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Tag Archives: Denglish
Verbal Abuse
While the ruthless encroachment of the English language (particularly into the German media and advertising sectors) continues unabatedly, there is some positive news to report. That’s what happens when two languages combine and create a Frankenpidgin monstrosity named Denglish. Continue reading
Posted in Language
Tagged conspiracies, Denglish, marketing, much ado about nothing, shakespeare
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Marketing FAIL: Du darfst
A couple of weeks ago I was stuck behind the TV when programming was interrupted by the usual barrage of messages from their sponsors. And suddenly, amongst all the noise, a female voice proudly proclaimed in her German accent, “Fuck the diet!” Continue reading
Posted in Language
Tagged Denglish, FAIL, German, marketing, much ado about nothing, nutrition, stupidity, words
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