lym95 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I have a friend who hosted a foreign exchange student from France once, and to impress the girl, she'd practiced a little welcoming phrase she'd learned by translating with a french-english dictionary. She wanted to say, "I'm sure you'd like to relax with a shower before supper." What she actually said was, "I think you need to douche before supper." The poor girl later said that she thought these Americans must have noses like bloodhounds. Mr Margie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I was a 20 year old college Sophomore, majoring in French, and staying with a native hostess in Paris. After a wonderful delicious meal, I exclaimed, "Je suis plein." I wanted to say that I was full. My hostess, Madame Mosse, did the ROFL, and after drying her eyes, she told me that I just announced that I was pregnant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ok, my favorites are "vanilla" envelopes and "choir-practor". Not telling who says these but not me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltsbyNini Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Lee Ann, LOLOLOLOL :D:D:D:D:D I grew up hearing Vanilla envelopes! First time I heard Manilla I thought they were being mispronounced!!! Thanks for bring back that memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 And then there is that word "Voila." It's a French word (pronounced vwa-LAH) and used something like when we say "Abracadabra" before something magical happens. It's not Viola (that's a girl's name or the name of a flower) and it's not "Wala." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 :P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P ............... need a tissue to dry my eyes................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lym95 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I thought "viola" was a big fiddle. I have a friend who is frequently "flustrated". She thinks it's a real word and doesn't believe me when I try to educate her. (A problem I run into on occasion...) mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanme Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 "She wanted to say, "I'm sure you'd like to relax with a shower before supper." What she actually said was, "I think you need to douche before supper." The poor girl later said that she thought these Americans must have noses like bloodhounds." Way too funny Mr Margie, my tummy hurts from laughing :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Its the MonoPoly that doesn't melt when ironed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 With regard to the mono-poly, all I can say is: OOOOOPS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaProvencher Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Here's mine: I went into the store looking for this new (to me) vegetable jicama. I was so confident that I knew the "j" was silent. I asked for "himica." The store clerk roared. Was my face red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwltnldy Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 That is tooooo funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlette Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 :P Oh, I'm so glad I decided to read this forum today. It's got to be the funniest ever!! There must be millions of stories like these and reading just these few is enough to tighten those sagging tummy muscles from all the laughing. I was on the phone with tech support for my Linksys wireless. The gal was asking me about the "prodigal" ???? After asking her to repeat it 3 times I asked her to spell it. P-R-O-T-C-O-L!! That's what happens when American companies send there stuff off shore. Boy, was it frustrating.:mad: My former SIL is from deep KY with WV parents. She was always pronouncing words weirdly and got mad if anyone tried to tell her the right way. She was an admin sectretary and typed out important stuff daily. Thank goodness for spell check.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljean Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 you guys make me laugh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 And then there's those beautiful menstrual singers we enjoy listening to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Love that Shana! My Mom always thought that Shirley, Goodness and Mercy were friends who would follow her around alllllll the days of HER life! When I was little, the bible teacher said we were going on a trip to Jerusalem. I packed my stuff and waited in the driveway for hours 'til Mom came out and explained it to me... Yes, I am a natural blond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 :P:o OOOOHHHH Menstrual singers, no wonder they say to get depends before hanging out with you Shana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am sitting in work...loaned out for the day to cover the Reception Desk at the Corporate Office, so I have time to play on the computer. Usually, I am too busy to do anything but work, work, work. I have been reading this thread and trying not to laugh out loud. I have numerous top execs and CEOs coming through here for meetings. Giggling isn't quite acceptable. I'm trying to keep a straight face, although pleasant and professional. Then the phone rang just as I was reading about humping in the yard. LOL. I had to cough and clear my throat and then excuse myself for a moment, until I could get some control of myself to stop laughing so much. I was sitting here shaking from holding in the laughter. This is really making my afternoon go by quickly. You all are so funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Originally posted by lym95 I thought "viola" was a big fiddle. I have a friend who is frequently "flustrated". She thinks it's a real word and doesn't believe me when I try to educate her. (A problem I run into on occasion...) mm And then there is the often used (non word) "Irregardless" which is a double negative. Or, "I need to axe you a question." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaProvencher Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Yep, Shana, those are some of the ones that grate. And also "nukular" instead of nuclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicokat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 We had a huge flood back in June. Tons of folks lost everything. I've been listening to my DH talk about the "Dee-Breese" (debris) we see as we drive around town these last few months. I corrected him once, but it didn't take. So I've been ignoring it, but chuckling a little on the inside each time he does it now ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.M. Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Is this thread called monofilamint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 SandraC - That's o.k. you can talk about Pres. Bush all you want.... My favorite part of the David Letterman (sp?) Show is "Great Moments in Presidential Speaches".... oh boy! They always show some funnies on there! The exchange student memory I have is as follows: There was a big gathering in our town for some reason and they needed families to host a student just for a night or two. (Can't remember why, so MANY years ago!) Anyhow - we were going to have one stay with us, and were at the big Conservation Club for a supper and to find out Who our student was. They made the announcements, a young man from Austrialia stood up and my oldest Sister went up to him to bring him over to our family.... as she is standing there looking at this very TALL young man she says across the room - way to loudly too!@!! - - "Mom - he won't even fit in my bed!" Long time before I heard the last of that one at school..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have a canadian friend who always prounounces chimney as chim-min-nee. I tease her that she's been watching way too much Mary Poppins! A few years ago now, my mum decided she wanted get up to speed with all things computer and do an IT course. On her enrolment day she was sent to the supplies office and announced she would like a 'floppy dick'! 'Menstrual Singers' We used to have the 'Black & White Menstuals' here, and they were all men!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thank you Bonnie Botts. Now if I can only remember that nylon melts and polyester doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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