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jaz

6h ago

It wasn't 😔

I hope this is right

We have a neighbour we mockingly call "Billy Bins" because he puts his bins out so early. He must have been on holiday last week because they didn't go out, which meant ours also didn't go out. Sorry Billy, I didn't realise how much we need you.

jaz

15h ago

Fesshole 🧻1d ago

After a shower my family shout "NUDDY RUNNING" and run round the whole house naked. Wasn't until I told my partner I found out it wasn't normal.

jaz

15h ago

Neil Brown 19h ago

# Draft (and I can't emphasise that enough) sample / template terms for fediverse instances

I have put my money where my mouth is, and started to prepare some sample/template terms for fediverse instances.

This is a work in progress, and constructive feedback etc. is welcome.

https://forge.neilzone.co.uk/neil/sample_fedi_terms

sample_fedi_terms

Sample/template terms for administrators of fediverse instances

forge.neilzone.co.uk

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jaz

16h ago

@gilesgoat exactemente!

jaz

16h ago

People describe certain terms as a portmanteau of two other words, e.g. "fediverse is a portmanteau of federation and universe".

This of course assumes that everyone knows what "portmanteau" means.

Portmanteau is itself a portmanteau, from port and tomato, coined in Paris when a nervous apprentice chef mixed port into tomato soup by accident.

Escoffier, thinking it genius, declared all fine dishes should now blend unlikely ingredients. Thus began haute cuisine.

#TheMoreYouKnow #FauxTymology

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jaz

1d ago

@shift_reset could be, could be, anything is possible. Maybe this: https://toot.wales/@jaz/114699037968546526

jaz :twt: :wales_flag: (@jaz@toot.wales)

A lot of people describe certain words as a portmanteau of two other words, e.g. "fediverse is a portmanteau of federation and universe". This of course assumes that everyone knows what "portmanteau" means. Portmanteau is itself a portmanteau, derived from King Henry VIII's porter Manfield Touse, who invented a two compartment travelling chest for the king - Henry being known as a neat freak liked to keep his dirty underwear separate from his fresh underwear when travelling. #TheMoreYouKnow

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jaz

1d ago

Dad Joke Bot 1d ago

Today a girl said she recognized me from vegetarian club, but I’m sure I’ve never met herbivore. #dadjoke

jaz

1d ago

AnneTheWriter 2d ago

Bonus #Joke :
My daughter once yelled at me in German.
I yelled back in Klingon.
She was confused.
I was terrified.

(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)

#Humor #Humour #FunnyMeme #Cursive #Parenting #GenZ #GenX #Boomers #TeachingCursive #CursiveWriting #Writing #Klingon #KlingonLanguage

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