WHAT WAS REALLY MEANT? - Not always what is said.

Discussion in 'Word games' started by cleo, Dec 7, 2011.

  1. Mallory

    Mallory Contributor Contributor

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    Said: Did you want that report done by the end of this week or the next?
    Meant: I wish you'd be more specific about instructions. It's really irritating when you dump me with assignments and then mumble vague, wishy-washy statements. I don't read minds.

    Said: I actually ate a huge meal right before I came over, but thanks!
     
  2. Anonym

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    Said: I actually ate a huge meal right before I came over, but thanks!
    Meant: Your food smells like crap. No thanks.

    Said: Wow, you look, uh... tired.
     
  3. Afion

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    Said: Wow, you look, uh... tired.
    Meant: Tired? She's slept in untill 1pm!


    Said: What amazing views.
     
  4. Mallory

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    Said: What amazing views.
    Meant: What an oppressive, sexist and racist moron. I didn't know people like that still existed.

    Said: I think you should probably get going now.
     
  5. MaggieMoo

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    What was said: I think you should probably get going now.

    What was meant: You've over stayed your welcome. Please leave. Now!

    What was said: I believe I waited for over an hour for you yesterday!
     
  6. seelifein69

    seelifein69 Active Member

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    What was said: I believe I waited for over an hour for you yesterday!

    What was meant: I never showed up either but my friend said you didn't come, so now I'm mad at you.

    What was said: I use lotion for my dry skin.
     
  7. Mallory

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    Said: I use lotion for my dry skin.
    Meant: Stop flaking your dandriff everywhere. It's absolutely disgusting and now I'll have to dust and vacuum after you leave.

    Said: Um...I have a drain cleaning tool that works pretty well if you want to have it.
     
  8. BlizzardHarlequin

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    What was said : Um...I have a drain cleaning tool that works pretty well if you want to have it.
    Meant: That old thing? Yeah, good luck trying to get it to work.

    Said: She's such a fantastic artist.
     
  9. jo spumoni

    jo spumoni Active Member

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    Said: She's such a fantastic artist.
    Meant: I've never heard that person's name in my life, but you seem to think she's the greatest singer on the planet, so I'll nod and agree so I don't get a lecture on how great she is.

    Said: Now, students, smoking is bad for your health.
     
  10. Anonym

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    Said: Now, students, smoking is bad for your health.
    Meant: I'm sure you've already heard this a million times. If you're a smoker by now, hearing this isn't going to change your mind, but I'm a teacher, so I have to state the obvious anyhow. M'kay?

    Said: Well, of course I always pay people back...
     
  11. Love to Write

    Love to Write I'm a lover of writing. What else is to be said? Contributor

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    What was said: Well, Of course I always pay people back...

    Meant: Don't worry I'm in the habit of keeping my promises...but obviously you arn't. So get your head in gear!

    What was said: Are you sure we should be doing this?
     
  12. live2write

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    What was said: Are you sure we should be doing this?

    Meant: No, but wouldn't it be a good idea to see the look on your friend's face after she finds out that we are "a couple"

    What was said: Purple is totally your color!
     
  13. Erato

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    What was said: Purple is totally your color!
    What was meant: Take that thing off. You'd look better nude.

    What was said: You should so send that to a publisher!!
     
  14. Lasers123

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    What was said: You should so send that to a publisher!
    Meant: Send that to a publisher to humiliate yourself becausr your piece totally reeks.

    What was said: The blue top really bring out the colour of your cool eyes.
     
  15. Doug J

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    Said: The blue top really bring out the colour of your cool eyes.
    Meant: Hey, Mr. too cool for school why don't you take off those dang sunglasses - we're in an elevator!

    Said: I sure wish I could have tasted that new recipe of yours before the dog got at it.
     
  16. Ellipsis

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    Said: I sure wish I could have tasted that new recipe of yours before the dog got at it.
    Meant: I sure wish I could have tasted that new recipe of yours sooner - so that I could confirm my suspicions that it was more suited to the dog anyway.

    Said: Harvesting grapes doesn't compare to the joy I'd find in massaging your elbows.
     
  17. aimeekath

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    Said: Harvesting grapes doesn't compare to the joy I'd find in massaging your elbows.
    Meant: Harvesting grapes doesn't compare to the joy I'd find in massaging your elbows - because harvesting grapes would make me so much happier than doing the hideous latter option instead. There is very little joy in massaging your wrinkly elbows.

    Said: I think that you should probably go home to your wife - This is wrong.
     
  18. dave_c

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    Said: I think that you should probably go home to your wife - This is wrong.
    Meant: shouldn't have put my glasses on.

    Said: take a left, then a right, then another right, take the fourth exit on the left, and you should be there.
     
  19. Rayc205

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    Said: take a left, then a right, then another right, take the fourth exit on the left, and you should be there.
    Meant: I don't know how to get there, but I feel like it would be rude to refrain from trying to help.

    Said: Your voice doesn't match your look.
     
  20. live2write

    live2write Senior Member

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    Said: Your voice doesn't match your look.

    Meant: Especially with your mismatched wardrobe.

    Said: You eat pastrami with that?
     
  21. ITalkToTheWind

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    Said: You eat pastrami with that?

    Meant: That's a fine mouth.

    Said: I took a lovely stroll today.
     
  22. Mckk

    Mckk Member Supporter Contributor

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    What was said: I took a lovely stroll today.

    What was meant: I'm a loser with no friends and nothing to do, so I had to do *something* before I died of boredom.

    For the next poster: Will you marry me?
     
  23. killbill

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    Said: Will you marry me?

    Meant (male): Let me have you as a trophy.

    Meant (female): Enough with your lies, deceive and flirting, let me really show you what mental torture is with my nagging and complaints.

    Said: Been there, done that.
     
  24. Seventy7

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    Said: Been there, done that.
    Meant: I really, really do not want to hear about your personal story, and do not want to give you any insight to your dilemma.

    Said: Your baby is the prettiest baby I've ever seen!
     
  25. keeksta

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    What was said: Been there, done that.

    What was meant: This didn't end well the first time and I highly doubt it will end well this time.

    For the next poster: Of course, I understand.
     

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