Do you think English is beautiful?

Now that I speak some German I realize how anemic the English language is. It lacks any substance.

Didnt help you in the fucking war, did it?

Russia won WWII.

<<Now that I speak some German I realize how anemic the English language is. It lacks any substance. >>

It is often said that German is like English on steroids.

Question: Is German anemic compared to Icelandic or Faroese?

Only Russia thinks it won the war.
Everyone else knows differently.

It's ok, you dont have to thank us. We know you are grateful already.

yours, most graciously

Edward Teach

Nobody won the war, Hitler lost it.

The war was won at Stalingrad. Full stop.

The war was lost at Stalingrad. Full stop.

I wonder if having a complex language is advantageous in war?

If so, heaven help us when China evenutally goes on the warpath, making a grab for our land and resources.

Dont worry, Chinese guys weigh about 3 stone when they are wet through.

I have seen house-plants that are more intimidating.

Yes, but if you had a lot of intimidating house plants, they would grow into a jungle and if some of them were flesh-eating...

I know that wouldn't scare a pirate, like you, but the sheer number of Chinese boys all grown up without enough women for all of them might be a concern.

Nah, they all have pin dicks. ask xie. he knows all about it.

<< I wonder if having a complex language is advantageous in war? >>

There were once a load of Welsh men sent to the front line, and when they talked to each other over with walkie talkies, the messages were intercepted by the enemy, and as they were in Welsh, not understood one bit as they were expecting English!

Well, Posh English is beautiful! On the other hand, American English is nasal and coarse. The Intonation is also tedious and ugly. Sorry, that's just me

Interesting post on Welsh, Caspian.

Welsh and Navaho=both "unintelligible" and both have that Ll sound. I noticed that sound right away in Welsh.