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Written by Donovan Henderson - View Profile
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Friday, 05 May 2006 |
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I have TTMS.
Talking To Myself Syndrome.
Developed during many years of bachelorhood, my syndrome is full-blown and becoming out of control.
We all have some version of ATTMS. Auto Talking To Myself Syndrome. You've done it, and at stop lights you've seen people do it. They're not all Bluetooth users; many are like me and have full-blown conversations with themselves.
Hey, a person has to get ready for work, or deconstruct the workday, at some point. And if there's no one at home, you might as well do it in the car.
Although I was aware I did this, I didn't realize it was becoming such an unconscious habit.
As a guy, I'm twice afflicted because it's natural for me to talk to the TV, as well. Especially during sporting events.
I became fully aware of my TTMS last week while watching an Avalanche playoff game at a sports bar. Sitting at the bar, enjoying wings and a refreshment, I did what came natural: Talk to the TV and critique how the hometeam was playing. Nothing out of the ordinary had a friend had been with me. Because no one was, it was instead just embarrassing when a guy two stools over turned and asked me what I had said, thinking I was talking to him.
As a believer that full disclosure is usually the best first option, I replied sheepishly that I hadn't been talking to him, but rather to the big-screen TV. He kinda grinned and gave me a knowing nod, understanding that when it comes to sports, particularly the playoffs, a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do.
And I suppose he also might have some experience with TTMS. Word has no rhythmI can't spell the word rhythm. Never could. I have to look it up every time the need to write it arises. And, now, I apparently can't say the damn word, either.
If you check out this week's Xcast, a spoof of American Idol, you'll see at the end my unsuccessful attempts at saying rhythmmmm. Or rythmnnn.
I've stumbled across words before, sure. Stuttered and stammered, even. But on the second try I can usually get it. If a third try is required, then yes, I'll nail it.
Yeah, not this time.
The word took on a life of its own, and I just couldn't say it. I can now empathize with the actors you see on the blooper shows who just can't say a certain line of dialogue without screwing it up. | |
Hmmm...
Written by Nunya on 2006-06-05 21:17:58
I would almost guarantee that there's someone that wants to hear about your day at work. In fact, I'd bet that right now that there's someone that wants to talk to you. I think you secretly just like to talk to yourself instead ;) | Anagram
Written by Einstein on 2006-05-14 10:16:17
Try this little anagram:
Rhythm Helps You Tap Hot Music...
as though you were Steve Martin in "The Jerk".
Now that we can spell it, how do we help with Dono's little rithummn problummn?
We don't! White boys can't even SAY rhythm!
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Written by tatmanco on 2006-05-06 07:02:13
Talking to yourself may be something you worry about but when you start answering yourself it becomes something we worry about. |
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