That's because CPU is not a valid combination of morphemes. FAQ is.
Although I'll admit that SCSI caught me off gaurd.
Whenever this argument comes up, people try to find some logical reason for saying either "F-A-Q" or "fack." The truth is that there's no logic involved in this sort of thing.
SCSI is a perfect example. By your rules, it shouldn't be pronounced as a word, but it is. Take another example: CIA. It could easily be pronounced "see-ah" (like NATO), but no, everyone says "C-I-A." It's completely arbitrary.
Both of you need to be modded down for failing to recognize that the parent's post refers to events in The Search for Spock, not The Wrath of Khan.
I believe I've out-nerded you.
I have to say that in this case, I agree that the big corporation is probably in the right.
Best Brains is not a "big corporation." Ever since MST3K was cancelled, Best Brains basically just sells merchandise and licenses the occasional episode to Rhino for VHS/DVD release. As far as I know, they currently consist of about three people, including Jim Mallon (president of the company, formerly a producer for the show and the original voice of Gypsy).
This is hardly a case of a huge behemoth looking to crush the little guy.
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Wrong. The PS3 will only play the competing format, Blu-ray, not HD DVD.
I read about that in Brian Greene's The Fabric of the Cosmos. Amazing stuff.
This calls for Bob's Quick Guide to the Apostrophe, You Idiots.
Remember your grammar! The "I" in "Internets" should always be capitalized. For example:
"I just bought some wood on the Internets."
Although I'll admit that SCSI caught me off gaurd.
Whenever this argument comes up, people try to find some logical reason for saying either "F-A-Q" or "fack." The truth is that there's no logic involved in this sort of thing.
SCSI is a perfect example. By your rules, it shouldn't be pronounced as a word, but it is. Take another example: CIA. It could easily be pronounced "see-ah" (like NATO), but no, everyone says "C-I-A." It's completely arbitrary.
Both of you need to be modded down for failing to recognize that the parent's post refers to events in The Search for Spock, not The Wrath of Khan. I believe I've out-nerded you.
I have to say that in this case, I agree that the big corporation is probably in the right.
Best Brains is not a "big corporation." Ever since MST3K was cancelled, Best Brains basically just sells merchandise and licenses the occasional episode to Rhino for VHS/DVD release. As far as I know, they currently consist of about three people, including Jim Mallon (president of the company, formerly a producer for the show and the original voice of Gypsy).
This is hardly a case of a huge behemoth looking to crush the little guy.