Anne
A Propos of Nothing
This thread is so illuminating to me. I never would have thought heat could be "het" in past tense.
English is such a rich, incredibly complicated language. I'm lucky I learned it for free in England when I was four, and didn't have to struggle with the simplest grammar later on. We start studying English when we are seven or eight, and for some it never sinks in.
In Swedish, the word 'scared' doesn't exist as an adjective in certain forms. You can say "the scared child", but "a scared child" is impossible. There is no proper replacement for that word either. Ever since I realized that, I always seem to come across places where I would like to use it in that context. It's very frustrating.
English is such a rich, incredibly complicated language. I'm lucky I learned it for free in England when I was four, and didn't have to struggle with the simplest grammar later on. We start studying English when we are seven or eight, and for some it never sinks in.
In Swedish, the word 'scared' doesn't exist as an adjective in certain forms. You can say "the scared child", but "a scared child" is impossible. There is no proper replacement for that word either. Ever since I realized that, I always seem to come across places where I would like to use it in that context. It's very frustrating.
Hi! Sorry I'm late in replying to this, I've been working the night shift and have been gone in the head most days as a result, so I haven't spent much time at the computer...Could you give us the pronunciation of your name? I'm guessing "sh know vay"??? Thanks, and welcome!!!
Synnöve would be pronounced "sy -ner-veh", although your English version suits me fine. It sounds nice.
Thank you for the compliment, by the way.
Happy belated birthday, Mr. Einstein.
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klondike
Happy Birthday to those 2 gents for sure, Judith!
But how about Jed Clampett & Joe Friday?!
Yup, today also calls for candles for Jack Webb, and Buddy Ebsen (I still try to imagine his ozarked version of "If I Only Had a Heart", as opposed to the cherished warbling of Tin Man Jack Haley).
As well, today's also many happy returns in spirit for MoTown's Chairman of the Board, Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Mercy, mercy me - have you really been gone over 10 years now, MG?
One hopes that you know how much you are missed!
But how about Jed Clampett & Joe Friday?!
Yup, today also calls for candles for Jack Webb, and Buddy Ebsen (I still try to imagine his ozarked version of "If I Only Had a Heart", as opposed to the cherished warbling of Tin Man Jack Haley).
As well, today's also many happy returns in spirit for MoTown's Chairman of the Board, Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Mercy, mercy me - have you really been gone over 10 years now, MG?
One hopes that you know how much you are missed!
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And while we're on the subject of birthdays, it's also the birth anniversary of Eugen Sandow, known as "Sandow the Strongman." He was a Very Big Deal in vaudeville, and supposedly sparked an interest in physical fitness and bodybuilding in the early 20th century (you know, the Indian clubs and deep breathing and all that). I read just now that the trophy given in the Mr. Olympia contest is called the Sandow.
More like has it been almost 25 years!? Next year is going to be the Silver Anniversary of his death. I'm a huge fan of Marvin Gaye and his music and i've amassed quite a ton of information about him in this here nogginklondike wrote: As well, today's also many happy returns in spirit for MoTown's Chairman of the Board, Mr. Marvin Gaye.
Mercy, mercy me - have you really been gone over 10 years now, MG?
One hopes that you know how much you are missed!
Truly one of the most complex and interesting individuals to ever pick up a microphone. I'm really looking forward to his sister's upcoming book about the family and Marvin growing up as well as the independent movie starring Jesse L Martin and James Gandolfini. The film will be focusing on the last 5 years of Marvin's life. According to IMDB the movie has been pushed back to a 2010 release
Also in not so great news (at least to me) the script is going to be based on Steve Turner's book which left a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully the movie doesn't try to pass psychological judgment the way Turner did. I'd enjoy his book a lot more if he had excluded that pop psych final chapter and just leave it up to the reader.-
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It's Curmudgeon Time, 'cause like Popeye, that's all I can stands -- I can't stands no more:
Know what I hate? I hate Washington Mutual Savings Bank. I hate a bank that characterizes itself as "WaMu," has an annoying set of print and TV ads, the tagline of which is "WooHoo!" and which expects us to take it seriously as a financial institution.
I hate their cute little ATMs, which give you as choice to press - "Sure," instead of "Yes." This is NYC, Washington Mutual. We don't say "Sure!" or "You Bet!" (except in jest). Who do I look like, Minnie Pearl?????
Maybe if Washington Mutual changed its choice from "Sure" to "Whaddya, kiddin' me??" I'd feel better. But for now, WaMu, Fahgedaboudit.
Know what I hate? I hate Washington Mutual Savings Bank. I hate a bank that characterizes itself as "WaMu," has an annoying set of print and TV ads, the tagline of which is "WooHoo!" and which expects us to take it seriously as a financial institution.
I hate their cute little ATMs, which give you as choice to press - "Sure," instead of "Yes." This is NYC, Washington Mutual. We don't say "Sure!" or "You Bet!" (except in jest). Who do I look like, Minnie Pearl?????
Maybe if Washington Mutual changed its choice from "Sure" to "Whaddya, kiddin' me??" I'd feel better. But for now, WaMu, Fahgedaboudit.
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Oy! That guy needs a very long and very far away leave of absence.
Have you ever seen a film done by John Cleese about the making of an American infomercial? It's a scream (literally). There's a cute as a button, squeaky-clean presenter who can't stop yelling, even when being interviewed by the producers of the informercial (led by Cleese). When he wincingly asks her to lower her voice, she perkily replies "OH!!! SURE!!!! HOW'S THIS?????!!!!!!!"
It's a question upon which I never stop musing: just how stupid do they think we are?
Have you ever seen a film done by John Cleese about the making of an American infomercial? It's a scream (literally). There's a cute as a button, squeaky-clean presenter who can't stop yelling, even when being interviewed by the producers of the informercial (led by Cleese). When he wincingly asks her to lower her voice, she perkily replies "OH!!! SURE!!!! HOW'S THIS?????!!!!!!!"
It's a question upon which I never stop musing: just how stupid do they think we are?
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I have seen one of them. I think Cleese did a series but I'm not sure. What better way to get your point across (management's) then by laughing your way through the training.
The Cialis, et al, drive my bats. They are a little embarassing watching TV with my daughter when they come on. Besides who has "His and Her" tubs in a field with no water supply near. To see them all men over 40 are stricken.
Any other commercials?
The Cialis, et al, drive my bats. They are a little embarassing watching TV with my daughter when they come on. Besides who has "His and Her" tubs in a field with no water supply near. To see them all men over 40 are stricken.
Any other commercials?
Chris
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
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That tubs in the field thing really is odd, and a bit eeewwww. What exactly are they doing in those individual tubs, all by themselves?
The ones that really disturb me are those for 'Yaz' birth control pills. I suppose, of course, it's another generation, but who of my generation can say 'Yaz' and not think of baseball? Or, at least, of white bread -- I forget which brand made the 'Big Yaz' bread Carl Yastrzemski was touting. Is there a sort of Yogi/YooHoo link there? Is Yaz a pharmaceuticals manufacturer now?
But aside from that connection, I am made uncomfortable by that 'WaMu' attitude towards something very serious. I really don't think birth control pills should have a cute little name. It's undignified, at the very least, as are just about all of the advertisements for 'women's personal products.' I'm not saying all such subjects should be taboo to discuss; I'm saying that there are more decorous and mature ways to do so, preferably after the younger ones have gone to bed.
The ones that really disturb me are those for 'Yaz' birth control pills. I suppose, of course, it's another generation, but who of my generation can say 'Yaz' and not think of baseball? Or, at least, of white bread -- I forget which brand made the 'Big Yaz' bread Carl Yastrzemski was touting. Is there a sort of Yogi/YooHoo link there? Is Yaz a pharmaceuticals manufacturer now?
But aside from that connection, I am made uncomfortable by that 'WaMu' attitude towards something very serious. I really don't think birth control pills should have a cute little name. It's undignified, at the very least, as are just about all of the advertisements for 'women's personal products.' I'm not saying all such subjects should be taboo to discuss; I'm saying that there are more decorous and mature ways to do so, preferably after the younger ones have gone to bed.
Well Judith:
I think they all SHOULD be taboo!!! Chris is so right about watching with your daughter - in my case it's my little granddaughter. "Grandma, Daddy won't tell me what they mean, and Billy laughs, what's so funny?" I've joked about some commercials, but they really irk me. Feminine products, mens' Extenz . . . . . . come on. Sell them to the doctors and let them advertise in the privacy of their offices.
There are also the ones with the Moms and kids having food and cola fights in the kitchen - PUHLEEZE. With even only one kid, nobody wants to see that kind of mess, and they have the 'dumb' mother involved in it herself. Ha, ha, ha, so happy she gets to clean up the mess with a paper towel. Yeah, right! I'm so sick of so much on TV, if it wasn't for movies . . . . . now at least I can tape and ff through commercials.
Anne
I think they all SHOULD be taboo!!! Chris is so right about watching with your daughter - in my case it's my little granddaughter. "Grandma, Daddy won't tell me what they mean, and Billy laughs, what's so funny?" I've joked about some commercials, but they really irk me. Feminine products, mens' Extenz . . . . . . come on. Sell them to the doctors and let them advertise in the privacy of their offices.
There are also the ones with the Moms and kids having food and cola fights in the kitchen - PUHLEEZE. With even only one kid, nobody wants to see that kind of mess, and they have the 'dumb' mother involved in it herself. Ha, ha, ha, so happy she gets to clean up the mess with a paper towel. Yeah, right! I'm so sick of so much on TV, if it wasn't for movies . . . . . now at least I can tape and ff through commercials.
Anne
Anne
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