Misconceptions about English - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 26) | Mental Floss

This episode of misconceptions debunks some common mistaken ideas about the English language. Prescriptivists will literally go insane as Elliott Morgan discusses some of the rules of the English language that may not be as cut and dried as you imagine. Misconceptions is a weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about English! Want more of Elliott?    / elliottmorgan   Select Images and Footage provided by Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com ---- Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @mentalfloss   About Mental Floss: Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter:   / mental_floss   Facebook:   / mentalflossma.  . Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Mental Floss Misconceptions about English - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 26) | Mental Floss    / @mentalfloss