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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Half the fediverse is German evidently. Besides, memes are supposed to be universal anyways, extended beyond language.

Still wish there was some “universal translator”, my German is ruuuuuuusty.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Really seems like 49% is American, 49% is German and 2% is Dutch here

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

my German is ruuuuuuusty.

Rusty enough to not realise this post isn't in german lol

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The difference between Dutch and German is inversely proportional to the speakers' blood alcohol content.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I will send you a tikkie, it’s a fine for confusing Dutch with german.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

Tikkie op z'n muil!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

*grabs popcorn, waits for the Dutchies to freak out

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, yes, dumb American can’t tell his languages apart, I know. Insert foot in mouth.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

The Dutch just get prickly about their language. Just don't try to pronounce Van Gogh, or they might turn nasty.