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@Kate
Kate Matsuda · 7 answers · 11mo

Why is a jumper in American english called sweater and in German pullover? Because when it's cold the British just jump into their knitwear, the Germans pull it over and the Americans just sweat in it? Crazy.

I understand “pullover” but “jumper” always confuses me.

@LaDamaX
LaDamaX · 11mo

I don't know - language is strange that way, but sometimes if you look up the etymology behind the words it makes sense. https://www.etymonline.com/word/sweater

@BobOmbMonkey
BobOmbMonkey · 11mo

Blame the french for Jupe... I'm very much an advocate for calling them pull overs.

@Andy
Pandy · 11mo

I wonder who shoves it.

@Kabus
Kabus · 11mo

Real 🗣️🔥

@Alanishya
Ripped Paper System · 11mo

Is this a joke?

@Shannon
Shan · 11mo

🤯

@fizzyarthur
Arthur · 11mo

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