Last Friday’s blog, “Gobbledygook and E-mail Disclaimers” got a lot of laughs. One friend responded with another, “The Entabulator.” By the time I watched it a second time I was laughing already at the anticipation of the language. By the third time I was beginning to incorporate his words into my vocabulary. I’d better stop there.
Here it is, with the (true or not) two paragraphs of intro sent to me:
Many years ago, Rockwell International decided to get into the heavy duty automatic transmission business. They were preparing to tape their first introductory video and, as a warm-up, one of the stage crew began a monologue that has become legend within the training industry.
This man should have won an academy award for his performance. Now keep in mind, this was a rehearsal for camera, lighting, and stage crew, and he had no script! This is all strictly off the cuff, nothing is written down, and nothing he says is true. It’s just meaningless drivel made up as he goes along.
BTW, If you missed the Gobbledygook and e-mail Disclaimers, or want to see it again, you can click on it at right.
And, keep laughing. It’s good for your bones.
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Next: Try Things–You Never Know, coming Sunday.
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10:42 am
Oh Hyatt!! I am crying with laughter!! I can’t stop smiling! Reminds me of so many people expressing their opinions to others and how they often say things that even they don’t really completely understand. They are expressing themselves because they like the sound of their own voices. Also alot of the time they don’t really have any idea about the validity of what they are saying! It can be comical, like in this case. Shows me to really listen well and if I don’t understand something to call the person on it, you know? Just one angle expressed……..:) Lisa
11:02 am
LOL!!!!
11:27 am
Incredible! Look out Edward R. Morrow!!!
11:29 am
I had a dinner table full of guests the day your Gobbledygookely blog was posted, and I read the disclaimer to all at the table. Some asked for the link so they could use your disclaimer on their own personal emails. Love the humor.
12:57 pm
Too funny on a couple different levels.
And how about when he says the government will love it with the guy showing the price tag!! And we wonder why our government is in the mess it is…way too much gobbledgook!
1:56 pm
That was bifflegoop funny clear to the beeflebonez – Got a chuckle all the way through! Sounded like twilight Zone at its craziest! Keep ’em coming!
6:30 pm
Hyatt,
The blogs–although insightful and thought provoking [for the most part ; > ), making for enjoyable reading–are most important because they reveal the thought processes and interests of their author. Your wit, humor and communication skills only confirm what we (I’m certain I’m speaking on behalf of us all) have known all along: we have had the joy and privilege of knowing someone who’s so able, talented and gifted. We’re glad you’re you.
In other words (speaking for myself now, but I’m sure it reflects the sentiments of all), I love you, brother.
Verne
10:17 am
Thoroughly enjoyed this for many reasons. It’s interesting how unsure the audience seemed about how to respond. It was a relief to hear their laughter finally arrive.
8:00 am
Where do you find this stuff??? Laughed so hard!