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Translation

in News by DaveKellett

Monday, March 17, 2008 - 10:02 AM

For those who might like it, here is a translation of Arthur's "dialogue":

- Hello, madame. How are you?

- My God! It's the most handsome man in the world!

- Yes, madame. I am the most handsome man in the world.

- And you have muscles of steel, and eyes like the blue sky.

- Yes, madame. It is true.

- But...sir? Why do you have five lettuce?

- It's not a mystery, madame. I love lettuce.

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So here's the question of the day: Did Arthur not lose his ability to speak Spanish in the below storyline? ...or is it maybe coming back? Read it and be the judge: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Click the numbers open in new tabs to read the storyline

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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 10:38 AM (#41484)

Ha!! I forgot about that! I hope he gets his multi-language abilities back!


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:19 AM (#41489)

Was "native Duck" one of the languages in his head that was erased? Because it seems like he has a hard time associating with real ducks any more.


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:27 AM (#41492)

Since, It's March 17th. Shouldn't this be in Irish or Gaelic?


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:17 PM (#41493)

I've always loved strips where Arthur "talks to himself" like this.


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:43 PM (#41494)

This is awesome. More awesome is how I understood most of it though I don't really speak Spanish. Thank you Dave for this boost in self-confidence. :D

Congrats for the new readers and welcome to them! :)


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 01:04 PM (#41496)

That whole conversation is actually pretty funny in English - so why is it ten times funnier in Spanish? Should I feel guilty about that?


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 01:04 PM (#41497)

Could someone remind me what happened to Maria?


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posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 01:13 PM (#41499)

I'd like to point out two things, well 3 but 2 are similar.

1. 25% of total knowledge was kept in his brain, including the English language, his memories, and other bits of information.

2. He said he was bummed not able to speak 23 languages anymore. This does not mean he lost all languages, he just can't do 23 now.

3. He only listed three languages that he can't speak anymore. None of them were Spanish.

And randomly... he's a happening duck, maybe he's taking classes or something.


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Monday, March 17, 2008 - 02:34 PM (#41501)

Yeah, what the heck did happen to Maria? Did that whole fight thing between her, Sheldon and Dante scare her out of the country or something?

Also, if Arthur started speaking Klingon again, that would be awesome sauce.


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Translation (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 08:28 AM (#41509)

Well, he has recovered his ability to speak spanish. And since Sheldon downloaded translation algorithms, it sounds like a software translator. *lol*
Minor details make it evident, but almost (99%) perfect spanish.
Best of it is when he insults Sheldon in spanish! Let's see if he can speak in Klingon again.
Greetings from México :)


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 08:59 AM (#41510)

Maybe he actually DOESN'T speak Spanish, and is just quoting a telenovela word for word. They're known for writing of that caliber.


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 09:29 AM (#41511)

Telenovelas rule!

They're Shakespeare compared to their American counterparts like 'Passions' and 'All My Children!'


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Re: Translation (Score: 1)
posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 09:32 AM (#41512)

LOL, Sorry about that last post! Lost my head there for a second!


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