A customer at our store complained loudly to me about the ‘immigrant’ before her who couldn’t bother to learn English. What she didn’t know was that the ‘immigrant’ was a Civil War fanatic visiting from Madrid visiting battlefields. How did I know? I speak Spanish…
WOW , only 5 comment by 8:07 AM here in Crustwood. Must be so hot out West that the internet has melted…. ! ! !I’ll just say it for Leakey….“So Dumb”…! ! !
Yea all those translators spoil the dialog don’t they?What’s worse is the English speaking people that can’t open their mouths and enunciate their words. I didn’t know Burl knew other languages I wonder how many he does know? Or is he faking it to make himself look good?
I don’t think Burl is even bothering to make a pretense of understanding the other languages. He may just find it more soothing (just meaningless sounds).
Actually, in newscasts or such (when someone is translating) if I understand the speaker’s language it is better to listen to the original speaker. Translation may be simplified, sanitized or even have the “spin” of the person translating.
margueritem over 11 years ago
?HUH?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 11 years ago
Pipe down! The commercials are coming up.
Hussell over 11 years ago
Bet she wishes someone would talk over Burl.
mikie2 over 11 years ago
My M-I-L had a friend who spoke Spanish by talking slowly, loudly and putting “-io” at the end of every word.
GSJohnson over 11 years ago
A customer at our store complained loudly to me about the ‘immigrant’ before her who couldn’t bother to learn English. What she didn’t know was that the ‘immigrant’ was a Civil War fanatic visiting from Madrid visiting battlefields. How did I know? I speak Spanish…
InTraining Premium Member over 11 years ago
WOW , only 5 comment by 8:07 AM here in Crustwood. Must be so hot out West that the internet has melted…. ! ! !I’ll just say it for Leakey….“So Dumb”…! ! !
InTraining Premium Member over 11 years ago
PS: Nice to see the clown back on the wall… : )
loveslife over 11 years ago
Yea all those translators spoil the dialog don’t they?What’s worse is the English speaking people that can’t open their mouths and enunciate their words. I didn’t know Burl knew other languages I wonder how many he does know? Or is he faking it to make himself look good?
finale over 11 years ago
Does Burl watch “Swamp People” with their subtitles?
vldazzle over 11 years ago
I don’t think Burl is even bothering to make a pretense of understanding the other languages. He may just find it more soothing (just meaningless sounds).
Actually, in newscasts or such (when someone is translating) if I understand the speaker’s language it is better to listen to the original speaker. Translation may be simplified, sanitized or even have the “spin” of the person translating.
MissScarlet Premium Member over 11 years ago
It would be so much better to use subtitles. Burl wouldn’t have to listen or read.
gimpysgirl over 11 years ago
Dunna, but I can laugh in over 7 languages.