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

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

  1. JessWrite

    JessWrite Word Nerd & Proud! Contributor

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    What was said: Up to you.
    What was meant: You are smart enough to figure it out yourself, why'd you bother to ask?

    What was said: Can you proof-read my story?
     
  2. artsia

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    What was said: Can you proof-read my story?
    What was meant: Can you tell me how brilliant my story is and what a great writer I am?

    What was said: He was cute, I guess.
     
  3. Britannica

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    What was said: He was cute, I guess.
    What was meant: Oh man I really like him, I just don't want you to know that!

    What was said: You look great!
     
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    What was said: You look great!
    What was meant: You look like ten pounds of crap in a nine pound bag, but I won't say that to your face.

    What was said: Do I look fat in this dress?
     
  5. JessWrite

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    What was said: Do I look fat in this dress?
    What was meant: You better tell me that I'm the most beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, stunning girl and I rock this dress! Or else.

    What was said: Just one more bite...
     
  6. Britannica

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    What was said: Just one more bite...
    What was meant: I am going to come back in ten minutes and get some more!

    What was said: Have you done Botox?
     
  7. TheBreadBug

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    What was said: Have you done Botox?
    What was meant: You look like barbie, mate.

    What was said: Pass the salt
     
  8. Jayce

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    What was said: Pass the salt.
    What was meant: Oh god, this tastes like crap. Maybe some salt will make it taste better.

    What was said: It's a handyman's dream.
     
  9. Jdry

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    What was said: It's a handyman's dream.
    What was meant: I've got a really crappy job that I want you to do for me as a favor.

    What was said: I can't take this poor customer service anymore!
     
  10. rhduke

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    What was said: I can't take this poor customer service anymore!
    What was ment: I can't shop with you anymore Cindy, you have terrible taste in clothes!

    What was said: Oh what a nice statue, it's lovely.
     
  11. Winged-Walls

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    What was said: Oh what a nice statue, it's lovely.
    What was meant: Oh dear god, is that supposed to be a portrait of me in Play-Doh? This is the last time I'm letting my 4-year-old niece do arts and crafts.

    What was said: Did you do something to your hair?
     
  12. Rebel Yellow

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    What was said: Did you do something to your hair?
    What was meant: That new haircut is ridiculous. You should consider finding a new hairdresser.

    What was said: You're a very good friend, but I need to figure this out on my own.
     
  13. Jdry

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    What was said: You're a very good friend, but I need to figure this out on my own.
    What was meant: I'm a martyr, bow before my selflessness.

    What was said: Have you tried this new herbal tea? It will be pleasing to your Chakras.
     
  14. edamame

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    What was said: Have you tried this new herbal tea? It will be pleasing to your Chakras.
    What was meant: I don't want to hear more about your new age preaching so I'm trying to shut you up with tea.

    What was said: You have such a way with words!
     
  15. funkybassmannick

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    What was said: You have such a way with words!
    What was meant: I'm actually impressed you just insulted my race, gender, and religion in one sentence, bravo!

    What was said: Have you been watching TV at all today?
     
  16. Darkhorse

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    What was said: Have you been watching TV at all today?
    What was meant: There is an imprint of your ass on the couch.

    What was said: That's an interesting idea.
     
  17. Warp Zone

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    What was said: That's an interesting idea.
    What was meant: Thinking clearly isn't your forte.

    What was said: I'll consider it later.
     
  18. PlotDeviceManager

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    What was said: I'll consider it later.
    What was meant: I can't wait until we're alone so I can slap you.

    What was said: You make an interesting argument.
     
  19. L5678

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    What was said: You make an interesting argument
    What was meant: A chair is probably smarter than you, but I don't want to cause a scene.

    What was said: I really love that color on you!
     
  20. rodney adams

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    What was said: I really love that color on you!
    What was meant: It looks absolutely disgusting, but I value your opinion of me too much to tell you.

    What was said: Your newborn is so precious!
     
  21. shlunka

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    What was said: Your newborn is so precious!
    What was meant: I am now strongly pro-choice now.
    What was said: Congratulations on the job promotion to office executive, the best man certainly won.
     
  22. Gracia Bee

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    What was said: Congratulations on the job promotion to office executive, the best man certainly won.
    What was meant:We both know I am the best man for the job. I enjoy watching this company crumble.

    What was said: You look adorable! Like a rabbit!
     
  23. pinelopikappa

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    What was said: You look adorable! Like a rabbit!
    What was meant: The unfortunate way you look is my schadenfreude. Carry on, hehe...

    What was said: I suppose it's a matter of taste.
     

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