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Re: English sense of humour...
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Charlie Carlson <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:51:55 -0700
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This borders on pandering!  Where is Monty Python?
On Oct 4, 2010, at 1:23 PM, Ian Russell wrote:

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> Once, before presenting my Exploding Custard science show to an
> intimidatingly serious-looking German-Swiss audience, I understood enough
> German to overhear the person introducing me warning the audience about my
> English sense of humour... 
> 
> I still sometimes wonder how well the English sense of humour goes down
> internationally. So here's a test. It's me trying to present a science
> demonstration in a crazy TV show for kids several years ago.
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlE9NHmX2jU
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> I just hope it doesn't offend any Germans here.
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> Promoting public engagement with science
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> Give people facts and you feed their minds for an hour.
> Awaken curiosity and they feed their own minds for a lifetime.
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> Ian Russell (Twitter: ianrusselluk)
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