Thirty Phrases

[livingdeb]

"It has been proposed (by Tam) that to replace me with a robot, you would need only about thirty phrases. So I just need to figure out the Spanish for those thirty phrases and I'm good." - Robin

Robin has also said that Tam and Sally would joyfully provide these phrases. I know only one, a fairly recent development:
* "It's what I do."

Robin suggested a few other good choices:
* Where is the bathroom?
* Your stereo needs adjusting.

Please feel free to join in the fun.

I wonder what my phrases are. I probably say "Excuse me" and "Sorry" more than most people (I end up in crowds somehow). But then there's also "This is a good [name of ballroom dance] song" or simply, inserted into the middle of a conversation about something else: "[name of ballroom dance]."

Also, I often start replies with "Actually, ..."

Do you have any phrases you feel the robot of you should know?

Comments

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

At home: Mother, you're making me insane. Zak, stop clawing that. Sally, be nice to Zak. How is this my life?
At work: Sure, no worries. All set. Yes, we're using SharePoint for the foreseeable future. No, Box is not a good knowledge management solution. OMG is it time to go home yet? I can't believe this is my life.
In my car: FUCK YOU. Oh, I don't think so. Bite me. HURRY UP!
Otherwise: Diet Coke, please. Yes, I'd like a refill. Thanks.

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

So that's only 17! I could probably get through most of my life with those.

OH, forgot the eternal What do you want for dinner tonight?

Edited to add: I suppose most of those are kind of negative. I also say Who's the prettiest boy? to Zak. And Who's the best kitty in this room right at this moment? You are! and C'mere!

And Damn, that's a good (movie, tv show).

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

I guess the negatives are easier.

At work in front of the computer: "I did not say to do that." "Why are you doing this to me?" "Just let me do my work."

I actually have a bunch of templates for e-mails I send out at work. "I am sorry to inform you that your petition to count your [specific class] toward the [specific flag] requirement is denied."

In the car: "I am RIGHT HERE!" (to someone merging into me or pulling out in front of me). "The passing lane is on the left." "I'm not sure why you need to go [very slow speed] ON THE FREEWAY."

At the bus stop: "Is this bus ever coming?" "This bus is never, ever coming." "I would like a bus to come TODAY, please." Also, swear words.

I also say, "No worries."

One of your cat phrases almost matches one of my dad's phrases: "You're my best kid that's with me."

[texpenguin.livejournal.com]

Don't forget that phrase you adopted from Jenny! Don't know the complete translation, but I'm pretty sure it ends with "perra"! ;-)

I would need "Son of a monkey!" (Work-appropriate curse), "Faster! Faster would be better!", "Wibbly wobbly timey wimey", *MERENGUE!* "Warm kitty, soft kitty, little ball of fur...", and "That there was just the kind of X we coulda used." Yes, most of my most common phrases do come from sci-fi shows!

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

Oh, Jenny phrases! That's fun. I think the phrase you're thinking of is "You're dead to me, bitch."

I do recognize two of your phrases, but probably from the shows rather than from you. How about "We'll be at Chuy's."

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

Oh, I SO want the translation of Jenny's phrase!

Robot Robin

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

Another beer, please.

Just bring me a pitcher of water.

Re: Robot Robin

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

Heh, definitely the second one!

Robot Indigo Rose

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

"Do what I tell you before I have to kill you all." Though perhaps I should keep this one not translatable. Though a work-appropriate English translation would be good.

Robot Robin

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

Could I have some lemons?

Re: Robot Robin

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

It's limes these days (at least before the lime shortage).

Re: Robot Robin

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

"Water with limes, please. In your biggest glass." (Gesturing to show a glass size that could hold a cubic foot of water.)

Robot IR (From T)

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

"No" Repeat 29 times.

Re: Robot IR (From T)

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

I don't know who IR is. A two year old? The guardian of a two year old?

Re: Robot IR (From T)

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

*sigh* I think that was T's view of what I say to him. Does that make him the two-year-old?

Re: Robot IR (From T)

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

Oops.

Hmm. Depends why you're saying no to him. Maybe you get to take turns being the two year old!

[(Anonymous)]

It's easier for me think of Robin phrases that are iconic than are common, but surely a third of the 30 will make good use of "agua" and "bano."

Sally

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

Perhaps.

It's good to know how to say your own iconic phrases properly as well!