Sunday, May 2, 2010

Which witch is is the sandwich?

During the faintly intellectual conversations that used to pass in Adirondack 103 (Binghamton apartment), I distinctly remember discussing correct mispronunciations. Like how we butcher French in English, but there's a certain way to butcher it correctly. Ditto Latin.

Well, this isn't pronunciation, this is spelling. If you want to agree on a misspelling, I will grudgingly accept it (because after all, that's how we ended up with modern languages), but let's just get it straight -- you have the right to ONE, UNIFIED, identifiable misspelling.


This one was in Abbeville.


This one was in Eyragues (outside of Avignon a bit), which is where Charlotte's family lives.
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  1. Tyrian ArcherSunday, May 2, 2010 at 5:46:00 PM EDT

    That issue of correct mispronunciation came up with the roman history podcast I listen to. The podcaster didn't know the correct English mispronunciation of this guy's name, and all these listeners jumped on him on the discussion board. Then he acted apologetic and "corrected" himself saying he wished he knew Latin. Fun fact: his original pronunciation was very close to correct classical Latin pronunciation. More evidence that suggests internet discussion boards are the lowest form of discourse (she says as she comments on a blog).

    My two cents on the sandwich spelling situation: I don't mind the dropped e. But that sandwhich is crazy. I'm using my anglophone veto power on this one.

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