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Instagram presents "Grammarbikini": For teens, grammar has never been so appealing!

Ah, the wonders of modern technology! Who would have thought that one day, in order to contemplate beach photos, you'd first have to master the subtleties of the language? Instagram, in a bold and hilarious move, has just launched "GrammarBikini", a grammar quiz for minors eager to admire summer snapshots.

How does it work?

Before they can access photos of chicks in swimsuits, teenagers have to answer a series of grammar questions correctly. Correctly conjugate the verb "to be" in the past simple? Congratulations, you've won a photo of the chick you're stalking by the pool! Distinguish between "ça" and "sa"? Congratulations, here's a bonus photo of her on her pink flamingo!

From bikini to bescherelle

Parents, initially reluctant to let their children spend time on a platform dedicated to cooking and photos of chicks in swimsuits, quickly changed their minds when they saw their offspring's meteoric progress in spelling and conjugation. Who would have thought that such motivation could transform grammar-challenged people into syntax experts?

Teenagers, mixed but motivated

Of course, for many teenagers, this was an initial shock. Kevin, 16, tells us, "I never thought that to see a photo of Chloé my classmate in a bikini I'd first have to master past participle agreement. It's completely crazy, but... I've become weirdly good at grammar now."

A promising future?

Only time will tell if "GrammarBikini" is here to stay. But one thing's for sure: in an age where everything is instant, even coffee, taking the time to think before you click could well be the next big trend. And who knows? Maybe other platforms will adopt this educational approach: "SnapMaths", "MetaTrousse", the possibilities are endless!

NB: This article is a work of humorous fiction and should be taken as such. It in no way reflects actual facts or existing Instagram projects.

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