[QUOTE=davar55;417392]OK, fine, different languages, different taboo words, different thread.
I'll stick to English words and neologisms to be re-re-defined in this thread.[/QUOTE]
The whole point of my joke was that gift and mist looked like perfectly ordinary words inline with the preceding definition. It was not intended for anyone to actually check the German, but if someone did know what those words were, or felt like following the suggested compare directive, they would get a final dollop of biting sarcasm as commentary on political spin and money in politics.

But like most jokes, they aren't that funny when they have to be explained.

[QUOTE=only_human;417399]The whole point of my joke was that gift and mist looked like perfectly ordinary words inline with the preceding definition. It was not intended for anyone to actually check the German, but if someone did know what those words were, or felt like following the suggested compare directive, they would get a final dollop of biting sarcasm as commentary on political spin and money in politics.
But like most jokes, they aren't that funny when they have to be explained.[/QUOTE]

I see. But if I might call it an "in"-joke, explaining it makes the next in-joke more palatable
when it has to be explained too. EVentually, we come to an understanding, after which
we might actually be able to understand in real time and laugh. In humor, timing is everyting.

Well, not everything. Some humor is universal, some is eternal.

[QUOTE=davar55;417476]I see. But if I might call it an "in"-joke, explaining it makes the next in-joke more palatable
when it has to be explained too. EVentually, we come to an understanding, after which
we might actually be able to understand in real time and laugh. In humor, timing is everyting.

Well, not everything. Some humor is universal, some is eternal.[/QUOTE]
> Hello. My name is Eliza. How may I help you?
* I see.
> Ahh. Please continue...
* But if I might call it an "in"-joke, explaining it makes the next in-joke more palatable when it has to be explained too.
> Why do you ask?
* EVentually, we come to an understanding, after which we might actually be able to understand in real time and laugh.
> Come, come, elucidate your thoughts.
* In humor, timing is everyting.
> That is quite interesting.
* Well, not everything.
> Say, do you have any psychological problems?
> *** Are We going to Chat? ***
> I can't help you without a dialog!
* Some humor is universal, some is eternal.
> That is quite interesting.

[QUOTE=only_human;417481]> Hello. My name is Eliza. How may I help you?
* I see.
> Ahh. Please continue...
* But if I might call it an "in"-joke, explaining it makes the next in-joke more palatable when it has to be explained too.
> Why do you ask?
* EVentually, we come to an understanding, after which we might actually be able to understand in real time and laugh.
> Come, come, elucidate your thoughts.
* In humor, timing is everyting.
> That is quite interesting.
* Well, not everything.
> Say, do you have any psychological problems?
> *** Are We going to Chat? ***
> I can't help you without a dialog!
* Some humor is universal, some is eternal.
> That is quite interesting.[/QUOTE]

* That is quite interesting.
> HA HA HA
* Yes?

Yep, looks like the time has come to submit davar55 to the Turing test.

[QUOTE=Brian-E;417543]Yep, looks like the time has come to submit davar55 to the Turing test.[/QUOTE]

Ready. But you should probably interweave the reverse Turing test too.

[QUOTE=davar55;417587]Ready. But you should probably interweave the reverse Turing test too.[/QUOTE]
:goodposting:
Good enough to pass either test (reversed or otherwise) as human, i.m.o. I suppose that's a relief.

turning test: a ballet dancer's proof she can pivot

[QUOTE=davar55;417648]turning test: a ballet dancer's proof she can pivot[/QUOTE]

Turning test: A test to see if someone can perceive other sensations while turning their head and coughing.

[QUOTE=only_human;417649]Turning test: A test to see if someone can perceive other sensations while turning their head and coughing.[/QUOTE]

Oh, I see. Thanks.

Thank you: An underused expression well suggested to everyone.

[QUOTE=davar55;417651]Oh, I see. Thanks.

Thank you: An underused expression well suggested to everyone.[/QUOTE]
Thank you:
An acknowledgement of services after either hernia or proctology testing.

Twist and shout:
1) A Beatles Song.
2) A laxative commercial's marketing jingle