English teeth, English teeth,
Shining in the sun.
English teeth, happy teeth,
Each and every one.
Spike Milligan
I predict that you are wondering how anyone could have written such a poem. After all, what is more hilarious than English teeth? What nation has worse dental care?
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– So, how was your weekend?
– I dunno, how was your weekend?
&c.