I talk funny
My friend Mark (the Canadian, eh) once pointed out that I talk funny. For example, if I wanted to get somewhere quickly I would say we need to "hurry". You will have to imagine me saying "huh-ree". Apparently the correct way to say this is "her-ree". I mean come on, there’s clearly a U in there. Since when did a U get pronounced like an E. Please do not actually answer that question.
An old girlfriend once caught me mispronouncing Unanimous. I thought it was "hyoo-nanimous". She shared this with friends we were visiting in LA. After we got back home, she sent them a thank-you card saying "It’s Hunanimous! We had a great time."
How did this happen to me!? I have no idea. I called my brother Ben to see if I can blame it on my upbringing. But he doesn’t have a problem at all.
My brain is weird.
June 14th, 2005 at 9:19 am
I can’t pronounce ornery. I’ve always said “on-ree” which isn’t even sort of right. But I don’t care. More power to you.