Re: Informix Rumours Page at www.iiug.org

In article <512814$rdi@cssun.mathcs.emory.edu>, jparker@boi.hp.com (Jack Parker) writes: > (While we're on topic - this was sent to me by a Scottish colleague) Shouldn't that be "while we're off-topic" ? 8-). > > I enclose a bid of English humour for you about the European > Community. I know that you guys have already made changes to the > language but this would be a nightmare. > " Having chosen English as the preferred language in the EEC, the > European Parliament has commissioned a feasibility study in ways of > improving efficiency in communications between Government departments. [snip] > In the first year, for example, the committee would suggest using 's' > instead of the soft 'c'. Sertainly, sivil servants in all sities would > resieve this news with joy. Then the hard 'c' could be replaced by 'k' > sinse both letters are pronounsed alike. Not only would this klear up > konfusion in the minds of klerikal workers, but typewriters kould be > made with one less letter. [snip] I think you'll find that this is an (uncredited) rip-off of an earlier piece by George Bernard Shaw. And now back to your regular program... -- Stephen Anderson Stephen.Anderson@theplanet.net Planet Online : The White House | Tel : +44 (0) 113 2345566 Melbourne Street, Leeds LS2 7PS UK. | Fax : +44 (0) 113 2345656