Language amusement of the day

This week in Argentina I had the pleasure of walking into the women’s restroom atĀ a polo clubhouse in Lobos. The woman who accompanied me looked at the markingsĀ ”C” and “F” on the sink faucet before choosing one.

“F,” she said, “that must be for ‘Fuego,’ which is hot.”

“Uh,” I replied, “I think that’s ‘F’ [...]