What they said isn't what you heard

[ruffdog]

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”
― Alan Greenspan

“If I seem unduly clear to you, you must have misunderstood what I said. -- Speaking to a Senate Committee in 1987, as quoted in the Guardian Weekly, November 4, 2005.”
― Alan Greenspan

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I could never figure out why they called that rock 'rip-rap' or the erosion control tubes called 'waddles'.... that one I kind of understand, because they are flexible and can waddle. Wouldn't "wiggles" be more appropriate?

Don't forget about "Dziadek" or Grandfather. We used the incorrect polish / american "Jaja" when we were growing up.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

We used to live in a Polish community when I was in grade school; great people, family oriented and loved to have fun. The one word I learned in Polish was "Dupa". Heard it a lot.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Ahh, you're bringing back memories now....."you dupa".... yes, also heard it a lot!