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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.

#41 A Jar

Jar Jar meme illustrating funny quirks of the English language with jars.
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52points

#42 British English

English language joke about misunderstanding British phrases.
50points

#43 When English Is Not Your Native Language

Meme illustrating why the English language can be challenging for non-native speakers with humorous depictions.
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#44 Literally

Meme showing literal interpretations of English phrases with humorous images and text.
42points

#45 Fake Words

English language joke about fake words like yacht, lieutenant, and rendezvous.
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41points

#46 Pronounce Like You Spell

English language joke about "GHOTI" being pronounced as "FISH" due to pronunciation quirks.
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40points

#47 English Rhymes

English language joke highlighting the confusing pronunciation of "lead" and "read."
40points

#48 Stop This Madness

English language joke about confusing "polish" with "Polish" and "read" with "read."
37points

#49 English is Weird

English language joke about "can't" highlighting odd grammar nuances.
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36points

#50 Which is Which

English language joke about pronunciation confusion with words like data, route, caramel, and read.
35points

#51 English Language is Contradictory

English language joke highlighting the irony of "monosyllabic" having five syllables.
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#52 Aisle Be There for You

English language joke highlighting the similar pronunciation of "aisle," "isle," and "I'll."
35points

#53 Brain Hurty

Joke about English language: "had had" versus "had" in grammar test example; humorous confusion.
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#54 Thrice Removed

English language joke highlighting the abbreviation "I'ma" for "I am going to" humorously.
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#55 One for All and All for One

English language joke about "say" vs. "tell," humorously illustrating complexity in phrasing and meaning.
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#56 Dedicated Rick Roll

Joke about English language having a verb for sending Rick Astley video links, from badscienceshenanigans Tumblr post.
29points

#57 Make It Make Sense

English language joke with wordplay showing humorous use of homonyms and homographs in 20 examples.
29points

#58 I Think Therefore I Yam

A humorous post about the English language featuring a sweet potato joke and confusion between potato and yam.
28points

#59 Beauty in Language

English language joke list titled "The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English" with humorous definitions.
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27points

#60 Weird English Language Nightmare

English language joke about "y'all'd've" and confusion with contractions.
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