You've probably heard plenty of people doing impressions of other languages, speaking gibberish that sounds vaguely Chinese, French, or German. However problematic and offensive those impressions might sometimes be, it speaks to the fact that every language leans on certain sounds, cadences, and vocal inflections that help define it. Even if we can't speak or even understand those languages, we often inherently understand those key markings.But have you ever wondered what it might sound like if someone were to speak in gibberish that sounded kind of like English? Even better, what if someone sang a whole song that sounded like a jazzy, upbeat American bop — without using any actual English words? If so, you're in luck!Apparently, a song many of us have never heard of shot to the top of the charts in Italy in 1972 for the most intriguing reason. The song, written and performed by Adriano Celentano and is called "Prisencolinensinainciusol" which means...well, nothing. It's gibberish. In fact, the entire song is nonsense lyrics made to sound like English, and oddly, it does. Prisencolinensinainciusol is the new Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Giphy Occasionally, you can hear what sounds like a real word or phrase here and there—"eyes" and "color balls died" and "alright" a few times, for example—but it mostly just sounds like English without actually being English. It's like an auditory illusion and it does some super trippy things to your brain to listen to it.Here, Celentano performs the song in all of its glory, in a bizarre but passionate display. You just have to watch and listen to fully appreciate the artistry on display here: - YouTube www.youtube.com Wow, right? In a 2012 interview on NPR's All Things Considered, Celentano explained how the silly pop song came about."Ever since I started singing, I was very influenced by American music and everything Americans did," he told Guy Raz, through interpreter Sim Smiley."So at a certain point, because I like American slang—which, for a singer, is much easier to sing than Italian—I thought that I would write a song which would only have as its theme the inability to communicate," he said. "And to do this, I had to write a song where the lyrics didn't mean anything."In fact, Celentano didn't even write down any lyrics for the song at first, but just improvised the sounds. And people didn't appear to care. "Prisencolinensinainciusol" reached number one on the charts not only in Italy, but also in France, Germany, and Belgium. A young Adriano Celentano singing on stageBy Collezione Biblioteca Comunale G.D. Romagnosi, Salsomaggiore Terme, Public Domain,Celentano is known for a lot more than just his English gibberish. He's been an incredibly unique and innovative talent in the Italian music scene, credited with bringing new moves and flavors of dancing and also introducing rock and roll to Italy. He's also a renowned actor, having appeared in dozens of comedy films. If you watch the performance above, you'll see how his physical, goofball style could fit right into a slapstick movie.He's also a serious musicians, quite often considered one of the most prolific and influential artists in Italian history.Celentano's ability to sound like he's singing in English without actually saying anything in English is pretty impressive. Especially when you hear him sing in Italian, like this: - YouTube www.youtube.com Adriano Celentano is still alive and well as of this writing, kicking around at the ripe age of 87. A fun fact to consider after watching his brilliant English gibberish: Celentano can not actually speak English! In a 2009 interview he admits to trying to learn the language but finding it extremely difficult (same, honestly). But his deep study did lead to his absolutely incredible mimicry of the sounds and cadences of English.Languages are fun. And funky. And frustrating when you don't understand them. Celentano was purposefully making a point with "Prisencolinensinainciusol" to break down language barriers and inspire people to communicate more. Whether he succeeded in doing that or not, it sure is entertaining to see him try.This article originally appeared five years ago.

Taking kids on airplanes is tricky business. Yes, even us moms and dads know they can be annoying. Some parents pass out little care packages as a sort of pre-apology for their children crying, kicking seats, and making noise. Others put on movies and headphones and just pray for the best, and for the flight to go faster than anticipated.One issue regarding flying with children has taken the cake for a while now. The discourse du jour has been whether or not paying passengers should give up premium seats so that children and parents can sit together. It's a tricky problem that pits passengers against each other when it's really, usually (but not always) the airlines' fault for crappy booking processes.But move over, seat switchers. There's a new controversy in town.A guy on Threads recently shared what turned out to be a controversial opinion: Parents shouldn't put children's luggage in the overhead bin. Plane taking off Giphy "Please stop letting your little kid carry on a roller bag," he wrote in the now viral post. "It’s unnecessary and takes up bin space for people who actually need it. Give them a backpack or something that fits under a seat."It's definitely frustrating boarding a flight and finding there's no overhead space left for your bag. Scrambling to find a spot many rows away, or being forced to check it off to a flight attendant, is awkward and stressful; especially so when you see things in the overhead bin that don't really belong there.The person behind the small account unwittingly unleashed a firestorm of a debate as the post went viral.First came the parents who were appalled at the suggestion. Some accused the man of not having kids and, thus, not knowing what he was talking about. But it turns out that wasn't the case."You don't have children do you if you think that all their stuff fits in a backpack that goes under the seat," one user wrote.The OP responded: "Took two kids all over the country on planes and neither ever carried on a roller because it’s not necessary for them to do so."That didn't quiet the angry response: Anger from Inside Out Giphy "As someone who squeezed all of their and their kids clothes into one carry on bag and nearly broke my back while carrying my infant.. disrespectfully, [hell no]... my oldest will have his own roller bag next time.""The back pack my kid carries is the entertainment & snacks so they aren't screaming, kicking your chair, or otherwise being the nuisance that all passengers without kids complain about. The roller bag is her actual clothing, shoes, and other things she needs for a week. Also consider kids can't carry heavy things for prolonged periods of walking. The roller bag allows them to port their own things and not make the parents pack mules."Some wondered why it was apparently a horrible crime for kids to stow a suitcase in the bin while adults get away with all kinds of outrageous behavior on planes:"This made me so ... angry. Been on probably 200+ flights and never once experienced this. I have however seen people put jackets up there, suitcases the wrong way, small bags that would easily fit under their seat, and an array of other ridiculous shit ADULTS do up in that space. On EVERY FLIGHT IVE EVER BEEN ON. Like y’all just ... hate kids and it’s weird."It's only every single flight where the attendants ask everyone to please stay seated until they're ready to disembark, and then what happens? Every single person stands up anyway, clogging the aisles and making a mess of the deplaning process. Emotions tend to run hot when it comes to airplanes and flying. Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash It is super frustrating getting on a flight and finding there's no more room left in the overhead bin. But again, it's not children's fault! Airlines are incentivized to fill flights to the max as often as they can, and sometimes there's just not enough room in the cabin for everyone's luggage. The idea that kids — whose parents have to pay for a full-fledged ticket — don't deserve that space is ludicrous.(Speaking of, maybe a kid-priced ticket is a good idea: Parents might be willing to pay less for the ticket and give up some of that luggage space.)"When my kid's plane ticket costs less than my adult ticket, then we can talk about his luggage (with clothes he wears and items he needs at the destination) taking up less bin space," one parent wrote.OP had a hard time finding anyone who agreed with him, but the dad clarified his position in further comments. He says he sees kids on flights all the time with only a roller bag and no "personal item" like a backpack that can fit under the seat. The spirit of his post is that, ultimately, parents bringing kids on flights should be as considerate as possible of others, and try to save space whenever possible.To many parents, though, it felt like just another reminder that kids are less and less welcome in public spaces — and they're not happy about the trend.

If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you’re in luck. A limited-edition version of a beloved breakfast cereal featuring these iconic flavors has been spotted back on shelves this year, and shoppers couldn’t be hop-pier about it. That’s right: Reese’s Puffs Bunnies are here once again to satisfy your sweet tooth. We can’t wait to pick up a box (or several)! Social media users have been sharing photos of the sugary cereal as seen in stores. On January 21, an Instagram account called Snacking Life announced that Reese’s Puffs Bunnies were “back for Easter!” They posted a picture of the limited-edition treat in the cereal aisle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snacking Life (@snackinglife) “These are the same Reese’s Puffs you know and love in the shape of bunnies,” they explained in their caption. About a week earlier, Markie Devo had shared the same news on Threads. He included a couple of pictures of the cereal for sale at Target. View on Threads Reese’s Puffs Bunnies are a scrumptious springtime staple. This is far from the first time we’ve seen Reese’s Puffs Bunnies hit the shelves. In fact, if you scroll through the brand’s Instagram account, you’ll notice that this cereal usually tends to reappear for a short time in the spring. View this post on Instagram A post shared by REESE'S PUFFS CEREAL (@reesespuffs) Everyone knows that snacks taste so much better when they come in cute animal shapes. Are you excited to get your hands on a box of these delicious chocolate and peanut butter-flavored bunnies? You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Reese’s Drops A Limited-Edition Snack Just In Time For Spring appeared first on InspireMore.

Two centenarians broke the Guinness World Record for longest marriage of a living couple. The Brazilian couple has been happily married for 84 years and 85 days. Source: Couple breaks record for longest living marriage Amazing. And sweet.

Idaho’s mountains can be unforgiving in the winter months. The mayor of Star, Idaho, rescued a young man who discovered that the hard way. Driving a small sedan, the young man got stuck in a creek off the road. He was stranded for over 24 hours. His car ran out of gas while he was waiting for rescue. Image from Facebook. When they spotted the stranded vehicle, Trevor Chadwick and his wife Amber were out “Jeeping” to celebrate their anniversary. Trevor, the mayor of Star, Idaho, detailed the rescue in a Facebook post. In the post, the mayor of the small Idaho town said, “i always stop and help when i see someone in distress, this is the Idaho way.” Image from Facebook. It took the couple more than four hours to return the car to the road. Using ingenuity, Trevor managed to “McGyver” the young man out of his predicament. The man hadn’t eaten, so they offered him chicken wraps and a drink and put 5 gallons of gas in the man’s tank. Image from Facebook. Trevor used a jack to lift the car, placing wood under it. The mayor drove to a nearby town to buy a tow strap. Then, using his traction boards and the towing strap, they pulled the car out and onto the road. The grateful young man offered to pay the mayor, but Trevor refused, telling him to “Pay it forward.” This could have ended very differently. Fortunately, the mayor noticed the vehicle off the road and stopped to check it. If you are in Star, Idaho, and see a lime green Jeep Wrangler with Grinch decals, give the mayor a wave and a smile. He’s a hero. Please share this heartwarming story. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Man Stranded For 24 Hours In Car Rescued By None Other Than The Mayor Of Star, Idaho appeared first on InspireMore.