Hands down one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen on YouTube. I laughed so hard because everything you said was so relevant to what I'm going through right now! (I particularly loved the bit about neighbourhood watch schemes ;)! )
I'm set to sit my 80wam exam next Friday - I shall watch this before hand for inspiration! Brilliant work :)
I just started this as part of my NCTJ. It seems clear that shorthand is an cosmic joke invented by a sadist who has convinced journalism schools they have to learn to write in an inconsistent code that I'm sure I will never have to use.
I know three systems of shorthand. My first shorthand was Pitman where I could write 160wpm. I then learnt Gregg with 140wpm. But I am more proficient in Teeline with a mere 100wpm. Why is that.
I get what you mean about thinking in shorthand. I've been writing it so much lately that whenever I'm reading, if I see a word I don't come across in Shorthand class very often I always think 'how would I write that'. Although I have to admit, when I've been writing it for an hour or two, it really starts to hurt.
@YGRoundNo2 I wouldn't say it's notoriously slow. But it's slower than the other because there is more composition rather than shortforms for every word. If you're really good you can still get up to 140. Though a 100 is more what you'd expect from your average teeliner.
Hands down one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen on YouTube. I laughed so hard because everything you said was so relevant to what I'm going through right now! (I particularly loved the bit about neighbourhood watch schemes ;)! )
I'm set to sit my 80wam exam next Friday - I shall watch this before hand for inspiration! Brilliant work :)
bwfctillidie 4 days ago
I just started this as part of my NCTJ. It seems clear that shorthand is an cosmic joke invented by a sadist who has convinced journalism schools they have to learn to write in an inconsistent code that I'm sure I will never have to use.
cjstevens8 1 month ago
This gives me flashbacks to evening class at Lambeth College. Brilliant
welshbendu 3 months ago
LOVE IT
whichypoohs 3 months ago
Ha ha I like the dance track at the end :S
Oceanrings 4 months ago
I know three systems of shorthand. My first shorthand was Pitman where I could write 160wpm. I then learnt Gregg with 140wpm. But I am more proficient in Teeline with a mere 100wpm. Why is that.
anddyx 6 months ago
I'm a machine stenographer, and I often see outlines while people are talking, heh.
chery1000 6 months ago
I get what you mean about thinking in shorthand. I've been writing it so much lately that whenever I'm reading, if I see a word I don't come across in Shorthand class very often I always think 'how would I write that'. Although I have to admit, when I've been writing it for an hour or two, it really starts to hurt.
SunriseAtTwilight 7 months ago
I like your enthusiasm, but I can't stand shorthand!
garynysmon 7 months ago
is this serious or sarcastic ?
If its sarcastic it's fucking halarious.
JosephBradyCFC 8 months ago 4
I love this, clever boy.
annmaria 9 months ago
At 1:11 : Is that "I wonder what I'm having for lunch?"
I'm told Teeline is notoriously slow (as compared to Pitman and Gregg). True or false?
YGRoundNo2 11 months ago
@YGRoundNo2 I wouldn't say it's notoriously slow. But it's slower than the other because there is more composition rather than shortforms for every word. If you're really good you can still get up to 140. Though a 100 is more what you'd expect from your average teeliner.
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ruvanoanne 1 year ago
lol at the pot plant
silversolslayer5 1 year ago
Hey, show us the results of Your learning! Make a film, when You write a dictation, for example 60wpm.
flamenco108 1 year ago
i hate shorthand
bearsmithzer 1 year ago 2
Shorthand is the most depressing thing in my life, however, this brought a smile to my face this dull Thursday afternoon. xxx
Powwaa 1 year ago
Very well done. I hate having to practice all the time!!!!!!
TheMsFrench 2 years ago
Sitting 60wpm tomorrow at the end of a fast-track course in London - here's hoping I pass!
Hope to hear more remixes of Milkman Assaulted in the Early Hours of the Morning!
methna7 2 years ago
hehe, indeed she has. News of your video is making it's way around everyone in the family who has an email address :)
DDfreevideos 2 years ago
haha wot a guy!
sammyk1000 2 years ago
Haha, thanks so much! I hope she's seen it? Call it an early Christmas present to her?
Dan
danbloompress 2 years ago
Nice video Dan,
...and you have given me some inspiration - I'll have to get my Mum to contribute to my next Trance track! :)
Gareth (Lewis)
DDfreevideos 2 years ago