I need some reasons...

[Encaitare]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

However the only real caveat is that I did read (possibly an urban myth) that psychiatric hospitals are starting to have to employ speakers of Elvish and Klingon to communicate with patients who have taken the whole thing a little too far....

It's not a myth, at least, not an internet-only myth. That article was published in my newspaper not too long ago. Aside from being a rather liberal paper (and rapidly decaying due to its being dumbed down for the masses) it's more or less reputable, or so I've been told. I, for one, only look at it on occasion, usually for Dave Barry, since any other section is likely to depress me. But, I digress. I have that article clipped out and taped to my wall, because it proves that there is hope for me if this whole music thing doesn't work out.

It's not a waste of time if you enjoy it. You can only grow smarter because of it, since you'll be working with a language completely alien to most people. You might not get to speak it to anyone, but you will definitely acquire further language skills, which is never bad.

And tell her that Fordim Hedgethistle says *sheesh*.

And upon hearing so she will hang her head in shame! Hah!

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Encaitare

It's not a myth, at least, not an internet-only myth. That article was published in my newspaper not too long ago.

Don't believe everything you read. Note that I tend towards skepticism, and so even the following link can't be trusted...

http://www.snopes.com/humor/iftrue/klingon.asp

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

I would dispute this... I attended a rugby international in Wellington

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

You would if Elvish lexicography was the national sport and appealed to the same demographic.

(Emphasis added)

Your position is illogical. A sport is a sport is a sport. Crowd hooliganism is caused by the spectators not by the sport itself.

My last word, as this has now become entirely off-topic.

[Encaitare]

Originally Posted by alatar

Don't believe everything you read. Note that I tend towards skepticism, and so even the following link can't be trusted...

Noooooo! My career!

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

somehow I don't think that spending hours talking about elvish would be regarded as an acceptable way to pass the working day.....

It's entirely acceptable in my job, in fact such discussions are encouraged. In fact, part of my interview consisted of a discussion about The Silmarillion.

[elronds_daughter]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

It's entirely acceptable in my job, in fact such discussions are encouraged. In fact, part of my interview consisted of a discussion about The Silmarillion.

Heavens, Lalwende, what, may I ask, is your job? Whatever it is, I want it!

I don't consider learning Elvish a 'waste of time.' It's a hobby, and uses can usually be found for any hobby. There, that's my two cents, do with it as you will.

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by elronds_daughter

Heavens, Lalwende, what, may I ask, is your job? Whatever it is, I want it!

Oh, I'm only in Civil Servitude. I'm a pen pusher, a beauracrat, a minion of her majesty. But my boss is rather keen on Tolkien too so conversation naturally turns to such matters as Elvish languages. I think he values having a decent natter highly, which is what every boss ought to be like in my opinion.

[elronds_daughter]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Oh, I'm only in Civil Servitude. I'm a pen pusher, a beauracrat, a minion of her majesty. But my boss is rather keen on Tolkien too so conversation naturally turns to such matters as Elvish languages. I think he values having a decent natter highly, which is what every boss ought to be like in my opinion.

Ah. I still envy you.... To have such a boss... 'Twould be a wonderful thing.