That thing that you can't recall...

Aeryn · 11-19-2002, 10:20 PM

Okay I know every, EVERY has had problems remembering a word you wanted to use in a story, a clever punch-line to a good a joke, that actor your friend likes in that new movie...Things just won't come to mind...

I can't think of the word that (feel real stupid, but then again, one fine summer, she spelled her name wrong) means people who are on a ride, or train, or some sort of transportation. It would make sense in a sentence like, "The (blank) disembarked"

Seriously, if you need help or would like to help, post, and be happy.

Can someone gimme some words I really feel stupid but come on help me!

Silverstripe · 11-19-2002, 10:24 PM

LOL. I definitely have that problem too. Passengers?

Coney · 11-19-2002, 10:25 PM

Passenger, commuter......something like that maybe

Aeryn · 11-19-2002, 10:30 PM

PASSANGER!!! WOW THANKS GUYS! WHEW!

What a great word huh?

commuter's good though. but it is no passanger....

*continues insane babble about the pros and cons of passangers*

Silverstripe · 11-19-2002, 10:46 PM

*laughs*

And are you a Writewight too, Aeryn? I have this feeling you might be.

Lizra · 11-19-2002, 11:06 PM

Wow Aeryn, That was a real "senior moment" I don't think you are a senior (citizen) though!

Silverstripe · 11-20-2002, 12:01 AM

Nah, I do that, too.

Coney · 11-20-2002, 12:12 AM

*forgot what he was going to say*

BeardofPants · 11-20-2002, 01:22 AM

Eh? That's nothing! In MY day we had to walk crossed legged, five miles, in the snow, uphill, both ways!

Seriously though, I suffer from this ALL the time. That's why I invested in a boyfriend. I can drive him insane with my "What's that word? You know? That thing that starts with 'R'?..."

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 11-20-2002, 01:33 AM

I can't remember anything. I think I have that disease. What's it called again, Oldtimers?

Coney · 11-20-2002, 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
I can't remember anything. I think I have that disease. What's it called again, Oldtimers?

LOL!

The worst is when you walk into a room for something (say the kitchen) and forget what you are looking for

I make more pots of coffee because of this than is good for me

(hint: It's invariably the scissors, which you remember when you return to you desk/study).

Miranda · 11-20-2002, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
I can't remember anything. I think I have that disease. What's it called again, Oldtimers?

Believe me you don't have to be old to forget things!!! I forget everything! Names of people- I even forgot the name of my best friend's twin brother the other day- how embarrassing. I always forget stuff for dancing to. We have a set timetable and we've been using it since september but I still manage to take my tap shoes when I have ballet and my music when I have drama. Too much LOTR- I think its fried my brain and left me in a constant state of blissful fantasy!!! Mx

Dunadan · 11-20-2002, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by Coney
The worst is when you walk into a room for something (say the kitchen) and forget what you are looking for

Thank God! It's not just me.

My worst ever is forgetting what I was saying in the middle of a sentence.

Miranda · 11-20-2002, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by Dunadan
Thank God! It's not just me.

My worst ever is forgetting what I was saying in the middle of a sentence.

I do that- usually in the middle of answering a question in class! I'm like "Stalin was the leader of the Soviet union which was a communist regime...(brain switches onto Legolas through shear boredom- mouth opens and says)...er sorry what was I saying?" Evil history teacher gives me you stupid idiot type stare and I feel as big as a hobbit at an elven tea party!!! Mx

Nibs · 11-20-2002, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by Miranda
...and I feel as big as a hobbit at an elven tea party!!!

That would be a lembas luncheon, thank you

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Silverstripe · 11-20-2002, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Miranda
I do that- usually in the middle of answering a question in class! I'm like "Stalin was the leader of the Soviet union which was a communist regime...(brain switches onto Legolas through shear boredom- mouth opens and says)...er sorry what was I saying?" Evil history teacher gives me you stupid idiot type stare and I feel as big as a hobbit at an elven tea party!!! Mx

Unfortunately, if I get asked a question about who someone was/is and I am thinking about someone else, I will probably respond with the name of whoever I was thinking about, so: I have had conversations a little like this...

History Teacher: Who discovered America?
Me *thinking about elves*: Elrond!
History Teacher: What?!

I think I'll start a thread for ridiculous answers to questions.

Wayfarer · 11-20-2002, 12:08 PM

I don't. ]: ) I have a great memory. I think. Just a minute, I'll have to ask someone, and see if they remember...

***Earniel*** · 11-20-2002, 03:23 PM

Forgetting words, neh that happens to me all the time. I usually start calling eveything 'thingie'. I can be very coherent when I can't find the right words and use 'thingie' three times in one sentense.

That or I can remember the word perfectly in another language but I can't find the right dutch word for it.

Nibs · 11-20-2002, 03:34 PM

You know, there's a word for you people... and it's not "normal".

***Earniel*** · 11-20-2002, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by Nibs
You know, there's a word for you people... and it's not "normal".

Tell me something I didn't know.

11-19-2002, 10:20 PM	#1
Aeryn Bank'ress of Sith Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In a hot-hot place, heh Posts: 913	That thing that you can't recall... Okay I know every, EVERY has had problems remembering a word you wanted to use in a story, a clever punch-line to a good a joke, that actor your friend likes in that new movie...Things just won't come to mind... I can't think of the word that (feel real stupid, but then again, one fine summer, she spelled her name wrong) means people who are on a ride, or train, or some sort of transportation. It would make sense in a sentence like, "The (blank) disembarked" Seriously, if you need help or would like to help, post, and be happy. Can someone gimme some words I really feel stupid but come on help me! __________________ my new account name feigndeath. This one is deactivated, I think.

11-19-2002, 10:25 PM	#3
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Passenger, commuter......something like that maybe __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

11-19-2002, 10:30 PM	#4
Aeryn Bank'ress of Sith Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In a hot-hot place, heh Posts: 913	PASSANGER!!! WOW THANKS GUYS! WHEW! What a great word huh? commuter's good though. but it is no passanger.... continues insane babble about the pros and cons of passangers __________________ my new account name feigndeath. This one is deactivated, I think.

11-19-2002, 11:06 PM	#6
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	Wow Aeryn, That was a real "senior moment" I don't think you are a senior (citizen) though! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

11-20-2002, 12:12 AM	#8
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	forgot what he was going to say __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

11-19-2002, 10:24 PM	#2
Silverstripe Empress of the Writewraiths Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running around somewhere inside my head. So what are YOU doing here?! Posts: 1,546	LOL. I definitely have that problem too. Passengers?

11-19-2002, 10:46 PM	#5
Silverstripe Empress of the Writewraiths Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running around somewhere inside my head. So what are YOU doing here?! Posts: 1,546	laughs And are you a Writewight too, Aeryn? I have this feeling you might be.

11-20-2002, 12:01 AM	#7
Silverstripe Empress of the Writewraiths Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running around somewhere inside my head. So what are YOU doing here?! Posts: 1,546	Nah, I do that, too.

11-20-2002, 01:22 AM	#9
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Eh? That's nothing! In MY day we had to walk crossed legged, five miles, in the snow, uphill, both ways! Seriously though, I suffer from this ALL the time. That's why I invested in a boyfriend. I can drive him insane with my "What's that word? You know? That thing that starts with 'R'?..." __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

11-20-2002, 01:33 AM	#10
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I can't remember anything. I think I have that disease. What's it called again, Oldtimers? __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

11-20-2002, 12:08 PM	#17
Wayfarer The Insufferable Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,333	I don't. ]: ) I have a great memory. I think. Just a minute, I'll have to ask someone, and see if they remember... __________________ Disgraced he may be, yet is not dethroned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned

11-20-2002, 03:23 PM	#18
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Forgetting words, neh that happens to me all the time. I usually start calling eveything 'thingie'. I can be very coherent when I can't find the right words and use 'thingie' three times in one sentense. That or I can remember the word perfectly in another language but I can't find the right dutch word for it. __________________ We are not things.

11-20-2002, 03:34 PM	#19
Nibs Head Hollara Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 751	You know, there's a word for you people... and it's not "normal". __________________ "People used to ring up and say 'Don't quit your day job' or 'sell your synth', but the joke's on them: we were fired and the synth is broken!" -John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants Ever heard of Mormons? I'm one. Click here to know more about us.

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