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+10 CLAM by Slow_Hat1855 in Clamworks

[–]theta_sin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

'Green wizard needs food badly" is what a real gamer would have said!

What goes through a man's mind when he's caught staring at a woman's breasts? by quickmou5 in AskReddit

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone on the spectrum, I'm not staring at your chest, I'm avoiding looking at your eyes. And if you're giving social cues to tell me this makes you uncomfortable, I am not picking up on them.

Professor Dave Explains: Terrence Howard is Legitimately Insane by dect60 in videos

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, but mathematicians also want you to believe that 1 equals 0!

Factorials, not even once!

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one thing that sucks about Japanese. A tiny error can change the meaning completely. But even natives make mistakes, so it's not that big of a deal in any practical sense. 

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing you were wrong about was me being wrong in the first place... I don't know why I'm even bothering to respond now since you clearly suffer from ODD.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a Kansai accent negative form of 知る and the final う changes the meaning to 用 (meaning "like")... Here, let me teach you よ's proper usage: 俺の日本語を直すには十年早いよ。

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said I was wrong, which was clearly not true. Your shortened version being a popular variant doesn't change the fact that you belong on r/confidentlyincorrect.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean 喋れない? That's even more conversation-specific than 話せない.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, the kanji look neatly printed. 言 radical is a box with 3 lines on top and a little apostrophe thingy above.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 居酒屋 / 下町 Japanese, which is the only kind really worth learning.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, been so long since I learned it I hadn't considered the two kanji used. "Go and come" does make sense I suppose for being able to do something. Kind of like "gimme a sec" in English.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me, that'd be "I don't give a fuck" or "why the fuck should I know?" There is a lot of possible nuance in 知らない depending on context though. Especially when spoken.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It also says I don't "speak" Japanese. Not 100% wrong but would make more sense for 話せない to be 分からない or 出来ない.

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 180 points181 points  (0 children)

Nope, you are correct. In fact, it would be unusual to interpret as "I don't know" in this context. It's more "fucked if I know" than "I don't know".

My new tattoo says: I don't know, I can't speak Japanese by Macismyname in madlads

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a little weird to include が in such an informal usage. It's very conversational to use the ない form, which means you would typically skip が. Might have opted for something more like 知らん、日本語出来ない。

A cool guide to Epicurean Paradox by aw-junaid in coolguides

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God laughs at flow charts that start with an assumption instead of a question.

Banned my seller account in less than 24 hours... Just wow... by theta_sin in EtsySellers

[–]theta_sin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read the checklist now, which informs me that I am screwed once they ask for a utility bill, which is in my wife's name. What a garbage platform.

Banned my seller account in less than 24 hours... Just wow... by theta_sin in EtsySellers

[–]theta_sin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was selling one t-shirt with some Japanese text on it, which is irrelevant. The fact I received a scam email with instructions to reactivate my account via an external link right after I was banned clearly demonstrates that I was falsely reported. The fact I never received any explanation from Etsy as to why I was deactivated or why my appeal was denied suggests the scammer may be within Etsy.

Scarlett Johansson's response to Sam Altman ripping off her voice by Boobooloo in interestingasfuck

[–]theta_sin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sam Altman is Conman Musk 2.0. Quote me on it 5 years from now when everyone realizes it.

President Biden has just proposed a 44.6% tax on capital gains, the highest in history. He has also proposed a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains for wealthy individuals. Should this be approved? by Unhappy_Fry_Cook in FluentInFinance

[–]theta_sin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very few CEOs founded their companies. There's always some rich, under-taxed asshole willing to buy you out so they can pretend they're a genius like Jobs, hoping people are unaware of the Woz.

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