Was it Van Gogh, Carroty Mustache?

[Sam Flynn]

I read a detailed article arguing that though the clever people like to scoff at 'Van Go"

I don't think it's a case of cleverness or scoffing, Henry. Speaking for myself, it's simply a desire for accuracy and a love of other languages.

there is considerable debate actually whether the particular regional dialect would've had the name pronounced as Hoch, Choch, or indeed 'Goch'

Indeed, but it's definitely not "Goff", and "Go" isn't even trying

[caz]

I'm wondering whether someone has misunderstood the bogus newspaper report which claimed Mary Kelly "had the painters in" on November 9.

Love,

Caz
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[Henry Flower]

I read a detailed article arguing that though the clever people like to scoff at 'Van Go' and insist it should be pronounced 'Van Choch' - with both CH's pronounced as in 'loch', there is considerable debate actually whether the particular regional dialect would've had the name pronounced as Hoch, Choch, or indeed 'Goch' - the 'o' being quite a bit softer than the English 'o' also.

My personal preference is to settle for 'Vincent Von Google', and anyone who doesn't like it is an elitist buffoon.

[Sam Flynn]

Ahhh the voiceless velar fricative....the only English people capable of pronouncing it are scousers.

Chhhorrechht

[Sam Flynn]

Yep. See the pronunciation link two posts up.

Missed that, Richard, but thanks for the confirmation.

[DirectorDave]

Most Brits don't either. It's not "Van Go" or "Van Goff", but something more like "Fan Choch", with the "ch"s pronounced as in the German, Scottish or Welsh.

Ahhh the voiceless velar fricative....the only English people capable of pronouncing it are scousers.

[richardh]

Yep. See the pronunciation link two posts up.

Most Brits don't either. It's not "Van Go" or "Van Goff", but something more like "Fan Choch", with the "ch"s pronounced as in the German, Scottish or Welsh.

[Sam Flynn]

I do wish the Americans/Canadians could pronounce Van Gogh's name correctly though

Most Brits don't either. It's not "Van Go" or "Van Goff", but something more like "Fan Choch", with the "ch"s pronounced as in the German, Scottish or Welsh.

[richardh]

Now this is funny. Watch it all for a good laugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1GzmXlDqJY

[richardh]

Well, I know that this will be (has been) met with ridicule and negativity but like I said on this chaps YouTube vid (link above); Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance. We should all give this some consideration before the mass character assassination begins IMO.

I do wish the Americans/Canadians could pronounce Van Gogh's name correctly though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceo7E1R78yo

[richardh]

Vincent alias Jack (Dale)... You're not.....Pierre..... are you?

Thanks for remembering, GUT. It’s been such a long time. Here’s a video that explains the journey I’ve been on with the book.

https://youtu.be/IKsF_Zilp8U

[Sam Flynn]

How can the truth be the fake news? I acquired all of the Ripper letters from the National Archives in Kew and completed a detail analysis of the letters. Jack the Ripper was artistic, and yes, he made little drawings on several letters and envelopes. Surprised you don’t know this.

What we do know is that JTR certainly didn't write (or draw) all of those letters, and quite possibly none of them.

[Varqm]

the plane! the plane!

[Vincent alias Jack]

"Did Jack the Ripper like to make little drawings on his letters? Yes."

Using fake news like above, you just kinda know it's going to be another stitch up job.

How can the truth be the fake news? I acquired all of the Ripper letters from the National Archives in Kew and completed a detail analysis of the letters. Jack the Ripper was artistic, and yes, he made little drawings on several letters and envelopes. Surprised you don’t know this.

Cheers,
Dale

[Vincent alias Jack]

Do a search.

Not his first go.

Claimed to have a book coming last time.

Yeah sure.

Thanks for remembering, GUT. It’s been such a long time. Here’s a video that explains the journey I’ve been on with the book.

https://youtu.be/IKsF_Zilp8U