Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Hookbill the Goomba · 05-18-2008, 04:16 PM

AAAGH! I realised my obsession has reached odd heights today...

Watching some random quiz show on television I heard a few questions as I did other things (namely reading), one of them was; What is the traditional state of an undead human said to bring horror and dread.
I, of course, said "Barrow Wight!" right away. *shakes head*

Moreover, I saw a car with "BWH" in the registration plate and thought "It's The Barrow Wight Himself's car!"

Lhunardawen · 05-18-2008, 11:18 PM

I still think Artemis Fowl is a mixture of Anguirel, tgwbs, and - this time - Gwathagor.

Thinlómien · 05-18-2008, 11:51 PM

The word "makaaberi" (Finnish for "macabre") makes me immediately think of McCaber. I think associating the English word is quite understandable as it sounds the same, but that Finnish one isn't that close to McCaber...

Thinlómien · 05-20-2008, 02:40 AM

I just had an English exam and one of the sentences I had to translate was:
"Do you believe that journalists cook up exaggerated stories in order to sell more newspapers?"
For some reason, I was reminded of something.

*flees*

Hookbill the Goomba · 05-20-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I just had an English exam and one of the sentences I had to translate was:
"Do you believe that journalists cook up exaggerated stories in order to sell more newspapers?"
For some reason, I was reminded of something.

*flees*

... *shifty eyes*... I have no idea what you mean...

satansaloser2005 · 05-20-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

... *shifty eyes*... I have no idea what you mean...

Step aside, love. Lightning strikes often prove fatal.

Yeah. I'm sitting in a parking lot to get wireless signal. Granted, I'm doing other things besides check the Downs, but still....

Gwathagor · 05-20-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

I still think Artemis Fowl is a mixture of Anguirel, tgwbs, and - this time - Gwathagor.

Whaaat?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 05-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Today, one of my classmates showed me something on his notebook in school, and while he was doing that, he was connected to the internet and has his icq (messenger) on; and during that time several contacts of his appeared online and at these times always a pop-up window appeared, saying "X is online". One of his friends, whose nick was Lenny, even appeared twice (he probably was offline meanwhile). And both times, I was horribly startled when I saw that, and I twitched - because both times I read it as "Lommy"

Lhunardawen · 05-20-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Whaaat?

Well, someone needed to be Irish.

(Or does this mean "I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about!"?)

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Today, one of my classmates showed me something on his notebook in school, and while he was doing that, he was connected to the internet and has his icq (messenger) on; and during that time several contacts of his appeared online and at these times always a pop-up window appeared, saying "X is online". One of his friends, whose nick was Lenny, even appeared twice (he probably was offline meanwhile). And both times, I was horribly startled when I saw that, and I twitched - because both times I read it as "Lommy"

Elennar Starfire! I can't remember if 'Leny or Lenny was the proper way of writing her nick, though.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 05-20-2008, 09:06 PM

You are (or were, as you can see) addicted to the Barrow-Downs when every time you pass a sign that says Rilke, you think Rikae...

Gwathagor · 05-20-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

Well, someone needed to be Irish.

(Or does this mean "I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about!"?)

This means "how do I partially remind you of Artemis Fowl?" I haven't read those books.

Lhunardawen · 05-20-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

This means "how do I partially remind you of Artemis Fowl?" I haven't read those books.

You should.

Well, Artemis Fowl is Irish, for one.

05-18-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	AAAGH! I realised my obsession has reached odd heights today... Watching some random quiz show on television I heard a few questions as I did other things (namely reading), one of them was; What is the traditional state of an undead human said to bring horror and dread. I, of course, said "Barrow Wight!" right away. shakes head Moreover, I saw a car with "BWH" in the registration plate and thought "It's The Barrow Wight Himself's car!" __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

05-18-2008, 11:51 PM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	The word "makaaberi" (Finnish for "macabre") makes me immediately think of McCaber. I think associating the English word is quite understandable as it sounds the same, but that Finnish one isn't that close to McCaber... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

05-20-2008, 02:40 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I just had an English exam and one of the sentences I had to translate was: "Do you believe that journalists cook up exaggerated stories in order to sell more newspapers?" For some reason, I was reminded of something. flees __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

05-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#8
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Today, one of my classmates showed me something on his notebook in school, and while he was doing that, he was connected to the internet and has his icq (messenger) on; and during that time several contacts of his appeared online and at these times always a pop-up window appeared, saying "X is online". One of his friends, whose nick was Lenny, even appeared twice (he probably was offline meanwhile). And both times, I was horribly startled when I saw that, and I twitched - because both times I read it as "Lommy" __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

05-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#10
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	You are (or were, as you can see) addicted to the Barrow-Downs when every time you pass a sign that says Rilke, you think Rikae... __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

05-18-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I still think Artemis Fowl is a mixture of Anguirel, tgwbs, and - this time - Gwathagor.