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"Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Gina99 on 03-11-05 at 08:47 PM
If I were headed to the amazing race, I think I would learn some phrases in as many languages as possible;

Please and thank you
Help
Faster!
Is this the way to....
Do you hate just me or all Americans?
No, I am not affiliated with Jonathan and Victoria
I am in a race, so will you endanger your life for me?
Do you choose to live in poverty? (no, never mind....)

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"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by momotoo on 03-12-05 at 04:44 AM
How about...

Do you NOT speak English ?
Overtake that speeding bus !
What are you people laughing at ?
We're in a race and we came in last during the last leg and we've been stripped of all our cash and now we need $$ for this new leg, could you kindly help us by giving us some money, any amount will suffice ? (kudos to whoever who can master this in at least 3 other languages !! but then again, they always seemed to get help from English-speaking tourists instead of the locals)

and finally,
My ox is broken, I SWEAR !

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Cygnus X1 on 03-13-05 at 08:54 AM
I like whoever posted for SeeBeeSss' Ep. 1 "Photo Finsh" caption competition featuring Uchenna, "My llama is broken!"

Welcome to the boards.


And guess who's in this week's?

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by TeamJoisey on 03-12-05 at 02:19 PM
How about:

We've run out of money. Would you like to sleep with my sister?

I'm lost. Can you lead me to Phil?

Never mind, can you just carry me?

Why does your country smell so bad?

And

Run them over, just run them over.


"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Seana on 03-15-05 at 09:22 AM
>Why does your country smell so bad?

OK, this very nearly made me spit out my coffee.


Thanks *coughchokehack* a lot.

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Cygnus X1 on 03-15-05 at 11:36 AM
And I'm *snerk*ing at your juxtaposition of The Rock with Phil. Imagine if he were the host for a season?

"A Detour is a choice between two . . . aw, hell, you know that."

I reckon people would learn English pretty quickly if they saw him coming!


Can't you tell what the Roadblock is cooking?!

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by okaychatt on 04-02-05 at 11:21 AM
<Run them over, just run them over.

Ok, so do you have any Windex to clean the latte splatter off my monitor?


Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by tvgeek401 on 03-14-05 at 00:21 AM
How 'bout 'stop that man! he stole my money!' That way I could just get all of the other contestants' money.

I'd make a shirt that says "do you speak english?" in many languages. Then I could just point to the shirt.


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"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by kvasir79 on 04-01-05 at 02:47 PM
well the contestants would have to figure out what language is spoken in what country.... oooo wait.. that could be a Road Block or Detour all by itself!!
"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Estee on 03-15-05 at 12:50 PM
'What are the hours of operation?'

'If you help me, I can get you on American TV.'

'I don't know where the short one is.'

'Did you see a man in a baseball cap come this way while carrying all our backpacks?'

'CBS will pay a lot of money for my safe return.'

'Chip sent me.'

'I have enjoyed two pounds of your fine native cuisine and now I must die.'

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by ginger on 03-15-05 at 04:09 PM
The phrase that I have found the most useful over thirty years of travel:

Where is the WC/ladies' room/restroom/toilet/bathroom?

I would also learn "please" and "thank you". As well as "I'm lost. Can you help me?"



"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Devious Weasel on 03-15-05 at 05:11 PM
No, I’m not American. I’m, I’m, uh, Canadian. Yeah. That’s it. Canadian.

What lovely children you have - may I rent one as my guide?

No really. I swear I’m not American.

Have you seen an ugly yellow box on a pole?

How many times do I have to tell you I’m not American?



"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by weltek on 03-15-05 at 05:20 PM
Have you seen an guy with man-boobs wearing a sweater?
I didn't vote for Bush. Can you help me?

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Gina99 on 03-16-05 at 01:24 AM
'I didn't vote for Bush. Can you help me?'

Ha! Love it.

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by okaychatt on 04-02-05 at 11:25 AM
< didn't vote for Bush. Can you help me?

That would definitely get you a chauffeured limo and personal guide, with bottled water and good food for the duration of your stay. HA!


Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Urban_Kitten on 03-16-05 at 09:17 AM
If you're Rob then you must learn, "Will you drive there so we can follow you?"

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Feles mala! Cur cista non uteris? Stramentum novum in ea posui.
(Bad kitty! Why don't you use the cat box? I put new litter in it.)
"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by skye on 03-16-05 at 09:53 AM
French: Volonté que vous conduisez là ainsi nous pouvons vous suivre?

German: Wille, den Sie dort fahren, also können wir Ihnen folgen?

En Espanol: ?Voluntad que usted conduce allí así que podemos seguirle?

(Just being my usual helpful self. )


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"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by Urban_Kitten on 03-16-05 at 01:24 PM
Merci. Danke. Gracias.


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Neutiquam erro (I am not lost).

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by J Slice on 03-16-05 at 01:28 PM
"Please help! We've escaped from an institution and need directions to X. Yes, yes, the fanny packs are part of the uniform."

"Drive fast, and I'll award you the equivalent of 6 pennies and an empty styrofoam cup!"

"Have you seen an asshat in a Red Sox cap?"


If someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by TerriBlue on 04-01-05 at 04:56 PM
Don't forget the crucial one:

"He has three testicles"

"RE: Phrases I would learn in various languages"
Posted by okaychatt on 04-02-05 at 11:30 AM
"Please take us to the train station." This would eliminate the embarrassing "Choooo chooooos". At least try singing, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for variety. It won't help, but it would be a change.

"Please take us to the airport." This would eliminate the "Airport, airport" mantra the teams chant to cab drivers that don't speak English. Note: loud repetition of an English word does NOT help someone one understand what you're saying.



Everyone is entitled to my opinion.