Tuesday, 21 April 2009

A Method of Translation

MasterM is translating during a coaching session
between a South African coach
and an Argentinian rugby player.

South African Coach
Ask him if he can do the Goose-Step tackle

MasterM (in Spanish)
Can you do the tackle
when you step like a goose?

Argentinian Player
What on earth do you mean?

MasterM (in English)
He says that he has been trained
in the full range of tackle techniques

South African Coach
But can you make sure
that he can do the Goose-Step tackle.

MasterM (in Spanish)
Listen to me - when I say goose
you must say 'Si!' very loudly.
OK?

Argentinian Player
OK!

MasterM (in Spanish)
Goose!

Argentinian Player
Si!!

MasterM (in English)
He says yes!

MrsM wonders if MasterM will enter the Diplomatic Service.

19 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 April 2009 at 00:19

    Too Funny! Master M really thinks fast on his feet!

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  2. Allison21 April 2009 at 01:05

    Very very funny! I love leaving your blog with a smile on my face!

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  3. M21 April 2009 at 01:30

    He will go far that boy.

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  4. Christy21 April 2009 at 03:22

    that is hilarious! I'm thinking politician rather than diplomat...

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  5. Ali21 April 2009 at 07:33

    Love that boy.

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  6. trash21 April 2009 at 07:45

    OMG, he is going to end up running the world!

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  7. Unknown21 April 2009 at 07:46

    Smart boy yours - so presumably this little discussion was followed up by a quick impromptu training session to bring the Argentinian player up to speed - goosey, goosey!

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  8. Gina21 April 2009 at 08:00

    That boy will go far!

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  9. Anonymous21 April 2009 at 08:01

    Somehow this whole thing is lost in translation. Is it anything like duck, duck, goose?

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  10. Karen J21 April 2009 at 09:19

    Definitely destined for great things!!!

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  11. MrM21 April 2009 at 11:11

    I really feel that MasterM should have demonstrated to show a goose step by running round the room in the same style as David Campese of old.

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  12. blackbird21 April 2009 at 11:51

    He's a sly dog, that Master M.

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  13. Anonymous21 April 2009 at 12:22

    Lekker !

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  14. monica21 April 2009 at 14:27

    I think Master M is an expert in side stepping... never mind geese and tackles!!!

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  15. The Coffee Lady21 April 2009 at 17:03

    What is the goose step tackle? Can the poor man learn it? Will we ever know?

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  16. Nate Torrence21 April 2009 at 21:45

    Haha funny stuff








    www.theivesinthenight.blogspot.com

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  17. Unknown22 April 2009 at 10:50

    He definitely has a bright future, I fear he might do rather well in politics!

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  18. Mrs C22 April 2009 at 21:20

    If the diplomatic service doesn't work out then how about a career in comedy? Fantastic!

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  19. kristina25 April 2009 at 12:51

    Yes, indeed! K x

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