Is the acronym "RIP" disrespectful?
26 November 2005, 09:36 AM
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Is the acronym "RIP" disrespectful?
Personally I think it is lazy, and thus disrespectful to the dead.
It was also something that was taught to me from as far back as Primary School. The only reason why it was used on headstones was due to "Rest in Peace" (or "Requiescat In Pace" to be accurate ) either not fitting on, or costing too much for the bereaved to have chiseled on.
If somone can't be bothered to type a condelence, then why should they bother?
I suppose "each to their own" is the answer
It was also something that was taught to me from as far back as Primary School. The only reason why it was used on headstones was due to "Rest in Peace" (or "Requiescat In Pace" to be accurate ) either not fitting on, or costing too much for the bereaved to have chiseled on.
If somone can't be bothered to type a condelence, then why should they bother?
I suppose "each to their own" is the answer
Last edited by ALi-B; 26 November 2005 at 09:40 AM. Reason: My Latin is a bit rusty
26 November 2005, 10:38 AM
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I dont like the sound of RIP anyway. People dont say it in real life that I've heard. Its always "Well thats sad" So its just lazy people who arent thinking about what they are posting.
26 November 2005, 11:59 AM
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No offence Ali, in reality I can understand where you are coming from but this is an internet bbs for christ sake!!
So, rr, I am lazy for using LOL, PMSL, LMAO, SIAL, BTW, etc? Well then so be it, IDGAFF
Some people will have a whinge about anything on here, IMO.
So, rr, I am lazy for using LOL, PMSL, LMAO, SIAL, BTW, etc? Well then so be it, IDGAFF
Some people will have a whinge about anything on here, IMO.
26 November 2005, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
If somone can't be bothered to type a condelence, then why should they bother?
26 November 2005, 12:53 PM
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R.I.P. is absolutely not disrespectful. It is a little unoriginal though, I suppose.
"He was a pisshead who wasted his chances and won't be missed" - now that's disrespectful!
Suresh
P.S. RIP Richard Burns.
"He was a pisshead who wasted his chances and won't be missed" - now that's disrespectful!
Suresh
P.S. RIP Richard Burns.
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26 November 2005, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip Sengravy
Is this still bugging you Ali? Maybe you should let it RIP ?
I thought NSR would get more response
I'm seeing it posted alot on here with all the recent deaths. And it made me wonder if anyone was taught the same at school? Or actually understood it's true Latin wording
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26 November 2005, 10:47 PM
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How strange 
I didn't realise I did this til now 
When I see the letters RIP, I read them as "Rest In Peace" just as I read Xmas as "Christmas". I never actually say them as written
And when I read War and Peace I never "said " the names as I read them, I just "saw" them
I didn't realise I did this til now When I see the letters RIP, I read them as "Rest In Peace" just as I read Xmas as "Christmas". I never actually say them as written
And when I read War and Peace I never "said " the names as I read them, I just "saw" them
Last edited by Jaydee5; 26 November 2005 at 10:47 PM. Reason: cos I couldn't pronounce them
27 November 2005, 01:20 AM
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It's on plenty of gravestones, so can't be that disrespectful.
I blame Tony Blair and his PC establishment, everyone's just looking for ways to get offended, which offends me no end!
I blame Tony Blair and his PC establishment, everyone's just looking for ways to get offended, which offends me no end!
27 November 2005, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Personally I think it is lazy, and thus disrespectful to the dead.
It was also something that was taught to me from as far back as Primary School. The only reason why it was used on headstones was due to "Rest in Peace" (or "Requiescat In Pace" to be accurate ) either not fitting on, or costing too much for the bereaved to have chiseled on.
If somone can't be bothered to type a condelence, then why should they bother?
I suppose "each to their own" is the answer
It was also something that was taught to me from as far back as Primary School. The only reason why it was used on headstones was due to "Rest in Peace" (or "Requiescat In Pace" to be accurate ) either not fitting on, or costing too much for the bereaved to have chiseled on.
If somone can't be bothered to type a condelence, then why should they bother?
I suppose "each to their own" is the answer
27 November 2005, 01:27 AM
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RIP is part of the language, due to " "Rest in Peace" (or "Requiescat In Pace" to be accurate ) either not fitting on, or costing too much for the bereaved to have chiseled on."
Just like old Bob down the club telling you about his VC, the lazy ****
Just like old Bob down the club telling you about his VC, the lazy ****
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