The last word... - Page 501

*Randall* · 05-26-2009, 11:29 PM

Careful. "Sss-sss-sss-sss-sss-sss..." is what I sound like when I'm laughing sometimes.

You don't want to be known as "Sounds Like Randall's Stupid Laugh," do you?

Randall

*Wassercrats* · 05-26-2009, 08:37 PM

I felt all motivated when I found out about masters tournaments for sprinters, where there's a 40-45 age group, and someone told me what time I need to be competitive (under 12 seconds in the 100 meters). Then I felt old thinking about last summer's injury that still isn't 100% healed and I started looking for a fold-up cane just in case I get hurt where I plan on timing myself. Then I found folding hiking staffs. Even young healthy people use them when hiking and they could be used a monopods for cameras so I got my excuse.

Stopwatch, staff, and speed. They'll call me Triple S. Or SSS. Maybe Sss. They're not saying be quiet, they're chanting SSS.

My foot better heal though.

Andilinks · 05-26-2009, 11:51 PM

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...addicted to placebos.

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Sss-sss-sss-sss-sss-sss...

How would that be spelled in Italian?

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I felt all motivated...

Run Barry, run. (sung to the tune of "Run Forrest, run.")

*Randall* · 05-27-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Andilinks

How would that be spelled in Italian?

I don't speak Italian, but ... "si-si-si-si-si-si"? Or maybe that should be a short "e."

There doesn't seem to be anyhting equivalent to the English short "i" or "oo" sounds. Whatever they think a snake sounds like, I guess.

Randall

Andilinks · 05-27-2009, 01:02 AM

That translates to yes - yes - yes - yes - yes - yes which is an amiable laughter. Thank you for indulging my curiosity. Snake?

*Wassercrats* · 05-27-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Andilinks

Snake?

An Italian snake would say sss in Italian. Find one of those snakes with legs, teach it to write, and there's your answer.

*Randall* · 05-27-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Andilinks

Snake?

Yes: Sssssssssss.

I still don't know where the Italians came from.

Randall

*Tom E.* · 05-27-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall

I still don't know where the Italians came from.

My guess would be Italy

Sorry, I couldn't resist (Ohm?).

Anyhoo, unfurl the banners - this is my first forum post from a Mac.

oheso · 05-30-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom E.

My guess would be Italy

You beat me to it -- by a few days, I see.

Andilinks · 05-27-2009, 09:38 AM

Yes, an Italian snake with legs and writing ability should also be a skilled film maker and be versed in many media. But finding such a creature was not my goal. I'll keep this in mind though and thank you for your input.

I'm still intrigued with the concept of being addicted to placebo drugs because it goes to the very nature of addiction itself. I think I've been addicted to exercise. Placebo exercise would be going to the gym, dressing in exercise apparel and going through the motions of a workout without actually exerting one's self.