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67 Hilarious Reasons Why The English Language Is The Worst
Funny,JokesFEB 14, 2017

67 Hilarious Reasons Why The English Language Is The Worst

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The English language is a mystery to all of us, whether you’ve been speaking it since day one or just started learning it. From its bizarre spelling rules to its free-for-all grammar, it’s a daily struggle just trying to form sentences that make sense. No wonder people are turning to emojis to express their thoughts rather than coping with weird grammar rules that lead to some of the funniest English language jokes.
Unless you live in the Tibetan mountains or belong to an Amazonian tribe, you’ve definitely come across weird English words in use. It’s the most widely-studied language globally, linking countries and continents. Because of the rise of American power and influence, English has spread like wildfire across the globe through movies, music, and literature. That doesn't mean it’s a walk in the park.
Take a look at some of the most frustrating moments with this language, which will make you realize why English is so hard to learn. You don't have to look long for funny English language jokes, as they’re all there in our everyday vocabulary. Don’t forget to check out our similar posts about French and German language jokes; they might be even better than these jokes about the English language.

#21 House-Spouse

English language joke about "house-wife", "house-husband", and "house-spouse" highlighting its peculiarities.
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#22 Tea Tea, Bread Bread, And Many More

English language joke about chai tea and naan bread highlighting redundancy.
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#23 Brussel Sprouts

English language joke about mistaking brussel sprouts for a celebrity and confusion over why people dislike them.
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#24 Sounds Weird

Joke about English pronunciation: "new direction" sounding like "nude erection."
97points

#25 The Oxford Comma

English language joke illustrating the difference using the Oxford comma with images of eggs, toast, and orange juice.
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90points

#26 English Triple Contractions

English language joke about triple contractions: I'dn't've, it'dn't've, y'all'd've, you'dn't've.
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#27 English Language Meme About Rules

Text exchange humorously highlighting confusing English language rules.
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#28 The Correct Way To Spell Potato

English language joke about spelling "potato" humorously showcases spelling complexity.
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#29 Alternating Stress Patterns

English language joke about alternating stress patterns in words, highlighting subtle differences and humor.
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#30 Is English the Easiest Language to Learn? Doubt

Mug with humorous English language joke about common grammar mistakes like "your" and "you're."
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78points

#31 Traditional vs Simplified

English language humor: UK flagged as "Traditional," US flagged as "Simplified," caption mocks 1776 revolution.
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#32 Autumn vs Fall

English language joke comparing autumn vs fall with humorous explanation.
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#33 Grammatically Correct Sentences

English language joke about grammatically correct sentences with Yoda nodding in agreement.
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#34 Goose And Geese

Funny English language joke about goose/geese and moose/meese plurals explained.
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#35 Questions And Answers

English language joke about replacing "W" with "T" in questions, highlighting humorous language quirks.
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#36 It Isn’t What It Is

Meme humorously illustrating the confusion in English language with eggplant, pineapple, hamburger, and guinea pig.
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#37 I Before E

English language joke highlighting I before E rule exceptions with humorous examples.
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#38 Opposites

English language joke comparing "firefly" and "waterfall" in a humorous meme format.
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#39 Funny English Where Everything Fits Together

Meme about the English language with a humorous checklist of phrases and a pen on a card.
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#40 Spelt Or Spelled

English language joke about the confusion between "spelt" and "spelled."
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