a lingusitic ‘what’s wrong with this picture?’ problem October 24, 2007
came across this on the myspace bulletins:
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The Importance of Speaking and Understanding English Language in the USA
A Texan is walking through a field, sees a Mexican drinking water from a pool with one cupped hand.
The Texan shouts to the Mexican……………..
“Hey don’t drink that water ……. It has cow poop in it!
The Mexican shouts back “Soy mexicano, yo no entiendo inglés. Hábleme español.”. (I’m Mexican, I don’t speak English. Speak Spanish to me.)
The Texan shouts back: “Utilice ambas manos, usted conseguirá más
Parabeber.”…………………….. (Use both hands, you’ll get more to drink.)
Oh yeah, Mexicans DEMAND that we learn THEIR LANGUAGE
So WE can communicate with THEM.
Why can’t people see how ridiculous this is!
If you agree, pass this on (in English).
If not blow it off……… Along with your future Social Security funds, and a lot of other things!!!
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hint: language ideologies and ideologies of language
answer key in the next blog.
