A bit of Brit-Speak/Ameri-Speak humour...
Sep 18th, 2003, 10:54 AM
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PatrickLondon, I always thought U and non-U referred to "university" as in educated. I'll have to google it and report back.
British Candy Experts: Have you ever had Taverners Cara-Mints? They are caramel flavored hard candies in a tin, with just a hint of mint. I adore them, and since my local gourmet supermarket stopped carrying that flavor, I don't know where to buy them. I would gladly purchase a case if I could find them. Divine.
British Candy Experts: Have you ever had Taverners Cara-Mints? They are caramel flavored hard candies in a tin, with just a hint of mint. I adore them, and since my local gourmet supermarket stopped carrying that flavor, I don't know where to buy them. I would gladly purchase a case if I could find them. Divine.
Sep 18th, 2003, 12:03 PM
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That U/non-U note reminds me of the wonderful "I know my place" skit from the "Two Ronnies" (Barker and Corbett) on English TV. Can't remember how long ago. (Three guys - one each upper, middle and lower class, instantly recognizable because of the way they spoke and dressed.) Like many classic bits, it remains funny because of its underlying truth about class attitudes in England. That premise could be changing now -- but then, that's what they said in the 60's.
What do you think, Brit-Fodorites?
What do you think, Brit-Fodorites?
Sep 19th, 2003, 08:22 PM
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Re American "Biscuits"
I would say a biscuit in US would be like a one inch high cylindrical scone without any sugar.
Some people here luv them with "sausage gravy", which resembles wallpaper paste with (crumbs of cooked sausage) lumps in it. Seems an exceedingly high correlation between amount of said gravy on a plate, and the degree of obesity of the consumer.
I would say a biscuit in US would be like a one inch high cylindrical scone without any sugar.
Some people here luv them with "sausage gravy", which resembles wallpaper paste with (crumbs of cooked sausage) lumps in it. Seems an exceedingly high correlation between amount of said gravy on a plate, and the degree of obesity of the consumer.
Sep 20th, 2003, 05:12 AM
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Mrwunrfl: Pants in the UK are worn under trousers.
Pants can cover both men and womens clothing as a generic term, but women often will wear Knickers.
Boxer shorts are often just boxers.
The word Pants can be used as slang for rubbish e.g It was pants = it was rubbish/no good etc.
Pants can cover both men and womens clothing as a generic term, but women often will wear Knickers.
Boxer shorts are often just boxers.
The word Pants can be used as slang for rubbish e.g It was pants = it was rubbish/no good etc.
Sep 20th, 2003, 08:04 AM
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I was at Moss Bros. to pick up the rented top hat, morning coat, etc. for my visit to the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot. They had measured me the week before, so I was ready to try it on.
The salesman brought everything out and I told him that the first thing I wanted to do was to try on the pants. I explained that I wanted to make certain that the pants were long enough. Amused, he brought me "trousers" that fit quite nicely.
