Say No Moi by Margana
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Hi folks. Oh yeah. I'm starting off this week reeeeally well...Not!
For your enjoyment, here's a classic example of Marlene putting her great, big, fat stupid foot in her mouth...
I just joined a camera club, and my first meeting is this Wednesday, and there will be a competition that night. All of those photos will then go on to compete with images from other clubs on Long Island, and then statewide and bla bla bla... Anyway, I wanted to feel part of things,( since I've missed a few meetings ), so I submitted two photos to be shown that night. One of them is this pic.
But I needed a title. I had a working title for it, 'Kiss', but it was boring, so I thought, oooh! I'll be fancy and change it to 'Kiss Me' , but I'll say it in French... How elegant that will be!!!
( I'm sure you French-speaking folks already know my horrible mistake, but I'll explain it anyway, for those that don't ).
I would never say I 'speak' French,( having only taken one course in college ), but I did know that the verb ' to kiss', in French , was 'baiser'. So, I simply conjugated the verb and added 'moi'. Voila! Simple, right?
Well, just now, out of curiousity, I thought I'd go online , just to make sure that I conjugated the verb correctly, ( because heaven forbid, I make myself sound foolish to anyone that might actually speak French )...And that's when I discovered, that conjugating the verb correctly, was the very, very least of my problems, sigh.
Because stupid Marlene didn't say, 'kiss me' at all. Oh no. Not even close...Let's just say 'elegant' is probably the very, very last word that would come to anyone's mind if they knew what my title meant... 8^O
And, of course, it can't be changed. That godawful title is going to haunt me now, for the rest of the year.
Oh yeah, nothing like making a great first impression, Marlene, lol.
I sure hope no one in the New York camera clubs speaks fluent French...Think I stand a chance?
Me too...Sigh.
-Me :^)
PS I hope no one gets offended by my little story. I thought it was funny in an only-this-crap-happens-to-me kinda way, lol.
"Paige Turner"
"Paige Turner"
Comments (80)
TomDart
The image should do it..perhaps the others don't speak French any better. Those lips are natural? Fine shot.
jocko500
this is so lovely . hope you win
Margana
Yes Tom. The lips are totally natural. Wish I had them. Thank Jock. But I really doubt it. Besides, once they find out what my title means, I'll be lucky if they don't throw me out. :^/
inshaala
Nice going - you could always hide the error by just saying it was artistic licence or a comment on society's perceptions of the french language and "love" as a theme and how we will accept anything french as romantic... or something, hehe. As for the shot, loving the simplicity of the "idea". Nice use of focus too - the rest of the photo is soft and that draws the eye to the lips as well as the colour. She seems to have lost the glisten on her right side of her lip tho :(
gunsan
If these don't leave "Lipstick on your collar" no lips do LOL Very artistic work Marlene, You have turned out to be a pro with these glamour shots. I actually learned french for three years in school, but all is gone with the wind, except: Voulez vous coucher avec moi? but I guess it is impropriate LOL.
rayburg
If you weren't so educated and didn't take a language in college, none of this would have happened..lol you should have called it "Paige's playful pucker" or sumptin like dat. I think anyone who speaksFrench will understand what you were going for and I wouldn't worry too much about New Orkers or Lung gilanders knowing much French..lol Hope you win and I hope they don't kick you out of the club...lol When you get a chance, tell me what does your club actually do besides contests...take care
Fidelity2
May God bless.
Margana
Oh my, Gun, you devil! LMAO! Rich: I think you mean her left side of her lips, but I won't be picky, lol. That's simple. The flash was held out to my left so it lit the right side of her face more...But thank you. And maybe I'll work your spin on it, even if it is a quite vulgar saying. ;^) Ray: They have competitions that eventually go statewide. Also, they have lecture series and workshops on various camera, lighting and photoshop techniques. In fact, next week I'm actually giving them a class on OOB's and photo manipulation. Wish me luck. It's my first time doing something like that... :^O
cameraobscura2
Why does it need to revolve around a kiss, I mean the description of a kiss? I see it more like 'Anticipation' would be a nice title. Possible even 'Longing for the moment'. Make it less obvious and more mysterious. Have a wonderful week and thank you for sharing. egmont
jdehaven
Hahah! My googleing of Baiser Moi was exactly what I thought it would be... Actually, you might get more attention with the Faux-Pas title! Of course you must also realise that I am laughing my ass off right about now :P !! But look at the bright side, there was a movie with the same title (and it meant the same thing) so I think it will be OK... this time... :> Beautiful capture though- great placement of the lighting - really pops out! Oh, and while we are on the subject of language specific nuiances- don't ever mention anything about a fanny in New Zealand- it means something entirely different from booty or butt... hehehe.
odie
Well, I don't speak French and the translator was no help! I still don't know what you REALLY wrote but I love the pic. Fame holds no bounds! (or something like that...)
goodoleboy
Oh, now look at what you made me do! I just got my monitor screen all wet kissing those fantastic yummy lips! Marvelous clarity, colors, hues, tints, and lighting in this unique shot, Marlene! You are indeed a wonderful photographer.
nongo
Now, I know what happens when you conjugate a verb, I'll remember to steer clear of that...LOL!!! You really made my night with this story, thanks I really needed it!!!! You know I'm one of your biggest fans, you're always an inspiration!!! This image is no exception!!! Paige is a gorgeous model with incredible lips & beautiful eyes!!! I hope you win this contest too, I'd also love to take your class!!! Lost the Monroe for this one eh???? Incredible work my friend!!!! Keep us updated on the outcome ok??? enjoy the rest of your week... ESHAKU
Artlan59
LOL I can relate to that very well. Excellent image.
erlandpil
Just beautifult erland
lizzibell
great shot..
volante8
nice portrait
BibbyBear
Well that is hilarious and I can only imagine what it actually translates to (but I have a very, very vivid imagination LOL!) This is an excellent shot though, superb details on those beautiful lucious lips - I could see this being used as a billboard advertisement for Rimmel lipsticks or something similar. Good luck with the competition, although I'm sure you won't need it!! Hugs xx
callad
grin I suppose you took 'baiser' and left out the 'r'.. I googled it (my french is worse then yours:) and that trew a whole other light on this beautiful photo.. ROFL! Well these things happen :) Like my turkish neighbour laughed his ass of when he heared me calling the name of my dog.. (Seems I have called him 'balls' -yup, those particular male ones-) In dutch it sounded so nice though.. Charley
Cosme..D..Churruca
Wow Marlene... love your the artist way that you are following. Visually has an enormous appealling. Very very well done!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo, have a impressive detail......!!!!!
tommorules
I imagine you'll be very popular at your new club!!!!! Yes I have holidayed in France so am familiar with the phrase, usually with '-vous' conjegated rather tham '-moi' & generally used a lot at football matches. It's a fantastic shot, a hilarious story, why worry? Better, they say, to have something to regret than nothing to remember. Title may even get you a few extra votes from the 'avant-garde'....
Chaos911
wow, a fantastic shot!
Skydancer917
LOL, Marlene, I lover your stories! I don't speak or read French so I don't know what you called it but look at this way...if it's bad enough, they'll never forget you! LMAO!!! Regardless of the title, this is a really really nice image and I do so enjoy your work!
jwiest
Hm...I'd kiss her, but that'd look funny. :D LOL Gorgeous photo and hope the translation doesn't haunt you toooo much. No idea what it translates to though. lol
RobyHermida
Wonderful picture.... Beautiful for the eyes!! My congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
jared99
Well, it's an excellent image regardless of the title. Thanks for sharing the story... You are definitely not the only one this stuff happens to!
Valentin
You are so wonderful artist in many ways... I wish you every success in the competition!
calico1
Silly, but fun. Great light and color.
louly
LOL Funny story and I know exactly what you put as a title lol I do hope for you nobody understands. I did open your picture because your title still doesn't make sense or mean anything lol But lucky for you, it's a great picture :)