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How was Groot able to say “We are Groot”?
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Near the end of the film - as Ronan's ship, The Dark Aster, crashes to the ground - Groot creates a protective cocoon for the rest of the team. It all gets very emotional and Groot says:
We are Groot!
As far as I was aware all he can say is "I am Groot". How is he able to do this?
I've seen this related question that covers his background and that he used to be able to speak quite a bit. This question is more about how "this" Groot can say "We are Groot" when he usually only ever says "I am Groot".
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Near the end of the film - as Ronan's ship, The Dark Aster, crashes to the ground - Groot creates a protective cocoon for the rest of the team. It all gets very emotional and Groot says:
We are Groot!
As far as I was aware all he can say is "I am Groot". How is he able to do this?
I've seen this related question that covers his background and that he used to be able to speak quite a bit. This question is more about how "this" Groot can say "We are Groot" when he usually only ever says "I am Groot".
marvel marvel-cinematic-universe guardians-of-the-galaxy guardians-of-the-galaxy-1 groot
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"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
May 30 '17 at 15:38
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@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:42
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Narrative imperative.
– AJFaraday
May 31 '17 at 10:06
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He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
May 31 '17 at 14:33
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Near the end of the film - as Ronan's ship, The Dark Aster, crashes to the ground - Groot creates a protective cocoon for the rest of the team. It all gets very emotional and Groot says:
We are Groot!
As far as I was aware all he can say is "I am Groot". How is he able to do this?
I've seen this related question that covers his background and that he used to be able to speak quite a bit. This question is more about how "this" Groot can say "We are Groot" when he usually only ever says "I am Groot".
marvel marvel-cinematic-universe guardians-of-the-galaxy guardians-of-the-galaxy-1 groot
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Near the end of the film - as Ronan's ship, The Dark Aster, crashes to the ground - Groot creates a protective cocoon for the rest of the team. It all gets very emotional and Groot says:
We are Groot!
As far as I was aware all he can say is "I am Groot". How is he able to do this?
I've seen this related question that covers his background and that he used to be able to speak quite a bit. This question is more about how "this" Groot can say "We are Groot" when he usually only ever says "I am Groot".
marvel marvel-cinematic-universe guardians-of-the-galaxy guardians-of-the-galaxy-1 groot
marvel marvel-cinematic-universe guardians-of-the-galaxy guardians-of-the-galaxy-1 groot
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"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
May 30 '17 at 15:38
1
@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:42
1
Narrative imperative.
– AJFaraday
May 31 '17 at 10:06
3
He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
May 31 '17 at 14:33
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"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
May 30 '17 at 15:38
1
@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:42
1
Narrative imperative.
– AJFaraday
May 31 '17 at 10:06
3
He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
May 31 '17 at 14:33
2
2
"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
May 30 '17 at 15:38
"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
May 30 '17 at 15:38
1
1
@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:42
@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:42
1
1
Narrative imperative.
– AJFaraday
May 31 '17 at 10:06
Narrative imperative.
– AJFaraday
May 31 '17 at 10:06
3
3
He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
May 31 '17 at 14:33
He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
May 31 '17 at 14:33
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In the MCU
No idea. We don't have any info on Groot's species, other than that he's a "Humanoid Plant Inhabitant" from the planet Taluhnia. We can't say that Groot is representative of his species until we encounter another one.
In the comics
All Flora Colossi sound like they're saying "I am Groot" to an English-Speaking human because of their stiff larynxes. Those who pick up on the subtle nuances of their language, such as Rocket, can actually understand what they're really saying.
From this info, we can discern that in the Guardians movie, when Groot says "We are Groot", he's actually putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are", much like you'd strain your voice if you tried to sing a really high or low note. I imagine it was actually quite painful to say.
answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
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Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
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I would like to speculate on how Groot might be
putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are"
As DisturbedNeo said.
Let us take "I am Groot" and look at its phonetics (Using IPA):
I am groot
[aj æm grut]
Let us see what we need to form "We are Groot"
We are groot
[wi ar grut]
Now, word by word, from easy to hard:
- "Groot" (
[grut]) is trivial, since that part didn't change. - "Are" (
[ar]): take[a]from I ([aj]) andrfrom "Groot" ([grut]) - "We" (
[wi]): we can't form it. We can approximate with[uj]using[u]from "Groot" ([grut]) and[j]fom "I" ([aj]).
By the way [uj] is the sound of the hungarian word "ujj" which will sound like "we" to the untrained ear.
Also this won't work for the movie in another language other than English.
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
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I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the twors are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of areand the one in "are" is more of aR. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is[r], they only differ on long or short[u]which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.
– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
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Law of Dramatic Necessity
It was an emotional scene demonstrating the character relationships we saw grow throughout the film.
This is similar to: How do characters break mind control or telekinetic holds by concentrating really hard? The mechanism is unimportant, and almost never explained.
I rather like thinking he always could talk, but just couldn't be bothered to say anything else, unless it was really important.
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Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
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Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
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I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
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It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
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Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
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In the comic Groot (2015) #2 the following dialog occurs between Rocket and Groot.
Setup - Up until this point, Rocket has not been able to understand Groot, they are in prison together. Having outsmarted the guards previously they are in their cell when the lights go out. The guards they embarrassed then show up.
Guard (off panel):Security cams wont be on for a few seconds
Guard: Plenty of time to teach you a lesson
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Good idea! I'll take the big guy! Wait what?
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: I did...yeah
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Just now!
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: No idea!
From that point on he understands Groot's meaning. He seems to have started understanding him without actively trying to learn to do so, and suddenly.
So I think Hurkyl's explanation may be the correct one. They had come to understand Groot. But this isn't definite, it could also be that he was able to speak those words, somehow.
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
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Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
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An explanation I've seen posited is that, that scene doesn't depict the actual sounds that came out of his mouth: instead, the scene is depicting that the others were able to understand them.
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
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Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
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Writers, thats how, (ny dad legit made me write this omg) vin diesle was sad that wlhe could only say 3 words
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In the MCU
No idea. We don't have any info on Groot's species, other than that he's a "Humanoid Plant Inhabitant" from the planet Taluhnia. We can't say that Groot is representative of his species until we encounter another one.
In the comics
All Flora Colossi sound like they're saying "I am Groot" to an English-Speaking human because of their stiff larynxes. Those who pick up on the subtle nuances of their language, such as Rocket, can actually understand what they're really saying.
From this info, we can discern that in the Guardians movie, when Groot says "We are Groot", he's actually putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are", much like you'd strain your voice if you tried to sing a really high or low note. I imagine it was actually quite painful to say.
answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
DisturbedNeoDisturbedNeo
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Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
add a comment |
In the MCU
No idea. We don't have any info on Groot's species, other than that he's a "Humanoid Plant Inhabitant" from the planet Taluhnia. We can't say that Groot is representative of his species until we encounter another one.
In the comics
All Flora Colossi sound like they're saying "I am Groot" to an English-Speaking human because of their stiff larynxes. Those who pick up on the subtle nuances of their language, such as Rocket, can actually understand what they're really saying.
From this info, we can discern that in the Guardians movie, when Groot says "We are Groot", he's actually putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are", much like you'd strain your voice if you tried to sing a really high or low note. I imagine it was actually quite painful to say.
answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
DisturbedNeoDisturbedNeo
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Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
add a comment |
In the MCU
No idea. We don't have any info on Groot's species, other than that he's a "Humanoid Plant Inhabitant" from the planet Taluhnia. We can't say that Groot is representative of his species until we encounter another one.
In the comics
All Flora Colossi sound like they're saying "I am Groot" to an English-Speaking human because of their stiff larynxes. Those who pick up on the subtle nuances of their language, such as Rocket, can actually understand what they're really saying.
From this info, we can discern that in the Guardians movie, when Groot says "We are Groot", he's actually putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are", much like you'd strain your voice if you tried to sing a really high or low note. I imagine it was actually quite painful to say.
answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
DisturbedNeoDisturbedNeo
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In the MCU
No idea. We don't have any info on Groot's species, other than that he's a "Humanoid Plant Inhabitant" from the planet Taluhnia. We can't say that Groot is representative of his species until we encounter another one.
In the comics
All Flora Colossi sound like they're saying "I am Groot" to an English-Speaking human because of their stiff larynxes. Those who pick up on the subtle nuances of their language, such as Rocket, can actually understand what they're really saying.
From this info, we can discern that in the Guardians movie, when Groot says "We are Groot", he's actually putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are", much like you'd strain your voice if you tried to sing a really high or low note. I imagine it was actually quite painful to say.
answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
DisturbedNeoDisturbedNeo
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answered May 30 '17 at 15:46
DisturbedNeoDisturbedNeo
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Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
add a comment |
57
Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
57
57
Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
Probably less painful than what came next though...
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:47
1
1
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
I dunno, seemed like it was fairly quick
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 15:48
2
2
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
Also he's apparently from the planet Taluhnia in MCU.
– TheLethalCarrot
May 30 '17 at 15:50
1
1
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
Ooh, the MCU Wikia's wrong then, my bad. I've updated my answer using the link you provided, thanks :)
– DisturbedNeo
May 30 '17 at 16:29
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I would like to speculate on how Groot might be
putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are"
As DisturbedNeo said.
Let us take "I am Groot" and look at its phonetics (Using IPA):
I am groot
[aj æm grut]
Let us see what we need to form "We are Groot"
We are groot
[wi ar grut]
Now, word by word, from easy to hard:
- "Groot" (
[grut]) is trivial, since that part didn't change. - "Are" (
[ar]): take[a]from I ([aj]) andrfrom "Groot" ([grut]) - "We" (
[wi]): we can't form it. We can approximate with[uj]using[u]from "Groot" ([grut]) and[j]fom "I" ([aj]).
By the way [uj] is the sound of the hungarian word "ujj" which will sound like "we" to the untrained ear.
Also this won't work for the movie in another language other than English.
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the twors are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of areand the one in "are" is more of aR. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is[r], they only differ on long or short[u]which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.
– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
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I would like to speculate on how Groot might be
putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are"
As DisturbedNeo said.
Let us take "I am Groot" and look at its phonetics (Using IPA):
I am groot
[aj æm grut]
Let us see what we need to form "We are Groot"
We are groot
[wi ar grut]
Now, word by word, from easy to hard:
- "Groot" (
[grut]) is trivial, since that part didn't change. - "Are" (
[ar]): take[a]from I ([aj]) andrfrom "Groot" ([grut]) - "We" (
[wi]): we can't form it. We can approximate with[uj]using[u]from "Groot" ([grut]) and[j]fom "I" ([aj]).
By the way [uj] is the sound of the hungarian word "ujj" which will sound like "we" to the untrained ear.
Also this won't work for the movie in another language other than English.
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the twors are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of areand the one in "are" is more of aR. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is[r], they only differ on long or short[u]which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.
– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
add a comment |
I would like to speculate on how Groot might be
putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are"
As DisturbedNeo said.
Let us take "I am Groot" and look at its phonetics (Using IPA):
I am groot
[aj æm grut]
Let us see what we need to form "We are Groot"
We are groot
[wi ar grut]
Now, word by word, from easy to hard:
- "Groot" (
[grut]) is trivial, since that part didn't change. - "Are" (
[ar]): take[a]from I ([aj]) andrfrom "Groot" ([grut]) - "We" (
[wi]): we can't form it. We can approximate with[uj]using[u]from "Groot" ([grut]) and[j]fom "I" ([aj]).
By the way [uj] is the sound of the hungarian word "ujj" which will sound like "we" to the untrained ear.
Also this won't work for the movie in another language other than English.
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
I would like to speculate on how Groot might be
putting in a lot of effort to form the words "we" and "are"
As DisturbedNeo said.
Let us take "I am Groot" and look at its phonetics (Using IPA):
I am groot
[aj æm grut]
Let us see what we need to form "We are Groot"
We are groot
[wi ar grut]
Now, word by word, from easy to hard:
- "Groot" (
[grut]) is trivial, since that part didn't change. - "Are" (
[ar]): take[a]from I ([aj]) andrfrom "Groot" ([grut]) - "We" (
[wi]): we can't form it. We can approximate with[uj]using[u]from "Groot" ([grut]) and[j]fom "I" ([aj]).
By the way [uj] is the sound of the hungarian word "ujj" which will sound like "we" to the untrained ear.
Also this won't work for the movie in another language other than English.
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
answered May 31 '17 at 18:27
TheraotTheraot
28415
28415
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the twors are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of areand the one in "are" is more of aR. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is[r], they only differ on long or short[u]which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.
– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
add a comment |
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the twors are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of areand the one in "are" is more of aR. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is[r], they only differ on long or short[u]which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.
– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the two
rs are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of a re and the one in "are" is more of a R. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
I like this answer one thing troubles me though is that the two
rs are not the same sound. The one in "Groot" is more of a re and the one in "are" is more of a R. So I don't think moving them around like that really works.– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:04
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@TheLethalCoder Not to mention that there's no reason to assume Groot is actually saying his "I am Groot" in English. That's just the translation convention - he's really speaking some "Galactic Common" language or whatever, localised for the viewer's comfort. For all we know, the difference between "I am" and "We are" is minuscule in whatever language they're using.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 8:10
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@Luaan Is there any difference between English and Galactic Common though? Or is that just the in-universe name for it?
– TheLethalCarrot
Jun 1 '17 at 8:11
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder Realistically, it would be rather convenient and improbable for the common galactic language to be English. I don't know if this was ever addressed in the Marvel universes specifically - it's just a very common convention in most fiction, including historical fiction (e.g. you don't want to read the story about 9th century Franks where everyone speaks their own language, do you?). Unless English developed under the influence of the galactic languages (unlikely), there's no way it would just happen to be the same as whatever language Gamorra and Groot use.
– Luaan
Jun 1 '17 at 9:32
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the
[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is [r], they only differ on long or short [u] which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
@TheLethalCoder As I said, this only works in English. As far as I know it hasn't been addressed whatever or not the characters are actually speaking something else. And I doubt it will. Regarding the
[r], I am using IPA, which is meant to capture those differences. There is a chance that the IPA for "groot" is wrong. Although every IPA transcription tool I have access to agrees it is [r], they only differ on long or short [u] which seems to depend on whatever it is British or American English.– Theraot
Jun 1 '17 at 16:22
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Law of Dramatic Necessity
It was an emotional scene demonstrating the character relationships we saw grow throughout the film.
This is similar to: How do characters break mind control or telekinetic holds by concentrating really hard? The mechanism is unimportant, and almost never explained.
I rather like thinking he always could talk, but just couldn't be bothered to say anything else, unless it was really important.
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
7
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
8
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
3
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
2
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
4
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
|
show 5 more comments
Law of Dramatic Necessity
It was an emotional scene demonstrating the character relationships we saw grow throughout the film.
This is similar to: How do characters break mind control or telekinetic holds by concentrating really hard? The mechanism is unimportant, and almost never explained.
I rather like thinking he always could talk, but just couldn't be bothered to say anything else, unless it was really important.
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
7
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
8
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
3
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
2
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
4
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
|
show 5 more comments
Law of Dramatic Necessity
It was an emotional scene demonstrating the character relationships we saw grow throughout the film.
This is similar to: How do characters break mind control or telekinetic holds by concentrating really hard? The mechanism is unimportant, and almost never explained.
I rather like thinking he always could talk, but just couldn't be bothered to say anything else, unless it was really important.
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
Law of Dramatic Necessity
It was an emotional scene demonstrating the character relationships we saw grow throughout the film.
This is similar to: How do characters break mind control or telekinetic holds by concentrating really hard? The mechanism is unimportant, and almost never explained.
I rather like thinking he always could talk, but just couldn't be bothered to say anything else, unless it was really important.
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
edited May 31 '17 at 15:50
xDaizu
27027
27027
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
answered May 30 '17 at 23:30
JesseMJesseM
22112
22112
7
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
8
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
3
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
2
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
4
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
|
show 5 more comments
7
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
8
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
3
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
2
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
4
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
7
7
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
Why use this nonsensical out-of-universe answer when a good, evidence-based in-universe-answer was given?
– Edlothiad
May 30 '17 at 23:32
8
8
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
Cool your jets there @Edlothiad and let's agree to disagree. I'm honestly curious what you find "nonsensical" about my out-of-universe answer. OP just asked "How" - and I provided a perfectly reasonable explanation for the scene. I contend It was done for the effect on the audience and not as a consequence of anything specific to Groot's in-universe species. So the "How" is "by the power of story." The current top answer (which I happen to agree with) starts "In the MCU -No idea." and points out we know nothing about his species. Please explain why you feel this is "nonsensical."
– JesseM
May 31 '17 at 4:39
3
3
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
I think it's valuable for there to be a reality check here and there (when appropriate). e.g. "it doesn't make sense in the universe, it was a lore break for cinematic purposes, and any explanations will be backpedalling to fit it in" Small inconsistencies can have a disproportionate effect on the immersion, and sometimes accepting that they don't fit can help you appreciate the rest of the story.
– Samthere
May 31 '17 at 9:44
2
2
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
It's not even an out-of-universe answer IMO. An OoU answer would be something like a quote from an interview, or a tweet from an official source or something. This is (likely accurate) speculation.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:17
4
4
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
Most users (Including me) would have posted something like this answer as a comment with a link to TVTropes. And a warning, because, y'know, TVTropes.
– DisturbedNeo
May 31 '17 at 10:21
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In the comic Groot (2015) #2 the following dialog occurs between Rocket and Groot.
Setup - Up until this point, Rocket has not been able to understand Groot, they are in prison together. Having outsmarted the guards previously they are in their cell when the lights go out. The guards they embarrassed then show up.
Guard (off panel):Security cams wont be on for a few seconds
Guard: Plenty of time to teach you a lesson
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Good idea! I'll take the big guy! Wait what?
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: I did...yeah
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Just now!
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: No idea!
From that point on he understands Groot's meaning. He seems to have started understanding him without actively trying to learn to do so, and suddenly.
So I think Hurkyl's explanation may be the correct one. They had come to understand Groot. But this isn't definite, it could also be that he was able to speak those words, somehow.
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
493
2
Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
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In the comic Groot (2015) #2 the following dialog occurs between Rocket and Groot.
Setup - Up until this point, Rocket has not been able to understand Groot, they are in prison together. Having outsmarted the guards previously they are in their cell when the lights go out. The guards they embarrassed then show up.
Guard (off panel):Security cams wont be on for a few seconds
Guard: Plenty of time to teach you a lesson
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Good idea! I'll take the big guy! Wait what?
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: I did...yeah
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Just now!
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: No idea!
From that point on he understands Groot's meaning. He seems to have started understanding him without actively trying to learn to do so, and suddenly.
So I think Hurkyl's explanation may be the correct one. They had come to understand Groot. But this isn't definite, it could also be that he was able to speak those words, somehow.
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
493
2
Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
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In the comic Groot (2015) #2 the following dialog occurs between Rocket and Groot.
Setup - Up until this point, Rocket has not been able to understand Groot, they are in prison together. Having outsmarted the guards previously they are in their cell when the lights go out. The guards they embarrassed then show up.
Guard (off panel):Security cams wont be on for a few seconds
Guard: Plenty of time to teach you a lesson
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Good idea! I'll take the big guy! Wait what?
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: I did...yeah
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Just now!
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: No idea!
From that point on he understands Groot's meaning. He seems to have started understanding him without actively trying to learn to do so, and suddenly.
So I think Hurkyl's explanation may be the correct one. They had come to understand Groot. But this isn't definite, it could also be that he was able to speak those words, somehow.
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
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In the comic Groot (2015) #2 the following dialog occurs between Rocket and Groot.
Setup - Up until this point, Rocket has not been able to understand Groot, they are in prison together. Having outsmarted the guards previously they are in their cell when the lights go out. The guards they embarrassed then show up.
Guard (off panel):Security cams wont be on for a few seconds
Guard: Plenty of time to teach you a lesson
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Good idea! I'll take the big guy! Wait what?
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: I did...yeah
Groot: I am Groot!
Rocket: Just now!
Groot: I am Groot?
Rocket: No idea!
From that point on he understands Groot's meaning. He seems to have started understanding him without actively trying to learn to do so, and suddenly.
So I think Hurkyl's explanation may be the correct one. They had come to understand Groot. But this isn't definite, it could also be that he was able to speak those words, somehow.
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
493
edited Jun 1 '17 at 16:56
answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
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answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
Paul SPaul S
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answered Jun 1 '17 at 5:01
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Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
add a comment |
2
Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
2
2
Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
Sharing a link to a website isn't violating copyright (regardless of what copyright lawyers tell you). Since you're not distributing the content (which is what copyright is about), you're not violating any laws. Besides, a link to an official website, definetly fall under fair use.
– Clearer
Jun 1 '17 at 8:43
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
I know it's not something I could be sued for. I shouldn't have said "can't" really it's that I didn't want to share it without permission. But I found a link on Marvel's website, so that would be with permission. I'm adding it to the answer.
– Paul S
Jun 1 '17 at 16:54
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An explanation I've seen posited is that, that scene doesn't depict the actual sounds that came out of his mouth: instead, the scene is depicting that the others were able to understand them.
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
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Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
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An explanation I've seen posited is that, that scene doesn't depict the actual sounds that came out of his mouth: instead, the scene is depicting that the others were able to understand them.
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
14
Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
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An explanation I've seen posited is that, that scene doesn't depict the actual sounds that came out of his mouth: instead, the scene is depicting that the others were able to understand them.
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
An explanation I've seen posited is that, that scene doesn't depict the actual sounds that came out of his mouth: instead, the scene is depicting that the others were able to understand them.
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
answered May 30 '17 at 22:05
HurkylHurkyl
2,2241016
2,2241016
14
Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
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14
Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
14
14
Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
Where is your proof?
– The Great Duck
May 30 '17 at 22:14
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Writers, thats how, (ny dad legit made me write this omg) vin diesle was sad that wlhe could only say 3 words
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Writers, thats how, (ny dad legit made me write this omg) vin diesle was sad that wlhe could only say 3 words
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Writers, thats how, (ny dad legit made me write this omg) vin diesle was sad that wlhe could only say 3 words
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"when he usually" those are the key words. As mentioned in the question you referenced, historically, Groot was able to speak with a larger vocabulary. It's unclear right now just how large of a vocabulary he actually has, or why.
– phantom42
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@phantom42 Historically, and in a different universe I believe, so not necessarily the case now and in this universe.
– TheLethalCarrot
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Narrative imperative.
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He grew. (runs and ducks)
– T.E.D.
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