Earlier today, JJ wrote me an email complaining that he didn't understand this sentence in my Deep Purple post: "I can't tell if they're taking the piss, or if..."The following IM conversation ensued:
me: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Jon: Ah, didn't know you were British. I think you should assume most people will not know what the fuck you are talking about.
me: It's a bit of slang I learned from Jay, from when he was performing at the Millenium Dome.
me: I considered that problem, I even thought about linking the wikipedia article, or rewriting to avoid the obscure slang. But the thing is, that phrase means exactly what I want to say.
Jon: You should rewrite it. If you link to wikipedia people will just think you are being a snob / douche.
me: To rewrite would be wordier or less precise.
Jon: Eskimos have 14 words for snow but it turns out that we call it snow.
me: I tell you what: when you catch up to me in posts, I'll rewrite it.
Jon: Don't know if I want my posts associated with Douchy McDouche.
me: As you wish.
me: How about I post this converstaion? That would be amusing.
Jon: Do what you want.
Jon: You can say that I think your use of language makes you a wanker (here's a wikipedia link) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanker :-)
Jon: I am, of course, using wanker in the metaphorical way that is common in Australia.
me: Ha
me: I'll post this later tonight. I'll send you the edited transcript before posting.
Jon: Don't edit out my cussing is all I ask.
me: Will do.
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This was fun. The only thing missing from my perspective is the sound of juggling beanbags smacking into flesh.
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