It's all Gree-- Bulgari-- Russi-- Fren-- Eyebeean to me

We were learning about measurement (again) in physics and Mr. Lyons was discussing the importance of a universal measurement system.

Mr. Lyons: Now, if I told you that this table was three meters long, you all would have a general idea of how long that is, right? (holds up a metertstick, measures out 3, shows us length) However, if I told you that it is three flimflams long, you would look at me like I was crazy. That's perfectly good information, it's just in a language that you don't happen to speak. It's like I was talking to you in...(begins to whisper to himself quickly) Greek? No. Arabic? No... ummm...German? No! (goes back to talking to us) Well the problem here is that whatever language I pick, one of you will speak it! Just pick a language that ya don't speak, and insert it here!