Miles K

Old-World Grandma's Guide to English

Either you’ve got one yourself or you’ve got a friend with one. No we’re not talking about Nintendo Wii, we’re talking about that grandma from the old country. She may stare blankly but don’t be fooled, she’s squirelled away a few words of English and she’s hearing more than you think.

Grandma’s Notepad

WORD
GRANDMA’S INTERPRETATION
“Unemployed prick” Grandson
“Juicy” Grandaughter
“Smashed peas and pills” Food
“Whisky” Medicine
“Wrinklestilskin” Grandma
“Fido” Pinata
“Stop! STOP!” Please continue shaking the baby
“Leaveherthere” Picnic
“Dumpster” Cemetery
“Where’s my pot-roast…” Hello
“-Bitch” Nice to meet you

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