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rob, Wed 14 Jan 2004, 13:01)
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cunning linguisticsI've suggested this one before, but how about total utter cockups when trying to speak another language.
My Granny once bellowed 'dog-cocks' in cantonese at her new in-laws in a misguided attempt to say good morning.
My Father also took me into a restaurant once and declared to them that I eat children. He meant, of course, vegetables, but that didn't stop the shop owner looking horrified for a few moments.
I want to hear what horrific things you've ended up saying by mistake. Please!
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Ionce told a factory line and 'important visitors' I was going to fuck a prostitute when I meant 'get a box' the literal translation had a hidden colloquial meaning! Lived with me for ages that one.....
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Jimbuktu See? Right here, Wed 29 Oct 2008, 22:05,
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