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Posted by kazoo on May 27, 2000, at 16:23:58
In reply to test, please ignore, posted by Dr. Bob on May 27, 2000, at 4:40:20
> der auto ...
is in der garage.
Posted by Rebecca on May 27, 2000, at 16:38:28
In reply to Re: test, please ignore, posted by kazoo on May 27, 2000, at 16:23:58
Dr. Bob, if you're testing translation, you should have better luck with das Auto.
Posted by Cam W. on May 27, 2000, at 22:29:28
In reply to Re: test, please ignore, posted by kazoo on May 27, 2000, at 16:23:58
> > der auto ...
> is in der garage.
...baun, baun, baun , der autobahn. - Kraftwerk
Posted by Kay on May 28, 2000, at 1:04:24
In reply to Re: test, please ignore, posted by Cam W. on May 27, 2000, at 22:29:28
> > > der auto ...
> > is in der garage.
> ...baun, baun, baun , der autobahn. - Kraftwerk
Why is der auto in der barn?
Posted by shar on May 28, 2000, at 20:16:59
In reply to test, please ignore, posted by Dr. Bob on May 27, 2000, at 4:40:20
> der auto
A test about cars?? Omigod, I haven't studied or anything, I didn't even realize there were tests on this site!!
Posted by bob on May 29, 2000, at 11:03:58
In reply to A test!? , posted by shar on May 28, 2000, at 20:16:59
> A test about cars?? Omigod, I haven't studied or anything, I didn't even realize there were tests on this site!!
It's not that kind of test, Shar -- it's just a word association test. No big whup.
=^)
bob
Posted by andrew on May 29, 2000, at 17:06:56
In reply to Re: A test!? , posted by bob on May 29, 2000, at 11:03:58
> > A test about cars?? Omigod, I haven't studied or anything, I didn't even realize there were tests on this site!!
>
> It's not that kind of test, Shar -- it's just a word association test. No big whup.
>
> =^)
> bobCars are associated with approx. 50,000 accidental deaths annually in the United States, and with increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels worldwide. Though most researcher tend to agree "greenhouse gasses" have effected the climate, few are willing to attribute any particular severe weather event to global warming. The past three years have seen a consistant increase in record-breaking global mean temperature. Lloyds of London recently tapped into investors surity to pay claims for a record number of weather-related disaters. People drive cars in an effort to find personal satisfaction. Cars are commonly used for recreation and commerce. Aircraft, trains and boats also contribute to atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrous dioxide.
Posted by Kim on May 30, 2000, at 1:01:51
In reply to Re: A test!? , posted by andrew on May 29, 2000, at 17:06:56
> Cars are associated with approx. 50,000 accidental deaths annually in the United States, and with increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels worldwide. Though most researcher tend to agree "greenhouse gasses" have effected the climate, few are willing to attribute any particular severe weather event to global warming. The past three years have seen a consistant increase in record-breaking global mean temperature. Lloyds of London recently tapped into investors surity to pay claims for a record number of weather-related disaters. People drive cars in an effort to find personal satisfaction. Cars are commonly used for recreation and commerce. Aircraft, trains and boats also contribute to atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrous dioxide.
Sorry, Andrew, a most enlightening answer, but spelling counts ;-)
researchers
affected
consistent
surety
disasters
Posted by Noa on May 30, 2000, at 13:09:21
In reply to Re: A test!? , posted by Kim on May 30, 2000, at 1:01:51
"test, please ignore"
I regret to inform you that we have all failed this test. Our only directive in this test, afterall, was "please ignore", which of course, we did not and perhaps, could not, carry out.
While we were on the subject of free association........Having read the previous posts, I am associating quite strongly to Monty Python. What do you make of that?
Posted by Todd on May 30, 2000, at 16:38:27
In reply to Re: A test!? , posted by Noa on May 30, 2000, at 13:09:21
I'd say that a five ounce swallow cannot carry a one pound coconut. Or a German automobile for that matter. So let's get on with it now, and find that holy grail. That's what I think.
Posted by shar on May 30, 2000, at 19:52:23
In reply to Re: A test!? , posted by Noa on May 30, 2000, at 13:09:21
Well, Noa, what do you think this is ........
THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!??!!(wink,wink, nudge, nudge) Shar
> "test, please ignore"
>
> I regret to inform you that we have all failed this test. Our only directive in this test, afterall, was "please ignore", which of course, we did not and perhaps, could not, carry out.
>
> While we were on the subject of free association........Having read the previous posts, I am associating quite strongly to Monty Python. What do you make of that?
Posted by bob on May 30, 2000, at 22:28:38
In reply to Re: A test!? Noa, posted by shar on May 30, 2000, at 19:52:23
MY BRAIN HURTS!!
Mr. D. B. Gumby, er, bob
Posted by shar on May 30, 2000, at 22:40:33
In reply to ... and now for something completely different, posted by bob on May 30, 2000, at 22:28:38
> The larch.
> The larch.
Posted by Cam W. on May 31, 2000, at 1:15:04
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by shar on May 30, 2000, at 22:40:33
Anyone know where I can get a licence for my fish? - Cam
Posted by Cam W. on May 31, 2000, at 6:34:12
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Cam W. on May 31, 2000, at 1:15:04
>
> Anyone know where I can get a licence for my fish? - CamHis name is Eric. - C.
Posted by Noa on May 31, 2000, at 8:22:09
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Cam W. on May 31, 2000, at 6:34:12
LOL, you guys.
Posted by Adam on May 31, 2000, at 19:37:21
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Noa on May 31, 2000, at 8:22:09
It's...
Posted by shar on May 31, 2000, at 20:13:50
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Adam on May 31, 2000, at 19:37:21
This is AN EX-PARROT!!
Posted by bob on May 31, 2000, at 22:11:54
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by shar on May 31, 2000, at 20:13:50
A mouse with three buttons...
(...or was that a man with three buttocks?)
AUSTRALIA! AUSTRALIA! AUSTRALIA! AUSTRALIA! WE LOVE YOU! Amen! Crack the brew!
Posted by Noa on June 1, 2000, at 7:55:09
In reply to ... and now for something completely different, posted by bob on May 31, 2000, at 22:11:54
Knock Knock
WHo's there?
House burgler, Maam.
You're sure you're not an encyclopedia salesman, now?
Posted by Greg on June 1, 2000, at 12:51:43
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Noa on June 1, 2000, at 7:55:09
I had a fish once...her name was Wanda.
Then one day she just wanda'd away.
I miss my fish.
Posted by Adam on June 2, 2000, at 16:57:30
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Greg on June 1, 2000, at 12:51:43
SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM
Posted by Noa on June 2, 2000, at 17:53:05
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Adam on June 2, 2000, at 16:57:30
> SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM
How apt!!
MP enters the cyber-age.
Posted by shar on June 2, 2000, at 23:08:47
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by Adam on June 2, 2000, at 16:57:30
...at the Ministry of Funny Walks.....
Posted by Cam W. on June 3, 2000, at 1:39:11
In reply to Re: ... and now for something completely different, posted by shar on June 2, 2000, at 23:08:47
'Receptionist' (Rita Davies) - Yes, sir?
'Man' (Michael Palin) - I'd like to have an argument please.
'Receptionist' - Certainly sir, have you been here before...?
'Man' - No, this is my first time.
'Receptionist' - I see. Do you want to have the full argument, or were you thinking of taking the course?
'Man' - Well, what would be the cost?
'Receptionist' - Yes, it's one pound for a five-minute argument, but only eight pounds for a course of ten.
'Man' - Well, I think it's probably best if I start with the five-minute one and see how it goes from there. OK?
'Receptionist' - Fine - I'll see who's free at the moment...Mr.Du-Bakey's free, but he's a little bit concilliatory...Yes, try Mr.Barnard - Room 12.
'Man' - Thank you.[The man walks down a corridor. He opens door 12. There is a man at a desk.]
'Mr.Barnard' (Graham Chapman)[shouting] - What do you want?
'Man' - Well I was told outside...
'Mr.Barnard' - Don't give me that you snotty-faced heap of parrot droppings!
'Man' - What!
'Mr.Barnard' - Shut your festering gob you tit! Your type makes me puke! You vacuous toffee-nosed malodorous pervert!
'Man' - Look! I came here for an argument.
'Mr.Barnard' [calmly] - Oh! I'm sorry, this is abuse.
'Man' - Oh I see, that explains it.
'Mr.Barnard' - No, you want room 12A next door.
'Man' - I see - sorry. [exits]
'Mr.Barnard' - Not at all. [as he goes] Stupid git.[Outside 12A. The man knocks on the door.]
'Mr.Vibrating' (John Cleese)[from within] - Come in.
[The man enters the room. Mr.Vibrating is sitting at a desk.]
'Man' - Is this the room for an argument?
'Mr.Vibrating' - I told you once.
'Man' - No you haven't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I have.
'Man' - When?
'Mr.Vibrating' - Just now!
'Man' - No you didn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I did!
'Man' - Didn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Did.
'Man' - Didn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - I'm telling you I did!
'Man' - You did not!
'Mr.Vibrating' - I'm sorry, is this a five-minute argument, or the full half-hour?
'Man' - Oh...Just a five-minute one.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Fine [makes a note of it; the man sits down.] thank you. Anyway I did.
'Man' - You most certainly did not.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Now, let's get one thing quite clear. I most definitely told you!
'Man' - You did not.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I did.
'Man' - You did not.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I did.
'Man' - Didn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I did.
'Man' - Didn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes I did!!
'Man' - Look, this isn't an argument.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes it is.
'Man' - No it isn't, it's just contradiction.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No it isn't.
'Man' - Yes it is.
'Mr.Vibrating' - It is not.
'Man' - It is. You just contradicted me.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No I didn't.
'Man' - Ooh, you did!
'Mr.Vibrating' - No, no, no, no, no.
'Man' - You did, just then.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No, nonsense!
'Man' - Oh, look this is futile.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No it isn't.
'Man' - I came here for a good argument.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No you didn't, you came here for an argument.
'Man' - Well, an argument's not the same as a contradiction.
'Mr.Vibrating' - It can be.
'Man' - No it can't. An arguement is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No it isn't.
'Man' - Yes it is. It isnt just contradiction.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Look, if I argue with you I must take up a contradictory position.
'Man' - But it isn't just saying 'No it isn't'.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Yes it is.
'Man' - No it isn't, argument is an intellectual process...contradiction is just the automatic gainsaying of anything the person says.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No it isn't.
'Man' - Yes it is.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Not at all.
'Man' - Now look!
'Mr.Vibrating'[pressing bell on desk] - Thank you, good morning.
'Man' - What?
'Mr.Vibrating' - That's it. Good morning.
'Man' - But I was just getting interested.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Sorry the five minutes is up.
'Man' - That was never five minutes just now!
'Mr.Vibrating' - I'm afraid it was.
'Man' - No it wasn't.
'Mr.Vibrating' - I'm sorry, I'm not allowed to argue any more.
'Man' - What?
'Mr.Vibrating' - If you want me to go on arguing you'll have to pay for another five minutes.
'Man' - But that was never five minutes just now...oh come on! [Vibrating looks round as though the man was not there] This is ridiculous.
'Mr.Vibrating' - I'm very sorry, but I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid.
'Man' - Oh. All right. [pays] There you are.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Thank you.
'Man' - Well?
'Mr.Vibrating' - Well what?
'Man' - That was never five minutes just now.
'Mr.Vibrating' - I told you I'm not allowed to argue unless you've paid.
'Man' - I've just paid.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No you didn't.
'Man' - I did! I did! I did!
'Mr.Vibrating' - No you didn't.
'Man' - Look I don't want to argue about that.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Well I'm very sorry but you didn't pay.
'Man' - Aha! Well if I didn't pay, why are you arguing...got you!
'Mr.Vibrating' - No you haven't.
'Man' - Yes I have...if you're arguing I must have paid.
'Mr.Vibrating' - Not necessarily. I could be arguing in my spare time.
'Man' - I've had enough of this.
'Mr.Vibrating' - No you haven't.
'Man' - Oh shut up! [he leaves and sees a door marked complaints; he goes in] I want to complain.
'Man in Charge' (Eric Idle) - You want to complain...look at these shoes...I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.
'Man' - No, I want to complain about...
'Man in Charge' - If you complain nothing happens...you might as well just not bother. My back hurts and...[man exits and walks down the corridor and enters a room]- et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
A skit from the 3rd series of Monty Python's Flying Circus entitled "Argument Clinic" from the script of 29th show on BBC that aired November 2, 1972.
Thanks for the posts Noa and Shar; and thanks for the slap back to reality Cindy and Janice; much appreciated.
I am leaving on vacation for 2 weeks and hopefully I can come back rejuvinated and able think again, so that I can be of some help here. I love you guys!
Sincerely - Cam
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