I think it is funny

The lighter side of things. A place for humor and joyful things.
User avatar
Robert
Site Janitor
Posts: 12078
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:16 pm
Affiliation: Anabaptist

Re: I think it is funny

Post by Robert »

Presicely Exactly!

Image
3 x
Try hard not to offend. Try harder not to be offended.
I think I am funnier than I really am.
User avatar
the-real-steve
Posts: 661
Joined: Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:32 pm
Location: Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Banned.... almost

Re: I think it is funny

Post by the-real-steve »

Robert wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 7:45 am Presicely Exactly!

Image
Pretty much.
1 x
Formerly know as steve-in-kville
Hippie Anabaptist, husband, father & grandfather (recently!)
Semi-professional philosopher & poet.
JohnL
Posts: 2790
Joined: Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:40 pm
Location: The Bionic Hillbilly
Affiliation: Free Will Baptist

Re: I think it is funny

Post by JohnL »

Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
1 x
Free Will Baptist <-> Anabaptist
”Try hard not to offend. Try harder not to be offended.” Robert Martz
temporal1
Posts: 5277
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:57 pm
Affiliation: Christian

Re: I think it is funny

Post by temporal1 »

JohnL wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:11 am Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
Your dream come true? :D
https://buyersguide.org/programmable-co ... d=10801504

- - - - - - -

When a born teacher is forced to become a priest:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG597lGia9u/
ebasicsdiction WROTE:
Every time she opened her mouth, she reels off errors.

The question is.

Why does she struggle to construct proper English expressions?

Perhaps she did not acquire a strong foundation in English during her elementary education, or she may be unaware of her grammatical shortcomings.

There is more to language than mere communication. English language embodies precision, clarity and connection.

The way you speak contributes immensely to how you are perceived. When you open your mouth to speak either with well constructed sentences or not, you introduce yourself to the world.

The attractiveness of grammar and pronunciation cannot be overstated. Mastering these elements transforms ordinary communication into an art form, ensuring that your communication is effective.

A well-constructed sentence and flawless enunciation capture attention, convey professionalism, and leave a lasting impression, whether you are networking in a professional setting, delivering a presentation, or engaging in everyday conversations. ..
ad follows ..
i think it (the instagram) is funny :lol:
0 x
i’m perfectly comfortable with an older, wiser, more docile Trump.

”Try hard not to offend. Try harder not to be offended.” Robert Martz
R7ehr
Posts: 2348
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:51 pm
Affiliation: C. Mennonite

Re: I think it is funny

Post by R7ehr »

JohnL wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:11 am Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
I have an electrician friend who installed a switch next to his bed. When he wakes up, he hits the switch and the coffee maker in the kitchen starts making coffee.
2 x
ohio jones
Posts: 2346
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 6:03 pm
Affiliation: Rosedale Network

Re: I think it is funny

Post by ohio jones »

temporal1 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:17 am
The way you speak contributes immensely to how you are perceived. When you open your mouth to speak either with well constructed sentences or not, you introduce yourself to the world.

The attractiveness of grammar and pronunciation cannot be overstated. Mastering these elements transforms ordinary communication into an art form, ensuring that your communication is effective.

A well-constructed sentence and flawless enunciation capture attention, convey professionalism, and leave a lasting impression, whether you are networking in a professional setting, delivering a presentation, or engaging in everyday conversations. ..
... or posting on MN. :idea:
1 x
JohnH
Posts: 9510
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 5:00 pm
Affiliation: Mennonite Church

Re: I think it is funny

Post by JohnH »

JohnL wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:11 am Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
We do. I used to work with a guy who arranged his Alexa or whatever to respond to “Tea, Earl Grey, hot”.
3 x
Soloist
Posts: 2107
Joined: Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:24 am
Affiliation: CM Seeker

Re: I think it is funny

Post by Soloist »

JohnH wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 1:45 pm
JohnL wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:11 am Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
We do. I used to work with a guy who arranged his Alexa or whatever to respond to “Tea, Earl Grey, hot”.
Wife:Hmm… I wonder where you used to work…
0 x
temporal1
Posts: 5277
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:57 pm
Affiliation: Christian

Re: I think it is funny

Post by temporal1 »

Soloist wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:29 pm
JohnH wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 1:45 pm
JohnL wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 8:11 am Sometimes I lie in bed and yell, “Coffee pot, engage!”
Why don’t we have that tech yet?
We do. I used to work with a guy who arranged his Alexa or whatever to respond to “Tea, Earl Grey, hot”.
Wife:Hmm… I wonder where you used to work…
Sounds like my daughter’s house. Except, i told my daughter i thought speaking to “Alexa” is creepy.
She changed it to “Echo”. So now they talk to Echo all day. :-|

i’m not a fan of automated fake people’s voices in the sound waves.
1 x
i’m perfectly comfortable with an older, wiser, more docile Trump.

”Try hard not to offend. Try harder not to be offended.” Robert Martz
ohio jones
Posts: 2346
Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2024 6:03 pm
Affiliation: Rosedale Network

Re: I think it is funny

Post by ohio jones »

temporal1 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 05, 2025 11:07 pm Sounds like my daughter’s house. Except, i told my daughter i thought speaking to “Alexa” is creepy.
She changed it to “Echo”. So now they talk to Echo all day. :-|
Image
4 x
Post Reply