I've also heard a story, possibly anecdotal, about how the US Army hired sociologists to root out German spies in the ranks, and they were able to find them by how they used a knife and fork.
You got all kinds of learnin' and you made me look the fool without tryin', and yet here I am with a gun to your head. That's 'cause I got people with me. People who trust each other, who do for each other, and ain't always lookin' for the advantage.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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Tom Scola - Aug 24, 2009 8:49:41 am PDT #3911 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Sean K - Aug 24, 2009 8:54:57 am PDT #3912 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
ETA: Of course, they also do the seven thing. I didn't realize Brits don't do that.
I do the seven thing, too. So while I'd give myself away if I had to indicate the number three, I'd be fine when writing the number 7.
Connie Neil - Aug 24, 2009 9:00:23 am PDT #3913 of 30000
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What about people who can't get the middle fingers to stand up right? Are we destined to be German spies ? Though if it pays well, I'd consider it.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 24, 2009 9:06:28 am PDT #3914 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
What about people who can't get the middle fingers to stand up right? Are we destined to be German spies ? Though if it pays well, I'd consider it.
I dunno about that, but a valuable form of non-verbal communication has been lost. Though I'm not sure if it translates in German.
megan walker - Aug 24, 2009 9:07:55 am PDT #3915 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Connie, both methods use the middle, so I guess you are screwed either way.
DavidS - Aug 24, 2009 9:15:09 am PDT #3916 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm really curious to see Basterds now.
ION, check out what I found on YouTube: Bob Clampett's animation demos for the unproduced John Carter of Mars feature. This was proposed in 1931, predating Snow White.
But distributors from he Midwest dissuaded MGM from pursuing it, saying that middle America would never buy such outlandishness. Despite (a) ERB's stories being immensely popular for decades and (b) Flash Gordon serials being successful a few years later.
Anyway, Andrew Stanton will be releasing (I hope) his John Carter in 2012.
Strega - Aug 24, 2009 9:18:57 am PDT #3917 of 30000
they were able to find them by how they used a knife and fork.
Did it involve keeping the fork in their left hand? Trust the Germans to find the most efficient way to dine.
sumi - Aug 24, 2009 9:19:08 am PDT #3918 of 30000
Art Crawl!!!
Ian McKellan has been teasing about Hobbit casting news.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 24, 2009 9:23:03 am PDT #3919 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I'm really curious to see Basterds now.
I'm curious to hear your opinion if and when.
Tom Scola - Aug 24, 2009 9:23:46 am PDT #3920 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Did it involve keeping the fork in their left hand?
Yes, but it was more specific than that -- something along the lines of holding the fork upside down in the left hand on the plate while pushing the food onto it with a knife in the right.