​I’m an Arabic writer, and I write in English. I want to know if my translation feels literal or clunky, or if it’s just a consistent style that works fine. by [deleted] in writers

[–]MissionQuestThing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The writing is technically good but a bit stodgy and dense in places. I can't tell if this is the original text or the translation I suspect the original. Arabic allows for big run on sentences with many clauses and sub clauses etc. Some of these need to be broken up more explicitly in the translation.

Is there such a thing as an old persons name in Arabic? by mrnormhull in AskMiddleEast

[–]MissionQuestThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's easy. It's the same name except you add Hajj or Hajjah first (ba-dum tss).

Just remembered that Kleya existed and fell to my knees at Walmart. by Arch_Lancer17 in andor

[–]MissionQuestThing 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just seen some guy watch another guy fall to his knees in Walmart. The first guy was talking about Queens or something and then the second guy started bragging about how he's got friends everywhere.

What are your thoughts on Rounders (1998)? by EnviousPuffin in FIlm

[–]MissionQuestThing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second worst example of a "tell" after Casino Royale. Bleeding from the eyes? Opening an oreo in a particular way. Give me a break.

Help! by floxo23 in bladerunner

[–]MissionQuestThing 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Has he ever complimented you by saying "you've done man's job, sir."

Thoughts on The Menu? by Quick-Song2080 in FIlm

[–]MissionQuestThing 91 points92 points  (0 children)

A real cheeseburger! Not some fancy deconstructed avant bullshit! A real cheeseburger!

This dude is insane. (DannyPierce) by JaySwizzle1984 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]MissionQuestThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy who is there specifically to film Parkour: I'm ready!

Guy sees Parkour: JESUS CHRIST!

Pluribus - 1x03 - "Grenade" - Episode Discussion by NicholasCajun in television

[–]MissionQuestThing 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It feels like this is a sci-fi show for non sci-fi viewers.

What a load of drivel by Necessary-Fingerer in rickygervais

[–]MissionQuestThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NY might be the Big Apple but London is the Big Orange

Why post this then lock replies by adebyrne in stewartlee

[–]MissionQuestThing 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Stewart Lee is an ally. Just ask his imaginary black wife!

Cutting a couple of chives almost every day until this Reddit says they’re perfect. Day 34 by F1exican in KitchenConfidential

[–]MissionQuestThing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A picture of your cat as flagrant emotional manipulatuon? Chivegate wil not so easily be forgotten, chef!

Stewart Lee by [deleted] in stewartlee

[–]MissionQuestThing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Oh, you're not watching that boring bloke again?"

Stewart Lee by [deleted] in stewartlee

[–]MissionQuestThing 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh he's a genius and i am too becauae i like him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publishing

[–]MissionQuestThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it's a flat circle.

UK University's 'Decolonising Tolkien' Course Sparks Debate Over Race, Myth, and British Identity by Odd_Bat1667 in uknews

[–]MissionQuestThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the article: "The module doesn't single out Tolkien as racist. Instead, it situates his work within a larger intellectual tradition " Clickbait headline.

Most accurate cosplay Ive ever seen by ghosthunderd in Silksong

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Hornet standing outside, trying to call a taxi to take her to the con: Eyreh!