English is Funny

The Foibles of the Language

  1. Eye Halve a Spelling Checker. Don't rely on Spellcheck!
  2. Oxymorons. "same difference," "pretty ugly," "clearly misunderstood," and more!
  3. Can you explain why...? Quicksand works slowly, boxing rings are square and other crazy things
  4. Fun with Homophones. A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired (too tired)...and more.
  5. Fun with Homonyms. To write with a broken pencil is pointless.....and more.
  6. Fun with Homographs. They were too close to the door to close it....and more.
  7. Other Plays (Puns)on Words. Acupuncture is a jab well done....and more.
  8. My Resume Fun with idioms.

There's plenty more out there! Please send me links and other funny stuff that you think should be included here. (Click on "Email Me", below.) I will even mention your name (first only, for safety's sake!)

UPDATED: August 2009- Copyright, Linda Yechiel, 2009