The reality is that “use” is pronounced differently depending on how it’s being used in a sentence. I hadn’t really paid attention to that until I saw this strip.The cafeteria wants the trays returned after YOOSE (like moose). Ruthie’s mom might remind her to YOOZE (like booze) toothpaste when she brushes her teeth. So Ruthie pronounces “use” like “yooze” because that is the pronunciation that she’s more familiar with because it goes witht he usage that she’s more familiar with. Then, since it doesn’t sound like “yoose,” they don’t know what it means. English is pretty cool, isn’t it?
I thought back to when I read Ramona the Pest, where one day the kindergarten class has a substitute teacher. Ramona tells her that she wants to make Qs for her assignment, and the teacher asks, “Make use of what?” As you can see, Ramona — or kids in general — wasn’t the only one prone to misinterpretations.
38lowell over 9 years ago
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
doris sloan over 9 years ago
You can tell this is an old cartoon. Look! They have cupcakey things. Certainly not allowed in today’s schools. Lucky them.
Habogee over 9 years ago
Bran muffins.
Ermine Notyours over 9 years ago
Muffins have as much fat as a cupcake, but they don’t taste as good and the authorities think they are good for you.
Argy.Bargy2 over 9 years ago
It’s not the sign that’s dumb, James….
Ppyfss over 9 years ago
Goodmorning Dazz. Hope you have a good day. You are special.
CalLadyQED over 9 years ago
The reality is that “use” is pronounced differently depending on how it’s being used in a sentence. I hadn’t really paid attention to that until I saw this strip.The cafeteria wants the trays returned after YOOSE (like moose). Ruthie’s mom might remind her to YOOZE (like booze) toothpaste when she brushes her teeth. So Ruthie pronounces “use” like “yooze” because that is the pronunciation that she’s more familiar with because it goes witht he usage that she’s more familiar with. Then, since it doesn’t sound like “yoose,” they don’t know what it means. English is pretty cool, isn’t it?
The Rolling Cat over 9 years ago
I thought back to when I read Ramona the Pest, where one day the kindergarten class has a substitute teacher. Ramona tells her that she wants to make Qs for her assignment, and the teacher asks, “Make use of what?” As you can see, Ramona — or kids in general — wasn’t the only one prone to misinterpretations.