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English Conundrums

April 21, 2007 by aaron
A long time ago I found the following poem, and I believe it is the best indicator that the English language needs to be reworked. The first poem is a modern reincarnation of “The Chaos” (1922) by G. Nolst Trenite, a.k.a. “Charivarius” (1870-1946). The original (which you can read below this one) was a little more Shakespearean. Dearest creature in creation, Study English pronunciation. I will teach you in my verse Sounds like corpse, corps, horse, and worse.
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English Conundrums

April 21, 2007 by aaron
A long time ago I found the following poem, and I believe it is the best indicator that the English language needs to be reworked. The first poem is a modern reincarnation of “The Chaos” (1922) by G. Nolst Trenite, a.k.a. “Charivarius” (1870-1946). The original (which you can read below this one) was a little more Shakespearean. Dearest creature in creation, Study English pronunciation. I will teach you in my verse Sounds like corpse, corps, horse, and worse.
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