That Time Everyone in France Freaked Out About O(i)gnons

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Documents French public reaction to proposed spelling reform of 'oignons.' Teaches language policy, spelling reform history, and public linguistics.

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A 4-minute video from K Klein: “That Time Everyone in France Freaked Out About O(i)gnons”.

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