Show us your Plank!

[Calboner]

Definition: (wikipedia definition) Planking is done by placing the arms down by one's side and laying rigid somewhere and then taking a picture for others to enjoy.

Planking involves participants laying flat on their stomach

So now even the newspapers don't know how to use the verbs "lie" and "lay"?

By the way, the Wikipedia article actually says: "Planking is the action of lying face down with arms to the sides, in unusual public spaces and photographing it." At least the person who wrote that understands the difference.

 

[798686]

Yes.

Oops - I shoulda read the whole thread. :tongue:

 

[D_Chocho_Lippz]

So now even the newspapers don't know how to use the verbs "lie" and "lay"?

By the way, the Wikipedia article actually says: "Planking is the action of lying face down with arms to the sides, in unusual public spaces and photographing it." At least the person who wrote that understands the difference.

First off, where's your picture? :biggrin1:

Secondly...
Lie, lied, lying - a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive
Lay, laid, laying - to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest

 

[Calboner]

Lie, lied, lying - a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive
Lay, laid, laying - to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest

Correct; and neither gloss fits what you were saying. You meant "to be at rest in a horizontal position," i.e., "to lie."

"Lay" is a transitive verb: one lays something or someone (down, or on something). Examples: "Lay down the law." "Now I lay me down to sleep."

"Lie" is an intransitive verb: one lies (down) on something. "I need to go lie down." "It is lying on the floor." Are there really English-speaking people who don't know this?

 

[D_Chocho_Lippz]

Correct; and neither gloss fits what you were saying. You meant "to be at rest in a horizontal position," i.e., "to lie."

"Lay" is a transitive verb: one lays something or someone (down, or on something). Examples: "Lay down the law." "Now I lay me down to sleep."

"Lie" is an intransitive verb: one lies (down) on something. "I need to go lie down." "It is lying on the floor." Are there really English-speaking people who don't know this?

Do you have any more off-topic grammar lessons for us?

 

[B_crackoff]

Correct; and neither gloss fits what you were saying. You meant "to be at rest in a horizontal position," i.e., "to lie."

"Lay" is a transitive verb: one lays something or someone (down, or on something). Examples: "Lay down the law." "Now I lay me down to sleep."

"Lie" is an intransitive verb: one lies (down) on something. "I need to go lie down." "It is lying on the floor." Are there really English-speaking people who don't know this?

You are, of course, quite correct. That said, I think it is the most common mistake in the English language, along with "could of" & "bored of".

You lay something else down, whereas people lie down all by themselves.

Don't tell Bob Dylan or Eric Clapton fans though.:wink: (Lie Lady Lie - it doesn't scan so well, & can certainly have a double meaning, eh?).

 

[nudeyorker]

OK... face down, arms at side; since it's dangerous I started at home and used pillows for protective head cover. I'll work my way up eventually! :laugh2:

 

[B_crackoff]

OK... face down, arms at side; since it's dangerous I started at home and used pillows for protective head cover. I'll work my way up eventually! :laugh2:

Wow, that is flat!

Better make sure that those extreme ironers don't come & kidnap you.:smile:

 

[D_Chocho_Lippz]

OK... face down, arms at side; since it's dangerous I started at home and used pillows for protective head cover. I'll work my way up eventually! :laugh2:

NudeYorker, thank you! You made my day since everyone else is party pooping!

 

[D_Chocho_Lippz]

Today's plank.