LGBTitp - Part Six

[Lix Lorn]

Well, I think you should Dansa med oss, Klappa era händer.

[Asta Kask]

Well, I think you should Dansa med oss, Klappa era händer.

Ok, I'll do that. And that is correctly formulated Swedish. Except it should be "dina", not "era." It's the difference between "you (singular)" and "you (plural)". It used to be thou and you.

[Lix Lorn]

Well, I copy pasted it from the lyrics of Caramelldansen. XD

I think the thread needs to Dansa med oss, klappa era hända!

[Danne]

Had to run it through Google translate but I think that sounds like a lovely idea.

[Lix Lorn]

I know the translated version by heart. And I can sing the real version. (probably pronounced all wrong)

Dance to the beat~
Clap your hands together
Come feel the heat
Forever, and forever
Listen and learn
It is time for dancing
Now! We are here with
Caramelldansen!

[Asta Kask]

I know the translated version by heart. And I can sing the real version. (probably pronounced all wrong)

The 'r's usually provide a special challenge for englishmen. Think scottish 'r's and you're about right.

*dances*

[Danne]

Hum. Now I need to look it up on Youtube.

Edit: Which for some reason has mostly the English version. *rummages around until locating a Swedish version*

Goodness, is it even possible to resist dancing to this thing?

[Lix Lorn]

Aaah, so I need to add phlegm? XD

[Coidzor]

Aaah, so I need to add phlegm? XD

Nah, more deep throaty action.

[Lorolar]

Nah, more deep throaty action.

*snorts drink from nose*

Mostly I just lurk and read your guys' posts, but this one made me do a double take.

Damm you mind *shakes fist*

[Asta Kask]

Aaah, so I need to add phlegm? XD

No, the 'r' sound is made by vibrating your tongue. Let it flap in the wind!

[Lix Lorn]

Like when you purr?

(heehee. Deep throaty action.)

[Dihan]

If it's anything like how we pronounce 'R' in Welsh (uvular trill), then it's nowhere near the throat.

If you want something throaty try 'Ch' (voiceless velar fricarive).

[Asta Kask]

If it's anything like how we pronounce 'R' in Welsh (uvular trill), then it's nowhere near the throat.

Yep, that's the one.

[Lix Lorn]

I can purr, if it sounds like that.

[albis]

I can purr, if it sounds like that.

Lol I know how to purr too! Like, real throat-generated cat purr. XD

[Danne]

Is it anything like a German r? Because I can't pronounce those to save my life. I either make them way too hard or I give up and skip them altogether. *facepalm*

[Lix Lorn]

Purring is fun. =^.^=

[Lorolar]

That skill gets around, the trick is learning to make the rest of the cat noises to display a range of emotion and being able to swindle chocolate off your partner through liberal use of them.

-edit, clearly we're all kitties here ;3

[Lix Lorn]

Nya.
(Winks)

[albis]

That skill gets around, the trick is learning to make the rest of the cat noises to display a range of emotion and being able to swindle chocolate off your partner through liberal use of them.

-edit, clearly we're all kitties here ;3

I can't think of a more detailed and accurate definition. XD

[Lix Lorn]

(purrs softly, puppy/kitty/kuppy eyes)
Huggles plz?

[Asta Kask]

I can purr, if it sounds like that.

Probably. I think that's what most people do when they want to sound like they're purring.

In other news, did you know you could get hours of fun by giving a cat a ping-pong ball and a room to play in?

[Lorolar]

Its all about the sleepy, just woken up questioning adorable meow like noise. With artfully placed hair and positioning.

*huggles kitty*

[Lix Lorn]

In that case I can do it easy. XD

Yes. Could probably give me hours of fun too. XD

(huggles)
Naaaaa. =^.^=

[Danne]

Probably. I think that's what most people do when they want to sound like they're purring.

In other news, did you know you could get hours of fun by giving a cat a ping-pong ball and a room to play in?

Nuh-uh, not a ping-pong ball. A super ball. Bounce it off the ceiling once or twice and your cat will love you forever. Mine even used to retrieve the ones that got stuck behind the stove, just so I could throw it for her again. (She also stands on top of her scratching post and chases her tail. Most eccentric cat ever. )

[Totally Guy]

Is it reasonable for a person to insist upon gender neutral pronouns to be used to describe them?

By extension any gendered words are entirely unacceptable and worthy of scorn.

[Ostien]

Is it reasonable for a person to insist upon gender neutral pronouns to be used to describe them?

By extension any gendered words are entirely unacceptable and worthy of scorn.

I'd prefer gender neutral pronouns (such as the singular they or Ze and Hir) but I understand those might be awkward for people. And to be honest I don't care much about gender pronouns as much as other gendered words/phrases. But, I'd says its reasonable if it does matter to you.

One of the things I really don't like is when someone for example asks me for something like "A guys opinion" I usually respond with "I can't do that, but I'll be glad to give you my opinion," or something like "I can just give you my opinion, I hope that will due." That or someone assuming I'm part of "us guys" in contrast to "those gals" whatever that means. I just don't like being thrown into groups I don't feel strong identification to and especially don't like being asked to speak on their behalf.

[Asta Kask]

I pick a pronoun and sticks with it. And if someone insists on a gender-neutral pronoun, there's always it!

[albis]

I don't care as much for pronouns as for the way I'm treated... you can call me girl, boy, genderqueer, astronaut, flowerpot, mushroom, whatever, as long as you don't freak out at me behaving like a male -or me not behaving like a woman...