Illuminati-R-Us

Huh. I'm sure Enzo'll come along with something appropriate.

Nothing is ever too stupid to not be done by someone.

Oh fer cryin out ...

If asked by someone living outside of Greece where they come from, I am sure the amswer "Greece" would suffice. If asked where in Greece, "the Island of Lesbos". Which, I suspect, pronounced in Greek, dosen't sound the same in English or any other language.

I think umop speaks Greek. What would the phonetic equivalent in English be of "Lesbos."?

If everybody was assumed to be physically connected to the place name of their home town ...

"You from Snake River? Wow, you must be a snake."

Have fun, Enzo. :wink:

I literally face palmed just now.

The modern Greek pronounciation is quite similar: "Lesvos", so no escape there. "I am a Lesvian". "Oh, are you. I am not sure I wanted to know that, but you could work some on your English pronounciation".

Still, sueing? Bah!

Oh sure, put me on the spot. "Hey Enzo, say something clever, quick!!!"

We're here, we're queer, get used to it.

We're there, we're square, we'll sue for it.

OR


YIKES, DYKES!!!



??? Nah, too weak. I'm full of polish dogs and Cheetos at the moment.

Got some half formed ideas on the Greek angle. Maybe "Feta Complee"

Next, the island spent all their treasury to sue Corning Glass to make them stop using the word "Pyrex." Looking for a pyrrhic victory.


Nah, I got nothing...


Saphocles?

What would the phonetic equivalent in English be of "Lesbos."?

Ellen DeGeneres

You're right Heid, this is a tough one, not a lot of easy Spoonerisms to be had.

Greek Fishers vs Fishy Greekers


Citizens on the island of Dildos are watching this case closely.

Not to mention a lot of guys named Richard.


Then again, maybe the Canadians are holding out on us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dildo_Island

Mmmmm, cheetos.....

Also watching are members of not uncommon names such as Dyk, Dykstra, Van Dyke, Kok and Cox.



In fact, I'm related to some Dyks. There's a Dick but none named Gay, as far as I know.

Oh, my. Reminds me of a joke.

A gifted actor, dancer and comedian immigrates from the old country. He seeks out a top agent, and dazzles him. “You have a great career ahead of you, kid” says the agent. “What’s your name?”

“Herr Penis von Lesbian” replies the performer.

The agent is dumbstruck. “You cannot perform in this country under that name.” He sputters. “You must change it!”

“Never” replies the performer. “This is my family name, going back generations.”

“Then I cannot help you”, replies the agent.

Some months later, the agent happens to see the performer at a Hollywood function.

“How’s it going, kid?” he asks.

“Couldn’t be better.” Replies the performer. “I have my own TV show, and several movies in the works!”

“But … but, that’s impossible.” Says the agent. “Not with your name. Did you change it?”

“Well … no.” says the performer. “My new agent just translated it into the American vernacular.”

“Which is?” asked the agent …

“Why,” replied the performer, it’s …

[spoiler]Mr. Dick Van Dyke.”[/spoiler]


If this offends anyone, too bad. Offence was not intended. It's just a joke!!!

KLA2 wrote:I think umop speaks Greek. What would the phonetic equivalent in English be of "Lesbos."?

The modern pronunciation would be "Lezvoss". Back in Sappho's time, it would have been "Lezboss".

I'd rather they didn't force the usage of the word to be changed, since it would take away that neat little pun I discovered with my name. Can't we all just distinguish between big-L/v and little-l/b?

^ Impressive. I understand that you can speak modern Greek ... but also ancient Greek? (600 BC) And know the phonetic differences??

Or is this like me reciting Shakespeare with an English accent?

Oh goodness no I'm not at all familiar with modern Greek. Only ancient. :D The language has changed a lot.... about as much difference as between Latin and Spanish. It's really a whole nother language now.

SO you'd have a good job interview at say Kenyon College, but not somewhere in Athens.

Not present day Athens, no - could probably communicate the most basic things but my speech would sound broken and very archaic to the folks there.

Me...reserve...table. Name? ... Spartacus.

No... put... goddam...feta...on...my...salad. Smell...like...vomit.

Yay more feta for me!

Enzo, if we went by how cheese smelled, or looked, we would be reduced to eating processed cheese slices. Still in the plastic. :wink:

You of the adventuresome palate.

What cheeses do you like? (This IS a cheese shop.)

Not sure how it related to Lesbos, they make cheese there?

If it smells bad, it tastes bad. Like so many more things than just cheese.

I like Swiss, Jarlsburg, gouda, edam, havarti, brie, Kraft Philadelphia soft cream sheese with onion and chive, dagano, jack, etc.

DOn't like the ones that smell like vomit or a sour dishrag: feta, bleu, etc.

Bleu sits on a plate and taste bad if you put it in your mouth. Feta aggresively stinks the area. If the table next to mine in a restaurant gets feta in their order, I politely ask the waiter to be moved. The smell triggers my gag.

Then there is mozarella, I cannot detect any flavor in that at all.

Huh. I have never tried a cheese I did not like. Like all the ones you do, plus particularly like bleu and feta. You did not mention cheddar. An old, sharp cheddar. Yum.

I thought YOU had digressed from the OP into cheeses, but on re-examination I realize your comment was ... well. :?

Oh I readily admit I probably divert more than my share of threads.