How to Learn Chinese in Just 5 Minutes?

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The thread discusses humorous ways to learn Chinese quickly, specifically through a list of phrases that sound like English phrases when pronounced aloud. The conversation includes reactions to the phrases and tongue-twisters, exploring the comedic aspects of language and pronunciation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share their experiences with the phrases, noting when they realized the humor behind them.
  • Others mention tongue-twisters that relate to the theme of the discussion, suggesting that pronunciation can lead to humorous misunderstandings.
  • A few participants express confusion about the references made by others, indicating that not everyone is on the same page regarding the jokes.
  • Some contributions highlight the comedic value of the phrases, with references to pop culture and personal anecdotes.
  • There are discussions about avatars and signatures, which seem to diverge from the main topic but contribute to the overall humorous tone of the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a light-hearted agreement on the humor of the phrases, but there is no consensus on the understanding of all references, as some express confusion while others seem to grasp the jokes quickly.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific phrases and their pronunciations, which may depend on individual interpretation and accent, leading to varied understandings of the humor.

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Readers interested in language humor, tongue-twisters, or comedic interpretations of phrases may find this discussion entertaining.

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:rolleyes: :smile:
 
:smile: :smile: I realized it only after reading #5. :biggrin:
 
neutrino said:
:smile: :smile: I realized it only after reading #5. :biggrin:
Yep, #5 for me too.
 
Fa Kin Hua Som! It worked! In less than 5 minutes too! Thanks a bunch!
 
I got it on #3, but I'm pretty sure that #4 would have nailed it down. :biggrin:
 
Realized? Got it on #3? What are you all talking about? Am I missing something?
 
Reminds me of a tongue-twister my previous boss showed me. You just have to see how fast you can read the list out loud.

I
Sofa
King
We
Todd
Did

It's harder than it looks.
 
mattmns said:
Realized? Got it on #3? What are you all talking about? Am I missing something?
Still haven't got it, huh? :biggrin:
 
  • #10
:smile: Wow, you all are slow! You didn't pick up on it from the first one? I'll bet you all cheated and didn't really say them aloud!
 
  • #11
Danger said:
Reminds me of a tongue-twister my previous boss showed me. You just have to see how fast you can read the list out loud.

I
Sofa
King
We
Todd
Did

It's harder than it looks.
that's not really a tongue twister, I can do it fast and I suck at reading tongue twisters :\
 
  • #12
Evo said:
Still haven't got it, huh? :biggrin:
The only thing I could think you are talking about is the pronunciation of the "Chinese" phrases, in which case it was obvious from the very first one.
 
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mattmns said:
The only thing I could think you are talking about is the pronunciation of the "Chinese" phrases, in which case it was obvious from the very first one.

Get yourself an Avatar. :approve:

Yeah, I thought it was hilarious. My girlfriend just sent it to her Hong Kong friend, who is hilarious in his own right. Very humourous.
 
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I said the first one in the accent that Kim Jong Il had in Team America: World Police and instantly got it. I chuckled at myself :redface:
 
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Am I seeing a lot of new avatars all of a sudden, or is it just the beer?
 
  • #16
Danger said:
Reminds me of a tongue-twister my previous boss showed me. You just have to see how fast you can read the list out loud.

I
Sofa
King
We
Todd
Did

It's harder than it looks.

Sounds like "I so ****ing wetarded" when I say it fast.
 
  • #17
big man said:
Sounds like "I so ****ing wetarded" when I say it fast.
Correctomundo... :biggrin:

Now let's just lie in the weeds and see how long it takes Yomamma to figure it out. :devil:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Am I seeing a lot of new avatars all of a sudden, or is it just the beer?
Umm, I don't know about the others, but I became a contributor today...

Danger said:
Now let's just lie in the weeds and see how long it takes Yomamma to figure it out. :devil:
That's what I was thinking is yomamma sitting there yelling out "I so f****ng weetawded" while his mom walks by his room or something?
 
  • #19
Probably not, but that's a vision that I shall cherish for the rest of my life. :biggrin:
 
  • #20
moose said:
Umm, I don't know about the others, but I became a contributor today...


That's what I was thinking is yomamma sitting there yelling out "I so f****ng weetawded" while his mom walks by his room or something?
MOOOSE!

You've gone GOLD. <Whaps Moose with a block of frozen chum.> sorry, MIH used the last fish

I love your avatar! That has to be the BEST avatar on PF! :!)
 
  • #21
Evo said:
I love your avatar! That has to be the BEST avatar on PF! :!)
:biggrin: That's just the mom in you that appreciates the handmade ones much better than the store bought ones. :smile:

I think his signature line is my favorite ever, though. :smile: Gotta love a good sense of humor!
 
  • #22
Moonbear said:
:biggrin: That's just the mom in you that appreciates the handmade ones much better than the store bought ones. :smile:
So true. :smile: Is the moose vomiting or breathing fire?
 
  • #23
Evo said:
So true. :smile: Is the moose vomiting or breathing fire?
I think moose is related to Trogdor the Burninator - he just fits in better up there with the moose disguise.
 
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moose said:
I drew http://www.twilightus.net/adam/drragon.png" and it was originially meant it to be a dragon, but I guess a moose works too :redface:
I was right! He is Trogdor!

http://www.homestarrunner.com/trogdor.html
 
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Now post the one on Ebonics. That one's a real knee-slapper too.
 
  • #28
Lisa! said:
learn chinese in 5 minutes
HAHA, this is very funny.

Actually, Robert De Niro used a similar concept here :


greets marlon
 
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  • #29
Danger said:
Correctomundo... :biggrin:

Now let's just lie in the weeds and see how long it takes Yomamma to figure it out. :devil:
just read it again, I can't believe I didn't get that
 
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