I guess, maybe, if you already were thinking that. Wouldn't put it past the French, though.
Posted on 12/09/2024 12:36:52 PM PST by nickcarraway
A list of mispronounced names and words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, via French Olympic mascot Phryge, Barry Keoghan and weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Which ones have you been struggling with? Vice President Kamala Harris did not have the best end of 2024, but her name was everywhere this year.
Same goes for breakout pop star Chappell Roan, who has had a banner year, especially with her song ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ and her six Grammy award nominations. As for the French Olympic mascot Phryge, it may look like a clitoris, but it won over everyone by the end of the games. Bow down and show your respect.
They were among the year's most talked-about people (and anthropomorphised plush toy). The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard
However, their names were also among the most mispronounced.
This is according to language-learning company Babbel and closed-captioning company The Captioning Group, who released a list of the words that news anchors, politicians and other public figures in the US struggled with the most in 2024.
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Incorrect. What they have in common is being vile.
All unburdened by sobriety?
I guess, maybe, if you already were thinking that. Wouldn't put it past the French, though.
A complete lack of observable talent?
There you go, stampeding for the clitoris! (It's a quote from a movie, but may have been mangled by yours truly.)
Camel Hairs...not hard.
They all wish they could stand up to pee.
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