Ghostbusters

[Spaceman Spiff]

"Affect" is a verb, Tharp. It is "effect," not "affect."

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

Back off, man. I'm a scientist

 

[nx1701g]

Back off, man. I'm a scientist

Perfect descriptor for this thread.

 

[c0rnedfr0g]

Attn Know-It-Alls: Both "effect" and "affect" have noun and verb usages. In Tharp's example, both "affect" and "effect" will work, since "affect" is a noun describing a mental state.

Look it up

 

[Super Grover]

Ray: [somberly] It's the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us. Mr. Stay Puft!
Venkman: Nice thinkin', Ray.

Dana: Are you the Keymaster?
Peter: yes, I"m a friend of his, he asked me to meet him here.

Louis: Ok, Who brought the Dog.

Peter: Ray, the sponges migrated a foot and a half.

Ray:Gozer the Gozerian... good evening. As a duly designated representative of the City, County and State of New York, I order you to cease any and all supernatural activity and return forthwith to your place of origin or to the nearest convenient parallel dimension.
Peter: [Sarcastically] That oughta do it. Thanks very much, Ray.

Peter: Let's show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Attn Know-It-Alls: Both "effect" and "affect" have noun and verb usages. In Tharp's example, both "affect" and "effect" will work, since "affect" is a noun describing a mental state.

Look it up

I just did, and hey, look at this.

Grammar Rules for Affect and Effect

Now that we have the two definitions, how do we know which word to use? Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind:
1. If you are talking about a result, then use the word "effect."

• Example: What effect did the loss have on the team?

2. It is appropriate to use the word "effect" if one of these words is used immediately before the word: into, no, take, the, any, an, or and.

• Example: The prescribed medication had no effect on the patient's symptoms.
• Example: In analyzing a situation, it is important to take the concepts of cause and effect into consideration.

3. If you want to describe something that was caused or brought about, the right word to use is effect.

• Example: The new manager effected some positive changes in the office. (This means that the new manager caused some positive changes to take place in the office.)

4. Affect can be used as a noun to describe facial expression.

• Example: The young man with schizophrenia had a flat affect.
• Example: The woman took the news of her husband's sudden death with little affect.

5. Affect can also be used as a verb. Use it when trying to describe influencing someone or something rather than causing it.

• Example: How does the crime rate affect hiring levels by local police forces?
• Example: The weather conditions will affect the number of people who come to the county fair this year.

 

[Thespeckledkiwi]

It's too bad the -- reinvention or well re-launching has been schizophrenic to say the least.

 

[Jim Steele]

Is there a reason this thread has descended into mindlessly repeating quotes from the film we've all seen?

 

[Super Grover]

Should there be?

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

Tell him about the Twinkie

 

[Super Grover]

What about, "The Twinkie?"

 

[MyCylon]

"I collect spores, molds and fungus."

 

[Trekker4747]

Is there a reason this thread has descended into mindlessly repeating quotes from the film we've all seen?

No idea. Guess I was hoping for more "discussion" but, oh well. It's a very quotable movie!


Ray, if someone asks you if you're a God you say yes!!!.


"Do you believe in UFO's, Astral Projections, the Loch Ness Monster and the Theory of Atlantis?"
"As long as there's a steady paycheck in it. I'll believe anything you say."

 

[Trekker4747]

Attn Know-It-Alls: Both "effect" and "affect" have noun and verb usages. In Tharp's example, both "affect" and "effect" will work, since "affect" is a noun describing a mental state.

Look it up

Peter was testing the "effect negative reinforcement has on psychic ability."

Not sure "affect" would wok in this case but, honestly, I don't think it was used. Really didn't mean to start this tangent. Honestly.

Look, don't make me watch the scene with closed captioning!

 

[Broccoli]

Attn Know-It-Alls: Both "effect" and "affect" have noun and verb usages. In Tharp's example, both "affect" and "effect" will work, since "affect" is a noun describing a mental state.

Look it up

Peter was testing the "effect negative reinforcement has on psychic ability."

Not sure "affect" would wok in this case but, honestly, I don't think it was used. Really didn't mean to start this tangent. Honestly.

Look, don't make me watch the scene with closed captioning!

I've heard worse excuses to watch the movie...

Is there a reason this thread has descended into mindlessly repeating quotes from the film we've all seen?

Well, you can discuss grammar if you want...

 

[Jim Steele]

Well, you can discuss grammar if you want...

I can't write for toffee, don't feel qualified.

 

[Data Holmes]

What about, "The Twinkie?"

"Well, let's say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of psychokinetic energy in the New York area. Based on this morning's reading, it would be a Twinkie thirty-five feet long, weighing approximately six hundred pounds."

 

[MyCylon]

^
*cough*
"That's a big Twinkie."

Btw.: Is it possible to get Twinkies in the UK? I've always wanted to try one .

 

[Samurai8472]

I think a live action Ghostbusters series would be interesting. There are some similarities to Stargate SG-1 too

 

[Silvercrest]

Dang, never thought of that.

The smart-alec leader: Peter Venkman/Jack O'Neill
The scientist/geek who wears glasses and needs a periodic reality check: Egon Spengler/Daniel Jackson
The scientist/engineer who's always spouting technobabble: Ray Stantz/Sam Carter

Ignoring the obvious comparison between Winston Zeddemore and Teal'c, there's also the fact that each was the last to join the team and they both have a take on religion that their teammates don't have.