2010...

[Joe Guy]

Why would anyone use any of the above?

I always say, 'this year' when I'm referring to this year. Next year I'll say, 'last year'.

Two years from now I'll probably say, 'two thousand ten' (when I'm not saying, the year before last).

[loCAtek]

I'm surprised how many folks voted for Two thousand AND ten rather, than Two thousand ten.

I suppose that also means they would have said Two thousand AND one, two, three, etc.? Seems inefficient.

Well, we say two AND a half, rather than two - half?

[BoSoxGal]

I'm surprised how many folks voted for Two thousand AND ten rather, than Two thousand ten.

I suppose that also means they would have said Two thousand AND one, two, three, etc.? Seems inefficient.

Well, we say two AND a half, rather than two - half?

Yes, but grammatically speaking, that's not really analogous.

In any case, both readings of dates are grammatically recognized; the without 'and' construction is preferred, at least in American English, the common resources indicate.

[The Hen]

Fuck it. Who cares about the year. This should be May Day today. The first fucking Monday of May at work. Fuck it.Fuck it. Fuck it.

I want to stay home.

[Sean]

's alright Hen. How about if I stay at home on your behalf?

We'll make a statement.

[loCAtek]

MayDay? Ain't that a Ruskie thing, you a commie Hen?