this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2023
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It is sensical for one use:
"So when is the event?"
"May 20th, 2024"
It's such a niche use, though
I think that's because you're used to hearing dates said that way? Over here in DDMMYY-land, we often would say "20th of May, 2024" and that sounds equally sensical to me tbh
And in a lot of countries they just say 20 May, 2024. So no ordinal numbers for the day.
You mean the 20th of May?
20th in 5th in the year of our lord 2023
I know you've been bashed already by others, but could you elaborate on why this is sensical?
In a, "Alright I guess that technically works and at least can follow the logic". It's pretty damn niche, however (who is going to ask for two or more years in advanced for a date and not go, "Just text/email it"? Heck, even this is pushing it, but I can at least follow the logic)
Could be that I'm slightly fucking up definitions in my head, it was a long day yesterday
Americans always put the month first.
E.g. July 4th.
Except when we don't, like 4th of July...
In what way is it sensible?
I get that you prefer saying it like that, just because you're used to it. It is conventional but definitely in no way sensible.
In that it at least has a use that one can go, "Alright I guess that technically works"