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Re: [OT] Reinder does Engrish

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From: DG
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:14
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Op 17-6-2010 0:27, ervaqre schreef:
>>> Yes, I just don't understand why websites such as Facebook and Youtube
>>> don't put a permanent banner of the great poet, strategist, and genius
>>> chairman Mao Zhedong at the top of the page. It's even okay with the
>>> ministry of culture when the chairman is not depicted sitting in a
>>> chair and at least that way the block will be lifted.
>>
>> I never knew the Chinese government was that flexible. I don't think I can vote
>> here for the Chinese government on the ninth, can I? Anything is better than
>> those Harry Potter posters everywhere. You know, the ones saying "Big Potter is
>> Watching You".
>
> I don't know, but then again, I've been out of the country for a long
> time already. But if you would prefer the Chinese government to fall
> in for our upcoming election, perhaps convince them that the
> Netherlands is in fact a Chinese province, just like Taiwan.

A rebellious one! Even better. Then Pixel can give out merit badges out for 
survival in Tauntaun guts if we ever get a severe winter.

> Speaking of blocking websites, recently I discovered that it is
> difficult to reach Dell.com these days (I had to visit it because,
> being known as a computer person, somebody asked me what laptop to
> buy, as if I'd know). After trying to find out why, I discovered that
> these problems only occured after Dell announced they'd move a factory
> from China to India.

A rebellious company! They must be destroyed! Or firewalled at least.

>>>> You should. Especially if they replace a :) with a smiley icon.
>>>>
>>>> Meanwhile I'll set up the deckchair and enjoy the carnage from a distance whilst
>>>> sipping a peach flavored ice tea.
>>>
>>> Okay, just hold on and let me find a sword that can cut through http.
>>
>> Something that can slash and slash through it even.
>
> Most modern swords actually automatically add the slashes, so unless I
> tick a relic sword on the cop, I will be fine.
>

That cop is going to be a ticked off relic and you will be fined.

-- 
Danny
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From: DG <dammygerritsen@censored.zzn.com>
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Subject: Re: [OT] Reinder does Engrish
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:14:44 +0200
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