Hi all, My sister is doing a cognitive science project at the moment and needs your help. She is modelling how ambiguous words/phrases are processed (I think). Anyway, she needs people to come up with sentences using the following words:
Seal (the animal) Seal (as in a wax seal, or seal of approval) Glasses (spectacles) Glasses (that you drink out of).
The sentences are supposed to be the first thing that comes to mind, but more than 7 words long. Please post your sentences here, and I'll email her the link to the thread so she can see how wonderful jatraqueros are.
I'm sorry if that isn't hugely clear - please ask for clarification if you need, and I'll be happy to provide.
Thanks Amira (and her sister, Taz)
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
When I was little I liked to go to the zoo and throw fish bits to the seals.
We used a wax seal on our wedding invitations.
I've worn glasses since the summer before third grade.
When the shelf in my kitchen broke, so did several of my glasses.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
The seal stuck out it's tongue and coughed at us.
The contract was signed and the corporate seal added at the bottom.
Ever since I had laser surgery, I don't need to wear glasses.
I set two glasses of beer on the table and said, "Drink up!"
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
We all know we shouldn't club the baby seals. I've never gotten to use sealing wax before. I started wearing glasses when I was 10. I should buy a new set of drinking glasses.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
The seal famliy basked lazily on the sun- and sea-drenched rocks.
Myu favorite part of staying in a hotel is when they have that paper sanitary seal over the toilet seat.
The problem with losing your glasses is that it is hard to find your glasses when you are not wearing your glasses.
I never was happy with contact lenses; I've always found that glasses hold more beer.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Were I a seal, I do think I'd give the otters a run for their money.
The notice of foreclosure had survived coffee spillage, being set on fire, spindling, and dismemberment, all with its official seal still intact.
She allowed her glasses to slide partway down her nose as she gave me one of those lewd, lascivious librarian looks.
He cried out at the thought of all the glasses being etched into submission by the tempermental dishwasher.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The seal raced the penguin to the surface.
I'm buying a seal to close envelopes.
My glasses are dirty every morning.
I never use the matching glasses lest they break.
[ January 25, 2006, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
The seal is basking and barking on the rocks. The seal on this envelope is broken; who opened it? Emma, I need you to give me back my glasses right now! Oh, good job putting the glasses back, sweetheart!
(Can you tell that I spend all my time with an almost-two-year-old?)
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
You remember that movie with a seal in it? Terrible.
The seventh seal was broken by a man wearing black sunglasses. (two with one stone!)
I love to drink beer out of tall glasses with at least an inch of foam on top.
Posted by theCrowsWife (Member # 8302) on :
The white seal searched for an island where all seals could be safe from humans.
It took three tries, but I finally managed to seal the leak in the aquarium.
The lens fell out of her glasses as she walked.
Who broke all of the crystal glasses while I was gone?
Posted by theCrowsWife (Member # 8302) on :
( @ Tante's fourth sentence)
Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :
The circus seal balanced a ball on its nose.
The count's elegant seal indicated the letter had not been opened.
Once again, my glasses had mysteriously disappeared.
I gathered the glasses to put them in the dishwasher.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
While I was at the zoo, I got a nice picture of a seal.
I saw the seal on the letter, and I knew who had sent it.
My glasses constantly slip down my nose.
I got out glasses and poured everyone drinks.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(Obviously Tante needs to spend more time in CA, judging by her second sentence she's not sufficiently used to toilet seat covers!)
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Seals are lumpy animals. She sealed the letter and sent it to her friend. I don't often have to where my glasses. The glasses we used to have were unbreakable.
Posted by Sean (Member # 689) on :
"I sure do enjoy clubbing seals", I said. I would give this my seal of approval. Fortunately, contact lenses have eliminated my need for glasses. I was drinking from a coffee mug because we had no wine glasses.
First thing to come to mind and more than seven words are mutually exclusive to me apparently. I had to inflate all of them.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
A seal was clubbed. The king broke the seal. I wear glasses, but not willingly. The cupboard was full of glasses.
Posted by Amanecer (Member # 4068) on :
The seal played with the ball on the beach.
I put a seal on the letter to show that it was official.
I took my glasses off of my head and put them on teh table.
I put the glasses in the dishwasher into the cabinet.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Seal (the animal) Seals display an innate understanding of algebra
Seal (as in a wax seal, or seal of approval)
John pressed his seal into the blob of wax.
Glasses (spectacles)
Has anybody seen my glasses?
Glasses (that you drink out of)
The glasses are in the cabinet.
Posted by unicornwhisperer (Member # 294) on :
I looked out at the sea and saw a shiny head of a seal.
The seal on the package was too hard to open.
I believe I will look good with brown framed glasses.
She put the half full glass on the table and left it to mold.
Posted by MandyM (Member # 8375) on :
Seal (the animal): J'achete un phoque. (A phrase we used to say in French class because it sounds like English curse words but isn't. It means "I'm buying a seal.") Seal (as in a wax seal, or seal of approval): Was that Seal CD you just bought sealed? Glasses (spectacles): Horseplay in the hallway will get your glasses broken. Glasses (that you drink out of): My dishwasher never fully cleans the glasses.
Posted by Earendil18 (Member # 3180) on :
Seal the dog (a misinterpretation of the instructions but thought it would be interesting to include)
Seals are my friends. The official seal bore the image of a falcon. See-thru glasses are a bit redundant don't you think? Dropped the glasswares on the floor.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
Query: don't the sentences need to be seven or more words long?
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
I'm as lazy as one of those sun bathing seals that you see in the San Francisco Bay.
After she saw the recommendation, I put it in an envelope and signed the seal.
I wore my glasses because my eyes felt so dry today.
I keep my glasses in the top left cupboard.
Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :
A seal's bark is much worse than its bite.
Her eyes mischievously twinkled with a tacit seal of approval as he let out yet another series of explosive eructations.
The large black, thick, coke-bottle-bottom glasses that defined her stifled style were the bars on the windows of her soul.
The bartender's thoughts drifted into cloud covered daydreams while he lazily wiped and stacked the empty glasses from the night before.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Whenever I went to the zoo, the seal was always hiding.
The presenter had a difficult time opening the seal on the envelope and we all laughed.
Everyone else in my family wears glasses, but I think my mother ate fish on the right day when she was pregnant with me. (This is true)
I'm amassing a collection of empty glasses in my room because I don't like to do dishes. (Was true until ten minutes ago)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Have you ever noticed that seals have distinctive barks? He broke the envelope's seal and pulled out the letter. Thanks to the contacts I have these days, I rarely wear my glasses. My dishwasher sometimes leaves spots on my glasses.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: We all know we shouldn't club the baby seals.
quote:Originally posted by Sean: "I sure do enjoy clubbing seals", I said.
quote:Originally posted by advice for robots: A seal was clubbed.
I guess not ALL of us!
Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
The cutest stuffed animal I have is a seal named Seal. You know that cake mix it good since it carries the good housekeeping seal. It's hard to lose your glasses when you can't walk one step without them. The glasses came out of the dishwasher all spotty.
[ January 26, 2006, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: Tatiana ]
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
The seal basked on the trunk of the car, occasionally slapping at flies with a flipper.
Seal the envelope before you mail it or the post office won't accept it.
I left my glasses on the table at home, so I can't take the exam today.
Put the glass glasses in the dishwasher, but wash the plastic glasses by hand.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
The seal was horribly mauled in what police described as a "Seal Hate Crime."
Seal the envelope with the wax of a 1,000 bees.
I hate wearing glasses, LASIK is in the offing.
I wouldn't mind a nice glass of pepsi right about now.
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
What a wonderfully black and rubbery seal. I seal this agreement with my bazooka. I sat on my glasses and broke them. Ew, there is lipstick on the glasses.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
I saw a seal sailing on the sea. Did you seal that letter with a kiss? My glasses are as thick as coke bottles. Let's touch our glasses and toast the happy couple.
Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
The seal peered at the seal on the box of glasses through his glasses.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I will not eat baby seals. I sealed it with a kiss. I need to buy new glasses. I raise my glass in your honor.
Posted by theamazeeaz (Member # 6970) on :
Seal (the animal)
There were some cute seals at Sea World, but the kids were more interested in getting a chance to look at the killer whales.
Seal (as in a wax seal, or seal of approval) When I bought a ten gallon fish tank, the first thing I had to do was fill it with water, to see if the seal was okay.
Glasses (spectacles)
They dilated my friend's pupils at the eye-doctors the other day, so she was half-blind when she was picking out the frames for her new glasses.
Glasses (that you drink out of).
My glasses would be a lot cleaner if I could have a dishwasher at college.
Posted by Irregardless (Member # 8529) on :
Seals move awkwardly on land but are graceful underwater.
The decree bore the King's seal.
I need a new prescription for my glasses.
The busboy cleared away the dirty glasses.
Posted by starLisa (Member # 8384) on :
The taxidermist needed to seal the skin of the seal together
I couldn't find my glasses this morning; for some reason, I'd left them in the cabinet where the glasses are.
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Thank you so much, all of you!!! I know my sister really appreciated it. It might even be enough to persuade her to post here at some point.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
If she ever does, I'm sure we will all raise our glasses in her honor and give her our seal of approval. <-- glasses
Posted by esl (Member # 3143) on :
The last time I saw a seal was a long time ago when a distant relative visited and we went to Pier 39.
I tried to seal a letter with wax once but it didn't work.
Glasses keep her from seeing fuzzily but she rarely wears them.
Water bottles are a satisfactory but temporary replacement for broken glasses.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
1. Its unethical to wear coats made from baby seal fur.
2. The time has come, the walrus said to talk of many things, of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings, of why the sea is boilng hot and whether pigs have wings.
(I know that's not original but it is the first thing that came to mind when you mentioned sealing wax).
3. Where did I put my reading glasses?
4. Will you put the glasses on the table, dear?
Posted by RackhamsRazor (Member # 5254) on :
My friend worked with seals at her internship
I like to seal letters with colored wax
I have a pair of glasses that are not current with my prescription
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@ Tante's fourth sentence)
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<-- glasses