Lost in Translation - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the guy who be short · 08-24-2005, 05:54 AM

Quote:

It had bathtubs and the boilers arrested it in all the part, took a bathtub to a protection that it protected and they analyzed it underneath two bathtubs, when to dance!

'The thoughts that are dangerous' the aforesaid Joe, within me whisper.

This one had me in stitches. It's one of those rare moments of brilliance that make me love these so much. A little scene played out in my head with SpM covered in bathtubs, and a small contingent of boilers (on legs) marching up and arresting him. And the end is so oddly philosophical looking.

TGWBS -> the type, that one is short
The Saucepan Man -> the man of the bathtub (

)
The Barrow-Wight -> The Wheelbarrow Wight Wight
Eomer of the Rohirrim -> Eomer I gave Rohirrim
Feanor of the Peredhil -> Feanor I gave Peredhil
dancing spawn of ungoliant -> To the dance of usury ungoliant

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-24-2005, 06:51 AM

Here's a little game. You have to guess the famous Downers from the "translated" names below. Some are easy, some are difficult and some are downright obscure.

Some use the Japanes/Chinese/Korean function. Some do not. I chose whichever I liked best. One Downers is listed twice because both translations were so darned good.

Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission

Potassio (full marks to anyone who gets this one)

Allegro of Otorinolaringoiatra (or this one ...)

Abundant available

Boy 7. Age

Only material Estel

Color of the Blaus I gave Evisse

Artilleryman I gave Amanaduial

Chain of Numenor

Housewife of the thunderclap of Sophia

Drink of the alcoholic one

Slandering (this is a good one)

Density of Morsul

Thymus of Guldur of the maintenance

Kath · 08-24-2005, 07:50 AM

Hmm let's have a quick go - these are all guesses so confirmation of any correct ones would be greatly appreciated!

Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission - Squatter of Amon Rudh (sp?)

Allegro of Otorinolaringoiatra (or this one ...) - The Perky Ent

Boy 7. Age - Child of the 7th Age

Only material Estel - The Only Real Estel

Color of the Blaus I gave Evisse - Evisse the Blue

Artilleryman I gave Amanaduial - Amanaduial the Archer

Chain of Numenor - Son of Numenor

Housewife of the thunderclap of Sophia - Sophia the Thundermistress

Density of Morsul - Morsul the Dark

Thymus of Guldur of the maintenance - Keeper of Dol Guldur

I still can't work these out:
Drink of the alcoholic one

Slandering (this is a good one)

Abundant available

Potassio (full marks to anyone who gets this one)

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-24-2005, 07:56 AM

All correct, Kath. Well done - particularly for guessing The Perky Ent.

Now, how about the remaining ones ...?

Btw, it occured to me on composing those that, if Sophia the Thunder Mistress were to marry Son of Numenor, they could call their son Thunderclap Numenor - and SoN could proudly declare that there was Something in the Heir.

(*groan*

)

Edit: Correct too, Shelob.

And that, if I am not mistaken, is The Perky Ent's translated name using the Japanese/Chinese/Korean function. Kind of fitting for an Ent, don't you think?

Glirdan · 08-24-2005, 12:04 PM

I can't for the life of me figure out whot he remaining onew belong to Saucy, great idea though.

I have a little Challenge myself. The following paragraph is the product of Shelob's translator, including the Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages.

EsIST is evaluated with this value! Until daresay he. With
the.great.number.of work that are sistemazione of the form and she are
evaluated. Stampini of E, that one that component evaluates with the
duration that is. It gives probably this one later one? It sketches
then the judgment of the inoperative women, attributed who herzlichst
polished exactly with much hour had only had the necessity for, of you
you would have that to being. All the care is not he tin-plates the
edge approximately one extremely imprudent one.
Can you guess what small scentences this is originally?

Glirdy

Ps. If you need a hint, just post or PM me.

the guy who be short · 08-24-2005, 02:27 PM

The Man of the Bathtub - perhaps a new thread should be created in Quizes or Quotes (or, more likely, dug up) for all your brainteasing needs?

Shelob · 08-24-2005, 03:19 PM

If you want I'll start one. We can call it "The conversion competes he with going"
(or "The Lost in Translation Game", once you un-translate it)...

Shelob · 08-24-2005, 07:53 AM

Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission -- The Squatter of Amon Rudh (with Japanes/Chinese/Korean)

Boy 7. Age -- Child of the 7th Age (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean)

Density of Morsul -- Morsul the Dark (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean)

Chain of Numenor -- Son of Numenor (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean)

I've guessed at more but I want to leave others some to figure out (and can't be bothered to run them through the translation)..."Potassio" though, haven't a clue...but in retaliation for that I leave you with this "translated name"...

Rifle automatic of the art of Ritratto convinces otorinolaringoiatra completely

08-24-2005, 06:51 AM	#2
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Oops! You've started something now, TGWBS ... Here's a little game. You have to guess the famous Downers from the "translated" names below. Some are easy, some are difficult and some are downright obscure. Some use the Japanes/Chinese/Korean function. Some do not. I chose whichever I liked best. One Downers is listed twice because both translations were so darned good. Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission Potassio (full marks to anyone who gets this one) Allegro of Otorinolaringoiatra (or this one ...) Abundant available Boy 7. Age Only material Estel Color of the Blaus I gave Evisse Artilleryman I gave Amanaduial Chain of Numenor Housewife of the thunderclap of Sophia Drink of the alcoholic one Slandering (this is a good one) Density of Morsul Thymus of Guldur of the maintenance __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

08-24-2005, 07:50 AM	#3
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Hmm let's have a quick go - these are all guesses so confirmation of any correct ones would be greatly appreciated! Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission - Squatter of Amon Rudh (sp?) Allegro of Otorinolaringoiatra (or this one ...) - The Perky Ent Boy 7. Age - Child of the 7th Age Only material Estel - The Only Real Estel Color of the Blaus I gave Evisse - Evisse the Blue Artilleryman I gave Amanaduial - Amanaduial the Archer Chain of Numenor - Son of Numenor Housewife of the thunderclap of Sophia - Sophia the Thundermistress Density of Morsul - Morsul the Dark Thymus of Guldur of the maintenance - Keeper of Dol Guldur I still can't work these out: Drink of the alcoholic one Slandering (this is a good one) Abundant available Potassio (full marks to anyone who gets this one) __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-24-2005, 07:56 AM	#4
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	All correct, Kath. Well done - particularly for guessing The Perky Ent. Now, how about the remaining ones ...? Btw, it occured to me on composing those that, if Sophia the Thunder Mistress were to marry Son of Numenor, they could call their son Thunderclap Numenor - and SoN could proudly declare that there was Something in the Heir. (groan ) Edit: Correct too, Shelob. And that, if I am not mistaken, is The Perky Ent's translated name using the Japanese/Chinese/Korean function. Kind of fitting for an Ent, don't you think? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind! Last edited by The Saucepan Man; 08-24-2005 at 07:59 AM.

08-24-2005, 12:04 PM	#5
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I can't for the life of me figure out whot he remaining onew belong to Saucy, great idea though. I have a little Challenge myself. The following paragraph is the product of Shelob's translator, including the Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages. EsIST is evaluated with this value! Until daresay he. With the.great.number.of work that are sistemazione of the form and she are evaluated. Stampini of E, that one that component evaluates with the duration that is. It gives probably this one later one? It sketches then the judgment of the inoperative women, attributed who herzlichst polished exactly with much hour had only had the necessity for, of you you would have that to being. All the care is not he tin-plates the edge approximately one extremely imprudent one. Can you guess what small scentences this is originally? Glirdy Ps. If you need a hint, just post or PM me. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

08-24-2005, 03:19 PM	#7
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	If you want I'll start one. We can call it "The conversion competes he with going" (or "The Lost in Translation Game", once you un-translate it)... __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

08-24-2005, 02:27 PM	#6
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	The Man of the Bathtub - perhaps a new thread should be created in Quizes or Quotes (or, more likely, dug up) for all your brainteasing needs?

08-24-2005, 07:53 AM	#8
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	Amon Rudh does not have the inhabitant of the permission -- The Squatter of Amon Rudh (with Japanes/Chinese/Korean) Boy 7. Age -- Child of the 7th Age (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean) Density of Morsul -- Morsul the Dark (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean) Chain of Numenor -- Son of Numenor (without Japanes/Chinese/Korean) I've guessed at more but I want to leave others some to figure out (and can't be bothered to run them through the translation)..."Potassio" though, haven't a clue...but in retaliation for that I leave you with this "translated name"... Rifle automatic of the art of Ritratto convinces otorinolaringoiatra completely __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

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