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Squirrel – One Word Has Never Made Me Laugh So Hard [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:36:57 +0000

There is something about the German accent that doesn't lend itself to saying the word "squirrel". Watch as these 10 Germans try to master that word and the results are hilarious.

The English Language Exposed [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:37:55 +0000

The heritage and culture of Acadiana,this place that I know lovingly call home is always so eloquent and exacting. If only our official language of English could be that way.

The Worst Rookie Travel Mistakes

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:28:34 +0000

Are you headed someplace where they don't speak English? Maybe Europe, Mexico or California? Well there is a trick to getting what you need and what you want with out making the locals mad. There is nothing like a ticked off waiter from another land who mixes your drink behind closed doors if you know what I mean. So if you're not used to traveling abroad and plan to go a little further than Gulf Shores this Summer, you might want to take these tips to heart.

I Know What You Meant, What You Said Was Stupid

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:05:11 +0000

I make a living using words. Sometimes I use them to tell people what the weather is going to be, sometimes I use my words to make people smile or even get angry. I love words. They convey feelings and ideas, they make the world a better place full of more intelligent people. However, there are some words that just don't need to be used. "Like shooting fish in a barrel", "Not my cup of tea", or "conversate" these are all examples of words and phrases we understand and know the meaning of but when you analyze them, they are just stupid!

America's Most Irritating Word Is:

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:56:46 +0000

It drives me up the wall especially when I hear it springing from the lips of my two teenagers at home. Nearly 39 percent of 1,020 Americans questioned in the survey deemed it the most irritating word, followed by “like” with 28 percent and the phrase “you know what I mean’ at 15 percent. What [...]

Politics=Bad Words

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:57:39 +0000

It seems like every year there is a new word or phrase that catches on and we all quickly come to understand its meaning. In the world of politics the association of a name and suffix have created some of the more nifty new phrases for the year 2010. Let me know if there are any phrases or words that you've heard this year that we need to include on our list!