Off topic: Should translators worry about bedbugs?
Initiator des Themas: Philippe Locquet
Philippe Locquet
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Oct 6, 2023

In light of recent events, some dangers are lurking. You thought your trusty desk chair was taking care of your back, but now it may be backbiting.
It seems going full steam is the way to get rid of these bugs (not writing to the hotline in anger).
Some have even tried to force their laptop in their chair’s seams while updating their TM hoping that the heat from the CPU will cook these to a crisp.
We’ve even seen some “Baygon” their knees…
I can’t say nothing
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In light of recent events, some dangers are lurking. You thought your trusty desk chair was taking care of your back, but now it may be backbiting.
It seems going full steam is the way to get rid of these bugs (not writing to the hotline in anger).
Some have even tried to force their laptop in their chair’s seams while updating their TM hoping that the heat from the CPU will cook these to a crisp.
We’ve even seen some “Baygon” their knees…
I can’t say nothing more, we’re in a pickle.

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[Edited at 2023-10-06 12:59 GMT]
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Mr. Satan (X)
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Mr. Satan (X)
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I don't know about you, Philippe… Oct 6, 2023

…but those things sure would tick me off.

 
Zea_Mays
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Yes Oct 6, 2023

if they are in Paris.

 
Tom in London
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Alternative title for this thread Oct 7, 2023

Should translators worry about every damn thing they hear about in the news?

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Jean Dimitriadis
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Standing up Oct 7, 2023

A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.

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expressisverbis
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No Oct 7, 2023

Instead, we should worry about bugs and other insects in this website.

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Philippe Locquet
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Exactly! Oct 7, 2023

Jean Dimitriadis wrote:

A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.



P.L.F. Persio
 
Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL
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What other insects? Oct 8, 2023

expressisverbis wrote:

Instead, we should worry about bugs and other insects in this website.


You mean "pests"?


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Tom in London
 
Mr. Satan (X)
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Not really. Oct 8, 2023

Philippe Locquet wrote:

Jean Dimitriadis wrote:
A standing desk has fewer bedbugs and far less backbiting.

Exactly!


Not if you got yours from a flea market.


Philippe Locquet
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Philippe Locquet
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Flea Market Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Satan wrote: Not if you got yours from a flea market.



expressisverbis
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expressisverbis
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Nice bugs Oct 9, 2023

Philippe Locquet wrote:

Mr. Satan wrote: Not if you got yours from a flea market.



It reminded me one of the many souvenirs that we can buy in Khan El-Khalili market/souq: the beetles, the traditional amulet of the ancient Egyptians.


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Lingua 5B
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Creepy Oct 9, 2023

Why do all characters in these images appear as if they underwent a severe plastic surgery from head to toes?

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Philippe Locquet
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AI Oct 9, 2023

Lingua 5B wrote:

Why do all characters in these images appear as if they underwent a severe plastic surgery from head to toes?


They're all created with the same AI tool with quick prompts (not refined). just a bit of fun.
Just like this teddy bear getting ready for a face lift

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Q. What do you call a bug that belongs to a cult? Oct 11, 2023

A. In sect.



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