SA’s Internet speeds suck

[chan0o]

The Internet Sucks, The government Sucks, Eskom Sucks, The justice system sucks - see there's a pattern

Justice system: condemns you for pointing out flaws.
Eskom: tells you not to use electricity.
ISPs: controlled by a monopoly.

In other news, Government wonders why there's a lack of growth.

[Lycanthrope]

Can't say I'm not surprised.

So you are surprised?

[FarligOpptreden]

So you are surprised?

Nah, I think in this context it's rather a sarcastic quip owing to the fact that the situation is SO ridiculous that he can't say he's not surprised, even though he would like to. The stupidity of the parties involved is just expected, so there can't be any surprise whatsoever.

Semantics, my dear Scandi.

[Lycanthrope]

Nah, I think in this context it's rather a sarcastic quip owing to the fact that the situation is SO ridiculous that he can't say he's not surprised, even though he would like to. The stupidity of the parties involved is just expected, so there can't be any surprise whatsoever.

Semantics, my dear Scandi.

So you're saying that he just fails at using idiomatic expressions correctly?

[FarligOpptreden]

So you're saying that he just fails at using idiomatic expressions correctly?

I think in THIS context it might fit, as the mere utterance of "I'm not surprised" would mean that at least some surprising qualities are in the article which, in fact, there aren't. So he probably just stated the fact the he CAN'T say he's not surprised, even though he isn't, because the article rings true on every possible level.

[Lycanthrope]

I think in THIS context it might fit, as the mere utterance of "I'm not surprised" would mean that at least some surprising qualities are in the article which, in fact, there aren't. So he probably just stated the fact the he CAN'T say he's not surprised, even though he isn't, because the article rings true on every possible level.

This is very basic English. You have two options:

1. I can't say that I'm surprised.
2. I'm not surprised.

The option of "I can't say that I'm not surprised" is what you might call a "mixed idiom" and a double-negative.

It's not grammatically correct; it's poor English and, above all, it fails to convey the intended sarcasm (and thus the meaning).

Also, I'm struggling to understand how you could possibly know what he "really" meant--hence the reason I asked him.

[FarligOpptreden]

Dude, chillax. I'm mocking the idiotic situation (re: SA internet speeds) and playing a bit of devil's advocate. I KNOW the idiom was used incorrectly, I was just trying to show that there can't be ANY surprises in our guavamint so even talking about surprise in said context is unwarrented.

Rather go outside and enjoy the beautiful autumns you guys have and send me some Julmust when winter arrives!

[Lycanthrope]

Dude, chillax. I'm mocking the idiotic situation (re: SA internet speeds) and playing a bit of devil's advocate. I KNOW the idiom was used incorrectly, I was just trying to show that there can't be ANY surprises in our guavamint so even talking about surprise in said context is unwarrented.

But that's the point... He's saying that he is surprised, which makes no sense given the unsurprising context of the article.

Also, I am chillaxed. I just don't think we're understanding each other particularly well

Rather go outside and enjoy the beautiful autumns you guys have and send me some Julmust when winter arrives!

Nothing beautiful about it yet, although the trees are gradually turning brown. Just not enough to appreciate all the Autumnal colours.

I could be convinced to send you some Julmust if you're prepared to pay for the shipping and ask nicely come the time

Also: unwarranted

[DuckKnuckle]

Lycanthrope is being a dick? Can't say I'm not surprised :P

Stop judging the wording of one line hahaha

Also - edited first post by removing one word that seems to be causing quite a scene with the grammar nazis.

[FarligOpptreden]

But that's the point... He's saying that he is surprised, which makes no sense given the unsurprising context of the article.

Also, I am chillaxed. I just don't think we're understanding each other particularly well

Guess we should switch over to Svensk then... Jag talar lite Svenska. (No, I didn't use Google Translate for that)

Nothing beautiful about it yet, although the trees are gradually turning brown. Just not enough to appreciate all the Autumnal colours.

I could be convinced to send you some Julmust if you're prepared to pay for the shipping and ask nicely come the time

Det år mycket skitbra! Jag göra det. Tack!

Also: unwarranted

Jag såg att efter "posting"... Typing on a phone on the can, yo!

Lycanthrope is being a dick? Can't say I'm not surprised :P

Stop judging the wording of one line hahaha

Also - edited first post by removing one word that seems to be causing quite a scene with the grammar nazis.

Dude, it was just me taking a shot at Lycan for being a grammar nazi and pointing out the pathetic state of telecoms affairs in our country. No harm intended.