Off topic: Should translators worry about bedbugs?
Téma indítója: Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet  Identity Verified
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2013 óta)
angol - francia
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Oct 6, 2023

In light of recent events, some dangers are lurking. You thought your trusty desk chair was taking care of your back, but now it may be backbiting.
It seems going full steam is the way to get rid of these bugs (not writing to the hotline in anger).
Some have even tried to force their laptop in their chair’s seams while updating their TM hoping that the heat from the CPU will cook these to a crisp.
We’ve even seen some “Baygon” their knees…
I can’t say nothing
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In light of recent events, some dangers are lurking. You thought your trusty desk chair was taking care of your back, but now it may be backbiting.
It seems going full steam is the way to get rid of these bugs (not writing to the hotline in anger).
Some have even tried to force their laptop in their chair’s seams while updating their TM hoping that the heat from the CPU will cook these to a crisp.
We’ve even seen some “Baygon” their knees…
I can’t say nothing more, we’re in a pickle.

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[Edited at 2023-10-06 12:59 GMT]
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Mr. Satan (X)
expressisverbis
 
Mr. Satan (X)
Mr. Satan (X)
angol - indonéz
I don't know about you, Philippe… Oct 6, 2023

…but those things sure would tick me off.

 
Zea_Mays
Zea_Mays  Identity Verified
Olaszország
Local time: 11:42
angol - német
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Yes Oct 6, 2023

if they are in Paris.

 
Tom in London
Tom in London
Egyesült Királyság
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2008 óta)
olasz - angol
Alternative title for this thread Oct 7, 2023

Should translators worry about every damn thing they hear about in the news?

Philip Lees
P.L.F. Persio
Metin Demirel
 
Jean Dimitriadis
Jean Dimitriadis  Identity Verified
angol - francia
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Standing up Oct 7, 2023

A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.

Zea_Mays
Philippe Locquet
Chris Says Bye
P.L.F. Persio
 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2015 óta)
angol - portugál
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No Oct 7, 2023

Instead, we should worry about bugs and other insects in this website.

Jennifer Levey
Chris Says Bye
Philip Lees
Barbara Carrara
P.L.F. Persio
Kay Denney
 
Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet  Identity Verified
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2013 óta)
angol - francia
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TÉMAINDÍTÓ
Exactly! Oct 7, 2023

Jean Dimitriadis wrote:

A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.



P.L.F. Persio
 
Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL
Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL  Identity Verified
Egyesült Királyság
Local time: 10:42
angol - olasz
What other insects? Oct 8, 2023

expressisverbis wrote:

Instead, we should worry about bugs and other insects in this website.


You mean "pests"?


P.L.F. Persio
Tom in London
 
Mr. Satan (X)
Mr. Satan (X)
angol - indonéz
Not really. Oct 8, 2023

Philippe Locquet wrote:

Jean Dimitriadis wrote:
A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.

Exactly!


Not if you got yours from a flea market.


Philippe Locquet
Liviu-Lee Roth
expressisverbis
 
Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet  Identity Verified
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2013 óta)
angol - francia
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TÉMAINDÍTÓ
Flea Market Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Satan wrote: Not if you got yours from a flea market.



expressisverbis
Mr. Satan (X)
 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2015 óta)
angol - portugál
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Nice bugs Oct 9, 2023

Philippe Locquet wrote:

Mr. Satan wrote: Not if you got yours from a flea market.



It reminded me one of the many souvenirs that we can buy in Khan El-Khalili market/souq: the beetles, the traditional amulet of the ancient Egyptians.


Philippe Locquet
 
Lingua 5B
Lingua 5B  Identity Verified
Bosznia-Hercegovina
Local time: 11:42
Tag (2009 óta)
angol - horvát
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Creepy Oct 9, 2023

Why do all characters in these images appear as if they underwent a severe plastic surgery from head to toes?

expressisverbis
 
Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet  Identity Verified
Portugália
Local time: 10:42
Tag (2013 óta)
angol - francia
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TÉMAINDÍTÓ
AI Oct 9, 2023

Lingua 5B wrote:

Why do all characters in these images appear as if they underwent a severe plastic surgery from head to toes?


They're all created with the same AI tool with quick prompts (not refined). just a bit of fun.
Just like this teddy bear getting ready for a face lift

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expressisverbis
Mr. Satan (X)
 
Mr. Satan (X)
Mr. Satan (X)
angol - indonéz
Q. What do you call a bug that belongs to a cult? Oct 11, 2023

A. In sect.



Image created using Stable Diffusion AI.


Philippe Locquet
expressisverbis
 


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