The Supreme Aglet gives a French Lesson

Due to my international celebrity and frequent travel abroad, it is necessary for me to know a number of different languages in order to best communicate with the natives of each of my destinations.

French is among the most aesthetically appealing languages. Our neighbor Nicole, who is actually Belgian, likes to point out that the phrase "your lips look like a chicken's butt" sounds quite romantic when spoken in French.

Today, I will perform a public service and enrich your lives by teaching you French. I will be forced to limit my instruction somewhat since I only know one phrase in French, but this will not prevent me from imparting this knowledge upon my faithful minions.

Before proceeding with today's French lesson, I must insist that we refrain from making jokes at the expense of the French, as is fashionable to do these days. I would specifically like to address the stereotype of the French as cowards and defeatists. In fact, the French have a proud military history, as can easily be surmised by a quick Google search for "french military victories".

And now, our French lesson.

We will begin and end our class today by learning the phrase:

sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble

I learned this from a Beatles song. It means:

these are words that go together well

Now class, can anyone name which Beatles song that phrase is lifted from?...you in the back with the fuschia sweater...yes you...

...I'm sorry, it isn't Yellow Submarine. Anyone else?...anyone?...you in the middle with the beanie...

...No, that isn't right either. Actually, I don't think the Beatles ever did a cover for Dude Looks Like a Lady. Come on, class, this is an easy one. How about you in the corner with the sock on your shoulder...

...yes, you're right. It's Michelle, and the world of the Supreme Aglet is once again in perfect balance.