BRAD TRANSLATOR · ON FILE
What does “I have to tell you something” mean?
They have to tell you something. They didn’t say what.
What it most likely means
They have news, often exciting or funny. People say this when they're bursting to share. It's usually gossip, good news or a story.
What six different Brads heard
Everyone has a Brad: the anxious little security guard in your head. Six of them read “I have to tell you something.” and every one of them is sure. None of them have evidence.
The Archivist · Division of EvidenceBrad has opened a fresh file. It's already full.
The Proofreader · Division of Outgoing MessagesSomething we said has come back around. Brad is reviewing the archive.
The Volume Officer · Division of DimmingThey're going to say it. The too-much thing.
The Fire Marshal · Division of ExitsThis is the announcement. Brad has found four exits.
Customer Service · Division of Keeping Everyone HappySomething is wrong and it is our fault. Brad is apologizing in advance.
The Forecaster · Division of Worst-Case WeatherBrad has prepared for every possible announcement. Most of them involve weather.
Calm replies you can send
Ooh, tell me!
I'm all ears.
news!!
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