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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread A warning from the folks #175410 04/01/08 02:35 PM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,511 lower upstate New York AnnaStrophic OP Carpal Tunnel OP AnnaStrophic Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,511 lower upstate New York ... at Language Log: April 01, 2008 Important safety information If you have strong concerns about English usage, science reporting, language analysis, lexicography, or linguistic atrocities of any kind, you should use Language Log. It is well known for its delayed release. For best results daily use is recommended. Although laboratory studies have shown the effectiveness of Language Log, it may not be for everyone. Federal regulations require Language Log to disclose possible adverse effects when used by children under twelve (12), by certain adults, or by small animals and birds that are said to evidence minimal language skills. Possible side effects vary by age and may include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or headache. If you experience nausea while using Language Log, take food or strong coffee. If diarrhea becomes severe, see your doctor. Constipation is the normal condition of Language Log writers and studies have shown that it can be contagious. If Language Log causes headache, you should complain directly to the writer. Users experiencing symptoms of blindness should not read Language Log. Tell your doctor right away if your condition worsens or if you have sudden, unusual changes in behavior or recurring dark and depressing thoughts. If you experience unwanted side effects, Language Log offers a money back guarantee and a free one-year subscription. Posted by Roger Shuy at April 1, 2008 08:48 AM Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks AnnaStrophic #175412 04/01/08 02:48 PM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Whoa--thanks, Anna! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks AnnaStrophic #175418 04/01/08 03:45 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague BranShea Carpal Tunnel BranShea Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,295 Netherlands, the Hague What? Are you sure it's April 1 already? Sure it's not a joke? Well then: Backyard Cacophony A large flock of crying seagulls blown in from the shore, scaring the parakeets off in shreeks. Croaks of crows in loud protest. Non stop tweets of titmouse and finches, frogs croacking at noon in the neighbour's " pond " (the seize of half a bathtub), blackbirds and pigeons waiting for their crumbs of bread. The ants are out, soon I'll have my daily argument with the aphids , who are their livestock and the ruin of the apple tree. Appletree bursting into leaf and blossom.(soundless) Not much of a handle for discussion but just to say: "Spring is here at last! " Now the weather report ten minutes ago must be an April joke too and a bad one, predicting the same rainstorms and night frosts we've been having for ............far too long. Last edited by BranShea; 04/01/08 07:27 PM. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks BranShea #175430 04/02/08 12:59 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 My favorite April Fools' weather joke was during my time in Flagstaff, Arizona. I had just gotten out of class and went to the Latin Quarter bar for a couple of beers. When I went in it wasn't snowing and there was no snow on the ground. I was in the bar long enough for a couple of beers, about an hour and a half. When I came out it wasn't snowing but there was a foot and a half of snow on the ground. As far as I know it could all have come down in about three seconds, just WHUMPPP!!!! I walked home six miles through the woods that night. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks Faldage #175432 04/02/08 02:38 AM Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 876 western NY twosleepy old hand twosleepy old hand Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 876 western NY Uhhh, just how drunk were you?!?!? LOLOLOL!!! :0) Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks Faldage #175434 04/02/08 05:07 AM Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,067 Tasmania The Pook old hand The Pook old hand Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,067 Tasmania  Originally Posted By: Faldage for a couple of beers... Yes, I'm familiar with that euphemism... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: A warning from the folks The Pook #175441 04/02/08 10:25 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 In this case it wasn't a euphemism; it was a couple of beers. 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