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[–] Susaga@sh.itjust.works 40 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Cats speak french, except in any situation where they can be recorded or transcribed, or when a french speaker can hear them. They also aren't very good at speaking french, but it's impossible for anyone to know that.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What if two English speakers are listening to a cat speak French, when suddenly they are joined by a third companion who speaks native French?

[–] Susaga@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago

The cat stops talking.