Oh, the mistakes I make...

[anxela]

I want to believe that this is because I'm not a native English speaker, but I thought I'd share some of my mistakes since I started hanging out here...

Believing that the name earlofoxford must belong to someone whose surname is Foxford in real life. (Sorry, Linda!)

In Norway, we say that someone has big mugs (directly translated) when they have big boobs. So I thought the name mugsbigsis referred to someone whose boobs were, well, really, really big. Instead of being someone's big sis.

Be absolutely certain that hiatus was a Creative Team member.

In some way or another, all of these are related to (get that? ha!) the Creative Team... So thank you, CT members, for making me snort when I figure out my mistakes.

And if you have something to share to make me feel less alone in my mistakes, please do not hesitate to add to this thread!

[earlofoxford]

Too funny, Heidi!

When I read the first novel in the Stieg Larsson trilogy, I had such a terrible time with the street names, I started converting them in my head to local street names. Pretty soon, I just skimmed right over them!

[MINIDEB]

Oh Anxela, My foot has been in my mouth many times - here and throughout life as well! Life needs mistakes ... or debauchles etc... You mean Linda's last name isn't foxford.... I didn't know you were supposed to ask questions here in the "links" section much less introduce yourself... I made a page and put all kinds of journaling on it and asked for help... not one person said - you should ask questions here - they were all so kind. I kept copying my favorite pages to my desktop .... for about 6 months dilligently adding all the kits they used only to find out that there was a favorites icon and you could just click and go.... I spell and write atrociusly (probably spelled wrong) thats awful - really bad and last month I found out I could edit what I put in - imagine it's wonderful here! Mugsbigsis - I missed that one too! It must be fun to have a sister that shares your love for scrapbooking! I just figured out your name was Heidi not Anxela who knew!!!

[carollee]

Oh my goodness that's gold Anxela.

[HeatherPrins]

ok, omg i thought Heidi and Anxela were two different people and i have been here two years!!!! I am terrible with screen names vs. real names!

[digigrandma]

Oh, keep 'em coming! Heidi, this is fun!

It does take a while to discover all the specific features of the gallery and forum. The important thing is to jump right in and participate (like Heidi and Debbi) and before you know it you're the one helping other newcomers.

I remember when I had an "aha" moment looking at Kelly's user name. I said it slowly several times and then the light went on and sure enough I was right.

[whatnext]

Kelly will absolutley ROAR with laughter at this!

[MINIDEB]

But those of us that are clueless don't know who Kelly is!!!! so while she's on the floor laughing ... I want to laugh too!

[earlofoxford]

Debbie, Kelly's screen name is mugsbigsis -- she's Cassie's sister.

[HeatherPrins]

Rofl

[MINIDEB]

Linda - I figured it out just after I posted it - I'm off to take Mamaw to the Dr. she's not feeling so good today....then I get to go Krogering aka grocery shopping!

[anxela]

Originally Posted by HeatherPrins

ok, omg i thought Heidi and Anxela were two different people and i have been here two years!!!! I am terrible with screen names vs. real names!

Figured it is about time I changed my signature...

[anke]

Oh Heidi thanks for making me LOL this morning, that is such a riot. Mugsbigsis had me stumped for the longest time, especially since I had no idea that there was such a thing as a muggle...

[echogirl]

Originally Posted by anke

Oh Heidi thanks for making me LOL this morning, that is such a riot. Mugsbigsis had me stumped for the longest time, especially since I had no idea that there was such a thing as a muggle...

Me too! For the longest time I thought it was a Harry Potter thing!!

[HeatherPrins]

Originally Posted by anxela

Figured it is about time I changed my signature...

but the meaning is truly beautiful

[mugsbigsis]

Originally Posted by anxela

In Norway, we say that someone has big mugs (directly translated) when they have big boobs. So I thought the name mugsbigsis referred to someone whose boobs were, well, really, really big.

Why, thank you, Heidi!!
Those who've met me in person are having a bigger laugh at this than even I did. :O) (You can stop laughing now, Phylis.) BTW, changing your signature will no doubt give several people an "aha moment." :O)

And, Anke . . . how in the world could you bring up 3 kids and not know what a muggle was??? For shame. lol
Doris, it IS a HP thing, we don't live in Norway or I NEVER would have chosen that screen name. For that matter, Cassie would probably have never chosen her's either. lol

[dugarner]

Originally Posted by echogirl

Me too! For the longest time I thought it was a Harry Potter thing!!

Now I'm going to stick my foot in my mouth . . . I thought Cassie's screen name did have to do with Harry Potter muggles . . . doesn't it?

Heidi, I think we've had a thread on here before about embarrassing colloquialisms in different cultures---but one time I made the mistake of blurting out the name "Fanny" (as in Fanny Crosby, an American hymn writer) to a British church musician, before I realized what fanny means over there. And I'm sure they chuckle over our term "fanny pack" (the little purse that straps around your waist that you can put money, keys, etc. in).

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

It's a Harry Potter thing.

[anxela]

Originally Posted by dugarner

Now I'm going to stick my foot in my mouth . . . I thought Cassie's screen name did have to do with Harry Potter muggles . . . doesn't it?

Heidi, I think we've had a thread on here before about embarrassing colloquialisms in different cultures---but one time I made the mistake of blurting out the name "Fanny" (as in Fanny Crosby, an American hymn writer) to a British church musician, before I realized what fanny means over there. And I'm sure they chuckle over our term "fanny pack" (the little purse that straps around your waist that you can put money, keys, etc. in).

...And what does fanny mean?

[Aino]

LOL!!

Heidi that is too funny!!! I am sitting here with a huge grin on my face!! It never occurred to me that about the "big mugs" thing..... now my picture of Kelly has changed.... like ...forever!!! :tongue in my cheek Kelly!:

And as for fanny..... well, back in highschool (I went to an American one) I assisted training a volleyball team and we'd always shout... "Keep your fannies down!!!" Does THAT give you a clue Heidi??

I have been here so long, that I have forgotten about any of those embarrassing things I misinterpreted....

[dugarner]

Um, as far as I know, "fanny" is the British word for that external part of a woman in the nether regions that contributes to her intimate pleasure. **blush** I can't get any more detailed than that without crossing into non-PG language.

[anxela]

Originally Posted by Aino

LOL!!

Heidi that is too funny!!! I am sitting here with a huge grin on my face!! It never occurred to me that about the "big mugs" thing..... now my picture of Kelly has changed.... like ...forever!!! :tongue in my cheek Kelly!:

And as for fanny..... well, back in highschool (I went to an American one) I assisted training a volleyball team and we'd always shout... "Keep your fannies down!!!" Does THAT give you a clue Heidi??

I have been here so long, that I have forgotten about any of those embarrassing things I misinterpreted....

Originally Posted by dugarner

Um, as far as I know, "fanny" is the British word for that external part of a woman in the nether regions that contributes to her intimate pleasure. **blush** I can't get any more detailed than that without crossing into non-PG language.

Oh dear

[Britgirl]

yeah... its exactly that!!LOL

[dugarner]

Originally Posted by anxela

Oh dear

Of course, you just have to go along with the fact that there will be huge dialect differences even within the same country. What French student hasn't made the mistake of saying "Je suis plein" (I'm pregnant) instead of "J'ai plein" (I'm full, or I've had enough . . . not the most correct way to say it, but we got this lecture over and over again in college.)? My best friend in high school blurted that out on her first night as an exchange student in Paris. Apparently it's a mistake that is expected, but is still a horrible faux pas.

[lindapiersma]

I've always had the same problem with everyone's screen names. When I first joined this site, I'd go to an individual's profile page to try to figure out what their real names are and where they're from (like when a special layout gets "lifted" and I have no clue who that someone was when I only know a screen name). The problem is, so few people fill in their profile pages for whatever. So I'm still clueless most of the time. Thanks for filling in yours, Heidi. :0))

[anxela]

Originally Posted by dugarner

Of course, you just have to go along with the fact that there will be huge dialect differences even within the same country. What French student hasn't made the mistake of saying "Je suis plein" (I'm pregnant) instead of "J'ai plein" (I'm full, or I've had enough . . . not the most correct way to say it, but we got this lecture over and over again in college.)? My best friend in high school blurted that out on her first night as an exchange student in Paris. Apparently it's a mistake that is expected, but is still a horrible faux pas.

LOL! This reminds me of when I lived in Spain, and for those of you that don't know, there are two verbs that means "to be". One of my colleagues at work took me to a handball club, and they said that I could exercise with the boys. I tried to explain that I couldn't because I "wasn't that good" at playing handball, and said "No estoy tan buena". My friend started laughing. The day after, at work, he explained to all of our colleagues that I had said to him that "I'm not that pretty". I did learn the difference between those verbs. Instantly.

[Aino]

Originally Posted by lindapiersma

I've always had the same problem with everyone's screen names. When I first joined this site, I'd go to an individual's profile page to try to figure out what their real names are and where they're from (like when a special layout gets "lifted" and I have no clue who that someone was when I only know a screen name). The problem is, so few people fill in their profile pages for whatever. So I'm still clueless most of the time. :0))

I can see this as a problem for new members.... I think us "old"regulars use both screen names and real names interchangeably when referring to each other... and I can see it must be confusing for visitors or new members...

[readstoomuch]

I have just enjoyed the past three or four minutes to the max!!! What a fun read . . . thanks Heidi for posting this one. I will forever remember "mugs"!!!

[Britgirl]

wait til you have to say a screen name out loud because you're meeting them!! - then you realise you've been saying it wrong for years!!!

[mugsbigsis]

Originally Posted by Britgirl

wait til you have to say a screen name out loud because you're meeting them!! - then you realise you've been saying it wrong for years!!!

At the crop in San Antonio Cassie called me on the phone to meet up and I told her I was with Tracy, Donita and Linda. Her response: "Screen names, Kelly, I need screen names." lol That's when I found out that "don-e-tab" was really Donita B. Capitals make a difference I guess. :O)