"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Category Archives for Language
The English Language In 24 Accents
Young English lad attempts 24 different English accents. It’s not perfect, but still… impressive! He has a good ear.
Not even funny like interwebs
I wish people would stop using the word ‘cyberspace’. I’m looking at you, Jeremy Paxman.
Drink like a fish
Ever wonder why salmon is called ‘sake’, as in ‘Nigiri sake’, and the rice wine (that’s really a beer) you drink with it is called ‘sake’ too? Apparently the Japanese language is just rife with homophones. ‘Kiki’, for example, means … Continue reading
Feed your children well
Vicky Pollard just commented on a 2001 entry about Jamie Oliver: 1. annonimous says: hi Jamie me and my friends have nothing against you but we HATE THE NEW SCHOOL DINNERS!!!!!!!! We understand you think its healthy but you could … Continue reading
Dutch and Dunglish spoken
Fabulous. Someone’s started a ‘Dunglish‘ weblog. The Dutch are known for and pride themselves on their command of the English language, but they’re a lot less good at it than they think they are. (Have you ever heard Dutch politicians … Continue reading
Dressing down Bulgaria
The Dutch commentator of the semi finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Athens just made a classic slip of the tongue. Introducing Bulgaria’s backing singer he says: ‘He sings from his underpants. Um… that should be underbelly. And in … Continue reading →
18. May 2006 by Caroline
Categories: Language | Tags: andorra, armenia, athens, backing singer, bulgaria, commentator, eurovision song contest, semi finals, slip of the tongue, spare time, synch, transvestite, underbelly, underpants | 2 comments