Compare and contrast

Rich Brown

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Apr 6, 2012, 6:42:02 PM4/6/12

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Are these the same concept?

http://xkcd.com/1039/

http://www.nyanko.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fas/hat_song.html

Barry Gold

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Apr 7, 2012, 8:07:09 PM4/7/12

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Are these the same concept?

http://xkcd.com/1039/

http://www.nyanko.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fas/hat_song.html

Related, but not the same, I think.

The first is about somebody choosing a word that takes entirely too long
to say for its purpose.

The second is about somebody being _stuck_ with a word that takes too
long, because it's that way in her native language. Btw, I doubt if
Hoolima Kittiluca Cheecheechee is _really_ the Tongan word for no, or if
it is, that there isn't a shorter version.

In Japanese, if you want to disagree with somebody, you can be polite
and say "chigaimasu"(*). Or you can just say, "ee-EH". The latter is
somewhat rude, except when disclaiming a compliment.

"A solid is always denser than the same substance in liquid form."
"Chigaimasu."

"Your cake is delicious."
"I-EH! It's just okay."

(*) Really only 3 syllables in most of Japan, as the "u" is delicious
and is usually swallowed, giving you chi-gai-mas'. But it's a full four
syllables in the area around Kyoto.

Gary McGath

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Jul 21, 2012, 12:52:40 PM7/21/12

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I wouldn't recommend that any filker use "paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde"
as a safeword.

--
Gary McGath http://www.mcgath.com

Rich Brown

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Jul 21, 2012, 2:56:53 PM7/21/12

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On Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:52:40 -0400, Gary McGath wrote:
> I wouldn't recommend that any filker use "paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde"
> as a safeword.

Paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde,
Safewords like this are the next thing to suicide.
What if you _can't_ when you're doubled in pain,
Say, "dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane"?

Rich Brown

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Jul 21, 2012, 5:06:56 PM7/21/12

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On Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:52:40 -0400, Gary McGath wrote:

> On 4/6/12 6:42 PM, Rich Brown wrote:
>> Are these the same concept?
>>
>> http://xkcd.com/1039/
>>
>> http://www.nyanko.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fas/hat_song.html
>
> I wouldn't recommend that any filker use "paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde"
> as a safeword.

This is way beyond my pay grade, but here goes...

"Paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde,"
Say it aloud and we'll instantly stand aside.
If that word somehow should slip from your brain
Use "dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane."

Met with some people who wanted to tryst, and we
Found that we each had a major in Chemistry.
Alex brought lashes and handcuffs and stuff...
We needed a way to say, "I've had enough":

"Paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde,"
If you don't say it my paddle will tan your hide.
Clip on the wires and turn up the gain,
'Til "dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane!"

Sounds of our party went on through the night,
With squealing and grunting and gasps of delight.
Then Alice winced and she started to shout --
"PARADIMEthyl..." -- and then she passed out.

"Paradimethylaminobenzaldehyde,"
Safewords like this are the next thing to suicide.
What if you _can't_ when you're doubled in pain,

Say "dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane"?