God:
I really admire the way you struck down the tower of babel in the old testament. I did the same thing when I discovered a nest of hornets on my patio. I thought it was fair. You really don't need people up in your business like that. I also thought that dismantling our language so that no one could understand each other was a nice touch. It was like saying, "And stay out!" without actually having to say it. That was very diplomatic.
Did you intend for the destuction of our language to continue over thousands of years, and if so, are you slowly turning the language sections of our brains into hummus? The reason I ask is because I've noticed a startling increase in the frequency of the word "thingy" when people speak. At work yesterday I was asked to send the "thingy" down to the office. My mechanic told me this morning that I needed a new "thingy" because my old one didn't work anymore. And at church the congregation was asked to put money in the "thingy" that was being passed around.
I fear that one day nouns won't work anymore. I fear that one day I'll ask someone to pass the salt and I'll be viciously attacked because I'll be mistaken for a Frenchman. If you decide not to halt the dillusion of our language, please consider giving me bigger muscles.
Best Wishes,
Phil Atherton
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I'm sorry that I contributed in bringing down the English language. I'll have to stay more on my toes when I'm around you.
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