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Pastimes : SI Grammar and Spelling Lab
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To: jbe who wrote (2656)5/25/1999 12:11:00 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) of 4711
 
And in the second paragraph:

So come ye all to the lab, the lab,
So come ye all to the lab.

I think it scans better as

So come all ye to the lab.

Not only does it scan better, but sounds much nicer. Ye all has a harsh and unpleasant sound, too remniscent of "y'all."
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