You: hey man how are you? Me: I am beyond ecstatic to hear from you I am feeling incredible right now to be breathing. I want you to know I so incredibly amazing that I have you tell you how Happy things are. You: okay great to know things are very well for you. .......so hows the weather!? 😅
And that’s another problem: the changing meaning of “literally.” It’s supposed to prove that you aren’t exaggerating but now it’s just another level of exaggeration, so we have to go to greater lengths to show we are stating the actually truth, and one day those lengths will become another level of exaggeration. It’s exaggeration inflation and it’s making each sentence worth relatively less year by year. Our language is losing its clarity and ability to convey ideas, and so the quality of our very thoughts is eroding because you can’t think out an idea if you can’t express it clearly.
@@bobxyzp I hear you sir, but as English isn't my first language, I'll forgive myself any "mistakes" that may occur though I obviously try to communicate as well as I can.😄
@@randalthor1955 But its also cultural. For example the way Americans ask: "how are you doing?" is just meant as a polite phrase. To only expect "Fine how are you?" appears to most Europeans as odd. Like why even ask if you dont care for an honest answer.
@@randalthor1955One anomaly in that study would be Australia. It's as hot as hell yet people are very direct and to the point. Regarding emotional communication in Australia, the inflection of a profanity dictates whether it's an insult or a compliment.
You can never underestimate a Fin with a sense of humor... who decided to share his thoughts with us, an audience. Lufs from Poland! (where 'good' is still maximum)😅
This is why whenever anyone asks me how I find some food, I always say “not bad”. I reserve the more upbeat adjectives for truly exceptional dining. My Japanese friends used to go mad exclaiming everything is oiiiishiiii, even mundane stuff like a convenience store sandwich. It was too much. It leads to adjective inflation. You have to hold back oishii for the actually delicious meals.
Yes, but the Jpn don't have many adjectives to describe things which are bad. Almost the worst thing you can call someone is "bakka" or stupid. If you say that someone is a "horses arse", as you might hear in the US, they are bewildered having no relation to the Anglo -Saxon traditions.
@@AdamMPick When someone asks how the food was, a great answer in finnish is "kyllähän siihen hampaat pystyi" - which means that your teeth were able to chew it to pieces - so obviously it was good enough or even great, if that's the minimum...
Read some American High School reports and you realise that "excellent" is the new "good". So many students are excellent that they had to create two more adjectives "outstanding" and "exemplary". I can't remember which way round they go. In 10 years time we'll need two more and I suggest "divine" and "just slightly senior to Christ".
German here: Was first in the US in the 80s. A problem was a problem back then. Then in the 90s it was suddenly a "challenge"; since about 2010 I heard US-Americans call a problem "opportunity" in some cases even. Meanwhile in Germany we call a problem ... "problem", sometimes even if it is not a problem but only a challenge.
Could it be the Scandinavian heritage? As a Swede, one of my pet peeves about American culture is that everything is so "awesome", "amazing" and that you just "love" everything. In my native culture and language, to "like" something or that something is "good" seems positive enough. I save the "love" for my family and close friends.
As a European I ordered a dish that was advised by the waiter. When he asked me how the food was, I told him it was ok. Not realizing that he thought it was definitely not ok. I come from a culture where the phrase "it could have been worse" is considered a compliment.
Did exactly the same mistake once (I am from Germany. Luckily the waitress asked back "Only okay?" and I tried to explain: "Oh, sorry, that is a misunderstanding. I am from Europe. In most European countries if we say it's okay, it's really ...OKAY ... like in ... alright, like in ALL ... RIGHT ... if you know what I mean?" I don't know if I was able to explain good enough though.)
Dear Ismo, I can't contain my excitement at how quickly you solved that small error in the program. In fact, I can barely contain my urine from escaping my bladder. I am SO excited about the prospect of seeing our client's faces when they see their product ACTUALLY behaves the way it SHOULD. You are my favourite employee, at least you're the employee of the minute! Keep up the extremely great work! Sincerely, Your struly.
This is so relatable with many things. In India, standards of evaluating language examination have been relxed so that kids can score more. In my days, maximum a students can score was 80-85, and only a handful of students would get there. Now, half of the class scores above 80 and at least 15-20% of students would get 95-99 !! And the irony is, present generation is reading writing much less compared with students 20yrs ago 🙄
@@anunnakimenagerie I agree. I recall when I was in day care in the Philippines back at 1989 that its a part of a popular nursery rhyme which goes "How are you, how are you, How do you do?" "I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine thank you."🤭 I have a feeling its where it became a popular response.
As an exchange student in an american high school for a year I always found it strange when meeting new people cause they were so bubbling with an in my perspective uncalled for enthusiasm like "how AWESOME to meet YOU" and "IM SO EXCITED HOW WONDERFUL". I was mostly thinking: 1 He/she is a substance abuser 2. Or is actually talking to Tom Cruise stamding right behind me 3. Or is a frollicking golden retriever disguised as a human being Back home theyd put you in the psych ward for observation being that hypomanical I dont know if this makes scandinavia a really sad place. Could well be. /A Swede
Is this Guy new or just becoming popular now because I hadn’t heard of him a week ago and now I’m seeing a bunch of videos from him. He’s actually hilarious
High anxiety plus the hyperbolic language of tv. The sad part is a stoic individual visiting doctors who r accustomed to 88% of the hyperbolic population.
The thing about this subject is its more true than funny the english language and slang, is constantly changing and evolving like, the latest expression which does my head in, is the alternative expression for the word Flerting. Its now known as ''Rizz'' like instead of saying you want to flert with someone, instead you say you want to ''rizz'' someone. And I don't like this expression because not only does it sound quite perverted... Riz is an actual product you buy. Riz are these small like tracing type paper you use to roll up tobaco to make your cigorettes with. But instead, the younger generation more so in America, they have decided to take a word that is an actual product you can buy, and changed it to a conpletely different meaning! Basically, where am going with this, it's getting to the point it's going to be a lot harder to understand people as it is now already becoming or already has become as its getting to point like things mean other things which is what is being explained in this joke.
Now if you do something minor for someone. You a legend. Before legendary was for alexander the great or somebody similar. Now you give someone a packet of chips. You are a legend.
Oh, Ismo, an outfit in Texas named “Mr. Cooper” just bought my mortgage from my local bank (in Oregon) and has notified me that they are “thrilled” about this. I beg of you, Ismo, please reach out to my new lender and teach them how to speak basic English. There is simply no way they are going to be “thrilled” when I call customer service to ask who’s paying my property taxes now, since my local bank did it for me and “Mr. Cooper” has yet to breathe a word on the subject. In fact, all I really know about any of this is that **I**, at least, am NOT thrilled.
This is a very "anglo" thing nowadays.I lived in England 23 years ago and I do not remember having Heard "lovely" as often as now from English tourists in Spain, as I work in the tourist Industries
This guy is not only very funny, but he has revived a type of comedy that almost disappeared and raised it to a new height. Whoever, I do fear for what might happen to him when he finds out about pronouns.
20 years from now "I'M FAR BEYOND EXCITEMENT, I'M SO THRILLED THAT MY BRAIN WILL LITERALLY EXPLODE"
Nope...at the end would be "my brain is about to exploegee7fkwfn1uzh..."
TBH, I've got work emails like that already.
You: hey man how are you?
Me: I am beyond ecstatic to hear from you I am feeling incredible right now to be breathing. I want you to know I so incredibly amazing that I have you tell you how Happy things are.
You: okay great to know things are very well for you. .......so hows the weather!? 😅
And that’s another problem: the changing meaning of “literally.” It’s supposed to prove that you aren’t exaggerating but now it’s just another level of exaggeration, so we have to go to greater lengths to show we are stating the actually truth, and one day those lengths will become another level of exaggeration. It’s exaggeration inflation and it’s making each sentence worth relatively less year by year. Our language is losing its clarity and ability to convey ideas, and so the quality of our very thoughts is eroding because you can’t think out an idea if you can’t express it clearly.
@@bobxyzp I hear you sir, but as English isn't my first language, I'll forgive myself any "mistakes" that may occur though I obviously try to communicate as well as I can.😄
He is 100% correct. In Finland, ethnic Finns are literal and direct. No fake enthusiasm.
there is a study of directness and rethoric and emotional communication. there is a straight gradient form warm weather to cold wheather. lol.
@@randalthor1955 But its also cultural. For example the way Americans ask: "how are you doing?" is just meant as a polite phrase. To only expect "Fine how are you?" appears to most Europeans as odd. Like why even ask if you dont care for an honest answer.
@@randalthor1955One anomaly in that study would be Australia. It's as hot as hell yet people are very direct and to the point. Regarding emotional communication in Australia, the inflection of a profanity dictates whether it's an insult or a compliment.
@@PhantomFilmAustraliaIt's because Australians are implanted. Give aussies another 300 years
are you saying. there are many fins in that place
This dudes observation skills of the English language coupled with his ability to express the humour in it is impeccable.
Its so funny when its told by someone who's first language is not English 😂
"I can't wait for the most amazing monday morning meeting. I'm hyped and pumped!"
Did being pumped inflate you?
The rip were absolutely amazing. I couldn't contain myself.
“Im rattling” 😂😂😂😂
Humped? 😄
Liar!😂😂😂😂
You can never underestimate a Fin with a sense of humor... who decided to share his thoughts with us, an audience.
Lufs from Poland! (where 'good' is still maximum)😅
Without being too enthusiastic, I'd go for "not bad"
This is why whenever anyone asks me how I find some food, I always say “not bad”. I reserve the more upbeat adjectives for truly exceptional dining. My Japanese friends used to go mad exclaiming everything is oiiiishiiii, even mundane stuff like a convenience store sandwich. It was too much. It leads to adjective inflation. You have to hold back oishii for the actually delicious meals.
"eatable" is the highest german praise for food in existance.
Yes, but the Jpn don't have many adjectives to describe things which are bad. Almost the worst thing you can call someone is "bakka" or stupid. If you say that someone is a "horses arse", as you might hear in the US, they are bewildered having no relation to the Anglo -Saxon traditions.
@@AdamMPick When someone asks how the food was, a great answer in finnish is "kyllähän siihen hampaat pystyi" - which means that your teeth were able to chew it to pieces - so obviously it was good enough or even great, if that's the minimum...
Well see for the more delicious meals they'll say "suggoku oishii" instead
ISMO really is one of the greatest comedians. Thanks UA-cam for slipping ISMO into my list.
Ismo never misses!
Never ever!!! 😂
”Inflated somehow” 😂
The Finns have a wickedly dry sense of humour. My kind of humour.
come to germany and north of that,dont go too far south in germany,might turn weird
Read some American High School reports and you realise that "excellent" is the new "good". So many students are excellent that they had to create two more adjectives "outstanding" and "exemplary". I can't remember which way round they go. In 10 years time we'll need two more and I suggest "divine" and "just slightly senior to Christ".
Accepted. But what is the 2 words following those 2?
@@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisorGodlike and Substitute Allfather
German here: Was first in the US in the 80s.
A problem was a problem back then.
Then in the 90s it was suddenly a "challenge";
since about 2010 I heard US-Americans call a problem "opportunity" in some cases even.
Meanwhile in Germany we call a problem ... "problem", sometimes even if it is not a problem but only a challenge.
So simple and so funny.
that's finnish humour for you! 🇫🇮
He is brilliant. Literally.
I love that lady in the audience who said “great,” already knowing what you were gonna say!🤣
He’s so funny. Love his style.
You need to go to western Nebraska. They still say pretty good when they really mean great.
As a Nebraskan this is so true
Sound like reasonable people.
Could it be the Scandinavian heritage? As a Swede, one of my pet peeves about American culture is that everything is so "awesome", "amazing" and that you just "love" everything. In my native culture and language, to "like" something or that something is "good" seems positive enough. I save the "love" for my family and close friends.
@@gustavblide4325 lots of swedes in Nebraska.
@@Burntoastman31that is really an interesting trivial bit about western Nebraska. Nice to know 😊 Gives nice context to this Ismo joke too.
As a European I ordered a dish that was advised by the waiter. When he asked me how the food was, I told him it was ok. Not realizing that he thought it was definitely not ok.
I come from a culture where the phrase "it could have been worse" is considered a compliment.
Did exactly the same mistake once (I am from Germany. Luckily the waitress asked back "Only okay?" and I tried to explain: "Oh, sorry, that is a misunderstanding. I am from Europe. In most European countries if we say it's okay, it's really ...OKAY ... like in ... alright, like in ALL ... RIGHT ... if you know what I mean?" I don't know if I was able to explain good enough though.)
At least you didn't say "it couldn't have been worse" 😂
My grandpa used to say "Not having other choice, it's edible..."
@@Slazlo-Brovnik hättest sie einfach mit good abwimmeln können,jetzt fragt sie sich bis an ihr lebensende was falsch mit dem essen war :P
@@GreedyOrange ja, vermutlich
Dear Ismo,
I can't contain my excitement at how quickly you solved that small error in the program. In fact, I can barely contain my urine from escaping my bladder.
I am SO excited about the prospect of seeing our client's faces when they see their product ACTUALLY behaves the way it SHOULD.
You are my favourite employee, at least you're the employee of the minute!
Keep up the extremely great work!
Sincerely,
Your struly.
He never fails to make me laugh 😂
Thank you for your good (great) clean comedy. I miss this!
This is so relatable with many things.
In India, standards of evaluating language examination have been relxed so that kids can score more.
In my days, maximum a students can score was 80-85, and only a handful of students would get there.
Now, half of the class scores above 80 and at least 15-20% of students would get 95-99 !!
And the irony is, present generation is reading writing much less compared with students 20yrs ago 🙄
God I love this guy!! Keep it coming!
I work with American colleagues, and it's incredible how everything is "Awesome". Anything, any situation, whatever, is awesome 😅
I must say, it is refreshing to listen to a comedian who can actually be funny without f bombing here and there. Class!
His timing is impeccable
Comes pretty close to the old days : 'With all sorts of pleasure I'm addressing in humbleness . . .'
Funny to see that there is finnish comedy .. i am half finnish but never recognized that there is much humor in Finland ❤😂
Pure clean, timing.
❤ him he is adorable and funny 😅
"sounds unpleasant" 😂
That was a great video. I always thought they were over reporting on the witch business. You and your cat are lovely. New subscriber from Australia.
Your comedy is good. 1990s good.
Not sure if this was meant to be a compliment or an insult
@@JiihaaS haha! I love his comedy. If good was 'great' 10 years ago, it would be 'spectacular' in the 90s.
@@Naughtez ah I missed the pun, that's actually pretty clever
Great observation!! 1990s good.
So true. In my weekly catchups
Boss : How are you?
Me: Good.
Boss: Oh! Anything I can help with?
Me: *Confused*
Everyone larping that everything is super amazeballs to cover the fact that everything most certainly is not
I love how you make these basic observations that we live in and are our new norm 😂😂
Good observation and natural funny delivery!
in ten years e-mails will be like.. yes mylord, at once mylord. of course mylord
Emails, 50 years later:
“I AM UNFATHOMABLY DELIGHTED...”
He is a good analyst 😊
I am super excited...
Old meaning of Awesome: To literally fill you with awe. Today's meaning of Awesome: Indeed, or Yes.
I "can't contain myself laughing now"
The stars have aligned , and brought the great joy to my life ,that is to write to you today .
Imagine the faces they have made while typing those emails
ISMO is off the hook jacked, fuuny...
Ismo is killin it
I can't contain in myself smiling
In the Philippines, the most common response is "I'm fine". Seems like we got left behind again😅
If a woman in America says "I'm fine," it usually the means that she's really pissed off at you
@@anunnakimenagerie I agree.
I recall when I was in day care in the Philippines back at 1989 that its a part of a popular nursery rhyme which goes "How are you, how are you, How do you do?"
"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine thank you."🤭 I have a feeling its where it became a popular response.
When I was growing up I heard Brits say things or events were brilliant... I honestly thought there's something wrong with these guys 😂
This guy is good. I mean, great.
Awesome dude!😂😂😂😂
This is true. People react as if the reply "good" was some sarcasm. Have got in trouble for this.
Love this guy😂❤!!!!
This man has clearly not seen the video of Arnold talking about "the pump". One of the weirdest things and most amazing things ever.
Spot on! 'Looks good' means that it's sub-par
This blew my mind in 2023, in 2033 idk what it would be. Hello strangers from 2033.
The innocent observer strikes again!
Exactly right. George Carlin said something similar about soft language and this is the result.
Very good observation 😃
Even words "not bad" sounds a compliment in some places but some would sound disrespectful for others.
That’s a good point.
😂😂😂 Just kidding! It’s an absolutely incredible insight!!! Aweeeeesomeeee! 😂😂😂
As an exchange student in an american high school for a year I always found it strange when meeting new people cause they were so bubbling with an in my perspective uncalled for enthusiasm like "how AWESOME to meet YOU" and "IM SO EXCITED HOW WONDERFUL". I was mostly thinking: 1 He/she is a substance abuser 2. Or is actually talking to Tom Cruise stamding right behind me 3. Or is a frollicking golden retriever disguised as a human being
Back home theyd put you in the psych ward for observation being that hypomanical
I dont know if this makes scandinavia a really sad place. Could well be.
/A Swede
Good comedian!!
As a Finn, I am not excited.
XD XD XD
Ismo offers very funny perspectives 😄
Is this Guy new or just becoming popular now because I hadn’t heard of him a week ago and now I’m seeing a bunch of videos from him. He’s actually hilarious
So true.
I'm so pumped 😂
I SMASHED the like button.
So true!
I still write Good in my emails.
High anxiety plus the hyperbolic language of tv. The sad part is a stoic individual visiting doctors who r accustomed to 88% of the hyperbolic population.
Even the adjectives are pumped
The thing about this subject is its more true than funny the english language and slang, is constantly changing and evolving like, the latest expression which does my head in, is the alternative expression for the word Flerting. Its now known as ''Rizz'' like instead of saying you want to flert with someone, instead you say you want to ''rizz'' someone. And I don't like this expression because not only does it sound quite perverted...
Riz is an actual product you buy. Riz are these small like tracing type paper you use to roll up tobaco to make your cigorettes with. But instead, the younger generation more so in America, they have decided to take a word that is an actual product you can buy, and changed it to a conpletely different meaning!
Basically, where am going with this, it's getting to the point it's going to be a lot harder to understand people as it is now already becoming or already has become as its getting to point like things mean other things which is what is being explained in this joke.
Love it 😂
Now if you do something minor for someone. You a legend. Before legendary was for alexander the great or somebody similar. Now you give someone a packet of chips. You are a legend.
Insane!
I just say good no matter what 👀
You’re good.
I one time did write Good... It was the best 🤣
We now have mid and the opposite super!
Today if you flip a cup one complete rotation you are a legend.
20 years from now, society will have caught up with Michael Bay and have one letter sentences, "EXPLOSIONS!"
That's so true! But it's something I have seen more with USA professionals. It was kind a culture barrier for me
Ever noticed that also nobody "dies" anymore in the US? You leave or pass away or whatever, but you never die ...
**THAT WAS GOOD**
Great is not the maximum. That would be greatest. But ingest your point and you’re on top of it
hahaha..AAAwesomeeee
Oh, Ismo, an outfit in Texas named “Mr. Cooper” just bought my mortgage from my local bank (in Oregon) and has notified me that they are “thrilled” about this.
I beg of you, Ismo, please reach out to my new lender and teach them how to speak basic English.
There is simply no way they are going to be “thrilled” when I call customer service to ask who’s paying my property taxes now, since my local bank did it for me and “Mr. Cooper” has yet to breathe a word on the subject. In fact, all I really know about any of this is that **I**, at least, am NOT thrilled.
Yes, Americans are always excited by trivial stuff...sounds very childish to foriegners...
if you do a survey good is not enough. so crazy!
Good.
This is a very "anglo" thing nowadays.I lived in England 23 years ago and I do not remember having Heard "lovely" as often as now from English tourists in Spain, as I work in the tourist Industries
"please put that document in the Monday file. I would not be able to contain myself if you did that."
This guy is so funny
Adjective inflation…..😂😂😂
In 20 years people will literally die when they see or hear something funny💀
Today there are fifty shades of great.
This guy is not only very funny, but he has revived a type of comedy that almost disappeared and raised it to a new height.
Whoever, I do fear for what might happen to him when he finds out about pronouns.
So if some texts me I love you and I text back ditto. That's the same thing right?