Date: 2/14/26 5:55 pm From: Hans-Joachim Feddern via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Acronyms - The Office Kevin Short Talk
Amen !
*Hans Feddern*
Twin Lakes/Federal Way, WA
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On Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM J Christian Kessler via Tweeters <
<tweeters...> wrote:
> when will this discussion stop? I've been a birder for 70+ years, and was
> an active bander for several years. I occasionally need to look up a code,
> just as I occasionally need to look up a location (which can be more
> complicated than finding a code.)
> can Tweeters please return to bird sightings?
>
> Chris Kessler
>
> On Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM Jason Ferleman via Tweeters <
> <tweeters...> wrote:
>
>> Ya’ll need to watch this episode of the office TLDR your silly
>> abbreviations actually don’t save time overall
>>
>>
>> Key Highlights of the Scene:
>>
>> - *The Logic:* Kevin believes that by removing unnecessary words
>> (like "the" or "and"), he can be more efficient, comparing his new speech
>> style to "wearing underpants" instead of a full outfit.
>> - *The Confusion:* His coworkers are immediately confused,
>> particularly when he says he wants to "see world." Jim has to ask if he
>> means "see the world" or "SeaWorld," to which Kevin cryptically replies,
>> "Oceans. Fish. Jump. China."
>> - *The Resolution:* After Jim and Pam explain that his method
>> actually takes *more* time because of the constant need for
>> clarification, Kevin eventually agrees to talk normally again.
>>
>>
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