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Cultural differences (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 week ago by Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/curatedtumblr@sh.itjust.works

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[–] CryptoKitten@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The real expression is originally from France «au diable Vauvert».

We also say «aux îles Moukmouk» which is actually a real single remote island in Abittibi, l'Île Moukmouk.

[–] nowherelord@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

You're absolutely right on both points, I didn't remember until you mentioned it! Didn't know Moukmouk was a real thing, though... The more you know!

[–] MarieMarion@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Jamais entendu Aux îles Moukmouk, tu es de quel coin?

[–] CryptoKitten@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Montréal, au Québec, et toi?

[–] MarieMarion@literature.cafe 1 points 1 week ago

Tbh, des îles moukmouk, dans le centre de la France