Props to Skip Souza

Bill Boehme wrote in post #10351661
Nothing to do with MTV. That one started during WW II (or at least became very popular then).

mattymx wrote in post #10351670
Correct...

http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/FUBAR

The word props has nothing to do with the war it is a proper English word present in the Oxford English dictionary and has two meanings. Either as a shortened version of theatrical properties or propping something up. Nothing to do with the war or Americans.

And speaking MTV has little to do with MTV itself. It simply refers to the vulgarisation of the once beautiful language of the English people. Walk around London and you will hear it out of the mouths of children who have never seen MTV.

It's short for "proper dues", and it's quite silly that an issue would be made out of someone trying to give someone else a compliment.

Lara loo wrote in post #10352516
The word props has nothing to do with the war it is a proper English word present in the Oxford English dictionary and has two meanings. Either as a shortened version of theatrical properties or propping something up. Nothing to do with the war or Americans.

And speaking MTV has little to do with MTV itself. It simply refers to the vulgarisation of the once beautiful language of the English people. Walk around London and you will hear it out of the mouths of children who have never seen MTV.

I think it is time for you to go have a pint and relax. You obviously didnt get the point I was making. This was all about a compliment to a mod that I found to be a true professional...

Lara loo wrote in post #10352516
The word props has nothing to do with the war it is a proper English word present in the Oxford English dictionary and has two meanings. Either as a shortened version of theatrical properties or propping something up. Nothing to do with the war or Americans.

And speaking MTV has little to do with MTV itself. It simply refers to the vulgarisation of the once beautiful language of the English people. Walk around London and you will hear it out of the mouths of children who have never seen MTV.

Jesus!

Relax!!

WesM asked a question about the meaning of SNAFU and you gave a direct reply indicating that you also did not know the meaning with a reference to MTV not being a part of your vocabulary:

WesM wrote in post #10349023
What does SNAFU mean???

Now, now...

Lara loo wrote in post #10349502
whhhhhhhat? I don't speak MTV.

I replied about the origin of SNAFU:

Bill Boehme wrote in post #10351661
Nothing to do with MTV. That one started during WW II (or at least became very popular then).

And then mattymx agreed and provided a link. There is a link on the wiki page for FUBAR that defines SNAFU and its origin.

mattymx wrote in post #10351670
Correct...

http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/FUBAR

Backing up in time to post 5, Laura Loo was either unaware of one of the American meanings of "props" or attempting to make a "funny".

Lara loo wrote in post #10348560
Why are we giving Skip 'props'? Is he performing a play?

Later on, someone seems to be confused about which nits are being picked in the following post where the word "props" becomes another long delayed casualty of WW II.

Lara loo wrote in post #10352516
The word props has nothing to do with the war it is a proper English word present in the Oxford English dictionary and has two meanings. Either as a shortened version of theatrical properties or propping something up. Nothing to do with the war or Americans.

Thanks, we have the same word over here with similar meanings. Funny how often different languages are almost the same.

Lara loo wrote in post #10352516
And speaking MTV has little to do with MTV itself. It simply refers to the vulgarisation of the once beautiful language of the English people. Walk around London and you will hear it out of the mouths of children who have never seen MTV.

I've never been to London, but would like to visit. My dad was there for a period while preparing for the D-Day invasion of Europe. He said that he liked the people and liked to listen to them talk, but couldn't understand a word they were saying.

Good, gawd! Is a simple post thanking a mod going to end up getting closed?

mattymx wrote in post #10346501
I made a little SNAFU by mistake. he took care of it in a very professional matter that I actually find rare in the world of online forums. Thanks again Skip. I really appreciate your help and the time you took to make it right.

Skip is a nice guy and I am sure that Maureen deserves much of the credit. The word "props" has many meanings and since I am a pilot (retired) the first thought that came to mind was an aircraft prop (propeller). Used as a noun, it might be a memento that could be hung over a fireplace mantle. We had an old worn out prop in the corner of our hanger and giving a fellow pilot an old prop was always seen as a nice gift. In the aviation world, prop is also a verb. With radial engines, it is necessary to "prop" the engine manually to get the oil out of the cylinders before starting the engine since oil is incompressible. Also, with any piston engine in cold weather, the oil might be stiff or the battery might not be able to turn the engine over so it was necessary for a fellow pilot to "prop" it (give the engine a kick start by grabbing the prop and propping (spinning) it so that the engine turns over and the magnetos fire).

In either case, if I still had the old prop, I would give it to Skip or I would also offer to prop the engine on his plane.

Props, Kudos, SNAFU, FUBAR

Two peoples separated by a common language.

Let's stop picking fly poop out of the pepper, shall we?

Don't make me come in here and ruin the party.

Turning this thread back to the original subject while hoping to stifle any further disccusion of semantics, allow me to add my praises to what has already been said. The current crop of moderators is a great group of people. They volunteer countless hours for no more compensation than the satisfaction of knowing they are helping to maintain one of the finest forums on the internet, and the occasional word of praise and appreciation they receive from the members.

Skip deserves all the good things that have been said about him, AND he married well.

Bill Boehme wrote in post #10353672
WesM asked a question about the meaning of SNAFU and you gave a direct reply indicating that you also did not know the meaning with a reference to MTV not being a part of your vocabulary:

No I didn't he told me off in the second part of his post for not understanding so I responded to that. He quoted me and told me off. Prior to that I thought it must be another weird photography term I didn't know. But when he started having a go at me at realised it was MTV speak because if it was a photography term someone would always say no it means blah blah blah.

mattymx wrote in post #10353093
I think it is time for you to go have a pint and relax.

alpha_1976 wrote in post #10353172
Jesus!
Relax!!

I need to relax!!!!
I didn't know a word and you've acted like I've stabbed a hedgehog to death and evicted its family.

Lara loo wrote in post #10354245
I need to relax!!!! .

Yup. Discussion about the meanings of the words 'prop' and 'SNAFU' are officially at an end.

It's interesting the reactions in the thread. I can only attribute to foggy internet/international communication. Congrats to Skip for his accolades. I do have one question...what's FUBAR?

Fowled Up Beyond All Recognition

tmwag wrote in post #10354356
I do have one question...what's FUBAR?

A phrase/acronym whose meaning is best left to the individual to do a google search on for the definition.

edit: I see others beat me to it. I am accustomed to the "F" representing a different word not appropriate for this forum )