• Lka1988@sh.itjust.works
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    14 hours ago

    The “L” is very subtle in most American accents and is typically pronounced using the back of the tongue, so it really does sound like “cock” if you’re not paying attention to the conversation.

    If you’re in a construction crew and accentuate the “L” sound specifically to avoid the implication of penis, you can pretty much guarantee the rest of the crew will catch on immediately and flood the conversation with dick jokes just to troll you.