Turkish Jokes / Recent Jokes
This is a list of humourous linguistics in various languages that
I've encountered:
In America, if you want to split the cost of an evening out, you say
you are "going Dutch," since the Dutch are well known for their
frugality. The Dutch, on the other hand, call the same arrangement
"op z'n Amerikaans" (going American) because the Americans are
known for their egalitarian nature!
In English, the bird "turkey" was named as though it came from Turkey.
In Turkish, the bird is named "hindi" as though it came from "Hindistan,"
which is Turkish for India. (Any Hindi speakers wish to comment on
the Hindi name of a turkey?)
Also, in Turkish, the word for cannibal is "yam yam," pronounced
"yum yum" as if it tasted good. Really.
French fries aren't really French. In fact, they were invented by the
English (so greasy, you know), who call them chips. The French more...
Guess the following movie quotes. All movies were released between the years 1980 and 1989. Comedies, dramas, action, etc. Some are quite simple, and others are more difficult.
There are 37 items, followed by the answers at the bottom, so you may wish to save reading this for a less hectic portion of your day.
1) Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?
2) We're on a mission from God.
3) People on' ludes should not drive.
4) This house is clean.
5) Shall we play a game?
6) Terrific!! I've got a trig mid-term tomorrow, and I'm being chased by Guido the killer pimp.
7) Back off man, I'm a scientist.
8) That's why they call them crushes. If they were easy, they'd call them something else.
9) I know a little German. He's sitting over there.
10) Can I borrow your towel, my car just hit a water buffalo.
11) Excuse me, Dick, I mean Rich, will milk be more...