cen@jkt
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I always think of you as ...
Jun 06, 2010,05:24 AM
non-organic being or at least a cyborg. But Pplater authorative dictionary proved otherwise.
cen@jkt
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The ‘Coda Horologica’...
By: pplater : June 6th, 2010-01:00
[Please take this offering in the light-hearted spirit in which it is intended. It is the ‘Coda Horologica’ : a beginner’s guide to some of the most [mis]used terms on a watch forum]. A AD. A sales-ninja: someone expertly versed in the skill of persuading...
ROFLMAO
By: moc : June 6th, 2010-02:03
Finally I get to use it!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you,never known what it was and felt left out all these years! Fantastic read,must print it and keep a copy in the wallet. Delightful,enjoyable,uber interesting post.I have a smile on my face now. Yours,Mo.
A little addition
By: cen@jkt : June 6th, 2010-02:40
P For Pplater. A charismatic lawyer from Down Under with a penchant for young nuns. Collects ridiculous amount of watches. A nice guy with super dry sense of humour. See WS for more details. cen@jkt
Absolutely fabulous :D
By: cisco : June 6th, 2010-03:15
Rarely seen such a funny post with so much "finesse", in it. The great link form MSRP to newbie made me "ROFLMAO" , Even as good as I was to get always the last mark in gymnastics, it is physically possible. Thanks a lot for this moment ! Francois
A brilliant and modern Devil's Dictionary of WISdom
By: Nomer : June 6th, 2010-04:10
Dear PPlater, This post regarding definitions about the instruments collectively known as CLOCKS, n. A machine of great moral value to man, allaying his concern for the future by reminding him what a lot of time remains to him. A busy man complained one d...
Excellent Material
By: amerix : June 6th, 2010-04:50
We need more threads like this to weave such cloth. amerix
What a way to reach 2000 posts...
By: AndrewD : June 6th, 2010-04:51
If you put 1000 WIS in a room with a keyboard each I doubt they would come up with as concise a list of definitions. Superbly dry, deeply funny, very insightful and worryingly close to the truth at many points. Another thread to add to my list of all-time...
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By: amanico : June 6th, 2010-05:09
Damn Brilliant and Fresh Post, pplater. Thanks a lot, we needed something like that, really. Back to watches, et à la Passion, une fois, Hermano. Grazie, meine freunde. Cyber Nico.
I always think of you as ...
By: cen@jkt : June 6th, 2010-05:24
non-organic being or at least a cyborg. But Pplater authorative dictionary proved otherwise. cen@jkt
Awesome post!
By: respo : June 7th, 2010-12:49
Someday, I hope to be a newbie no longer. respo
Magnificent!
By: Park : June 6th, 2010-07:20
pplater, Thank you very much for this, one of the all-time great posts. It is in large measure the hunt for gems like this that cause me to devote far too many waking hours to this site. Park
Oh, also...
By: dxboon : June 6th, 2010-08:56
...congrats on reaching the big 2K in posts! I have loved every one! Sending you a giant bear hug from LA! Daos
SGIFOMCSIMSRYPATITMWAWGOMFEASCSIDWTW&K
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 6th, 2010-14:21
this is just superb Purist dictionary :0) as you can see I don't have dog but wife and kids :0))) don't know which definition is more brilliant but the few that I was looking for and finally got it is under A for Amanico and R for ROFL Your's truly Damian
Very clever and amusing...
By: RJW : June 7th, 2010-05:05
But what else would you expect from a habit-wearing lawyer who clearly has too much free time on their hands. Regards, Richard.
BGHGI
By: MTF : June 7th, 2010-09:28
By George! He's got it! MTF
You definitely get my vote for
By: DaMctosh : June 7th, 2010-09:52
Post of the month. This can go down as the WIS lexicon version 1. Great entry for a new millennium while causing many to ROFLTAO. I especially like the A entries. Thanks pplater.
One day we'll all get together...
By: watchme : June 7th, 2010-12:49
and each of will buy you a drink. Then wait, patiently for you to espouse more legal-WISdom, such as, "But your honor, I didn't know he was an undercover AD. I was merely trying to circumvent the manufacturer's brick-&-mortor price policies." -Dean
Another masterpiece...
By: Rob : June 7th, 2010-20:32
from the Wizard of Prose. Bad try to rhyme it with Oz, I know. All attempts to reach even a fragment of the magic your words impart just expose us lowly scribes further as mere pen pushers. Still, we are enriched by reading your verses. Thanks for taking ...
Nice text, pplater
By: Emmanuel H : June 10th, 2010-13:04
I spent a good time reading it !! Emmanuel