A Conversation with Charlie (age 5) about Linguistics
HIM: Hey Dad, do you know what?
ME: What?
HIM: The word "under" isn't funny. And the word "pants" isn't funny...
ME: Yeah?
HIM: But the word "underpants" is very funny.
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Pop culture and some news put through a filter of optimistic cynicism. Also, lots of vanity. And seemingly a great deal about children. More than some might expect. Written by John Moe
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- What Jeannie has to say
- What Scott Chicken has to say
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2 comments:
That kid has a lot to learn. "Pants" is hilarious.
I am soooo making that the epigraph on my linguistics syllabus next semester...
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