Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
The above is a true sentence. Created in 1972 by William J. Rapaport, it is an example of how homonyms and homophones can be used to create complicated sentences.
I came across this special sentence while browsing the internet with my twin sister a couple years ago. Since then, it has always captivated me.
So, what does this sentence mean? Can you figure it out?
Click here for the answer.
For all you Spanish speakers out there, here is a similar sentence:
¿Cómo como? Como como como.
There are more interesting sentences in many different languages at the above source.
Enjoy!
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11 March 2009
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