Words, they don't come easy.

Words, they're a bit odd aren't they?  I know most of our language us based on a multitude of others, but its only when we really look hard or listen carefully that we appreciate the subtleties in our (and presumably) other languages.  Just changing or adding one letter within a word and the meaning changes completely, or pronouncing something slightly different can alter our understanding.
..but usually we couldn't give a monkey's.
I often recall a conversation with a confused Norwegian who was amazed to find out that 'Outstanding' had three different meanings and it was no wonder they struggled to understand the English (although I have to say that in my experience Norwegians are by and large the best English speakers in Europe), and he had similar difficulties with 'quantum' (used as very small or very large) and 'Showstopper' that could be something great, or a pain in the backside.

What a Joke!

Velcro.  What a rip-off.
Did you laugh?  I did.  It's those sort of jokes that I really wish I could think of.  I was listening to an interview with a stand up comedian this week, and the conversation turned to writing jokes, how and where they do it etc. and it sounded easy but I'm sure it's not.  I guess you need to be a creative sort of person who can start with a blank piece of paper, whereas I'm more of an 'improvement' type who can take an idea and make it better.  ..or at least in my trying hard to be very humble opinion.