Comments by "the other Andrew" (@theotherandrew5540) on "The Great Vowel Shift and the History of Britain." video.

  1. HOW TO MAKE ENGLISH. Take a little organic Celtic and cook slowly, adding just a pinch of Latin. When it's off the boil, add a generous helping of old German, of the Friesland variety and cook slowly for a few centuries. Add several handfuls of hot Scandinavian and stir well. Once this is simmering nicely, cover it all with a thick layer of course French and put the lid on. Wait for the grammar to begin to curdle. Once this appears to have settled, skewer the mix with a sharp Caxton, which will instantly crystallise the spelling. Keep well away from logic as this ruins the flavour. Allow it to simmer gently for a century or two then top it with a sprinkling of Greek, and just a few odd words from random languages. Allow it to cool and solidify. It travels well and makes an excellent base for Air, sea, commercial and diplomatic dishes. (Store in a cool place, lest it goes rancid and becomes American.)
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