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In my less mature years, I must admit that I was an avid viewer of the animated show South Park, which features the lovable characters Stan, Kenny, Kyle and Cartman. Guys, I know I'm not alone. If you're a male reading this article, don't kid yourself; you enjoyed the show at one time or another.

In one specific episode, the boys find themselves on the planet Marklar, whose inhabitants speak a language that is identical to English except for the fact that every noun is replaced with the word “Marklar.”

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