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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 146 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As per my last cuneiform tablet, motherfucker

[–] killingspark@feddit.org 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I didn't receive that tablet

pulls out tablet from the shelf behind them

Yes you have

hits them over the head with it

[–] rhadamanth_nemes@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Reminding me of the local city clerk who was on vacation, called me back without listening to my detailed voice mail, and told me she didn't have any of the paperwork I knew she had.

Same clerk called me back 5 minutes later saying it was on her desk, but buried b/c she had been on vacation.

Like how is this my fucking problem jfc...

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 53 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

I wonder if there was an 'ALL CAPS' version of cuniform writing

or maybe they just used a bigger heavier tablet to convey the emphasis.

A small four ounce tablet for regular messages, 10 ounces to show concern, 1lb to show immediate concern ...... a big giant 50lb rock to show you're angry, pissed off and want answers now!

[–] SteveNashFan@lemmy.world 48 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

There was this from the Bible lol:

“See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 19 points 2 weeks ago

Why do I get the sense that the bible might have been just a lost data archive for an ancient Tumblr community

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am just picturing Goliath flipping someone off with his giant hand.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago

... or David with a comically oversized stylus he has to use two hands in order to write

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] 257m@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Has Ea-Nasir sold you some low quality copper?

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago

Possibly? I'm not an archaeologist.

The triangular end is what's pushed into the clay to write like this. I suppose there's a limit to how deep you can go, but I bet that with enough practice, a reader could tell the difference between consistently shallow and deep impressions. Pressing really hard into the clay might be the same as adding emphasis.

Although, I like your version of just using a bigger hunk of ceramic to make a point. You have to wait longer for it to dry and it's heavier to transport. It's like saying "by the time you get this, I've already been pretty mad for about a week."

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And/or deliver the tablet with more force. Personally I'd opt for the 1 pound tablet and chuck it at their lower midsection.

[–] peto@lemm.ee 19 points 2 weeks ago

As per my previous thrown brick.

I like this idea. Make it as inconvenient as possible to process and store their tablets.

Or thicker tablets to etch deeper, maybe. Really conveys a message. "Look how far I can drive this pick into this tablet. Imagine what it could do to your face."

[–] lime@feddit.nu 19 points 2 weeks ago

i warned you about the sesame fields bro

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 14 points 2 weeks ago

Don't come crying to me when there's no sesame seeds on your bun, I warned you.

[–] General_Effort@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Fun fact: Either this guy's bloodline died out, or he is very, very likely one of your ancestors.

Source: http://www.stat.yale.edu/~jtc5/papers/CommonAncestors/NatureCommonAncestors-Article.pdf

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

That's awesome.

[–] scathliath@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 weeks ago

The medium changes, the users don't.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Please do the needful.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

I sent you my complaint please respond