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    Attention Terry Pratchett fans. I urgently need to know which is the correct version of the following quote from 'Reaper Man': "Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind" or "Multiple exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind"?

    Question #74408. Asked by MotherGoose. (Jan 11 07 5:04 AM)


    zbeckabee

    "Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind."

    -- (Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man)


    http://www.lspace.org/books/pqf/reaper-man.html

    Jan 11 07, 6:06 AM
    zbeckabee

    “‘Multiple exclamation marks,’ he went on, shaking his head, ‘are a sure sign of a diseased mind.’” Übersetzung: “Drei Ausrufezeichen”, fuhr er fort und schüttelte den Kopf. “Sicheres Zeichen für einen kranken Geist.” (Terry Pratchett in “Eric”)

    “Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind.” Übersetzung: “Fünf Ausrufezeichen sicherer Hinweis auf geistige Umnachtung.” (Terry Pratchett in “Reaper Man”)

    “‘And all those exclamation marks, you notice? Five? A sure sign of someone who wears his underpants on his head.’” Übersetzung: “Und hast du die Ausrufezeichen bemerkt? Es sind fünf. Ein sicheres Zeichen dafür, daß jemand die Unterhose auf dem Kopf trägt.” (Terry Pratchett in “Maskerade”)


    http://www.jurablo.gs/2005/11/07/drohgebahrden-gefunden-bei-lawblogde/


    Jan 11 07, 6:12 AM
    MotherGoose

    Thanks! Much appreciated!

    Jan 11 07, 7:01 AM


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