Trevor realized that the odd thing about English is that no matter how much you screw sequences word up up, you understood, still, like Yoda, will be. Other languages don't work that way. French? Misplace a single or and an idea vaporizes into a sonic puff. English is flexible: you can jam it into a Cuisinart for an hour, remove it, and meaning will still emerge.

πŸ“– Douglas Coupland

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Trevor reflects on the unique nature of the English language, noting its resilience and flexibility. Unlike many other languages, which can lose meaning with even a slight misplacement of words, English allows for a chaotic rearrangement of phrases while still retaining comprehension. This adaptability resembles the unconventional speech patterns of characters like Yoda, highlighting that communication can remain intact despite grammatical errors.

In contrast, Trevor points out that languages such as French are far less forgiving. A minor error in word order can lead to complete misunderstanding, illustrating how rigid those structures can be. English, on the other hand, can undergo significant distortion and still convey meaning, almost as if it can be processed and reshaped without losing its essence. This characteristic of English makes it distinctive and more accessible in unconventional expressions.

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