A few weeks ago I mentioned that 3M recently launched a Couple Speak contest where you can submit a video (for a chance at a $5000 prize) or submit a “translation” (for a chance at $250 every week.) And you guys left some hilarious comments about your own Couple Speak translations. My favorite, from Nicole…
He says: Honey, do we have any duct tape?
He means: Honey, I’ve decided to dramatically expand the scope of our project to do something that requires a) materials that we don’t have, b) materials I haven’t researched, or c) materials that I’m going to invent right now with duct tape.
She hears: Crap, he broke something.
Right? Funny because it’s true. Also funny because it’s true is this little gem I’ve been keeping from you since last fall when I was installing cedar siding on Memorial House…
One Girl + One Piece of Siding from kitliz on Vimeo.
Really, is it any wonder that HGTV hasn’t come knocking on my door?
There are so many other DIY bloggers that do really great video tutorials, and basically everything capture on film is me spending a lot of time maneuvering awkward-sized building materials into place.
Informative? No. Funny? You decide.
Also funny (and okay, a little awkward) are some of the other great videos people have been uploading to the 3M couple-speak contest page. Check them out here, and consider making your own.
Here are the video contest rules:
- No longer than 2 minutes
- Don’t use any 3M products in the video
- Be funny
- Keep it clean!
Submissions have to be in by October 6th at 11:59 PM, so you still have a month to dig out your video camera and make fun of your significant other. What other incentive do you need?
*This post and the Couples Speak contests are sponsored by 3M. Share the contests with you friends here: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook
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KatieD
Ahahahaha! I was totally going, “when is she going to give up?” But you go girl. Except please tell me you hung that piece of siding with more than one nail?
Kit
Oh yeah, once my arm recovered I nailed it on every stud. Believe me, I didn’t want that board going anywhere.
Also, hanging wood siding isn’t always that hard. When I was working on it I usually had help, or was installing smaller more manageable sections.
Robin @ 3 acres & 3,000 sf
LOL I loved the video and so did FM!
I also came across another inspiration picture I thought you might like:
[img]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6120627467_1dd5978601.jpg[/img]
Kit
Love it. Are you on pintrest yet Robin? If so I need to follow your boards. I swear they built that site just for you!
Robin @ 3 acres & 3,000 sf
LOL yes I joined a while ago but never really used it. I haven’t added anything yet just finding pretty things from other people for now. Someday I’ll add some of the **cough** thousands of organized pictures I’ve saved to external hard drive over the last 3 years. I’m 3acres on Pinterest.
Home Remodeling Ideas
Very funny but true. But we are serious at HomeRenovationsIdeas.com when comes to Home Renovations.