Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]

In what way do you disagree?

I did see an animated film when I was in Poland, one of those big Hollywood ones, but I don't know the name. All the dialogue in Polish. When it's animated, dubbing isn't really a problem with regards to credibility. Either there were no English subtitles available on the DVD, or my wonderful hosts thought I didn't need them.

However, watching a couple of American films with Polish subtitles rather than a narrator did help me learn a few words of Polish, so iif you are interested in learning, subtitles are the way forward. I realise that reading subtitles does require slightly more from the viewer, and this may not always be what you want.

But if the narrator is so peculiarly Polish, maybe it is a cultural phenomenon to be proud of! Next time I'm back in Poland, if the TV is on, I for one, would prefer subtitles and maybe I might learn one or two more words.

Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]


Failed not. I said nearly always.

However, I'm glad someone has somewhat come to the narrator's defence. I can understand how it can be better than dubbing. Watching people's lips move out of time to what they are saying can take more credibility away from a production than it is worth.

But another question I do have is: is this a peculiarly Polish phenomenon, or is it more widespread than I had realised?

Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

I've never even needed a Pluber.


Somebody call the nurse, he's got out again!

Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

I won't make any sweeping generalisations because I haven't learnt anything yet. So I hope my Polonophobia can be justifies by using precise examples.

The reason I hate Poles so much is because they teach me all the rude words in Polish then they get me to swear at them. They make me say some quite offensive things, and I don't know what they mean.

Another reason is because one Polish man once put a scratch in my best non-stick saucepan.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

Bestiality is not consensual.
Neither is pederasy.

Intimidating people into conforming within strict limits that are not natural for humankind is something people have been fighting against for a long time. To allow people to be themselves, you can't go telling them there is something wrong with them and they need 'curing'.

I can't believe I'm still arguing in this thread.
Sofi was right when she said:

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

I like the flippancy angle there.
Look near the plastic and paper cups. You will find straw(s).

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

Variety over normalcy for me every time.
No matter how gentle the hand of corercion is, it is still the insidious hand of coercion.
I'm not gay, but I defend the right for other people to be.
I often have a different outlook to other people - unusual tastes in music and films. I don't buy my food from supermarkets. I used to have long hair instead of the usual short. So should I have been guided to a life of 'normalcy'?

Cutting your hair isn't natural, neither are supermarkets, so don't use the 'natural' argument with me.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

ROFLMHO!
My ASBO doesn't allow me within 500m of the local smithy.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]


Other countries are in a similar postition.
One example is the Philipines where they keep shanging their mind about it.


Anyway, I might be a shoe fetishist.
Do I need medical treatment?

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

Which countries kill their own citizens?

China
Iran
Pakistan
Iraq
Sudan
United States

Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]


English: **** you, you ****ing ****ed up mother****ing ****!
Polish: kurde.

Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]


I want ladies to contribute to this thread too.

I believe it was you, Mr. Glowa, who mentioned a voice synthesizer on the forum recently. I had great fun getting the male and female voices to swear and insult eachother with the lack of emotion you get from computer-synthesized voices. How is swearing dealt with? The narrator always sounds so deadpan.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]


Rozumiem.
But I still disagree.


Lou Reed (rock star, formerly of the Velvet Underground) in this young days was sent for Electro-Convulsive-Therapy in his youth. This was America in the 60s. I think this kind of psychological 'treatment' is more likely to cause more problems than it can solve. It does people no good to be repressed, especially sexually repressed. For a healthy society, people need to be able to be what they feel they are.

Life / The Narrator voice on Television & Films in Poland [29]


There is a continuity announcer on BBC Radio 4 called Charlotte Green. She could read the phone book and her soothing voice and perfect pronunciation would calm my troubled mind!


So there are many. Go on! What have you narrated?

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

I say <insert homophobe's name here> doth protest too much!
Why should it make you so uncomfortable?
You see all kinds of things in the world throughout your entire life. Just because you see them, it doesn't make you do them.

USA, Canada / Interested in meeting Polish people in Chicago [5]

I don't live even vaguely near Chicago.
I'm not even slightly Polish.
But I welcome you to the forum.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]

Humans are not farm animals, but if you don't think humans are animals, try reading some biology text books. Humans and animals do what comes naturally to them. Live and let live. Others' homosexuality does not harm you.

Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]


Have you ever seen lady farm animals in a field? Go out and watch what the cows, pigs and sheep get up to. Not donkeys, of course!

UK, Ireland / To Polish people living in the UK - how much your English improved? [16]


Many work together and need very little English, so some of them don't see the point in taking it any further.

On holiday in Poland, the last thing I want to meet is someone else who is English.

A former housemate of mine, from Poland, took this attitude. He didn't care too much about meeting other Poles. He was more interested in making a life for himself. His English seemed to improve by the day.

Feedback / Archives [20]

It is precisely this kind of thing that makes threads too lengthy.

However, I am as guilty as the next man/woman/child/animal.

UK, Ireland / To Polish people living in the UK - how much your English improved? [16]

Your grammar, dear. The apostrophe!

Nice one, PD!
Your turn Sofi! Or can you tell me to what of the Corgi's were you referring?

UK, Ireland / To Polish people living in the UK - how much your English improved? [16]


By working with English-speakers and using English in the workplace might help.
If any of my Polish colleagues are interested in learning English, I do try to help.
The result? I learn a bit of Polish and they are given the opportunity by me to learn a bit of English.

One colleague I've worked with for about five months has improved a huge amount in that time. He does two jobs, but he is young (and therefore quite malleable) and very keen to learn.


One learns one's language from one's peers.

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]


Does that man narrate them in his usual deadpan voice?

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]


You never know, someone might do a little research!
(Not me of course)

Ta da!

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]

Maybe they don't go for the whole 'YES' thing. Maybe I can surf off somewhere else and learn the Polish for 'Give it to me harder!'

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]

They probably all go to America and pick up their accents. Look out in English classes for the girls who leave after only learning the word "Yes".

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]

Blimey! You wouldn't believe what I've just found!

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]


I'm busy on the phone!


Paranoid?

Love / The sounds of Polish porn [74]


Like the one you're wearing?