French in decline: a regular feature
The Journal has already created a story category called Le français en déclin with the example of a rib fest in the Plateau Rosemont with English‑only signs.
I don’t know the history or background of this rib fest, but it is evidently an American thing and the signs are – as the writer admits – evocative of an American fair. Part of the sign even says “All the way from Little Rock, Arkansas.”
It’s a fund‑raiser in addition, so it isn’t even a profit‑making venture.
(Also, “langue de Shakespeare” is trotted out, although I don’t remember anyone in Shakespeare discussing Dinosaur Ribs.)
Update: While the Journal heads this story as in the Plateau, it takes place in the Angus Shops, squarely in Rosemont.
Will S. 11:13 on 2022-08-20 Permalink
Here is the feast, and I for one say dibs
As servants bring around the plates of ribs.
The dragon slain, we feast upon its meat!
Sit down, brave lords, and merrily let us eat!
Joey 11:58 on 2022-08-20 Permalink
Plateau?
Kate 12:22 on 2022-08-20 Permalink
Yes, the shoe dropped. I was just going to come back and add a correction there. Thanks!