OP did not ask if that was a thing, as you say. He asked if this is a thing. This is the singular proximal demonstrative pronoun. That is also a demonstrative pronoun. Or adjective. Or adverb. Or a lot of things.

ITT: metaphysics, linguistics, and barspinz

So then that is most certainly also a thing.

After taking a several month break from BFSSFG:

http://i.qkme.me/3r4v9e.jpg

But seriously... It seemed like there used to be a ton more discussion on here and now pretty much the only posts that get more than a page of responses are joke threads.

It's hard to seriously discuss such thought-provoking questions as "Is this a thing...?"

From what I'm seeing, when people have actual issues, there are certain people who help and give solid answers.

Also, seems like there's a run of similar questions popping up right now. Help choosing an entry bike (of course), pedal straps, wheels, etc.

School is back in and everyone wants to buy a sick fixie to ride around campus on. It happens every year to some extent but this year is the worst.

Ahh that makes sense. I'll tough it out til winter when we can all start roller threads and ask about putting finders on high end track bikes :lol:

I suspect it's the Premium Rush effect.

It's just that fixed gear "culture" is everywhere now. Even at WalMart.

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