09-23-2009, 11:18 AM
Almost correct, and there's a funny twist!
"Jan-Kees eet koolsla op de slee."
"Jan-Kees eats coleslaw on the sleigh."
But what is Jan-Kees? It's a name. But it's also the funny twist. Back in the day a lot of Dutch settlers in what is now the USA had the name Jan or Kees, which are still common names this day. Dutch settlers were for that reason often called "JanKees" in a form of contempt. Over time, this changed to Yankees.:)
"Jan-Kees eet koolsla op de slee."
"Jan-Kees eats coleslaw on the sleigh."
But what is Jan-Kees? It's a name. But it's also the funny twist. Back in the day a lot of Dutch settlers in what is now the USA had the name Jan or Kees, which are still common names this day. Dutch settlers were for that reason often called "JanKees" in a form of contempt. Over time, this changed to Yankees.:)
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When in deadly danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
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When in deadly danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.