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askchapo@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 months ago

So I recently learned there's was a Chinese emperor named "Cao Pi" which sounds like "Cow Pee", which made me wonder if there are English names that sound funny in other languages.

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So I recently learned there's was a Chinese emperor named "Cao Pi" which sounds like "Cow Pee", which made me wonder if there are English names that sound funny in other languages.

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askchapo@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 months ago

Like does “Steve” sound like the word for “Big Boobs” in Basque or something.

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I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

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