You know what else is confusing about English are the homophones: accept – except, etc. But “read” is definitely one of the more what-the-fuck prone words being that it is a heteronym (same spelling; different pronunciation).
@ Blue – Thanks for mentioning “cut”. Several of my German friends have expressed admiration for the verb “put”, because it is invariant across all three of the standard forms (present, past, and participle). Now I have a second example that I can cite.
P.S. @ Jake – One of the nastiest “heteronyms” is “bow”, which has multiple pronunciations and meanings (as verb or noun, respectively).
And can you guess how we pronounce Reading, PA? What about Worcester, MA? Louisville, KY? Ahhh, English. Draught and Draft, Daughter and Laughter, etc etc etc.
I was just thinking about this the other day, you mind reader you. I just discovered this comic recently, and I think it’s probably one of the cutest things on the face of the earth. Yay Li :3
Today I spent all my time in the office reading the every one of your comics in the site (193) i love your work (and Shoelace) I also have a cat named Merch ^^ best regards from Cancun Mexico.
There are new Extra Ordinary Christmas cards in the store! I know it’s still ages until Christmas but postage gets hectic in November so you should order yours soon. Go on.
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I love how much thoughts/emotion come across in two little eyes lol, these should be turned into cartoons
little li knew bad words!
As good as always :) Keep it up.
And what about the verbs cut, put, and some more I can not remember?
Your work is as good as always :) keep it up
:P you were like me, except i was 13
YOUNG SHOELACE!
ಠ_ಠ Such profanity you are uttering
but its read different! lol
You know what else is confusing about English are the homophones: accept – except, etc. But “read” is definitely one of the more what-the-fuck prone words being that it is a heteronym (same spelling; different pronunciation).
Honorable mentions: tire (fatigue, wheel), fluke (many meanings)
Boner Jamz~
And yet, the past tense of “lead” is spelled “led”.
Someone should hit English spelling on the head with a lead pipe…
Little Li is so angry. And awesome.
You should hand draw a G+1 button and add it to this page.
Comb. Tomb. Bomb.
What is this, English? What are you doing?
Of course little Li knew bad words. When studying languages, most everyone learns those first. Take high school Spanish…
*hugs the 6-year old Li-chan*
Sorry, couldn’t resist :)
You make me giggle
@ Blue – Thanks for mentioning “cut”. Several of my German friends have expressed admiration for the verb “put”, because it is invariant across all three of the standard forms (present, past, and participle). Now I have a second example that I can cite.
P.S. @ Jake – One of the nastiest “heteronyms” is “bow”, which has multiple pronunciations and meanings (as verb or noun, respectively).
Love you! English does suck, and I’m from the US. hehehehe
Haha! :D D’aww 6 year old li :) not changed much ;D
Magnificant !
I just realized when your first and last name is put together it makes lichen! :D
Loves. I am a teacher and just told an 8 year old the same thing! Poor little guy was so confused.
long-time reader, first-time commenter! i love your work, but this is by far my favorite of your comics. oh man, super great job! :)
Aww! Six year old Li is cuter than Li! (Cause she is tiny!) I wonder what six year old shoelace looks like.
Aaahaha, that’s hilarious. So excited about the Christmas cards!
If that happens with people who speak the language since kids, what is left for the one who is learning it?
I agree with her about some verbs, WTF?
I still haven’t read all your comics, but I loved the ones that I have. They’re amazing, not to mention awesome style. Keep up the good work Li!
Wow, you really haven’t grown that much taller since six? The only difference is a head and a bow! XD
And can you guess how we pronounce Reading, PA? What about Worcester, MA? Louisville, KY? Ahhh, English. Draught and Draft, Daughter and Laughter, etc etc etc.
you are my favorite part of the internet :]
:3 My thoughts exactly
So understandable!!
So true! That always confused me.
Oh you!
Bleh, the English language sucks but I lol at the 6 year-old Li using such language.
Love this!
little li is even cutter than normal li!
LOL! ;)
I was just thinking about this the other day, you mind reader you. I just discovered this comic recently, and I think it’s probably one of the cutest things on the face of the earth. Yay Li :3
Today I spent all my time in the office reading the every one of your comics in the site (193) i love your work (and Shoelace) I also have a cat named Merch ^^ best regards from Cancun Mexico.
Yeah, I thought that too. I’m still looking for my fouton.
hehe the alt-text really made me giggle on this one X)
I’m from Ohio (America) but I totally understand that English is kinda wierd…ah well.
I’m hooked on this site now.
Their, there, they’re. And all of the above examples. Ridiculous.
Whee! Go englishzilla! Nom their brains!
Awesome. Maybe my favorite so far:)
OMG it’s so adorable!
Ha! Totally thought the ‘read’ thing was crazy when I was little, too!