Topic: Inflection
Beachfarmer's photo
Tue 02/18/25 12:27 PM
The most incredible words of insult (OR I think) praise is "You are SUCH a Human Being!"

If you hear that quote, where does it take you first?

soufiehere's photo
Tue 02/18/25 02:16 PM
You really read into stuff dontcha.

Seems normal to me ;-)

Dodo_David's photo
Tue 02/18/25 04:31 PM
Of course we natives of planet Melmac consider it an insult to be compared to you Humans.

motowndowntown's photo
Tue 02/18/25 04:37 PM
comes from the yiddish phrase, "to be a mensch", or be a human, I believe.

Beachfarmer's photo
Tue 02/18/25 07:40 PM
I admire you human beings (and you too, Dodo) so MUCH after reading into it by any translation!

no photo
Wed 02/19/25 12:59 AM
"Beachfarmer", give an example where the phrase is meant as an insult.

Beachfarmer's photo
Wed 02/19/25 07:48 AM
Human Beings often succumb to peer pressure even when they internally, morally know the actions are wrong.

SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Thu 02/20/25 09:48 AM
I'd prolly have a blank look on my face if someone said that as I wouldn't have a clue how to take it or what was meant by it.
Kinda like when someone would start to talk to you in Russian or Chinese or a local dialect you do not understand. I have had the latter in the area I live in. tongue2

Makes me think "WTF are you going on about?" hihi
On a good day it'd be "WTH are you going on about?" :smile:

Beachfarmer's photo
Thu 02/20/25 10:25 AM
I adore your views Crystal, whether you use the "F" word or "H" word. I guess after reading your reply, it is more than just the inflection in a language and cadence you are familiar with.

In the language I am familiar with it is also about an adjective before a noun. From what I have read through the years I believe you to be a "good" Human Being!

no photo
Thu 02/20/25 11:58 AM
Human Beings often succumb to peer pressure even when they internally, morally know the actions are wrong.

In that case, for an insult maybe say "you are such IMMORAL human beings!"