A Bit Impecunious
For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge
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The music is "Money's Too Tight To Mention" by The Valentine Brothers
A Bit Impecunious
This is what I was told. The Yanks drop the letter "u" from words like colour and humour because small ads used to be charged by the letter.
I don't know if it's true. It might be.
It would seem that brevity is sometimes for mercenary reasons.
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Great entry!!ππ I never thought about that before, even though I have seen it come up on here.
That sounds quite plausible.
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This was fun. :D I think the main reason was laziness.
Very clever. Great post.
Haha - maybe and also, to NOT be like Brits - - βAmericans dropped the 'u' in words like color and humor primarily due to Noah Webster, the American lexicographer who published the first American dictionary in 1828. He aimed to simplify spelling, make words more phonetic, and establish a distinct American cultural identity separate from Britain.β
It would make so much sense if it were true! Fun read though, thank you for sharing!