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Report your use of Brokieisms in so-called "real life"
Meryl:
Even Gilbert & Sullivan reminds me of Brokeback. I went to see a friend in The Yeomen of the Guard the other night, and afterwards, every time I was referring to the character of Jack Point I said "Jack Twist" and had to correct myself. ::)
Speaking of seeing Ennis everywhere, I saw an ad on a bus for something spelled Enyce, so of course my mind went straight to our cowboy. ;)
Brown Eyes:
OK, I have a question. A few times, here and there, lately I've wanted to refer to our use of Brokieisms as a language. But, it doesn't sound quite right to say the language of Brokieism. So, how would we refer to this language in the way we would say "English" or "Chinese" or "French"? For instance, I can't really write, "I speak Brokieism" and have it sound right.
Any suggestions? It's a wierd dilemma and "Brokie" is difficult to turn into a word equivalent to "English" or "Chinese."
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serious crayons:
--- Quote from: atz75 on April 23, 2007, 12:53:01 am ---Any suggestions? It's a wierd dilemma and "Brokie" is difficult to turn into a word equivalent to "English" or "Chinese."
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Well, I guess it would be Brokish or Brokese! Though I wouldn't use those terms with non-Brokies; they'd probably sound a little like when people say they speak Elvish or Klingon. :laugh:
Meryl:
--- Quote from: ineedcrayons on April 23, 2007, 01:08:24 am ---Well, I guess it would be Brokish or Brokese! Though I wouldn't use those terms with non-Brokies; they'd probably sound a little like when people say they speak Elvish or Klingon. :laugh:
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Well, I'm used to strange looks, being one of those who thinks Elvish and Klingon are perfectly legitimate forms of communication! ;)
I like "Brokish." Sounds official. "Brokese" could be confused with Brokies. :)
Brown Eyes:
--- Quote from: Meryl on April 23, 2007, 01:14:21 am ---"Brokese" could be confused with Brokies. :)
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That's very true Meryl, but also sort of great. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I feel like this matter needs to be figured out in advance of the BBQ and Alberta. ;D
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