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[Trantor]

Thanks, I was about to post this Jan. It's so unbelievable... This even came this morning on the radio, the whole of Germany is laughing at the man.

[Jan]

That's still OK, Trant. I believe that he might be a smart guy (although I don't know him) and as I said - I like the German accent (LOL - always enjoy Arnold Schwarzenegger's oldest movies).

But the first Czech EU commissioner was able to say only "Uhh - I am very optimistic" in English.

[MasterWuuf]

Günther Oettinger, der neue EU-Kommissar, and his English:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXPPu418C78

I simply love the German accent!

You're kidding, right? This guy is Aingelish, isn't he?
(And I thought he looked like a guy who lives down the road from me. )

[Trantor]

I think it's bad enough that a politician of this caliber is not better at English. He now has an important position in the international EU, and he was Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany's 16 states, before (a position similar to that of a Governor in the US). Baden-Württemberg is also not exactly small or unimportant in Germany, it's the third-largest state population-wise, and its capital is Stuttgart, home of companies such as Daimler-Benz or Porsche. It's also the home-state of T0mi, whatever that may mean.

But what I think is really sad is that this guy said that English will become the most important language in Germany, the "language of work", and that German will only be spoken in families and with friends in a short time; therefore, he said, everyone should learn English. He also claimed that his English would be very good. Now we know just HOW good...

[MasterWuuf]

I haven't heard TOMi speak English but I'd vote for him.
Are you practicing your Ainguleesh, TOMi?

Seriously, I had a terrible time even figuring out what the man was trying to get across.

Perhaps they could pay Arnold Schwarzenegger to move over there and fix things.
(I have friends in California who might help pay for his flight)

[Trantor]

At least one thing can be changed MW, here you can listen to T0mi speaking English (and about DM!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21bOT9MpYG0

And if you didn't notice yet, there is also me talking about DM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir8Ftt7Hdvw [/shameless plug]

[Ameena]

Heh, I think I can safely say that both of you (Trant and T0mi) are better at speaking English than that other bloke .

[Gambit37]

Poor lonely Mars rover: http://xkcd.com/695/

[Jan]

Now this one really made me ROFL (fortunately, I have a carpet here). Poor Rover.

[beowuuf]

This one actually made me sad!

[Jan]

Of course, of course - actually, I was Rolling On the Floor Lamenting (ROFL).

[T0Mi]

oh my... I kind of hoped it would go unnoticed.

Thank you Mr. Oettinger.

He promised to do some practice though...
then he'll bite his tongue off while trying to do the "TH" correctly.

Ti Äitsch, Digger!

Näksch mol nämschd hald so a Kompjuderle mid, der wos dor net bloss iberseza ko, sondern au schwätzt.
Aber selbor schwätza dusch bide nemme, gell? Ond Kehrwoch hasch heid au no net gmacht!

[Mystic_Unicorn]

Document HOME.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

On second thought i dont thing it is a funny document, but it worth looking.

[Trantor]

Näksch mol nämschd hald so a Kompjuderle mid, der wos dor net bloss iberseza ko, sondern au schwätzt.
Aber selbor schwätza dusch bide nemme, gell? Ond Kehrwoch hasch heid au no net gmacht!

Äh, Junge, wer soll denn dat Gestammel verstehen? Schwätz deutlich Junge, echt jetz, sonst klatscht et, aber kein Applaus!

[T0Mi]

Wie klatscht et? Meinst du echt jetzt, so applaudieren oder wat? Raff ich net.
(*dodges trown tomatoes for germanization of this thread*)

And for all those wondering about what the heck the Germans keep yelling at each other:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y69R9oguTk

[MasterWuuf]

Wie klatscht et? Meinst du echt jetzt, so applaudieren oder wat? Raff ich net.
(*dodges trown tomatoes for germanization of this thread*)

And for all those wondering about what the heck the Germans keep yelling at each other:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y69R9oguTk

Oh yeah. That clears it all up for me. SURE it does. Uh huh, yep, yessir.

(Und here I schtands...in the DARKeinschtein. )

P.S. I thought I'd add this 'older' song to my post. It goes well with the 'mumble English' trail we were on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMlxxZsfp44

[Gambit37]

Here's an amazingly clever piece of perspective art:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38864566@N00/2479491895/

[Roquen]

That's pretty cool!

[beowuuf]

My brain has been thoroughly twisted!

[Joramun]

http://www.drhorrible.com/

[beowuuf]

Thanks, now 'better than neil' is back in my head

[Trantor]

I'm not a big Joss Whedon fan, but I really like Dr. Horrible.

[beowuuf]

Well, his brother had a major hand in it. Still singing 'better than neil' btw.

[Trantor]

I know we have many Pink Floyd fans here, and it seems quite a few of us recognize the name of David Bowman. I suspect that some of you will already know this then, but since it is pretty amazing (not to mention plain beautiful on all the human senses), I still decided to post it. Not being able to think about much else than 2001 in the past 48 hours probably has something to do with it, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f88NZ1sxWX0

[Trantor]

Some people really have WAY too much time on their hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsVJGRuHA8k

It gets a bit repetitive after a while, but I still love it, especially the part from 7:50 to 9:00. But really, anything with multiple turtle shells is great.

[beowuuf]

This is an interesting one that isn't going where you think! Still updating, so the story isn't finished
http://kafkaskoffee.com/TombComic/index.php?p=1

[cowsmanaut]

I'm sure this monkey will have some messed up dreams..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEXmq6pdt-Y

[Gambit37]

Now I hate to sound like some kind of internet snob, but this right here is pure comedy gold!

I won't say anything about it as you should probably read the article then look at the comments to get the gist of what's going on, but when you realise -- wow, talk about average web users being dumb as rocks!
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/fa ... npage5.php

If you can't be arsed to wade through the comments to work out what's going on, this one kind of sums it up:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/fa ... ent-187896

And this comment, while being quite misanthropic, is titterlingly funny:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/fa ... ent-188465

[cowsmanaut]

grandmother grimm's sleeping beauty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIDv1jJhoxY&hd=1

Woman and the reaper
http://212.227.136.88/press/

A bit slow on the story.. but not bad. Wallace and Gromit : Loaf and death.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... d=49816402

[Jan]

A bit slow on the story.. but not bad. Wallace and Gromit : Loaf and death.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... d=49816402

Oh, great! I didn't know that one! Thanks a lot, cows! I simply love Gromit!