Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Bully



'Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo' is an entirely grammatically correct sentence - as 'buffalo' can mean the large bovine, the city in New York state, or a verb meaning 'to bully'. It was first created by linguist William J. Rapaport - from the University of, naturally, Buffalo.

7 little kittens say Meow:

Bj in Dallas said...

Tatonka.

Chelle said...

Last Christmas I was chased in my vehicle by a real buffalo. They are Hugenormous.

Martie said...

Buffalo to you too, my dear.

Bj in Dallas said...

Chelle- I've been chased by Buffalo too! Gonna blog about it one day, there was alcohol involved and its pretty damn funny

Jody said...

OMG! I so totally needed the laugh that buffalo gave me just now. Thanks!!!!!

Roth Wriscey said...

Can you explain the sentence again? I'm confused.

Lorrie Veasey said...

yes, but can you say it in pig latin three times fast while patting your head and rubbing your tummy.