pronunciations--previously [no subject]

[Michael H Covarrubias]

Quoting Jonathan Lighter:
> Naah, just switch to "garridge" and see what happens.

Ahh Great. So instead of being pretentious by Frenchifying it I'll be
pretentious by Britifying it.

How do I not be a snob?
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Homer: Hmmm I wonder why he's eager to go to the garage.
Moe: The "GarAAZH?" Hey fellas "the garaaazh" Well ooh-la-di-da Mr French Man...
Homer: Well what do you call it?
Moe: A "car hole!"

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