English English vs. American English Part II

[Lauren]

Ok folks - thread got too long but it's bloody hillarious - let's continue here.

[Allison]

We have the Hasty Pudding Club! They present the Hasty Pudding award annually...It's an on-going effort by Harvard University, I believe.

Interesting glossary.. here's a few for the almighty dollar:

$1 - single, buck, bone
$5 - Fin, Lincoln
$100 - C-note, Benjamin
$1000 - One large, One k

What denomination is a British "Bob"?
Never knew that one and haven't heard it for years.
And how many pounds is a "stone" ? I'm refering to weight, not currency.

[marscan]

...is it just me or does anyone else have the sudden urge to watch a Monty Python flick? lolol....!!

[marscan]

omg cut it out...y'all are making me laugh myself into a gurgle..lolol...yeeeeee haw!

[marscan]

that is so interesting! The Hillbilly saying "pon mah word n honner" (upon my word and honor) has the same connotation in speaking: "I am telling the truth". love it...lol

[Allison]

Yep, it was Gran, again, who used to say bob when I was very, very young. And yep again, it was most decidedly before 1968 - though not that much before!

Went out to breakfast this morning and had "bangers".
Anybody want to take a shot?

[Nancy1]

Love this thread! Yeah for all the endorphins too! Anyhow, bangers and mash I think are sausages and potatoes, yes?

[Allison]

Right Nancy!...ye olde fruit.
Now according to Roy that is a term of endearment, not a title with derogatory meaning. So I'm allowed.............:)

[Allison]

"I share my surname with a famous saussage manufacturer"

Well if you were in the states, that would be one of two...Dean or Evans.
They're the biggest two here I think.

[Nancy1]

LOL! Can't decide if I'd rather be an olde fruit or a Nancy :) When I was in school they called me a Nanny Goat.

[marscan]

lol Nancy Im an old fruit too! I was reading Roy's definition and remembered the TV Show "Everybody Loves Raymond". The father, whenever Ray is being what he thinks is too sensitive or not masculine enough, calls him a "Nancy-boy" and I never knew what he meant by it. Hilarious!

[Allison]

Even my parents's meaning of "gay", meant joyful or happy, a whole generation removed from my Gran.
My kids say gay all the time, but also not in reference to anyone's sexuality.
It's used to describe an event, situation, or thing they're unhappy about or find ridiculous, as in," They're confiscating students' cell phones at school. That is so gay."

Speaking of *Everybody Loves Raymond*, Ray's father is famous for saying the same thing every time he's surprised. It is a very fitting phrase to use here on the cdiff site.
What does he say all the time?

[marscan]

"Holy Crap"...lolol!!

My know it all teenage son uses the same phrase when describing something he doesnt like, "mom that is so gay". I usually then show him "gay" by taking away his Playstation for a day, so it all evens out..lolol.