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typical SOV(lemmy.world)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18281066

Least long-winded speech of Cicero

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Lvxferre@mander.xyzM
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And then when they get to the verb: “oh great he’s talking about Catiline again.”

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jbrains@sh.itjust.works
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I know this joke as about a German mathematician giving a lecture. Tension grew as he spoke. Finally, he drew to a close. After nearly two hours, he said twelve consecutive verbs, and then the audience finally understood what the hell he was talking about.

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fibojoly@sh.itjust.works
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Well shit, that brings back memories…

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lars@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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brings back memories…

of 5 minutes ago when the SOV opposition finally finished their sentence

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CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org
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Where were you when the Goths sacked Rome?

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