More mysteries of the English language. I'd hate to teach ESL and explain that one, or why there's no f in 'tough' yet 'dough' is pronounced differently. Or why an s likes to disappear entirely (Illinois, Louisville, Des Moines).
The creators of the American English language may very well have been pot smokers.
"Hey man, like, let's throw a d in the middle of Wednesday, man. And a c in the middle of muscle. It'll be way trippy bro!"
Wednesday is derived from wedding in an ancient language. In the Middle Ages, and earlier, weddings were held in the middle of the week. For some reason, the accepted pronunciation made the d silent. This is an old wives’ tale told to me by an old wife, my grandmother.
Uncle Fester, today's collection was exceptional! Through the years i have learned to scroll through with no beverage, adult or otherwise, nearby...and today was certainly no time for an exception! thoroughly enjoyed today's funnies!
naked v. baked was brilliant.
Brings to mind these other English pronunciation head-scratchers:
come v. home
tomb v. bomb v. comb
bone v. done
Ever wonder why two has a w that you don’t pronounce, but one has a w sound without the letter?
More mysteries of the English language. I'd hate to teach ESL and explain that one, or why there's no f in 'tough' yet 'dough' is pronounced differently. Or why an s likes to disappear entirely (Illinois, Louisville, Des Moines).
The creators of the American English language may very well have been pot smokers.
"Hey man, like, let's throw a d in the middle of Wednesday, man. And a c in the middle of muscle. It'll be way trippy bro!"
Speaking of smoking weed, the two and one conundrum came from a George Carlin monologue.
Carlin's mind was exceptional! ✨
Just blame it on the French.
No. I wonder why Wednesday has a "d' and second "e" that you don't pronounce.
Wednesday is derived from wedding in an ancient language. In the Middle Ages, and earlier, weddings were held in the middle of the week. For some reason, the accepted pronunciation made the d silent. This is an old wives’ tale told to me by an old wife, my grandmother.
Fascinating. People think I'm bit off when I say Wed-nes-day, if they even notice.
Thank you for the explanation.
I just added something extra in edit.
I believe your was wise!
"Trump adding decorative trash cans to the National Mall" BWAHAHAHAHA!!
I hope I live to see the day!!
Ahahah!
The Amish Cybertruck
The A10
Coffee
Led Zeppelin
Nice curation, Uncle!
An important detail is dotting all the i's
And
Don't call me McRib
And note to England: youse need to visit New Jersey
She doesn't like being called Shirley either.
Surely you jest!
Siriusly, it's an entirely different kind of humor, all together.
Well surely your first name isn't Leslie. You should Sue your parents and get it in Cash. Airplanes are surely on a higher level altogether.
Another excellent crop. Thank you for the 2-fer at the end... much needed, LOL
Fore!
u/#golfing
A classic! 😹
The two Gen X jokes actually belong to boomers.
minimum
In that protective uniform, Caitlyn Clark can still outshoot the rest of the league.
If anybody watched the US-Australia match, the first goal was scored when an Aussie player deflected the ball into his own goal.
Sharknado has already had too many sequels. One is too many for this franchise.
Embiggened is a word frequently used on the Simpsons as it’s in a quote from the town’s founder.
Compare the bonus given to Elon’s employees compared to Colbert’s.
…and finally, it’s good to see some armed beautiful women modestly dressed.
Ann Finally, it's true, are often found in the wild in a state of undress.
She's just as deadly covered up.
I am aware of some US female military units that can take out an all male unit from another country, and you only see their faces.
Honey pots?
Thanks Unc!😁👍🇺🇲⚡
This is your brain 🥚 This is your brain on drugs 🍳!!!!!!!!
I've also seen a "This is your brain on drums" T shirt.
May be something to that.
THANK YOU! i was having trouble with that one!!!
Glad I could help!
America wins again...
F-16
Thank you.
Thank you.🥰 All socialism leads to communism...carl marx🤡
Third time is a charm!
Keklarious movie (shame it has that commie biotch as the star 🤬)
Written by Buck Henry with a galaxy of comedic geniuses 😸
Tell that to a fascist. Those guys waiting for Godoe? They are now waiting for Proletariat.
Thank you.🥰 All socialism leads to communism...carl marx🤡
So many great keks Uncle! Thanks! 😹
Of course Prime Minister Marco & Larry for the win! ✨😸
Thank you. I'm feeling like Fester's old self again.
Yay!!
DNC = Democratic National Committee
DSA = Democratic Socialists of America
Maybe they can stage a Battle of the Bartenders.
😹
Thank you.🥰 All socialism leads to communism...carl marx🤡
Uncle Fester, today's collection was exceptional! Through the years i have learned to scroll through with no beverage, adult or otherwise, nearby...and today was certainly no time for an exception! thoroughly enjoyed today's funnies!
u/#ChoseWisely