• grue@lemmy.world
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          Sanctions against the user were sought
          Because he was mistook for a bot
          His posts would be removed
          Unless his humanity could be proved
          But never mind that—what the fuck is a “margerine pot?”

          • Lvxferre [he/him]@mander.xyz
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            Uh, err… apparently it’s called “margarine tub” in English? My brain farted a translation.

            …let it be a “pot” anyway, your rhymes were cool — bravo!

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              Contrary to my limerick, your phrase wasn’t incomprehensible, just odd.

              Is your native language French? My Duolingo lessons lead me to believe that’s likely. Either way, rest assured that your English is way better than my skill in whatever your other language is!

              Edit: also, thanks for the compliment! (I meant to lead with that, but got distracted attempting to multitask.)

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                Portuguese. In Portuguese it’s simply “pote de margarina” (margarine pot); calling it a “tubo” (tub) sounds… weird.

                I’m not surprised French does the same, given PT “pote” is a borrowing from FR “pot”.

                Also, thanks!

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                I know, I see that all the time, people apologizing for their English second language use, while being far clearer in imparting their meaning (which is the only important thing in the end) than so many single use American posters.