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Thread #9946   Message #66101
Posted By: Margo
26-Mar-99 - 10:38 AM
Thread Name: Franglish and Anguish
Subject: RE: Franglish and Anguish
Here's an example of simple mispronunciation:

Monsieur and Madam DeGaulle were being interviewed by an English speaking journalist. Journalist: And what are you looking forward to now?

Mme DeGaulle: A penis.

Stunned silence.

Msr.DeGaulle: No dear, in English you pronounce the "h": Happiness.

Margie