[Kai]

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Is it just me, or does the guy on the left bear a strong resemblance to Bill Gates as a young twerp?

[jahloon]

Kai, on May 11 2009, 01:36 PM, said:

FID

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Is it just me, or does the guy on the left bear a strong resemblance to Bill Gates as a young twerp?

Very like him.

An interesting study but no detectors / algorythyms for humour.

Plus the length of recording is limited, so a "Creaky Door" would barely register, let alone measure the humourous raisng / lowering of pitch.

And then the real conneiseur's perfomance such as "Squeeky Blackboard" or (my particular favourite) "The Geiger Counter" might not register at all.

PS I've been away on business, just back, Gazza is on his yearly German tandem trip.

[Kai]

jahloon, on May 17 2009, 06:25 AM, said:

Kai, on May 11 2009, 01:36 PM, said:

FID

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Is it just me, or does the guy on the left bear a strong resemblance to Bill Gates as a young twerp?

Very like him.

An interesting study but no detectors / algorythyms for humour.

Plus the length of recording is limited, so a "Creaky Door" would barely register, let alone measure the humourous raisng / lowering of pitch.

And then the real conneiseur's perfomance such as "Squeeky Blackboard" or (my particular favourite) "The Geiger Counter" might not register at all.

PS I've been away on business, just back, Gazza is on his yearly German tandem trip.

Yeah, I knew Gaz was off to offend bourgeoisie all across Deutschland; suspected you were away on biz. (Hope you feel better soon.)

Your points are well taken - these amateur kids need the benefit of worldly wisdom of Gazloonish proportions.

The Geiger Counter, as a minor musical masterpiece, might need up to 30 seconds of sampling time for proper detection and judging. (And it should be rated for rhythmic creativity as well - certain varieties would more properly be dubbed "The Morse Code.")

Also, further chemical analysis should be able to produce a guess as to the food sources responsible, and the machine should announce same in an accent appropriate to the cuisine (was it corned beef and cabbage? too much dal with that vindaloo? prawns in black bean sauce?)

[jahloon]

Kai, on May 17 2009, 08:52 PM, said:

The Geiger Counter, as a minor musical masterpiece, might need up to 30 seconds of sampling time for proper detection and judging. (And it should be rated for rhythmic creativity as well - certain varieties would more properly be dubbed "The Morse Code.")

Also, further chemical analysis should be able to produce a guess as to the food sources responsible, and the machine should announce same in an accent appropriate to the cuisine (was it corned beef and cabbage? too much dal with that vindaloo? prawns in black bean sauce?)

Well yes, the "Geiger Counter" is the most difficult piece to phrase, being a random detection of particles, the occaiional click to the sporadic burst near to radioactive material. Like much indian music it can take a lifetime to master, many adherents going completely insane in their attempts at microtonal sphincter control.

As for recognising cuisine, that should not be difficult with today's detectors, and I fully approve of an accent based reporting, perhaps with consummate gagging for the more overwhelming guffs.

[Kai]

jahloon, on May 17 2009, 07:44 PM, said:

perhaps with consummate gagging for the more overwhelming guffs.

Yes, and the box could be pre-programmed with samples of George Carlin's routine about farts: "Man, if you're sick, go to the hospital!", etc. (I seem to remember his personal musical favourite was "The One-Cheek Sneak.")