Sakshi Verma

English Spelling: The Ultimate Roast of the Most Confusing Language Ever If you’ve ever tried to spell in English and thought, “Is this language gaslighting me?” — the answer is yes. Yes, it is. English spelling isn’t a system. It’s a prank. A centuries-long practical joke where every silent letter is just another middle finger from history. Honestly, trying to master it is like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions — except all the screws are French, the manual is in Latin, and the final product is somehow German. English: A Frankenstein With Daddy Issues English spelling makes no sense because English itself makes no sense. It’s not a “pure” language. It’s a hoarder. It stole its foundation from Old English (Germanic roots). The Vikings barged in and sprinkled Norse everywhere like IKEA parts you don’t know where to put. The French walked in after the Norman Conquest and said, “Make it fashion.” Latin came in sideways, mostly through French, because direct routes ar...