Mar 30, 2005 00:46
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sehr vergesslich
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Professor Frity Schimmelpfennig is sehr vergesslich.....Gewöhnlich bringt ihn ein Kollegemit seinem Wagen nach Hause. Gestern aber hatte der Professor eine Abendvorlesung und musste dann allein zurückfahren. Als er in den Omnibus enstieg, bemerkte er, dass die groß Uhr an der Kirche 10:30 Uhr zeigte. Ein spaar Straßen weiter sah er eine zweite Uhr, auf der es 10:15 Uhr war. "Main Got", rief er. "Ich fahre ja in der falschen Richtung!"
Why does the clock description show that he is forgetful?
Why does the clock description show that he is forgetful?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +14 | Absentminded |
roneill
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| 5 | very absentminded |
mustafaer
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| 3 | forgetful, very |
Jo Mayr
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Proposed translations
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German term (edited):
sehr vergesslich?
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Absentminded
I guess he thought he was going back in time!
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-03-30 00:54:53 GMT)
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What\'s funny is the illogical association that he makes.
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-03-30 00:54:53 GMT)
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What\'s funny is the illogical association that he makes.
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Lancashireman
: The Absentminded Professor - a classic stereotype of western humour.
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: (or: ...tends to get a little confused sometimes)
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German term (edited):
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He seems to think that when he travels in the right direction the time goes backwards and forward when he is in the correct direction???
Strange indeed! Is it fiction?
Strange indeed! Is it fiction?
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German term (edited):
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forgetful, very
an intelligent joke thats shows how forgetful sombody can be...
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very absentminded
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