Author Topic: Top of the Mornin' to You (Read 1876 times)

Tiffanys · « **on:** September 24, 2011, 12:32:24 PM »

Would it be an insult to say "Bottom of the Mornin' to You"?

Burkingam · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2011, 12:34:24 PM »

For a moment I thought it would be a thread about morning woods.

froody1911 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:01:16 PM »

What is this I don't even.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:32:33 PM »

When you wish some one the "Top of the Morning" you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." (or some crap) This is wishing you a good rest of the day.

This particular variant is an Scottish-American version.

TMRNetShark · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:49:08 PM »

I woke up today with the news of SWTOR's release date.

I was dreaming about being a recon class in Battlefield 3... I was sucking it up at the beginning of the match with the bolt action sniper rifle. By the end of it, I was camping on a hill in some bushes.... I got like 8 kills in a row!

That's my top of the mornin'.

froody1911 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:56:30 PM »

Quote from: Tiffanys on September 24, 2011, 02:32:33 PM

When you wish some one the "Top of the Morning" you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." (or some crap) This is wishing you a good rest of the day.

This particular variant is an Scottish-American version.

<headdesk> I know that!
I meant that the whole idea of this thread is utterly absurd.

AceHigh · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:00:49 PM »

It's a lounge thread, so it is totally valid.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:39:42 PM »

Quote from: froody1911 on September 24, 2011, 02:56:30 PM

Quote from: Tiffanys on September 24, 2011, 02:32:33 PM
When you wish some one the "Top of the Morning" you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." (or some crap) This is wishing you a good rest of the day.

This particular variant is an Scottish-American version.
<headdesk> I know that!
I meant that the whole idea of this thread is utterly absurd.

Yeah, well... Bottom of the morning TO YOU, SIR.

froody1911 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:53:19 PM »

Quote from: Tiffanys on September 24, 2011, 03:39:42 PM

Yeah, well... Bottom of the morning TO YOU, SIR.

metro. · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:52:28 PM »

Yes, I'd consider it an insult, but I think that's been established. However, if you wake up, and you're upside down perhaps it's a compliment?

Ixarku · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:59:38 PM »

Quote from: Tiffanys on September 24, 2011, 02:32:33 PM

When you wish some one the "Top of the Morning" you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." (or some crap) This is wishing you a good rest of the day.

This particular variant is an Scottish-American version.

I never knew there was a proper response to "Top of the mornin'". I have learned something new today.

fohfoh · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2011, 07:01:21 PM »

I'd assume "top" = "best" = "good"?

"Balance" = "both good and bad"? So... "Shit happens, but hope it's not too terrible?"

Bob2004 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2011, 09:45:29 PM »

Quote from: fohfoh on September 24, 2011, 07:01:21 PM

I'd assume "top" = "best" = "good"?

"Balance" = "both good and bad"? So... "Shit happens, but hope it's not too terrible?"

I assumed it was more "and all the other good bits of the day to you". Balance as in bank balance, so when someone says 'top of the morning to you' they're giving you the best bit of the morning, and when you say 'and the balance of the day to you', you're giving them all the remaining good bits of the day. Or something.

rostheferret · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2011, 11:09:20 PM »

Even if you say it with a perfect Irish accent, they'll still instantly know your not Irish. It's become so overused that now NOBODY uses that phrase anymore. That was my first lesson as a tourist in Ireland; "just...never say that again alright?"

fohfoh · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2011, 12:24:46 AM »

Quote from: Bob2004 on September 24, 2011, 09:45:29 PM

Quote from: fohfoh on September 24, 2011, 07:01:21 PM
I'd assume "top" = "best" = "good"?

"Balance" = "both good and bad"? So... "Shit happens, but hope it's not too terrible?"

I assumed it was more "and all the other good bits of the day to you". Balance as in bank balance, so when someone says 'top of the morning to you' they're giving you the best bit of the morning, and when you say 'and the balance of the day to you', you're giving them all the remaining good bits of the day. Or something.

lol, bank balance?

"Top of the morning to you"
"balance of the day to you"
" top interest bless your balance"

??

Though I must admit, "HeavenO" is a much stupider greeting.

metro. · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2011, 06:41:49 AM »

Quote from: fohfoh on September 25, 2011, 12:24:46 AM

Quote from: Bob2004 on September 24, 2011, 09:45:29 PM
Quote from: fohfoh on September 24, 2011, 07:01:21 PM
I'd assume "top" = "best" = "good"?

"Balance" = "both good and bad"? So... "Shit happens, but hope it's not too terrible?"

I assumed it was more "and all the other good bits of the day to you". Balance as in bank balance, so when someone says 'top of the morning to you' they're giving you the best bit of the morning, and when you say 'and the balance of the day to you', you're giving them all the remaining good bits of the day. Or something.

more stupid*

Damnit I'm supposed to be dumb right now too.

Best greeting is "G'day mate!" when it's like 6AM

lol, bank balance?

"Top of the morning to you"
"balance of the day to you"
" top interest bless your balance"

??

Though I must admit, "HeavenO" is a much stupider greeting.

Bob2004 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2011, 08:26:46 AM »

I couldn't think of any other examples of when balance is actually used like that >< Though thinking about it, bank balance isn't really the same either.

I meant it's used the same way as "The balance of the profits went to him" or "He took the balance of the points", or something. It's prety archaic usage, you don't hear anyone speak like that any more, but I've definitely seen it in some old books.

froody1911 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 25, 2011, 08:32:11 AM »

Quote from: Bob2004 on September 25, 2011, 08:26:46 AM

I couldn't think of any other examples of when balance is actually used like that >< Though thinking about it, bank balance isn't really the same either.

I meant it's used the same way as "The balance of the profits went to him" or "He took the balance of the points", or something. It's prety archaic usage, you don't hear anyone speak like that any more, but I've definitely seen it in some old books.

People still do use it that way, and it makes perfect sense.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2011, 10:58:34 AM »

Well, it can also be "And the rest of the day to you."

kitamesume · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2011, 11:12:18 AM »

wouldnt "Dude! *bro fists*" be enough of a greetings that'll give the man a good day? well if you want someone to have a really bad day just "StFU! *slaps*".

Edit: okay, reminds me of a some lines.

"a pleasant day to you, sir."
"good day, sir."
"god speed."
"it is a good day to die."