How to Spell Lafayette
Brits always knew Jefferson a traitor.
Dear Carolyn Purcell,
Thank you for your amusing article. We Brits have always believed Jefferson was a traitor. It is surprising to find he was really “a jolly good chap”.
Question: Why didn’t the Americans name their capital after the founder of their country.
Answer: Lafeyette was too difficult to spell.
With good wishes on your Thanksgiving Day
David Gwilliam
Comment on Thomas Jefferson revealed as traitor: Revered founder revealed as a traitor in America’s fight for independence against France.
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Dear Mr. Gwilliam,
Lafayette apparently is very difficult to spell.
Question: Why do the British refer to their Queen as “Her Majesty”?
Answer: Quentin Crisp is too difficult to pronounce.
Hope you had a great Guy Fawkes’ Day.