Irregardless on TV

[Wilson Gray]

Dern! Both Bruce and Laura.

-Wilson

On 5/3/07, Jonathan Lighter <wuxxmupp2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I hate to say this, but "irregardless" seems to be the preferred form around here, English department Ph.D.'s being the only holdouts.
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> JL
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> Jon Stewart used it on the May 2 broadcast of the Daily Show. I have to
> admit, it sounded pretty natural when he said it.
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> Benjamin Barrett
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