Joke About Languages

Attalus · 03-26-2003, 01:46 PM

Joke: Four men are sitting around in a bar, talking about languages, and the first, an Englishman, says, "You must admit, English is the most beautiful language. Take the word 'butterfly', for example. The combinations of the cheery yellow color of the name, the juxtaposition of the terms for butter and flight, the inversion of 'flutterby.' Yes, a beautiful word."
The Frechman snorted. "French is by far the most beautiful language. The French word for butterfly is 'Papillon'. Mark the word, how the sound dips and rises like the flight of the insect. Far prettier than 'butterfly.'
The Italian demurs, "No, if you can say that about 'papillion,' what do you say about 'mariposa'?? It swoops and swings, as well as dipping and rising. No, Italian is the most beautiful language."
Finally, all eyes rest on the German, and he turns brick red, takes a gulp of beer, and snarl, "Well, what is wrong with Schmetterling?
Melusine, we are ready for nitpicking.

Beaumanoir · 03-26-2003, 04:40 PM

LMFAO!!!! Thats hilarious [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Hahaha. No offence to the germans here but admit it

LordKathen · 03-26-2003, 05:12 PM

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/noevil.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hidesbehindsofa.gif[/img]

Reeka · 03-26-2003, 06:39 PM

*Reeka repressing an urge to launch into a lecture of language origins*

Kakero · 03-26-2003, 07:24 PM

hmmm..If only I know what it means.

/)eathKiller · 03-26-2003, 07:25 PM

The German Language, IMHO, is best expressed in Rasta music... You can call me mad, but German Rasta is up in da' hizzy... Step aside, Eminem, make way for das deutch rahp...

Iron_Ranger · 03-26-2003, 07:41 PM

Well, I for one like the german language. Who cant like wors such as einverstaden and proklamieren and Vaterunser. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Attalus · 03-27-2003, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by Iron_Ranger:
Well, I for one like the german language. Who cant like wors such as einverstaden and proklamieren and Vaterunser. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Yes, and Sturm und Drang, Weltschmertz, and Wehrmacht. But, that is the point. German is a language rich in philosophical and powerful words, many of which have been incorporated into English, but the euphony of the Romance languages is much greater and more graceful. More beautiful languages exist than them, though, notably Welsh and Finnish, which were the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkein's Elvish tongues.

johnny · 03-28-2003, 06:03 AM

I've heard Jay Leno speak German once, or at least that's what he tried. All that came out of him was "asengraben". I wonder what that means.

WOLFGIR · 03-28-2003, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Attalus:

Quote:
Originally posted by Iron_Ranger:
Well, I for one like the german language. Who cant like wors such as einverstaden and proklamieren and Vaterunser. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Yes, and Sturm und Drang, Weltschmertz, and Wehrmacht. But, that is the point. German is a language rich in philosophical and powerful words, many of which have been incorporated into English, but the euphony of the Romance languages is much greater and more graceful. More beautiful languages exist than them, though, notably Welsh and Finnish, which were the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkein's Elvish tongues.[/QUOTE]Check here for some referances Attalus. And before you call any of the Scandinavian languages beatiful.. I suggest you ought to listen to some native person speak it first

Edit note: Funny joke man!

http://www.tolkiensociety.org/faq_lang.html

[ 03-28-2003, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: WOLFGIR ]

03-26-2003, 01:46 PM	#1
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	Joke: Four men are sitting around in a bar, talking about languages, and the first, an Englishman, says, "You must admit, English is the most beautiful language. Take the word 'butterfly', for example. The combinations of the cheery yellow color of the name, the juxtaposition of the terms for butter and flight, the inversion of 'flutterby.' Yes, a beautiful word." The Frechman snorted. "French is by far the most beautiful language. The French word for butterfly is 'Papillon'. Mark the word, how the sound dips and rises like the flight of the insect. Far prettier than 'butterfly.' The Italian demurs, "No, if you can say that about 'papillion,' what do you say about 'mariposa'?? It swoops and swings, as well as dipping and rising. No, Italian is the most beautiful language." Finally, all eyes rest on the German, and he turns brick red, takes a gulp of beer, and snarl, "Well, what is wrong with Schmetterling? Melusine, we are ready for nitpicking. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

03-26-2003, 05:12 PM	#3
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03-26-2003, 06:39 PM	#4
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03-26-2003, 07:25 PM	#6
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	The German Language, IMHO, is best expressed in Rasta music... You can call me mad, but German Rasta is up in da' hizzy... Step aside, Eminem, make way for das deutch rahp... __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

03-26-2003, 07:41 PM	#7
Iron_Ranger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 18, 2002 Location: Where Eagles Dare Age: 36 Posts: 1,391	Well, I for one like the german language. Who cant like wors such as einverstaden and proklamieren and Vaterunser. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ <br />[url]\"http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-bin/ouapforum/ikonboard/ikonboard.cgi\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Paper</a><br />Living on a razors edge<br />Balancing on ledge<br />Living on a razors edge

03-26-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	LMFAO!!!! Thats hilarious [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Hahaha. No offence to the germans here but admit it

03-26-2003, 07:24 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	hmmm..If only I know what it means.

03-28-2003, 06:03 AM	#9
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	I've heard Jay Leno speak German once, or at least that's what he tried. All that came out of him was "asengraben". I wonder what that means. __________________

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