There once was a linguist named Trask
Who studied the syntax of Basque.
He needed a purgative
To deal with the ergative
And said, "Next time, I think I won't ask!"
There was a young man from Cần Thơ
Who put very hot ớt in his phở.
When they said, "Don't you find
That it burns you behind?"
He chuckled and answered, "Well, duh!"
