while it seems everyone else says ‘happy christmas’

which imo is a way better phrase, it’s very … pragmatic. happiness is more attainable than merriment. how often is anyone merry?

  • @NounsAndWords
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    911 months ago

    We like to brag about our ability to still pronounce the R sound.

    Similar to why Brits say Happy Christmas, honestly.

    • IWantToFuckSpez
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      11 months ago

      Lol no. You yanks can’t pronounce the R. The only real R is a rolling R. If your tongue is not tapping and vibrating against your palate you are not pronouncing an R.

      • El Barto
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        1011 months ago

        Stupid comment. You’re referring to the Spanish R, or in a language with a similar R sound.

        Imagine if a French or German person told you that their R is the only way to pronounce the R.

        This kind of misguided gatekeeping is exhausting.

        • @SirSamuel
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          211 months ago

          Dude it was a joke. The first comment was a joke, and the reply was a follow-up “no u” joke. I’m sorry you can’t read into subtext without /s

          Also, Spanish R? Have you not heard of Scots? It’s called apical-alveolar trill, and I wish i could pronounce it better lol

          • El Barto
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            311 months ago

            Oh. Teehee. All good then. Happy holidays fellow lemming.

      • TulipanJones
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        If Americans aren’t pronouncing an R, then what letter are they pronouncing?

      • sab
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        111 months ago

        There’s a slight chance I could be convinced to accept the french R into the company of real R sounds, but I agree the rolling one is where it’s at. The American one is something special.