Let’s face it: In Season 1, Sofia Vergara’s accent is at its thickest. While the writers eventually leaned into the mispronunciation jokes, early viewers often missed half of her punchlines.

The subtitles are not just translations; they are tools for characterization. For instance:

(To the camera) That was a misunderstanding of physics. And hairdryer warranties.

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