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Postby Jetan » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:14 am

Lianhua wrote:
Jetan wrote:Well, it's possible to do word plays, but those aren't really as easily integrated into conversations as puns are. I'll give you an example.

- "Kokko, kokoo kokoon koko kokko!"
- "Koko kokkoko?"
- "Koko kokko."

That's a legit conversation. Anyone want to gues what it means?


Image

:lol2:

It translates to
- "Kokko (a name in this instance), assemble the whole bonfire."
- "The whole bonfire?"
- "The whole bonfire."
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Postby New haven america » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:14 am

Divair wrote:Oh, I just remembered the Yanks have today off, so they'll all be up late. Damn it.

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Postby The Serbian Empire » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:16 am

Divair wrote:
The Serbian Empire wrote:Not all of them. I am around for my early morning roll call and will have to churn out some math work in about twenty minutes.

Most of them ;)

Many of them will be around. I'm just a bit more active this morning because of it. It's usually so silent this time of the night.
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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:16 am

Jetan wrote:
Lianhua wrote:
Image

:lol2:

It translates to
- "Kokko (a name in this instance), assemble the whole bonfire."
- "The whole bonfire?"
- "The whole bonfire."


That's amazing. Chinese is a little similar with its intonations.

Japanese isn't though. Say kokoko and people will think you're trying to be moe. :lol2:
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Postby Divair » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:17 am

The Serbian Empire wrote:
Divair wrote:Most of them ;)

Many of them will be around. I'm just a bit more active this morning because of it. It's usually so silent this time of the night.

Maybe. Don't most of them sleep in until 10-12? I'm already at home by that point, hence the "damn it".

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Postby Alleniana » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:18 am

Lianhua wrote:
Jetan wrote:Well, it's possible to do word plays, but those aren't really as easily integrated into conversations as puns are. I'll give you an example.

- "Kokko, kokoo kokoon koko kokko!"
- "Koko kokkoko?"
- "Koko kokko."

That's a legit conversation. Anyone want to gues what it means?


Image

Is that you?

Lianhua wrote:
Jetan wrote: :lol2:

It translates to
- "Kokko (a name in this instance), assemble the whole bonfire."
- "The whole bonfire?"
- "The whole bonfire."


That's amazing. Chinese is a little similar with its intonations.

Japanese isn't though. Say kokoko and people will think you're trying to be moe. :lol2:

Mai gawd, Chinese :lol2:

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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:19 am

Alleniana wrote:
Lianhua wrote:
Image

Is that you?

Lianhua wrote:
That's amazing. Chinese is a little similar with its intonations.

Japanese isn't though. Say kokoko and people will think you're trying to be moe. :lol2:

Mai gawd, Chinese :lol2:


I wish. I'm the girl in my flag/avatar!

And yes. Chinese.
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Careful, jack. My patience has limits, unlike my Kung Fuuuuuuuu.. (^~^) - Lian Sifu

Resistance is futile if less than one ohm.
Remember this, and you shall go far.
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I love you, -New Sealand-! Why so pretty, Chinese lady? <3 RenaxJiao!
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Postby Divair » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:20 am

Fire drill. brb.

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Postby Alleniana » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:21 am

Lianhua wrote:
Alleniana wrote:Is that you?


Mai gawd, Chinese :lol2:


I wish. I'm the girl in my flag/avatar!

And yes. Chinese.

Oh, ok. :p

Chinese.

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Postby The Serbian Empire » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:22 am

Divair wrote:
The Serbian Empire wrote:Many of them will be around. I'm just a bit more active this morning because of it. It's usually so silent this time of the night.

Maybe. Don't most of them sleep in until 10-12? I'm already at home by that point, hence the "damn it".

Yeah, and I won't surface again until 6 eastern or so. It's night for both of us by then.
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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:22 am

Alleniana wrote:
Lianhua wrote:
I wish. I'm the girl in my flag/avatar!

And yes. Chinese.

Oh, ok. :p

Chinese.


I remember reading this back in Taiwan!

This poem deserves an award.
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Careful, jack. My patience has limits, unlike my Kung Fuuuuuuuu.. (^~^) - Lian Sifu

Resistance is futile if less than one ohm.
Remember this, and you shall go far.
Taoist-Buddhist; apparently retainer and daughter of Divair and Stern des Meeres, and sister to Aeken.

I love you, -New Sealand-! Why so pretty, Chinese lady? <3 RenaxJiao!
Quotes about me go here, because I still want a sig, tyvm. Also, Esternial
ヽ(^Д^)ノ Bee doo bee doo bee doo! ヽ(‘ ∇‘ )ノ

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Postby Jetan » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:23 am

Lianhua wrote:
Jetan wrote: :lol2:

It translates to
- "Kokko (a name in this instance), assemble the whole bonfire."
- "The whole bonfire?"
- "The whole bonfire."


That's amazing. Chinese is a little similar with its intonations.

Japanese isn't though. Say kokoko and people will think you're trying to be moe. :lol2:

Those aren't intonations though, they're all pronounced pretty much the same.
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Україна вільна і єдина
From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.
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32 years old, patriotic Finnish guy interested in history. Hobbies include miniatures, all kinds of games, books, anime and manga.
Always open to TGs. Pro/Against

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Postby Divair » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:23 am

The Serbian Empire wrote:
Divair wrote:Maybe. Don't most of them sleep in until 10-12? I'm already at home by that point, hence the "damn it".

Yeah, and I won't surface again until 6 eastern or so. It's night for both of us by then.

Hence the "damn it". By the time all my favourite Yanks are on, I'll already be at home.

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Postby Tiltjuice » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:24 am

Divair wrote:
The Serbian Empire wrote:Yeah, and I won't surface again until 6 eastern or so. It's night for both of us by then.

Hence the "damn it". By the time all my favourite Yanks are on, I'll already be at home.


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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:26 am

Jetan wrote:
Lianhua wrote:
That's amazing. Chinese is a little similar with its intonations.

Japanese isn't though. Say kokoko and people will think you're trying to be moe. :lol2:

Those aren't intonations though, they're all pronounced pretty much the same.


In all honesty Jet, I can't stop looking at your flag.
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Careful, jack. My patience has limits, unlike my Kung Fuuuuuuuu.. (^~^) - Lian Sifu

Resistance is futile if less than one ohm.
Remember this, and you shall go far.
Taoist-Buddhist; apparently retainer and daughter of Divair and Stern des Meeres, and sister to Aeken.

I love you, -New Sealand-! Why so pretty, Chinese lady? <3 RenaxJiao!
Quotes about me go here, because I still want a sig, tyvm. Also, Esternial
ヽ(^Д^)ノ Bee doo bee doo bee doo! ヽ(‘ ∇‘ )ノ

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Postby Transnapastain » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:26 am

Divair wrote:Oh, I just remembered the Yanks have today off, so they'll all be up late. Damn it.


Some of us have the day off.

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Postby Divair » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:27 am

Transnapastain wrote:
Divair wrote:Oh, I just remembered the Yanks have today off, so they'll all be up late. Damn it.


Some of us have the day off.

Too many for me ;)

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Postby The Serbian Empire » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:27 am

Tiltjuice wrote:
Divair wrote:Hence the "damn it". By the time all my favourite Yanks are on, I'll already be at home.


Somewhere in Indonesia.

There is a political leader with no last name.
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Postby Transnapastain » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:28 am

Divair wrote:
Transnapastain wrote:
Some of us have the day off.

Too many for me ;)


Bah.

I'm a veteran you know. I served my country on CoD.

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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:28 am

Transnapastain wrote:
Lianhua wrote:
Traaaaaans!

Someone's been into Powerthirst as of late. :p


Ha. I've been into Powerthirst for years. Something made me think of it earlier, and I recall loling hardcore at hump catting and so, gif!

but it bring me joy to know that you, too, understand my flag :)


\o/ You'll win at everything forever!
21 y.o. Sine-Japanese female from Tokyo, Japan; Song Xingyiquan/Dai Xinyiquan/Xinyi Liuhe Quan. Sister+Lover of Kapao Pango & Nabeshima. <3.

Careful, jack. My patience has limits, unlike my Kung Fuuuuuuuu.. (^~^) - Lian Sifu

Resistance is futile if less than one ohm.
Remember this, and you shall go far.
Taoist-Buddhist; apparently retainer and daughter of Divair and Stern des Meeres, and sister to Aeken.

I love you, -New Sealand-! Why so pretty, Chinese lady? <3 RenaxJiao!
Quotes about me go here, because I still want a sig, tyvm. Also, Esternial
ヽ(^Д^)ノ Bee doo bee doo bee doo! ヽ(‘ ∇‘ )ノ

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Postby Lianhua (Ancient) » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:28 am

The Serbian Empire wrote:
Tiltjuice wrote:
Somewhere in Indonesia.

There is a political leader with no last name.


The hell is this? :lol2:
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Careful, jack. My patience has limits, unlike my Kung Fuuuuuuuu.. (^~^) - Lian Sifu

Resistance is futile if less than one ohm.
Remember this, and you shall go far.
Taoist-Buddhist; apparently retainer and daughter of Divair and Stern des Meeres, and sister to Aeken.

I love you, -New Sealand-! Why so pretty, Chinese lady? <3 RenaxJiao!
Quotes about me go here, because I still want a sig, tyvm. Also, Esternial
ヽ(^Д^)ノ Bee doo bee doo bee doo! ヽ(‘ ∇‘ )ノ

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Postby Transnapastain » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:28 am

Lianhua wrote:
Transnapastain wrote:
Ha. I've been into Powerthirst for years. Something made me think of it earlier, and I recall loling hardcore at hump catting and so, gif!

but it bring me joy to know that you, too, understand my flag :)


\o/ You'll win at everything forever!


You'll be good at running...

football!

Arson!

Weddings

and...art!

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Postby Alleniana » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:29 am

Lianhua wrote:
Alleniana wrote:Oh, ok. :p

Chinese.


I remember reading this back in Taiwan!

This poem deserves an award.

I only understand it somewhat myself, even in pinyin. :p
Transnapastain wrote:
Divair wrote:Oh, I just remembered the Yanks have today off, so they'll all be up late. Damn it.


Some of us have the day off.

You no has day off from modliness.

There is a troller on an RP I'm in, it'd be great if you could take a look. Thanks.
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Postby Jetan » Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:29 am

Lianhua wrote:
Jetan wrote:Those aren't intonations though, they're all pronounced pretty much the same.


In all honesty Jet, I can't stop looking at your flag.

Everyone loves Biribiri. :p
Second Finn, after Imm
........Геть Росію.........
Україна вільна і єдина
From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.
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32 years old, patriotic Finnish guy interested in history. Hobbies include miniatures, all kinds of games, books, anime and manga.
Always open to TGs. Pro/Against

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