The Spanish Computer
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*The Spanish Computer*
A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.
"House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa."
"Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz."
A student asked, "What gender is 'computer'?"
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether "computer" should be a masculine or a feminine noun.
Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The men's group decided that "computer" should definitely be of the feminine gender
("la computadora"), because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3.Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval;
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
(THIS GETS BETTER!)
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine
("el computador"), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The women won!
A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.
"House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa."
"Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz."
A student asked, "What gender is 'computer'?"
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether "computer" should be a masculine or a feminine noun.
Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The men's group decided that "computer" should definitely be of the feminine gender
("la computadora"), because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3.Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval;
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
(THIS GETS BETTER!)
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine
("el computador"), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The women won!
esta super bueno! Me gusto mucho. Otro mas por favor.
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1. "In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on"-I guess they weren't using macs.
2."They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;"-Don't know about this one, lol
3. "They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;"-You can blame bill gates & windows for this.
4. "As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model."-Not so with a machintosh, lol. We still have '00 iMacs running 10.4.6.
2."They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;"-Don't know about this one, lol
3. "They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;"-You can blame bill gates & windows for this.
4. "As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model."-Not so with a machintosh, lol. We still have '00 iMacs running 10.4.6.
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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1999 E39 523i
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Originally Posted by Simple1' post='295131' date='Jun 9 2006, 11:46 PM
1. "In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on"-I guess they weren't using macs.
2."They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;"-Don't know about this one, lol
3. "They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;"-You can blame bill gates & windows for this.
4. "As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model."-Not so with a machintosh, lol. We still have '00 iMacs running 10.4.6.
2."They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;"-Don't know about this one, lol
3. "They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem;"-You can blame bill gates & windows for this.
4. "As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model."-Not so with a machintosh, lol. We still have '00 iMacs running 10.4.6.
I have my desktop for like 4 years and still loving it.
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='295255' date='Jun 9 2006, 03:28 PM
Sounds like a propaganda going on here with Mac
I have my desktop for like 4 years and still loving it.
I have my desktop for like 4 years and still loving it.
no propaganda just facts I keed I keed use what you love. I just love my mac though
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