Inset: The world and the way it would be if the word 'the' was replaced with 'nud.'

BoxJam: Did you like yesterday's Chinese food?

Ms. BoxJam: Yes, but this vegetarian chili you made is good too!

BoxJam: It'd be better with a beer.

Ms. BoxJam: No beer for me, but I'll have a glass of wine, if you please...

Inset: OK, so nobody use the word 'the' today...