Funny misinterpretations of popular things people say
There has always been this debate between physicists, mathematicians, philosophers and wizards on the expression “giving 110%” and whether it is possible.
Here, I will very briefly explain what it means and whether it is actually possible to give 110 %.
Giving 110% of presumably effort at something is what the expression is usually referred to in everyday conversation. Continue reading “Article 67 – Giving 110% – Interpreted”
I’ve tuned down the humour for this article. It’s genuinely something to ponder about.
“What doesn’t kill you, make you stronger” is a phrase that has always been rather popular with the unwashed masses. Heck, It’s a pretty darn good saying an’ all, don’t-cha think? …. Don’t-chaaa?
Commonly used to raise one’s spirit, usually a lie told to yourself to make you feel like you are stronger than you actually are.
Is there anything wrong with that? Of course not… We all need to tell ourselves a little white lie once in a while so we feel comfortably satisfied with what has just happened or to help us come to terms with such and such.
But then you can also apply this phrase in a more literal manner. Continue reading “Blog 50 – What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger – Interpreted”
“Interpreted” is the name of my brand new project on The EssWhyDee Blog. Well, I say project… I mean series… Note: This is just a test to see how the article goes down with my readers. I’m relying on that Thumbs up/down gauge to the top left of this post for you to tell me whether or not you enjoyed it or not. Please click one of the two (You don’t need to be logged in to do so).
Ah yes, this old classic.
Remember when life was shit? ….. – Ahhh yes, them good ol’ days.
Remember when times were hard? ….. – Yes. Wait, where exactly are you going with this?
Remember when life was giving you lemons? ….. – Lemons? The fuck. I never got any lemons.
One of your buddies comes along and tells you that one thing that you really want to hear when you’re down in the gutters. Continue reading “Blog 46 – It’ll be okay – Interpreted”
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