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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

It most certainly does not!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Ok, we're somewhere in eastern europe.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago

Dies michmich ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Frankreichs.

No wait, what have I done? Nooooooo

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Professor Wells confirmed Green's observations, explaining: "This phenomenon is well attested in birds. You find distinct chirping accents in the same species around the country. In small populations such as herds you would encounter identifiable dialectical variations which are most affected by the immediate peer group."

https://www.theregister.com/2006/08/23/cows_have_accents/

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

This is one of the most underrated abilities. I advice everyone to do this:

Pick a bird that is common in your country or other areas you visit. Learn it's song. Soon you'll start to hear it everywhere and begin noticing variations around different locations. I did this with the chaffinch.

It's really funny to hear their dialects. Now, I'm definitely not skilled enough to pinpoint a bird based on its accent. But I do notice differences and it is thorough enjoyable, every time.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

It is actually called “la meuh“, because the first letter is an m, the third is a vowel and there is no fifth letter. At this point you should consider giving up trying to write french or even consider that I have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's the same with chickens. :)

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 years ago

I doubt it. They don't moo at all

[–] ArmokGoB 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You can swear on the internet. We won't tell your mom.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

All cows are female. “What’s she saying”

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

"Le meuh" is just french for Lemmy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

In the Netherlands they say boo!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

English cows: [myː]

Australian cows: [məːʉ]

American cows: [mʊu]