I remember talking to a Chinese co-worker about the Chinese word for cat (Mao) being the same as the name of their former Chairman (also Mao). She said “but they’re completely different words!” I think the intonation when each word was spoken was slightly different.
ladykat almost 9 years ago
I remember that one!
mourdac Premium Member almost 9 years ago
A classic.
kauri44 almost 9 years ago
I remember talking to a Chinese co-worker about the Chinese word for cat (Mao) being the same as the name of their former Chairman (also Mao). She said “but they’re completely different words!” I think the intonation when each word was spoken was slightly different.
NWdryad almost 9 years ago
This one’s a true classic too!
1956monkey almost 9 years ago
Nyan?