My dad was aces at it. Used to leave my mom at parties and people who ask "where's Mack?" And she'd say with zero anger "oh he left over an hour ago" He had limited energy for some gatherings
The accompanying photo is so great. I love the movement in this, the shifts: geography, roles / persona, literary and how they influence our “fare thee wells.”
Catch you on the flippity flip! I loved this. But also for some reason now I have Never Can Say Goodbye running through my head. So here you go so I’m not the only one! https://youtu.be/ofcgjeELS0M?si=WFNvjLQnghzQo_Su
First of all, I hope you have a red sequined dress like that. Second of all, since you put that song in my head I shall retaliate with this Irish goodbye:
Keeping with diversity: my mom used to say, “Ya me voy” but that could mean I’m going now or yeah I’m thinking it’s time to leave and it’ll happen when I’m done talking. My brother used to say “Hasta la bye-bye.” I miss him.
Enjoyable read and proof of the beautiful mix of people here. And you didn’t even touch on phone closures!
I love this about language. That there is so much opportunity with its usage. It makes communication feel endlessly full of possibility, and it’s just as interesting unpacking where these uses all originate (there’s a cultural lessons waiting to happen!).
Keeping with the light tone, there is a Finnish comedian (Ismo Leikola) who does a great bit talking about the confusing English use of the word “ass”.
Also - you forgot "I have to pee" as another possibility when someone says, "I have to go." Sorry, but raising two little boys, ages 6 and 7, that was honestly the first interpretation that came to my mind this morning when I read your opening line! :)
Let’s get to bed honey, so these nice people can go home. And then, there’s the Irish goodbye!
The Irish Goodbye is a staple
is that the same as a Midwest goodbye where you have to hug each other like 17 times?
The Irish goodbye is where you sneak out without saying goodbye, so basically the opposite of the Midwest goodbye!
I like it then <3
Boooooooo!
Team Randy
Yes then you send a text in the morning saying you had a blast. No drama, no long goodbye, everyone wins!
My dad was aces at it. Used to leave my mom at parties and people who ask "where's Mack?" And she'd say with zero anger "oh he left over an hour ago" He had limited energy for some gatherings
It’s a genuine skill!
Neat little post! I’m sharing with people I met in Morocco. Their languages are also a mishmash AND most of them speak some English.
What is an Irish goodbye?
There’s an explanation in the comments (I didn’t know either)
My Mom would sometimes fall asleep if company stayed late and then they just got up and left.
So many words, so much fun.
Spongebob says *Ight Imma Head Out* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj1a3tsuzM0
I love this piece!
The accompanying photo is so great. I love the movement in this, the shifts: geography, roles / persona, literary and how they influence our “fare thee wells.”
Catch you on the flippity flip! I loved this. But also for some reason now I have Never Can Say Goodbye running through my head. So here you go so I’m not the only one! https://youtu.be/ofcgjeELS0M?si=WFNvjLQnghzQo_Su
First of all, I hope you have a red sequined dress like that. Second of all, since you put that song in my head I shall retaliate with this Irish goodbye:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZzl4MESsm0&list=PLjPZ_YqsanUUmDvMq-UDgg-x1HH6c_iYw&index=41
😂🤣 well played, sir! That has replaced Gloria Gaynor now lol
Just loved this. Cheerio !
Later skater <3
Ciao for now, Paul!
Let's make like a shepherd and get the flock out of here.
I used to split, but loved the banana.
Gotta hit the road. Hate to run, this was fun.
Catch you on the flip side <3
hahaha. you are too cool for school!
almost as cool as you!
Got no suitable reply for that one except to give it right back to you. Let's call it a draw.
Keeping with diversity: my mom used to say, “Ya me voy” but that could mean I’m going now or yeah I’m thinking it’s time to leave and it’ll happen when I’m done talking. My brother used to say “Hasta la bye-bye.” I miss him.
Enjoyable read and proof of the beautiful mix of people here. And you didn’t even touch on phone closures!
You hang up first.
No you hang up first.
I love this about language. That there is so much opportunity with its usage. It makes communication feel endlessly full of possibility, and it’s just as interesting unpacking where these uses all originate (there’s a cultural lessons waiting to happen!).
Keeping with the light tone, there is a Finnish comedian (Ismo Leikola) who does a great bit talking about the confusing English use of the word “ass”.
I will have to look that up—thank you for the recommendation, and the kind words <3
Nice one Paul! See ya!
Is that your banana split, Paul, in the photo?
Also - you forgot "I have to pee" as another possibility when someone says, "I have to go." Sorry, but raising two little boys, ages 6 and 7, that was honestly the first interpretation that came to my mind this morning when I read your opening line! :)
I wrote an essay about the poetry of peeing a few years ago, so I didn’t go into it as much here <3
Ah, I didn’t know that, Paul. Maybe you could link up to it again sometime in the future. :) That must’ve been before I started subscribing to you.
It was before I was on Substack at all! I published it in Hobart, formerly run by the great @Aaron Burch. It is now housed here (language warning):
https://www.havehashad.com/web_features/number-one
Ah, that makes sense! Thanks for the link, Paul. :)
how about Cheers?
I thought you meant the tv show for a moment :-)