To Be Fair, This Quote Is Hilarious If You're Stoned.

Non-native english speaker boss: The idee (pronounced I-d) is…
Native english speaker colleague interrupts: Did you mean idea? (highlighting the e-a part).
Non-native english speaker boss: No, unless you say te-a?! (pronouncing the e-a part as in the correct pronunciation of idea). Native english speaker colleague almost fell from his chair…

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