English English vs. American English Part II
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English English vs. American English Part II
Ok folks - thread got too long but it's bloody hillarious - let's continue here.
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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.
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.
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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!
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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?
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?
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"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.
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.
"Doctor to patient: I have good news and bad news. The good news is that you are not a hypochondriac....."
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