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Old 09-15-2004, 02:42 PM  
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Originally posted by gornyhuy
For example, when Dan Quayle spells POTATOE?
Actually you can spell it with an "e" if you want.
In addition, the plural form adds an "e."

Spelling is not static, just like slang words are added to "accepted" usage all the time.

It was just the perception of Quayle's comment fit the media's stereotype of his vice-presidency.
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