9 2009, 1:35 PM BSTChipolata was having some worrying side-affects so he's given up drinking.
I'm drinking a beer right now and eagerly awaiting the side effects. 
Aaron has given up revision and is watching On The Buses.
Quote: Aaron @ May 9 2009, 7:41 PM BSTAaron has given up revision and is watching On The Buses.
That reminds me of a question that came to mind while watching the last episode of The Inbetweeners. What's the difference between revision and plain ol' studying for an exam? I've never heard the term used that way before.
Revision is studying for an exam.
Loopey is laughing at her son's Trekkie pics.
Quote: Aaron @ May 9 2009, 8:07 PM BSTRevision is studying for an exam.
That's what it seemed like, but I couldn't figure out why they just didn't call it studying. I'm used to the word "revise" meaning "to change or alter."
Robyn thinks she's burnt herself out a bit, as she's exhausted and sicky.
Quote: DaButt @ May 9 2009, 8:43 PM BSTThat's what it seemed like, but I couldn't figure out why they just didn't call it studying.
Because, here at least, "studying" applies to any kind of academic work. "Revision" is specifically and exclusively used in relation to studying for exams.
Stupid revision.
Quite.
Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ May 9 2009, 9:32 PM BSTStupid revision.
You have to revise to be stupid now?! Amazing...
No, but you have to be stupid to revise.