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Homophonia
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Homophonia
by SciFi Chick » Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:18 pm
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Re: Homophonia
by Cyborg Girl » Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:30 pm
*bonk bonk bonk*
Oh gods I hope this is fake.
Oh gods I hope this is fake.
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Re: Homophonia
by Sigma_Orionis » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:17 pm
Here is a blog post written by Tim Torkildson, the person allegedly fired over this. Who, darkly amusingly enough seems a conservative (see his description at the bottom of the post), before the comments.
The School in question ignored at least one request for further information on this
ETA, looking at the blog, I think the guy is a bit flaky. I don't think it warranted him being fired though.
according to the Salt Lake Tribune his boss said
SO, yeah it seems to be true.
The School in question ignored at least one request for further information on this
ETA, looking at the blog, I think the guy is a bit flaky. I don't think it warranted him being fired though.
according to the Salt Lake Tribune his boss said
Woodger says his reaction to Torkildson’s blog has nothing to do with homosexuality but that Torkildson had caused him concern because he would "go off on tangents" in his blogs that would be confusing and sometimes could be considered offensive.
Nomen is Utah’s largest private English as a Second Language school and caters mostly to foreign students seeking admission to U.S. colleges and universities. Woodger says his school has taught 6,500 students from 58 countries during the past 15 years. Most of them, he says, are at basic levels of English and are not ready for the more complicated concepts such as homophones.
"People at this level of English," Woodger says, " … may see the ‘homo’ side and think it has something to do with gay sex."
He says Torkildson had worked at the center for less than three months before he was terminated in mid-July.
SO, yeah it seems to be true.
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Re: Homophonia
by SciFiFisher » Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:52 am
FZR1KG wrote:Hmm. Gay thread.
Did you say Gay Threat? OMG! Call the authorities. Call the police. We can't allow these sort of things to happen in public and in front of everyone too.
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Re: Homophonia
by Sigma_Orionis » Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:58 am
FIRESALE!
Pitchforks and Torches at FACTORY PRICE! Perfect for when you need a Posse to bring Holy Justice to Homophones! CALL NOW 1-800-IMSTUPID
ETA: The Three Horsemen of Redneck Doom have spoken
Pitchforks and Torches at FACTORY PRICE! Perfect for when you need a Posse to bring Holy Justice to Homophones! CALL NOW 1-800-IMSTUPID
ETA: The Three Horsemen of Redneck Doom have spoken
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Re: Homophonia
by Yosh » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:42 pm
Sigma_Orionis wrote:
ETA: The Three Horsemen of Redneck Doom have spoken
"German is an aggressive language. You could be reading a German script for 'My Little Pony,' and a Klingon Warbird would de-cloak..."
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Re: Homophonia
by Sigma_Orionis » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:19 am
It was about time you showed up in this thread
Correction: The Four Horsemen of Redneck Apocalypse have spoken
Correction: The Four Horsemen of Redneck Apocalypse have spoken
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Re: Homophonia
by FZR1KG » Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:06 am
He's Air Force.
Part of the job description is to arrive after thee show is over.
Part of the job description is to arrive after thee show is over.
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Re: Homophonia
by Loresinger » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:35 pm
I nominate this as the best damn post of the year. 
Sigma_Orionis wrote:FIRESALE!
Pitchforks and Torches at FACTORY PRICE! Perfect for when you need a Posse to bring Holy Justice to Homophones! CALL NOW 1-800-IMSTUPID
ETA: The Three Horsemen of Redneck Doom have spoken
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Re: Homophonia
by Sigma_Orionis » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:45 pm
Monsieur Hood: I steal from the rich and give to the needy...
Merry Man: He takes a wee percentage...
Monsieur Hood: But I'm not greedy - I rescue pretty damsels, man I'm good!
Merry Men: What a guy, ha ha, Monsieur Hood!
Monsieur Hood: Break it down...
Merry Man: He takes a wee percentage...
Monsieur Hood: But I'm not greedy - I rescue pretty damsels, man I'm good!
Merry Men: What a guy, ha ha, Monsieur Hood!
Monsieur Hood: Break it down...
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Re: Homophonia
by Yosh » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:22 pm
FZR1KG wrote:He's Air Force.
Part of the job description is to arrive after thee show is over.
Naw, we show up first, bomb the shit out of everything, and then go home and have a drink.
"German is an aggressive language. You could be reading a German script for 'My Little Pony,' and a Klingon Warbird would de-cloak..."
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Re: Homophonia
by Swift » Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:04 pm
Yosh wrote:..., bomb the shit out of everything, ...
Aerial enema?
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Re: Homophonia
by FZR1KG » Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:55 pm
Swift wrote:Yosh wrote:..., bomb the shit out of everything, ...
Aerial enema?
Pretty much. They make a stink everywhere they go. lol
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