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Otto Fisch ("Stop analysing Strava.... and cut your hedge")


My local Chinese takeaway is called the 'Tasty Wok', and is very good indeed. Food excellent, prepared quickly, staff friendly and efficient.

However, I had something of a shock when I phoned to place an order the other day. Usually I'd just drop in on the way home. 'Tasty Wok' is a good name for a Chinese takeaway when written down, but when spoken, it sounds rather too much like "Taste Ewok". And when people answer the phone, they sometimes use a question intonation tone, so it sounds like an offer or a question....

"Sweet and Sour Wicket, please, and a Chief Chirpa Chop Suey....."

Beeeeechaaawawa.....


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