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“Among the examples of humorous talk the author gives, we find word jokes. For example, a Dutch-Swedish couple report using a Swedish word that resembles a Dutch word which is funny normally but which is especially funny with other people around who do not understand it. Translating names is also mentioned, among other forms of humor. Thus, an Italian-British couple might talk of “Cassio Argilla” when talking about “Cassius Clay” or of “Joe Green” when referring to “Giusseppe Verdi”.”
Humor in Bilingual Couples | Psychology Today
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