Complete & Finished
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:38 amNo English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between the wordsCOMPLETE and FINISHED.
However, in a recent linguistic conference held inLondon, England, that was attended by some of the best linguists in the world, Samsundar Balgobind, a Guyanese, was the clear winner.
His final challenge was this:
Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED.
Please explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand.
Here is his astute answer:
"When you marry the right woman, you areCOMPLETE.
But, when you marry the wrong woman, you areFINISHED.
And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes, and it entitled him to receive an invitation to dine with the Queen, who decided to call him after the contest. He won a trip to travel around the world in style and a case of 25 year old Eldorado rum for his answer.
However, in a recent linguistic conference held inLondon, England, that was attended by some of the best linguists in the world, Samsundar Balgobind, a Guyanese, was the clear winner.
His final challenge was this:
Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED.
Please explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand.
Here is his astute answer:
"When you marry the right woman, you areCOMPLETE.
But, when you marry the wrong woman, you areFINISHED.
And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes, and it entitled him to receive an invitation to dine with the Queen, who decided to call him after the contest. He won a trip to travel around the world in style and a case of 25 year old Eldorado rum for his answer.
