I Sometimes Deliberately "Misunderstand" Things

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retiredfather

Elementary

Sherlock Holmes was pretty confusing at times, in a sensible way.

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Written on April 24th, 2009
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Sometimes I Pretend To Misunderstand People.

Usually I'll do this in text, I'll find a way a message can be innocently misunderstood as if I was reading too fast and pretend that's how I thought it was meant. Doing this I get a chance to let them know things I want them to know...

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Written on July 31st, 2012
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retiredfather

Columbo

Always liked the Columbo style of investigation. Going over and over it again, to get it right.

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Written on April 18th, 2009
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retiredfather

History

History is written by the people in power at the time.
A good example is the exclusion of black characters in the 1960's.
Remember Dick and Jane, Puff and the dog.
There was no Jamal, Laquita or any reference to any minority...

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Written on May 17th, 2009
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whatever223

Guilty.

Its just easier then answering a question or owning up to something sometimes. Plus, it feels good not giving everyone 'all the answers' or giving advice all the time. Sometimes when you 'misunderstand' things, you're the one that can...

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Written on April 24th, 2009
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My Profession

It's my job to delibriately misunderstand things. People will often open up when things need explaining.
Remember the Columbo method of investigation.

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Written on February 11th, 2009
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