General Stuff #2
The Differences between the US and UK
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| On the matters of 'z's I demand you call me zebra with ZEB. Not any of this ZEE craziness. I am not a bumblebee! O:< Also I found out we had statistically the best teeth in the world. I lold. Seriously, stuff stereotypes. Although, we did have this one time when dentists were payed for how many fillings they did. You can guess what happened. Fillings for everyone! Fill up those teeth! Enamel is for n00bs! | 2012-05-30 20:55:00 Author: PygmyOwl  Posts: 1316 |
| Sssh... Between you and me (and everyone else that's viewing this thread)... In Brazil the Portuguese have a stereotype of being stupid... Just a stereotype, no hard feelings, right? <3 It's alright, because there are bad stereotypes about brazilians over here too. No hard feelings. | 2012-05-30 20:55:00 Author: SnipySev  Posts: 2452 |
| On the matters of 'z's I demand you call me zebra with ZEB. Not any of this ZEE craziness. I am not a bumblebee! O:< Also I found out we had statistically the best teeth in the world. I lold. Seriously, stuff stereotypes. Although, we did have this one time when dentists were payed for how many fillings they did. You can guess what happened. Fillings for everyone! Fill up those teeth! Enamel is for n00bs! Do fillings really remove enamel? | 2012-05-30 20:58:00 Author: Kern  Posts: 5078 |
| I have frankly no idea. If you had been eating a lot of pottery I suspect. (Hooray for typos) | 2012-05-30 21:06:00 Author: PygmyOwl Posts: 1316 |
| Do fillings really remove enamel? The drill does. It's alright, because there are bad stereotypes about brazilians over here too. No hard feelings. The people or the waxing? | 2012-05-30 21:07:00 Author: Rabid-Coot  Posts: 6728 |
| On the matters of 'z's I demand you call me zebra with ZEB. Not any of this ZEE craziness. I am not a bumblebee! O:< What does zee have to do with bumblebees. If being a bumblebee means pronouncing Z as zee and not zed, then you are officially a bumblebee. Christ! Do you have it in for me or something? Lighten up, it's only some good natured p***-taking. I understood the sarcasm, I was ranting on how I hated that attitude which DOES really exist in a non-sarcastic form. Maybe I should have been more specific, I am talking to a Brit after all.  | 2012-05-30 22:36:00 Author: Littlebigdude805  Posts: 1924 |
| What does zee have to do with bumblebees. If being a bumblebee means pronouncing Z as zee and not zed, then you are officially a bumblebee. zzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzee. The sound we make for bees and other such insects. Not entirely accurate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8aoUa393s&feature=fvwrel | 2012-05-31 07:34:00 Author: PygmyOwl Posts: 1316 |
| I understood the sarcasm, I was ranting on how I hated that attitude which DOES really exist in a non-sarcastic form. Maybe I should have been more specific, I am talking to a Brit after all. Ohhhhhhhhhh nooooooo you didn't!!! *wags finger* Truth is, US and UK are both great in their own way. Both have their faults of course. Both have a lot of idiots, but also a lot of intelligent and/or incredibly talented people. Both have great musicians, both have awful musicians (basically 80% of modern music ). So we'll make fun of Americans, and you'll make fun of the Brits, and we'll all live happily ever after. | 2012-05-31 10:00:00 Author: Ali_Star  Posts: 4085 |
| Problem is it's not just the UK doing this. Being an American on the internet means enduring countless idiots who hate you and tell you your existence is the cancer of the universe, because I was born here :/. There was a time earlier this year when every single post on 9gag about anything related to fattening food, obesity, or general stupidity was flooded with comments like "LOL AMERICANS" "ONLY IN AMERICA". Hating Americans became a fad XD, do people really have no mind of their own? They let fads dictate what they love and hate. | 2012-05-31 15:49:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Problem is it's not just the UK doing this. Being an American on the internet means enduring countless idiots who hate you and tell you your existence is the cancer of the universe, because I was born here :/. There was a time earlier this year when every single post on 9gag about anything related to fattening food, obesity, or general stupidity was flooded with comments like "LOL AMERICANS" "ONLY IN AMERICA". Hating Americans became a fad XD, do people really have no mind of their own? They let fads dictate what they love and hate. 9gag is a site all about poking fun at people (and also puppies, kittens and the sodding Avengers nowadays!). Hating is a very strong word. Fair enough if people are actually saying you're a cancer of the universe, but you've got just take the all jokes made about you in good heart. Another thing, obesity is a big problem in a America.... that's a fact! It's a problem here of course, but in America (as they say) everything is bigger! The term "only in America" is used as a positive statement too. I've not actually physically met many Americans, but the ones I have met have been really nice. If somebody tells you that your country is s***t, say the same about theirs! | 2012-05-31 16:11:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Problem is it's not just the UK doing this. Being an American on the internet means enduring countless idiots who hate you and tell you your existence is the cancer of the universe, because I was born here :/. There was a time earlier this year when every single post on 9gag about anything related to fattening food, obesity, or general stupidity was flooded with comments like "LOL AMERICANS" "ONLY IN AMERICA". Hating Americans became a fad XD, do people really have no mind of their own? They let fads dictate what they love and hate. I'd like to point out America stereotypes the rest of the world as much as the rest of the world stereotypes it. It just so happens that the rest of the world has more voices. | 2012-05-31 16:26:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| If I were Russian, I'd be sick of all the videogames portraying my country as the evil villain and americans as heroes. Every single modern-war FPS. Not cool. Besides, with all the wars the US gets into and all the meddling in foreign affairs, there's bound to be a strong anti-american sentiment in certain parts of the world. | 2012-05-31 17:47:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| If I were Russian, I'd be sick of all the videogames portraying my country as the evil villain and americans as heroes. Every single modern-war FPS. Not cool. Besides, with all the wars the US gets into and all the meddling in foreign affairs, there's bound to be a strong anti-american sentiment in certain parts of the world. Heck! Half the time it's us Brits being portrayed as villians! | 2012-05-31 18:28:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| If I were Russian, I'd be sick of all the videogames portraying my country as the evil villain and americans as heroes. Every single modern-war FPS. Not cool. If I were Russian, I'd be sick of all the videogames portraying my country as the evil villain and americans as heroes. Every single modern-war FPS. Not cool. Have you ever watched North Korean cartoons? You might change your mind. >.> Also, those are video games. They're totally fictional, and if they aren't, they twist the truth a bit or a lot. If it's based on a true story, then the "villain" is usually someone who actually did something really bad. And honestly I've never seen or played anything where the British were on the opposing side except for historical recreations of the Revolution or something. And if that's the only thing, that was WAAAAAYYY back when. And if someone from another country IS portrayed as a stereotypical villain, it's usually because of the age-old typical "villain" characteristic of a thick foreign accent, which is really only used in humorous methods.  Problem is it's not just the UK doing this. Being an American on the internet means enduring countless idiots who hate you and tell you your existence is the cancer of the universe, because I was born here :/...do people really have no mind of their own? They let fads dictate what they love and hate. Well, that's the internet for ya. So much more than half of the crud you hear about America is either A)Not true, or B)Something completely stupid and not something someone from that place would say in person. Truth is, there're LOTS of mean people on the internet. Not saying you didn't already know that, of course. And people will blurt stuff that they cannot take back, seriously hurtful stuff. But the best thing I think to do is to remember lots of it is HOOEY. I don't listen when people say "most of the world agrees!", because have they ASKED the rest of the world? Nope. If I were to go around in person and ask people if they hated America with a passion, I doubt I'd find many people. If there are, they're usually just plain mean or want to look cool and go with the flow, finding pride in all of America's faults. There was a presentation on pollution today, and of course, all the statistics were based on America. America wastes this, America ruins that, the U.S. is number one in this. And then people started saying stuff like "stupid Americans" and "they're stupid". It seriously made me mad. I couldn't help but tell them to have some respect for the country and the presenter. (Of course, the audience was pretty young) Seriously, I know people with MILITARY relatives that say they hate America. Their loved ones are risking their lives on the battlefield, and they can't at least say that they appreciate what--who they're fighting for? Just goes to show you how ignorant and nationalist some people can be. But let's not get too intense here. Just my little explosion, had to get it out of my system. :hero: | 2012-05-31 19:23:00 Author: Sackpapoi  Posts: 1195 |
| Heck! Half the time it's us Brits being portrayed as villians! To be fair we do a good job at playing villains. | 2012-05-31 19:25:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| To be fair we do a good job at playing villains. I think the bald guys with eye patches and cats do a pretty good job... | 2012-05-31 19:26:00 Author: Sackpapoi Posts: 1195 |
| Have you ever watched North Korean cartoons? You might change your mind. >.> And what have North Korean cartoons to do with the depiction of Russians in american media? North Korea is a dictatorship. The States are not. When the Korean government glorifies itself in their media, it's considered propaganda. Yet when american media does the same about its country, it's considered patriotism. Also, those are video games. They're totally fictional, and if they aren't, they twist the truth a bit or a lot. If it's based on a true story, then the "villain" is usually someone who actually did something really bad. Yes, they're fictional. But they exist in such quantity that it's becoming kind of unsettling. It's a fixation with war that I can't understand. Imagine if a load of russian developers made dozens of games in which americans are depicted as evil invaders and russians are patriotic heroes. Even if those games were completely fictional, would you be comfortable with that? Do you think those games would be well-received in your country? | 2012-05-31 19:42:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| And what have North Korean cartoons to do with the depiction of Russians in american media? North Korea is a dictatorship. The States are not. When the Korean government glorifies itself in their media, it's considered propaganda. Yet when american media does the same about its country, it's considered patriotism. Is there anything wrong with patriotism? Plus, Russia is not the prime victim. False depictions in media are made all over the world. In newspapers, cartoons, movies, and games too. If you've noticed, there are a very fair number of ones about America. How do you think some the hate for it gets around? There are accusations and claims made in newspapers and other types of media. Yes, they're fictional. But they exist in such quantity that it's becoming kind of unsettling. It's a fixation with war that I can't understand. Imagine if a load of russian developers made dozens of games in which americans are depicted as evil invaders and russians are patriotic heroes. Even if those games were completely fictional, would you be comfortable with that? Do you think those games would be well-received in your country? Yes. They probably would, not with flying colors, but still. People will buy anything. Exactly why we said, it's fictional. Don't know if it makes anything any better, but in most you can still play as the opposing team with their side of the story. I know loads of Russian friends who play games like COD and love it. Even games that could spark controversial debate like "Homefront" still went. And THAT definitely has something to do with North Koreans, but it still is a fictional story. But now this is getting of track. This is more like a conversation of "Why Who Hates Who" or something. I don't want to turn this into one of those boring office debates about politics. Never knew enough to understand. :/ | 2012-05-31 20:14:00 Author: Sackpapoi Posts: 1195 |
| Is there anything wrong with patriotism? No there's not, unless it's so exaggerated that it becomes chauvinism. But that's really not my point. My point is, if american media glorifies the United States, it's considered patriotism. If any other country does the same, it's brainwashing propaganda. I do think Russia is the prime victim, at least where videogames are concerned. | 2012-05-31 20:43:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| I do think Russia is the prime victim, at least where videogames are concerned. It's usually to do with some large historical event. *COUGH*Germany*O;HLOIDAFJ*. And I doubt being the bad meanie in video games is of large concern to Russia right now, what with Joe DiMaggio and the gang running about the streets. That and politics. And is it considered spam if there are quick responses concerning a topic between two people? Just want to know before I get in trouble or I lock this by accident and everyone gets mad and starts throwing socks at me. | 2012-05-31 20:47:00 Author: Sackpapoi Posts: 1195 |
| I do think Russia is the prime victim, at least where videogames are concerned. Women get it pretty tight too tbh. | 2012-05-31 21:24:00 Author: Kiminski  Posts: 545 |
| it's usually to do with some large historical event. *cough*germany*o;hloidafj*. *cough* get over it it was 60 years ago *cough* *cough* wasn't the only genocide in history *cough* *cough* or the most recent *cough* | 2012-05-31 22:14:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| No point in telling us Kern, we don't make the games. I don't buy them either. Military shooters are plain awful in my opinion. Quite honestly I don't know what all this concern is over video game or movie villains. Someone has to be the villain and chances are that in a war that villain won't be someone of your own nationality. It's common sense. Does it even matter? When you see a Russian villain do you think "This man is Russian and he is evil, therefore all Russians are evil." I sure hope not. Women get it pretty tight too tbh. This is more concerning, I'de say about 90% of all women in games and movies are not portrayed in a respectable fashion. | 2012-05-31 22:46:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Quite honestly I don't know what all this concern is over video game or movie villains. Someone has to be the villain and chances are that in a war that villain won't be someone of your own nationality. It's common sense. Does it even matter? When you see a Russian villain do you think "This man is Russian and he is evil, therefore all Russians are evil." I sure hope not. Reminds me of the time RE5 was released amid accusations of racism because most of the zombies were black, despite the fact that nobody raised an eyebrow at the four previous games which featured almost exclusively caucasian zombies, and that the 5th installment was set in Africa where...well, duh....there are a lot of black people. | 2012-06-01 06:14:00 Author: Ungreth  Posts: 2130 |
| This is more concerning, I'de say about 90% of all women in games and movies are not portrayed in a respectable fashion. Chell, GLaDOS, Alyx Vance, Chun-Li, Jennifer Tate, Lightning, Zelda (Think of the alter-egos Sheik and Tetra), Lara Croft, Jade, Commander Shepard, Jill Valentine, Yuna, Rubi Mallone, April Ryan, Samus Aran, The Boss, Faith. and who could forget... MS PACMAN!!! I could go on about the debate about how sexy=/=dumb, but I have to go to work soon. Maybe I'll come back later and make a topic about it. It's a subject that interests me greatly  | 2012-06-01 07:48:00 Author: rialrees  Posts: 1015 |
| Chell, GLaDOS, Alyx Vance, Chun-Li, Jennifer Tate, Lightning, Zelda (Think of the alter-egos Sheik and Tetra), Lara Croft, Jade, Commander Shepard, Jill Valentine, Yuna, Rubi Mallone, April Ryan, Samus Aran, The Boss, Faith. and who could forget... MS PACMAN!!! I could go on about the debate about how sexy=/=dumb, but I have to go to work soon. Maybe I'll come back later and make a topic about it. It's a subject that interests me greatly Ah yes, Jade from Beyond Good and Evil. My fave female lead. A rare case where the designer put much more emphasis on portraying the character as smart and resourceful than creating a stereoeypical "babe" with over sized boobs and skimpy clothing. Jade seriously needs to make a comeback this generation, because BG&E is the best "under-rated" game of all time IMO. | 2012-06-01 08:48:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130 |
| +Elena from Uncharted. | 2012-06-01 09:39:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Chell, GLaDOS, Alyx Vance, Chun-Li, Jennifer Tate, Lightning, Zelda (Think of the alter-egos Sheik and Tetra), Lara Croft, Jade, Commander Shepard, Jill Valentine, Yuna, Rubi Mallone, April Ryan, Samus Aran, The Boss, Faith. and who could forget... MS PACMAN!!! I could go on about the debate about how sexy=/=dumb, but I have to go to work soon. Maybe I'll come back later and make a topic about it. It's a subject that interests me greatly Great list but I'd scratch Samus out, considering what they did to her in Other M. They turned a badass into a whimpering space Barbie that doesn't miss an opportunity to let the armor fall apart and reveal her skin-tight latex suit. Well, that's what you get when you hire Team Ninja do develop a game. | 2012-06-01 09:59:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| I might take Lara out. Especially the early version because she was basically about 70% boobs. Having said that, she is a strong character, and they seem to have made her more realistic from what I've seen of the new game. | 2012-06-01 10:16:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Chell, GLaDOS, Alyx Vance, Chun-Li, Jennifer Tate, Lightning, Zelda (Think of the alter-egos Sheik and Tetra), Lara Croft, Jade, Commander Shepard, Jill Valentine, Yuna, Rubi Mallone, April Ryan, Samus Aran, The Boss, Faith. and who could forget... MS PACMAN!!! To name a few, but now show me a list that isn't crawling with giant boobs and skin tight clothing lol. MMORPGs are the worst. You can't see the world for giant breasted girls in armoured bra and knickers. Don't get me wrong I honestly couldn't care less, but it certainly isn't respectful. | 2012-06-01 10:28:00 Author: Kiminski Posts: 545 |
| I might take Lara out. Especially the early version because she was basically about 70% boobs. Having said that, she is a strong character, and they seem to have made her more realistic from what I've seen of the new game. To name a few, but now show me a list that isn't crawling with giant boobs and skin tight clothing lol. MMORPGs are the worst. You can't see the world for giant breasted girls in armoured bra and knickers. Don't get me wrong I honestly couldn't care less, but it certainly isn't respectful. Having boobs isn't a sin. If it is, I'd better get myself checked in with Beelzebub right now, save a few wasted decades Foofles just made a really nice point about this on twitter: Yeah, it's no crime to appreciate the female form. Plus,the average video game/comic male is just bulging muscles all over I think I'll take this topic to another thread soon, rather than hijacking this one | 2012-06-01 10:49:00 Author: rialrees Posts: 1015 |
| Having boobs isn't a sin. If it is, I'd better get myself checked in with Beelzebub right now, save a few wasted decades Foofles just made a really nice point about this on twitter: Yeah, it's no crime to appreciate the female form. Plus,the average video game/comic male is just bulging muscles all over ..with a smooth crotch lol. But yes, back on track! | 2012-06-01 11:02:00 Author: Kiminski Posts: 545 |
| Having boobs isn't a sin. The boobs aren't the issue in that scenario its the armoured bra and knickers that look nice but offer no real protection, http://madartlab.com/2011/12/14/fantasy-armor-and-lady-bits/ | 2012-06-01 11:20:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| To name a few, but now show me a list that isn't crawling with giant boobs and skin tight clothing lol. The female Pokemon protagonists. | 2012-06-01 12:01:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| The boobs aren't the issue in that scenario its the armoured bra and knickers that look nice but offer no real protection, http://madartlab.com/2011/12/14/fantasy-armor-and-lady-bits/ Oh I heartily agree! Awesome article btw! My main point is that more often than not, if a female character has big boobs (skimpy armour or not), she's automatically denounced as a sexist portrayal, which is not entirely accurate, IMHO. Anywho! I'm officially done hijacking this thread! I feel awfully guilty about it, so I made a new one (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=71015-Regarding-The-Portrayal-of-Women-in-Video-Games&p=1010623#post1010623) Please do come over and share more of your thoughts  | 2012-06-01 13:12:00 Author: rialrees Posts: 1015 |
| It appears the US has a bit of a zombie outbreak going on. So hah! UK 1 - US 0 | 2012-06-01 14:48:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Yeah, last I checked there's quite a lot of people rooting for such an event. Why? I have no idea. They probably assume zombie games make them the most likely to survive. I guess little big planet has made us all the best candidates for when everyone is shrunk down to mere inches. | 2012-06-01 15:49:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Yeah, last I checked there's quite a lot of people rooting for such an event. Why? I have no idea. They probably assume zombie games make them the most likely to survive. I guess little big planet has made us all the best candidates for when everyone is shrunk down to mere inches. I think Ali was referring to the fact that there have been 2 cannibal stories in the past week or so... | 2012-06-01 16:09:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| Reminds me of the time RE5 was released amid accusations of racism because most of the zombies were black, despite the fact that nobody raised an eyebrow at the four previous games which featured almost exclusively caucasian zombies, and that the 5th installment was set in Africa where...well, duh....there are a lot of black people. "But let’s close this review with a revisit of that lovely matter of racism that’s been hanging around like a bad smell. RE5 actually does a lot to defer that accusation. Your partner is black (a bit), quite a few whiteys are scattered throughout the early hordes, and real effort has been put into a somewhat realistic and sympathetic depiction of modern Africa. And then... Halfway through the game, we suddenly find ourselves in a succession of mud hut villages fighting crowds of jabbering black people in loincloths and war paint, chucking spears. Oh, dears. Talk about sidestepping a pothole only to fall off a bridge, but one needn't be worried unless there's genuine hatred behind it, and I don't get that impression. Capcom aren't bad people, they're just idiots." from: Zero Punctuation's Video Review of Resident Evil 5 (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/624-Resident-Evil-5). | 2012-06-01 16:35:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| *cough* get over it it was 60 years ago *cough* *cough* wasn't the only genocide in history *cough* *cough* or the most recent *cough* You should really get a cough drop. Try Ricola. They're lemony. It appears the US has a bit of a zombie outbreak going on. So hah! UK 1 - US 0 PLEASE. There's a zombie outbreak all the time, and some kind of outbreak every day in Florida. There was even a GIANT SNAIL outbreak. Seriously. So nothing new. | 2012-06-01 17:54:00 Author: Sackpapoi Posts: 1195 |
| Thread is getting a bit spammy.... hint hint. | 2012-06-01 18:09:00 Author: Lady_Luck__777  Posts: 3458 |
| Thread is getting a bit spammy.... hint hint. I'm guessing it's going to be a lockdown. | 2012-06-01 19:56:00 Author: Apple2012  Posts: 1408 |
| I'm guessing it's going to be a lockdown. Or we could just stop spamming | 2012-06-01 21:12:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| US has better sports than we do. (Go Kings!) US has better adverts than we do. (Especially Peggy. I like Peggy) US has better pizza than we do. US has worse motorsport than we do. (NASCAR sucks) 3-1 USA. | 2012-06-03 15:31:00 Author: Unknown User  |
| Apple, if you find yourself vacationing (to me, a holiday involves devoted sales campaigns, greeting cards and a Charlie Brown special) in Britain, and you fall flat on your posterior, you will get giggles and funny looks if you announce that you hurt your fanny... especially if you're a dude. I found that out when I noticed it on the list of words censored in English broadcasting. -As for other differences discussed in this long-a** thread, American network television (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) consists of eight minutes of commercial advertisements for every half hour, and it seems like even more if it's a "cable channel". If you want virtually commercial free television in the United States, you're pretty much stuck watching the Premium Cable/Satellite stations or PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, which shows mostly educational television and 20 year old British Sitcoms like Keeping Up Appearances.) -In regards to country bashing, don't take too much offense, it's a less constructive version of patriotism with the appeal (to the basher) of not labeling themself as a patriot. -Americans who don't understand Brit humor... I enjoy watching, listening to and or reading Monty Python, HHG2G, Dirk Gently, Discworld, P.G. Wodehouse, An Idiot Abroad, Life's Too Short, [insert Simon Pegg movie title here] and I have never lived outside the United States. -Spelling: "Before the early 18th century English spelling was not standardized. Different standards became noticeable after the publishing of influential dictionaries. For the most part current BrE spellings follow those of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language (1755). Among the advocates of spelling reform in England, the influences of those who preferred the Norman (or Anglo-French) spellings of certain words proved decisive. In many cases AmE deviated in the 19th century from mainstream British spelling; on the other hand it has also often retained older forms. Many of the now characteristic AmE spellings were introduced, although often not created, by Noah Webster in his An American Dictionary of the English Language of 1828. Webster was a strong proponent of spelling reform for reasons both philological and nationalistic. Many other spelling changes proposed in the US by Webster himself and by the Simplified Spelling Board in the early 20th century never caught on. Subsequent spelling adjustments in the UK had little effect on present-day US spelling, and vice versa." ~ Wikipedia -The Simpsons: My all-time favorite joke on the Simpsons is when they are in Australia and the toilet at the American Embassy forces the water to drain counter-clockwise so that it flushes "The American Way." (although apparently, according to Wiki... "water rotation in home bathrooms under normal circumstances is not related to the Coriolis effect or to the rotation of the earth, and no consistent difference in rotation direction between toilets in the northern and southern hemispheres can be observed.") -Brits who snicker at Americans considering Canada part of the UK. This comes from Canada being part of the British Commonwealth and most Canadian currency having "Lillibet's" face on it. Many Americans, especially those of us in the northern United States, have had access to this "Monopoly" money and it is easy to understand them coming to this conclusion. (I'm not in Alaska, but the part of the United States I live in requires you to head south to get to Canada. Oh, and apparently now you also need a passport. Laaaaaaaame.) =D -Also... I giggle every time I hear someone say "aluminium". Especially since I know that "aluminum" was coined by a Brit and throughout the 19th century, Americans with any knowledge of chemistry used the term "aluminium". | 2012-06-04 05:43:00 Author: DreadRandal  Posts: 434 |
| Americans who don't understand Brit humor... I enjoy watching, listening to and or reading Monty Python, HHG2G, Dirk Gently, Discworld, P.G. Wodehouse, An Idiot Abroad, Life's Too Short, [insert Simon Pegg movie title here] and I have never lived outside the United States. Are those perceived as being representative of British comedy in America? | 2012-06-04 14:22:00 Author: Ayneh  Posts: 2454 |
| Oh god oregano, when I hear a Brit say oregano I can't help but think of bat poop. That's just my hang up though. Woe is me. | 2012-06-04 15:48:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Oh god oregano, when I hear a Brit say oregano I can't help but think of bat poop. That's just my hang up though. Woe is me. Ore-guano? | 2012-06-06 12:57:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| I like how the British say aluminum. Makes it sound so much more sci-fi / space age and shiny! The way we Americans say it, it sounds like we are mumbling and stumbling over the word. lol | 2012-06-06 13:56:00 Author: jwwphotos  Posts: 11383 |
| I like how the British say aluminum. Makes it sound so much more sci-fi / space age and shiny! The way we Americans say it, it sounds like we are mumbling and stumbling over the word. lol That's because it's Aluminium, not Aluminum! Yet another example of you guys simplifying our glorious language!! RULE, BRITANNIA!! MWWWWUUUUUUUAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!! | 2012-06-06 14:17:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| That's because it's Aluminium, not Aluminum! Yet another example of you guys simplifying our glorious language!! RULE, BRITANNIA!! MWWWWUUUUUUUAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!! You sure that wasn't just a typo? | 2012-06-06 14:22:00 Author: Valeview  Posts: 1581 |
| That's because it's Aluminium, not Aluminum! Yet another example of you guys simplifying our glorious language!! RULE, BRITANNIA!! MWWWWUUUUUUUAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!! LOL! Oh brother... I just said I liked it. I like fried chicken too, but not sure I would say it rules. | 2012-06-06 14:38:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| You sure that wasn't just a typo? They call it Aluminum (A-loo-mi-num) over there. LOL! Oh brother... I just said I liked it. I like fried chicken too, but not sure I would say it rules. Yeah.... you like it because we say it the right way! *waits for Littlebigdude to take another of my comments the wrong way and come back with another big rant* Now a smiley to show that I'm being light hearted - . | 2012-06-06 14:49:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Yeah.... you like it because we say it the right way! LOL!! Possibly.. However not a big fan of the way you folks say garage. | 2012-06-06 15:29:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| LOL!! Possibly.. However not a big fan of the way you folks say garage. I think posher folk pronounce it as "gar ahhhhhhhge", whilst common folk like me say "gar-idge" (as in "postage"). I'm guessing my pronounciation is what you're referring to? | 2012-06-06 15:55:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
Well then, apparently all of America is now posh. *sip* Indeeed.  | 2012-06-06 22:28:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| I think posher folk pronounce it as "gar ahhhhhhhge", whilst common folk like me say "gar-idge" (as in "postage"). I'm guessing my pronounciation is what you're referring to? Yeah.. lol I never realized that posh pronounced it differently. We say it more like "ger aaahge". Close, but not I suppose. Fascinating though! I love learning little things here and there about all things British! | 2012-06-06 23:00:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Well then, apparently all of America is now posh. *sip* Indeeed. Yeah.. lol I never realized that posh pronounced it differently. We say it more like "ger aaahge". Close, but not I suppose. Fascinating though! I love learning little things here and there about all things British! I actually meant the "posher" people over here, ie those who speak something like the Queen's English, as apposed to a Northerner like myself. "Garahhhhge" is the proper way to pronounce it, I believe. Like Americans, we have our own abreviations of things. For example, you guys (particularly those in the south) use "y'all" for "you all". We (especially up north) have the abbreviation"t'". For example, instead of saying "I'm going to the chippy", we'd say "I'm going t' chippy". | 2012-06-07 09:11:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| I actually meant the "posher" people over here, ie those who speak something like the Queen's English, as apposed to a Northerner like myself. "Garahhhhge" is the proper way to pronounce it, I believe. Like Americans, we have our own abreviations of things. For example, you guys (particularly those in the south) use "y'all" for "you all". We (especially up north) have the abbreviation"t'". For example, instead of saying "I'm going to the chippy", we'd say "I'm going t' chippy". A 'Chippy' for those of you who don't know, is a place where you can get fish and chips. | 2012-06-07 11:14:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| A 'Chippy' for those of you who don't know, is a place where you can get fish and chips. I didn't want to bombard them with too much info, so I left them to figure it out on their own. | 2012-06-07 12:15:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| lol "y'all" I haven't heard that since last summer during an interesting stay in Georgia. | 2012-06-07 20:52:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| I actually meant the "posher" people over here, ie those who speak something like the Queen's English, as apposed to a Northerner like myself. "Garahhhhge" is the proper way to pronounce it, I believe. Like Americans, we have our own abreviations of things. For example, you guys (particularly those in the south) use "y'all" for "you all". We (especially up north) have the abbreviation"t'". For example, instead of saying "I'm going to the chippy", we'd say "I'm going t' chippy". Cool.. Thanks! ..another one of my favs is like when on Top Gear (I watch that a bunch on BBC America) they agree by saying "True that" ..I think it sounds cool ending something with a "that". Well.. maybe not that last sentence though. lol | 2012-06-07 21:11:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| True that? I don't think that's a UK thing. | 2012-06-07 21:28:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| True that? I don't think that's a UK thing. Really... I never heard it over here. | 2012-06-07 22:23:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Well I see it very rarely from much of anyone, regardless of nationality. It may just be a Top Gear quirk. It's a very clumsy saying if you ask me. | 2012-06-07 23:13:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| True that? I don't think that's a UK thing. I thought the same thing, I always thought it was more of an Afro-American thing (except they'd say "True dat", because it's the hip way to say it ). I think I even remember JD from Scrubs saying it like that, and Elliott saying something along the lines of "You ain't as hip as you think you are". | 2012-06-07 23:27:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Yeah, it's a very wanna-be hip saying. | 2012-06-07 23:32:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Well I see it very rarely from much of anyone, regardless of nationality. It may just be a Top Gear quirk. It's a very clumsy saying if you ask me. I'm easily amused.. lol | 2012-06-08 00:41:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| I'm easily amused.. lol True that. | 2012-06-08 01:46:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| True that. AHA!! ..or maybe AHA That! lol | 2012-06-08 02:05:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Like Americans, we have our own abreviations of things. For example, you guys (particularly those in the south) use "y'all" for "you all". We (especially up north) have the abbreviation"t'". For example, instead of saying "I'm going to the chippy", we'd say "I'm going t' chippy". We use that abbreviation too in the US. | 2012-06-08 03:38:00 Author: Bremnen  Posts: 1800 |
| We use that abbreviation too in the US. Yeah, but you don't say it with a Northern twang, so it's not as cool. | 2012-06-08 09:01:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| That's because it's Aluminium, not Aluminum! Yet another example of you guys simplifying our glorious language!! RULE, BRITANNIA!! MWWWWUUUUUUUAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!! The word aluminum predates the word aluminium. "aluminum" was coined by the BRITISH chemist who first sucessfully isolated it from alum. (simmilarly, potassium gets its name by being reduced from pot ash.), anyway, the stuffy gilded age society types whined about all the other recent elements having "ium" suffixes and added the I. Are those perceived as being representative of British comedy in America? they might not be the most current, but they are all penned by Brits, originally produced for British media. | 2012-06-08 14:45:00 Author: DreadRandal Posts: 434 |
| So is the groceries in brown paper bags thing the norm in the US, or is it just in the movies? Always thought they made the shopping look really fresh and tasty lol. Plastic carrier bags are horrible. | 2012-06-08 21:28:00 Author: Kiminski Posts: 545 |
| So is the groceries in brown paper bags thing the norm in the US, or is it just in the movies? Always thought they made the shopping look really fresh and tasty lol. Plastic carrier bags are horrible. We have both.. the norm is now those icky plastic bags, but you can request a brown paper bag. There are also cloth bags you can buy and make you feel all green and fuzzy for reuse every time you shop for groceries. I've learned to deal with the icky plastic bags. Hard part is insuring you have your fingers or hands through the handles and not just in one or worse... neither!! lol | 2012-06-08 21:47:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| There are also cloth bags you can buy and make you feel all green and fuzzy for reuse every time you shop for groceries. Or not use half the time because you forgot to take them with you. | 2012-06-08 22:14:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| Or not use half the time because you forgot to take them with you. lol... yeah, I often wondered about those that have them. What if they buy more than they have room for in those bags? :eek: | 2012-06-08 22:20:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| My family uses those linen bags. Sooooo handy! Plastic stretches and tears and is bad for DUH PLANS'N'AMINALS! Paper is a bit awkward because it has the same shape as the linen ( or visa versa) but it's still weaker and makes more waste than needed :/. Anyone else have opinions on grocery bags? | 2012-06-09 09:22:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Anyone else have opinions on grocery bags? When plastic bags say they're bio-degradeable they really mean it. If you use a Tesco bag to store something the bag will have fallen apart in a few years leaving a mess that breaks up into smaller pieces if you attempt to pick up the fragments. | 2012-06-09 10:06:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| Plastic stretches and tears and is bad for DUH PLANS'N'AMINALS! How is it bad for the plants and animals? I put them in the recycle bin with everything else... The plants and bunnies around my house are quite safe. lol | 2012-06-09 13:21:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| I don't wanna sound like a hippy, but I'm still going to defend my linen bags. @Rabid-Coot Isn't that still a few years that an animal could choke or strangle themselves on? They aren't very smart you know Trust me, I have a cat, 2 dogs, and 4 rescued rabbits. None of which would pass up a chance to go crazy on a plastic bag. @jwwphotos You might recycle them, but not everyone. Once the demand for plastic bags is low enough, it can be ruled out as an option or even banned like in some areas around here. Now no one can throw them out ! Now your bunnays just have to worry about anything with a beak or teeth. | 2012-06-09 20:04:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Well.. you can have your linen bags and feel good about yourself, but I still am wondering where all these kitties and bunnies are that are supposedly dying on all these plastic bags? If you have cats or bunnies you really wouldn't leave bags lying around right? So one has to assume they are stray cats and wild bunnies. Stray cats seem to be a much larger issue than stray bags wouldn't you think? The percentage of stray cats that die from playing with a stray bag has to be pretty darn low taken in consideration of how many other things they could die from. However stray bunnies are pretty much the norm at least where I live and as I don't see any stray bags blowing around my neighborhood, I suspect the death rate from stray bags is pretty low for them as well. For example, if you are suggesting that these stray cats who really shouldn't be around, but are due to negligence of their parent's owners are dying in landfills due to playing with a bag that blew by... I would have to guess that really is the least of their worries. ...but then again, this is all pretty much off topic doncha think? lol | 2012-06-09 21:18:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| " Stray cats seem to be a much larger issue than stray bags wouldn't you think?" Lol..uhm why are you singling out rabbits and cats? I was using my pets as an example of animals lethal curiosity, not as the deadliness of plastic bags. Garbage can make it's way to ever corner of the globe. It can easily escape your street or a landfill. All animals can be affected. So if what you're suggesting is to domesticate every animal, like mine, so that they can't play with our garbage...I think just using a linen bag would be a lot less trouble. Also, theres no reason to feel good about myself. I'm not doing anyone any good, I'm just not doing anyone any harm. Back on topic. I forget, is the UK as absolutely insane about football as the rest of Europe? | 2012-06-09 21:37:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| I have a bad filled with squashed up bags and we just reuse the bags. Simples. | 2012-06-09 21:44:00 Author: kirbyman62  Posts: 1893 |
| Yeah we used to do that too. It's fine until they start ripping. | 2012-06-09 21:47:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| " Stray cats seem to be a much larger issue than stray bags wouldn't you think?" Lol..uhm why are you singling out rabbits and cats? I was using my pets as an example of animals lethal curiosity, not as the deadliness of plastic bags. Garbage can make it's way to ever corner of the globe. It can easily escape your street or a landfill. All animals can be affected. So if what you're suggesting is to domesticate every animal, like mine, so that they can't play with our garbage...I think just using a linen bag would be a lot less trouble. Also, theres no reason to feel good about myself. I'm not doing anyone any good, I'm just not doing anyone any harm. Back on topic. I forget, is the UK as absolutely insane about football as the rest of Europe? Yes.... and thank's for calling it "football"! I don't think the current generation is quite as patriotic about our National team though, as the rest of Europe seem to be about theirs. | 2012-06-09 21:50:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| I don't think the current generation is quite as patriotic about our National team though, as the rest of Europe seem to be about theirs. There's only so long you can pretend a nearly 50 year old victory means we have any chance of winning a tournament now. | 2012-06-09 22:02:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| " Stray cats seem to be a much larger issue than stray bags wouldn't you think?" Lol..uhm why are you singling out rabbits and cats? I was using my pets as an example of animals lethal curiosity, not as the deadliness of plastic bags. Garbage can make it's way to ever corner of the globe. It can easily escape your street or a landfill. All animals can be affected. So if what you're suggesting is to domesticate every animal, like mine, so that they can't play with our garbage...I think just using a linen bag would be a lot less trouble. Also, theres no reason to feel good about myself. I'm not doing anyone any good, I'm just not doing anyone any harm. Back on topic. I forget, is the UK as absolutely insane about football as the rest of Europe? Just using them an example since you used them... and no I don't suggest domesticating all animals. Seriously doubt all animals are affected either, like a cow wouldn't be too worried, neither would a large bear. I just feel folks get too worked up about silly stuff. Which I suspect is possibly the same even in the UK... or maybe not! Maybe that is a difference! Folks out west here in the U.S seem to be worked up about silly stuff! However.. I usually shop at Costco where I don't use any bags. No need for even linen ones. | 2012-06-09 22:03:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Cows are domestic -_- as for bears, sure it could, maybe that bear is walking along a cliff and your plastic bag gets plastered to it's face by the wind and the bear stumbles right off that cliff. Why do you hate bears? Bears love you! | 2012-06-09 22:13:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Cows are domestic -_- as for bears, sure it could, maybe that bear is walking along a cliff and your plastic bag gets plastered to it's face by the wind and the bear stumbles right off that cliff. Why do you hate bears? Bears love you. Cows are domestic? Maybe some are in a sense. I grew up on a farm. True we milked them and sold them, but they were not all cuddly and happy about it. Jump into a field with a bunch and watch the bull try to run you over if your not careful. Not like a kitty cat at all. Actually cows are some of the stupidest animals I have ever messed with and still doubt a plastic bag would phase them. As far as bears loving me, bears would simply love me for dinner. ...and like I said, any loose bags are coming from others. Not mine. I recycle the silly things. Blame someone else for that bear going over the cliff. Heck.. we don't even have cliffs out here! It is flat!! | 2012-06-09 22:22:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Maybe it fell in a river, or off a rock and got a bad infection. Bears don't have good medical. | 2012-06-09 22:28:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| There's only so long you can pretend a nearly 50 year old victory means we have any chance of winning a tournament now. Every World Cup is "We'll win it this year!" http://www.sealevel.com/community/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/England1966.jpg And that image. Every. Single. Time. | 2012-06-10 17:50:00 Author: kirbyman62 Posts: 1893 |
| http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4296/10pound10dollar.jpg Found another one: http://i.imgur.com/sAtaW.jpg | 2012-06-16 09:11:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| Advancements speak for themselves. America doesn't need to print them out, neither does anyone else. Also, from my point of view foreign currency seems to always lean towards a crazy colorful collage. Wonder why that is. | 2012-06-16 09:40:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Advancements speak for themselves. America doesn't need to print them out, neither does anyone else. Also, from my point of view foreign currency seems to always lean towards a crazy colorful collage. Wonder why that is. We have chosen to celebrate people who have caused huge leaps in our understanding of the universe, "In God we trust" was put on your money to scare off the communists. Who aren't really a threat any more. | 2012-06-16 10:36:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| No offense, but America is kind of a theocracy. "In God We Trust" is used as national motto and printed on the money. Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance in the classroom. Politicians who aren't professed christians barely stand a chance. Many seem to think the USA was founded while having the so-called "christian values" in mind when actually quite a few founding fathers were critical of religion. Then there's stuff like this (http://www.livescience.com/19659-teaching-evolution-tennessee-bill.html). Also, from my point of view foreign currency seems to always lean towards a crazy colorful collage. Wonder why that is. I don't know about other currencies, but all of the Euro banknotes come in different colors so people can easily tell them apart with a quick glance instead of needing to look at the numbers. 5€ is gray, 10 is red, 20 is blue, 50 is orange, etc. They're also in different sizes so blind people can feel which is which. | 2012-06-16 11:49:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| No offense, but America is kind of a theocracy. "In God We Trust" is used as national motto and printed on the money. Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance in the classroom. Politicians who aren't professed christians barely stand a chance. Many seem to think the US was founded on the so-called "christian values" in mind when actually quite a few founding fathers were critical of religion. Then there's stuff like this (http://www.livescience.com/19659-teaching-evolution-tennessee-bill.html). I don't know about other currencies, but all of the Euro banknotes come in different colors so people can easily tell them apart with a quick glance instead of needing to look at the numbers. 5€ is gray, 10 is red, 20 is blue, 50 is orange, etc. They're also in different sizes so blind people can feel which is which. The funny thing is the UK has a state religion yet doesn't broadcast it as much as a country which is supposed to have a government free from religion. | 2012-06-16 11:59:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| We have chosen to celebrate people who have caused huge leaps in our understanding of the universe, "In God we trust" was put on your money to scare off the communists. Who aren't really a threat any more. I doubt the US was having problems with communists in 1864. By putting them on your national currency you seem to take pride in what they did. That's laughable, an entire nation taking pride in the works of an individual. There's other ways to celebrate great people. No offense, but America is kind of a theocracy. Yeah except it kinda isn't at all :/ "In God We Trust" is printed on the money. Fixed that for ya. That would be like me saying the Queen is your goddess because she's all over every note. Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance in the classroom. No they don't? Religious practice is banned in all public schools. The pledge is a voluntary act and no one is obligated to recite it. Even if they choose to recite it, you are welcome to recite the original version with the omission of "under god". Politicians who aren't professed christians barely stand a chance. Do your homework, there have been many "non-professed" christian presidents and politicians. Many seem to think the USA was founded while having the so-called "christian values" in mind when actually quite a few founding fathers were critical of religion. Then there's stuff like this (http://www.livescience.com/19659-teaching-evolution-tennessee-bill.html). If you judge the entirety of the US based on what goes on in Tennessee, well I can't help you. :S | 2012-06-16 20:05:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| I doubt the US was having problems with communists in 1864. By putting them on your national currency you seem to take pride in what they did. That's laughable, an entire nation taking pride in the works of an individual. There's other ways to celebrate great people. Yeah except it kinda isn't at all :/ Fixed that for ya. That would be like me saying the Queen is your goddess because she's all over every note. No they don't? Religious practice is banned in all public schools. The pledge is a voluntary act and no one is obligated to recite it. Even if they choose to recite it, you are welcome to recite the original version with the omission of "under god". Do your homework, there have been many "non-professed" christian presidents and politicians. If you judge the entirety of the US based on what goes on in Tennessee, well I can't help you. :S Hang on, you're assuming we all take pride in it. I'm glad Darwin existed, I don't care that he was British. And I certainly don't take credit for what he did. | 2012-06-16 20:22:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| Right right right, but it doesn't matter if it's true or not. That's the idea that just gets across when you print them on something that's so unique to your country and your country only. I don't know how this goes over there, but we don't decide what goes on our money. If it were up to me, god would be erased from all currency and anthems just so that people will shut up and quit calling us hypocrits for things we don't necessarily control. | 2012-06-16 20:33:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Fixed that for ya. That would be like me saying the Queen is your goddess because she's all over every note. That comparison doesn't make sense. Printing a queen on a banknote is just like your notes depicting notable presidents and historical figures. It has nothing to do with endorsing the christian god in currency or in the national motto. It'd make more sense pointing out the "God Save the Queen" anthem. No they don't? Religious practice is banned in all public schools. The pledge is a voluntary act and no one is obligated to recite it. Even if they choose to recite it, you are welcome to recite the original version with the omission of "under god". And yet peer pressure makes sure almost everybody with rare exceptions recites the current pledge. Besides, it's not like 6 year old kids understand the meaning of the words they're parroting, right? Religious practice is banned, but you can't deny that the state heavily promotes christianism. Do your homework, there have been many "non-professed" christian presidents and politicians. And how many elected presidents and politicians haven't specifically stated they were non-christian? Very few I expect. And I wouldn't blame them considering that about 61% of voters would unlikely vote for an atheist and 45% wouldn't vote for a muslim. Good luck running for president if your religious view alienates half of the country. If you judge the entirety of the US based on what goes on in Tennessee, well I can't help you. :S It's only one example of the kind of bills that are proposed all the time in the southern states. If it's allowed to happen in one state, it can happen in many others. The bible belt isn't known for their fondness towards the separation of church and state. | 2012-06-16 22:10:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| Some ways America is superior: US: Armed gang kills 80 in shootout, a typical day for local residents UK: HOOLIGAN GANG TIPS OVER BIN, COMMUNITY IN TERROR US: Broad regional accents UK: Different accents every 30 miles because everyone is inbred and never leaves their hometown US: Superior keyboard layout UK: HUGE ENTER KEY US: Able to defend yourself from armed criminals UK: Only criminals have guns US: At least lip service is paid to privacy UK: CCTV everywhere US: Loud all the time UK: Loud only when drunk US: Cheaper consumer goods UK: Sometimes cheaper to import goods from America even after shipping and tax | 2012-06-23 22:56:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454 |
| I have a question for you In Germany we have different Holiday Times for some Parts, how does it work in your Countries? Are School Holidays at the same time in the whole United States? And are Holidays in UK all over the country at the same time? | 2012-06-23 23:21:00 Author: Dhana777  Posts: 122 |
| I have a question for you In Germany we have different Holiday Times for some Parts, how does it work in your Countries? Are School Holidays at the same time in the whole United States? And are Holidays in UK all over the country at the same time? Christmas and Easter break come at the same time throughout (I believe), but half-terms (which last for a week) vary between schools. | 2012-06-24 11:09:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Some ways America is superior: US: Armed gang kills 80 in shootout, a typical day for local residents UK: HOOLIGAN GANG TIPS OVER BIN, COMMUNITY IN TERROR What? Oh please, I kill that many people on the way to school. I like to think of the side walk as the "Me" lane. | 2012-06-24 21:58:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| All power to the soviets. | 2012-06-24 22:09:00 Author: flamingemu  Posts: 1872 |
| US: Armed gang kills 80 in shootout, a typical day for local residents UK: HOOLIGAN GANG TIPS OVER BIN, COMMUNITY IN TERROR Well no one's been stabbed here since Friday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrqZ0Nhh1jc | 2012-06-24 22:18:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| Some ways America is superior: US: Armed gang kills 80 in shootout, a typical day for local residents UK: HOOLIGAN GANG TIPS OVER BIN, COMMUNITY IN TERROR US: Broad regional accents UK: Different accents every 30 miles because everyone is inbred and never leaves their hometown US: Superior keyboard layout UK: HUGE ENTER KEY US: Able to defend yourself from armed criminals UK: Only criminals have guns US: At least lip service is paid to privacy UK: CCTV everywhere US: Loud all the time UK: Loud only when drunk US: Cheaper consumer goods UK: Sometimes cheaper to import goods from America even after shipping and tax http://www.memecreator.net/futurama-fry/showimage.php/1912/Not-sure-if-naive-American..--Or-troll-well-played.jpg | 2012-06-24 22:23:00 Author: flamingemu Posts: 1872 |
| You don't get out much do ya emu? XD | 2012-06-24 23:14:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Christmas and Easter break come at the same time throughout (I believe), but half-terms (which last for a week) vary between schools. That and private schools (the ones rich people pay to send their kids to) have a longer holidays as well normally. | 2012-06-25 10:37:00 Author: kirbyman62 Posts: 1893 |
| That and private schools (the ones rich people pay to send their kids to) have a longer holidays as well normally. Yep, we have about 8 weeks holiday whereas most schools have 7 I think. | 2012-06-25 12:05:00 Author: Plasmavore  Posts: 1913 |
| http://www.memecreator.net/futurama-fry/showimage.php/1912/Not-sure-if-naive-American..--Or-troll-well-played.jpg I'm English and you know it's all true. Another difference between the US and UK is the size of people's homes. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire ground floor of a British terrace house could fit in an American living room. | 2012-06-25 12:17:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454 |
| Some ways America is superior: US: Loud all the time UK: Loud only when drunk I'm not sure how this is a positive statement. I'm English and you know it's all true. Another difference between the US and UK is the size of people's homes. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire ground floor of a British terrace house could fit in an American living room. Ahhh, yes. I was thinking this the other day. I was watching that Louis Theroux doc on autism, you had this family with one working parent, doing a pretty dead end job - their house was huge! I notice this a lot from watching documentaries in the US and stuff. | 2012-06-25 12:28:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Ahhh, yes. I was thinking this the other day. I was watching that Louis Theroux doc on autism, you had this family with one working parent, doing a pretty dead end job - their house was huge! I notice this a lot from watching documentaries in the US and stuff. Dunno... we do have quite a bit of space for them as it is quite a large country. lol However, the house we have isn't particularly huge for a US home. Only 1400 square feet of living space with quite a large two car attached garage. Is that really huge in comparison? Oh.. one thing I found interesting in talking with someone now living in the UK.. She was saying that there wasn't a great diversity of ethnic food available. Like we were going to a nice German restaurant this past weekend and she said she hadn't found one over there yet. So is it just English food and Indian food? I'd hope there was at least some Italian and Chinese food around! | 2012-06-25 12:38:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Dunno... we do have quite a bit of space for them as it is quite a large country. lol However, the house we have isn't particularly huge for a US home. Only 1400 square feet of living space with quite a large two car attached garage. Is that really huge in comparison? Oh.. one thing I found interesting in talking with someone now living in the UK.. She was saying that there wasn't a great diversity of ethnic food available. Like we were going to a nice German restaurant this past weekend and she said she hadn't found one over there yet. So is it just English food and Indian food? I'd hope there was at least some Italian and Chinese food around! There's loads of diversity with the food! We're one of the most diverse countries in the world, afterall. Plenty of Italian restaurants, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, African, Middle-Eastern..... I could go on. Obviously it depends where you live, but if you live in a city, or any major town, you'll have no problem finding "ethnic" foods. | 2012-06-25 12:57:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| There's loads of diversity with the food! We're one of the most diverse countries in the world, afterall. Plenty of Italian restaurants, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, African, Middle-Eastern..... I could go on. Obviously it depends where you live, but if you live in a city, or any major town, you'll have no problem finding "ethnic" foods. The where you live is the important bit there. I can find Japanese & Indian easily enough but I haven't found much else in the way of what I'm used to at home. | 2012-06-25 14:16:00 Author: Morgana25  Posts: 5983 |
| The where you live is the important bit there. I can find Japanese & Indian easily enough but I haven't found much else in the way of what I'm used to at home. Just to clarify, when I said "Middle-Eastern", I basically mean Kebab shops. | 2012-06-25 15:10:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Just to clarify, when I said "Middle-Eastern", I basically mean Kebab shops. When you said Italian did you mean Pizza Hut? | 2012-06-25 15:14:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| Just to clarify, when I said "Middle-Eastern", I basically mean Kebab shops. Oh ya, those are everywhere... trouble is I'm not fond of them. | 2012-06-25 16:12:00 Author: Morgana25 Posts: 5983 |
| Oh ya, those are everywhere... trouble is I'm not fond of them. Nobody is really "fond" of them. They just have the distinct advantage of being open when everyone is blind drunk and needs a bite to eat. Beer goes well with kebab. | 2012-06-25 16:25:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| Well I'm from Texas and everyone knows that we are completely separate from the USA and still wear our 10 gallon hats and ride in the open on horses. I get up every morning and feed my cattle and spit in my spittoon Kidding aside, one thing that Texas had is the words "aint" "Y'all", that and some of the best BBQ | 2012-06-25 16:40:00 Author: damaz10  Posts: 771 |
| Nobody is really "fond" of them. They just have the distinct advantage of being open when everyone is blind drunk and needs a bite to eat. Beer goes well with kebab. So much for diversity! lol | 2012-06-25 17:05:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| What's the measurement system officially used in the UK? I've heard brits in Youtube using both metric and imperial. | 2012-06-25 17:56:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| What's the measurement system officially used in the UK? I've heard brits in Youtube using both metric and imperial. Officially, we use metric for most things. Though some people above a certain age, that learned imperial, still use it a lot. And we often use imperial for things like how tall people are etc. | 2012-06-25 19:01:00 Author: Plasmavore Posts: 1913 |
| I noticed a difference in cultures tonight at an event in the city where I'm living. Large crowds of people behave (generally speaking) much more polite here in the UK than in large crowds I've been in in the US. No shoving, pushing, swearing or stomping on feet to push through the crowd. It was slow walking back through the crowd but it was a heck of a lot more pleasant with everyone behaving. On the flipside, crowd control here is a little sloppy compared to home. They blocked off about three different ways to leave the area I was in and forced those of us in the front of the crowd to go back through the crowd to exit. Not all that exciting but a difference I did notice. | 2012-06-25 20:28:00 Author: Morgana25 Posts: 5983 |
| What's the measurement system officially used in the UK? I've heard brits in Youtube using both metric and imperial. For anything smaller than an inch we use centimetres, for anything larger up to around a foot we use inches then we switch back to centimetres up to about a metre then the rest in feet up to around 7 foot, then back to metres for things like buildings unless they're old with space measured in square feet unless it's office space which is in square metres. For longer distances it's hundreds of yards followed by miles unless it's something like 100 or 200 meters depending if you're playing golf. Speed limits are in miles and cars in tons unless they're sports cars where they're in tonnes or hundreds of kilograms. Fuel is in litres and gallons. Depending on the drink and container it may be in pints or litres and food is in grams unless it's meat or sugar which is in pounds and ounces and people are generally weighed in stone. | 2012-06-25 20:35:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454 |
| Really? I've been in huge crowds here in the US and haven't had that issue at all. Well, maybe at concerts they are a bit wacky at times depending on the bands, but not like the Indy 500 where there is like over a half million people all descending on the event. They are all pretty darn calm! ..well, some are loud, but that was already discussed. | 2012-06-25 21:24:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Guess it's all about WHERE in the US you are referring to. Some places are cramped and people are packed in to buildings like sardines. Other places you might have a large plot of land and be separated from your neighbors by miles. I live on about a 3rd of an acre in what's essentially a 3 story house with a nice front and back yard, but if I took a quick drive down to LA you wouldn't find anything like that. As for crowd attitudes, this might just be what you're all there to see. | 2012-06-25 22:27:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| I'm curious to know whether American footballers behave as deplorably as British soccer players? For instance, gang raping teenage girls in hotel rooms, hit and run driving, commiting violent assaults on the public, openly flaunting their racist attitudes, etc? | 2012-06-26 06:10:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130 |
| American footballers What in the world is that. Do we have these? If they were doing such a thing ( given they exist) we would probably hear about it. Do you mean our football or your football? | 2012-06-26 06:28:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| What in the world is that. Do we have these? If they were doing such a thing ( given they exist) we would probably hear about it. Do you mean our football or your football? For the sake of comparison we'll say your football. | 2012-06-26 07:53:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| What in the world is that. Do we have these? If they were doing such a thing ( given they exist) we would probably hear about it. Do you mean our football or your football? I'm asking about your football (where players score touchdowns) compared to our soccer (where players kick a ball through a net). | 2012-06-26 09:05:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130 |
| I'm curious to know whether American footballers behave as deplorably as British soccer players? For instance, gang raping teenage girls in hotel rooms, hit and run driving, committing violent assaults on the public, openly flaunting their racist attitudes, etc? Unfortunately a few have some run ins with the law here and there... A few basketball players as well. | 2012-06-26 12:34:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| How fairly would you say things are priced in general in the US? When I went on holiday we were amazed. Restaurants gave good quality food and massive portion sizes for about the same price as a restaurant here, where you get much smaller sizes and often not as good quality. And you guys were complaining about 'gas' prices, here petrol is waaay higher. So, Americans of LBPC, how far would you say you could make your money go? | 2012-06-26 21:55:00 Author: kirbyman62 Posts: 1893 |
| How fairly would you say things are priced in general in the US? When I went on holiday we were amazed. Restaurants gave good quality food and massive portion sizes for about the same price as a restaurant here, where you get much smaller sizes and often not as good quality. And you guys were complaining about 'gas' prices, here petrol is waaay higher. So, Americans of LBPC, how far would you say you could make your money go? The price depends, but it's clear we don't spend money in pounds like you guys do. We spend in dollars. | 2012-06-27 04:28:00 Author: Apple2012 Posts: 1408 |
| ...Yes well now that that's out in the open. You can make a dollar go as far as you can throw it. It all depends on how you fold it first I suppose. I spend about 20 bucks a week for lunch and drop another 20 every now and then on gas. | 2012-06-27 04:32:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| The price depends, but it's clear we don't spend money in pounds like you guys do. We spend in dollars. ...Come again? ...Yes well now that that's out in the open. You can make a dollar go as far as you can throw it. It all depends on how you fold it first I suppose. I spend about 20 bucks a week for lunch and drop another 20 every now and then on gas.Well as we have pound coins instead of notes, we can make it go further | 2012-06-27 18:52:00 Author: kirbyman62 Posts: 1893 |
| Try bending a coin in to a airplane. aha, the ball is in your court. | 2012-06-27 20:49:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Try bending a coin in to a airplane. aha, the ball is in your court. Try skimming a note | 2012-06-27 21:42:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| Try skimming a note There's always check kiting, but it's illegal. | 2012-06-27 22:37:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Try skimming a note Try skipping a coin. *plop* | 2012-06-27 23:15:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Try skipping a coin. *plop* You're doing it wrong then | 2012-06-28 20:43:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| Well then go out and try it yourself, coins simply aren't shaped correctly for skipping. Speaking of coins, does the UK have a useless penny equivalent? Recently Canada dropped theirs. | 2012-06-28 22:19:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| No offense, but America is kind of a theocracy. "In God We Trust" is used as national motto and printed on the money. Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance in the classroom. Politicians who aren't professed christians barely stand a chance. Many seem to think the USA was founded while having the so-called "christian values" in mind when actually quite a few founding fathers were critical of religion. Then there's stuff like this (http://www.livescience.com/19659-teaching-evolution-tennessee-bill.html). I don't know about other currencies, but all of the Euro banknotes come in different colors so people can easily tell them apart with a quick glance instead of needing to look at the numbers. 5€ is gray, 10 is red, 20 is blue, 50 is orange, etc. They're also in different sizes so blind people can feel which is which. This sounds like it is trying to start arguments.... Why is it that when ever someone is on, they have to make a post putting down other people and starting up controversy left and right? *cough* *cough* Here is what the U.S. was founded on: Christian faith. Sure not all the founding fathers were Christian, and sure not all of them believed in God, but ever since people started turning away from those beliefs, the U.S. has gone down hill farther and farther. Our debt is just ridiculous now. You should talk about the differences between countries by not starting arguments. This sounds like just a one sided opinion on religion and faith in the U.S. to me. It doesn't sound anything like a whole post of differences.... Please take your opinions elsewhere. Anyways, I think the big differences between the US and the UK are simply put: Health Care. | 2012-06-29 01:28:00 Author: theonlybub  Posts: 690 |
| Oh yes, I see a lot of Brits going as far as to say that the US is uncivilized because of our system. Personally I don't even know how health care works over there in contrast to our own. Must be radically different to constitute such opinions. | 2012-06-29 01:38:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Please take your opinions elsewhere. I'm guessing you're a keen Christian? Firstly, don't get your "panties" (another Americanism there) in a twist. The man is entitled to his opinions. Instead of getting upset when someone criticises your religion. Secondly, there is a big difference between the US and UK when it comes to religion, especially when talking about Christianity. As an outsider (I'm not religious myself), it seems that we're much more relaxed about it over here. I think on the whole (I'm generalising here) Americans tend to be much more defensive over their religion. I think I could have a decent debate with a keen Christian over here without getting frustrated and feeling they're trying to force it down my throat. I don't think I could get that with a keen American Christian. [SIDENOTE: I was once having a debate with a keen English Christian over here. He said he was having a discussion with a Muslim man. His words to me about this conversation were: "It's interesting, but he's wrong". I remained poker-faced, but inside I was fuming. He didn't say "I think he's wrong". How can he flatout say that the Muslims beliefs are wrong, without any tangible evidence to suggest that either faiths are right? Both faiths are based on the words in books, and it annoys me when people take that as fact. I don't like it when people think like this. My sister and her boyfriend are Christians and they see the Bible as more of a guide on how to live your life. This I don't mind. Anyway, I digress.] I'm not trying to criticise believers, it just annoys me when people can't defend their faith without insulting other people with comments like "please take your opinions elsewhere". | 2012-06-29 09:27:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| ... At some point you'll realise that your post brought back a line of conversation that had been dead for over a week and several pages restarting the "contraversy" that everyone had moved on from. | 2012-06-29 10:03:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| It's a little demoralising to know that only the religious can attain a position of political power in the US, because those atheists are horrible, faithless, lying monsters...! It's essentially religion intolerance, and I'm sure somewhere in the bible it says something about respecting thy fellow man, a little hypocritical I find - they conducted a study and it turns out people in the US distrust atheists as much as they distrust rapists. Soon they'll be forced to knock on every door in their street, warning people of their spiritual status. | 2012-06-29 13:13:00 Author: Ironface  Posts: 432 |
| It's a little demoralising to know that only the religious can attain a position of political power in the US, because those atheists are horrible, faithless, lying monsters...! It's essentially religion intolerance, and I'm sure somewhere in the bible it says something about respecting thy fellow man, a little hypocritical I find - they conducted a study and it turns out people in the US distrust atheists as much as they distrust rapists. Soon they'll be forced to knock on every door in their street, warning people of their spiritual status. I think it is a two way street. I find it quite funny that there are groups of atheists that go out of there way to make fun of or try and stop openly religious practices such as kids caroling at Christmas or a churches nativity scene, or prayers before a senate session. ...if they truly had no belief in such things, I would think these events would not matter any more than if a group on a particular day was doing the hokey pokey and hitting themselves in the head with a book. They would just get a giggle out of it, or think how cute and keep on walking. For example.. if a group of atheists wanted to celebrate some particular day by playing tiddly winks, howling at the moon, or lighting candles and chanting, I would not care one bit. However if that same group comes over at me and yells about my Christmas lights no matter if they think it somewhat Pagan or not... It is my right to simply like them no matter what my personal beliefs are. They can put out tuna cans or bicycle horns on August 18th for all I care. If we have freedom of religion, then I think we have freedom of non religion as well. ..and simply not worry about what the other is doing or not doing. As long as they don't interfere and can be tolerant of each other, there really shouldn't be an issue. Life is sorta like driving... "Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel" ...but this is all entirely off topic doncha think? Unless of course someone from England would like to comment about the differences over there. | 2012-06-29 13:39:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Absolutely right there, Jww, and (I'm not sure if it was just a joke in American Dad or if it's an actual practice) but the fazing out of the phrase "Merry Christmas" because it may offend some non-religious people is political incorrectness to the extreme. Intolerance to either side is quite wrong, and yes, quite off topic indeed! Has anyone mentioned the difference in teeth yet? I've never really noticed English people with bad teeth but the US claims they have poor dental hygiene. And I'm not just basing that off accusatory sitcom characters.. Americans seem to have really good teeth. I applaud such oral care! | 2012-06-29 14:45:00 Author: Ironface Posts: 432 |
| Has anyone mentioned the difference in teeth yet? I've never really noticed English people with bad teeth but the US claims they have poor dental hygiene. And I'm not just basing that off accusatory sitcom characters.. Americans seem to have really good teeth. I applaud such oral care! Our dental hygiene is actually pretty good, I find. Most people have clean teeth but a few people have very slightly wonky teeth, as opposed to the 'yellow/unclean' teeth we are stereotyped to have. | 2012-06-29 14:53:00 Author: Plasmavore Posts: 1913 |
| Oh yes, I see a lot of Brits going as far as to say that the US is uncivilized because of our system. Personally I don't even know how health care works over there in contrast to our own. Must be radically different to constitute such opinions. Thank you for actually continuing off of my only opinion at the bottom. I know a lot of people that have come from Britain because of the Health Care they have there and that they do not get treated in short amounts of time. They also say that they have to wait in really long lines whenever they need something at the doctor. Is this true? Anyone? don't get your "panties" (another Americanism there) in a twist. Lol its actually: Don't get your panties in a bunch. But nice try there!The man is entitled to his opinions. Instead of getting upset when someone criticises your religion. Of course he is entitled to his opinion, but when he starts judging my family as a whole by saying: "Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance" it can be a little irritating, sure I'm not angry or upset, I just wanted to know why he thinks that kids are swearing to God. It is: One Nation under God. It means that our nation was built by Christianity and we serve God. Why do you think soldiers and people in agony cry out to God? Lol some people joke: Oh no not all people cry out to God when they want help, some people cry out to Hitler. Can you imagine someone doing that? XD P.S. It's not a religion...everyone just assumes it is. Secondly, there is a big difference between the US and UK when it comes to religion, especially when talking about Christianity. I was not trying to start that....I was stating facts and then one opinion about the US and UK differences at the bottom...nothing more, nothing less.... I think I could have a decent debate with a keen Christian over here without getting frustrated and feeling they're trying to force it down my throat. I don't think I could get that with a keen American Christian. Over there? I have been in multiple conversations with people with other religions, but then they try to shove it down my throat.... It goes both ways buddy. There are some Christians who may try to shove it down your throat, but they are not really followers of Christ. They are hypocrites that are ruining what we believe in and live for every day.He didn't say "I think he's wrong". How can he flatout say that the Muslims beliefs are wrong, without any tangible evidence to suggest that either faiths are right? Both faiths are based on the words in books, and it annoys me when people take that as fact. I don't like it when people think like this. My sister and her boyfriend are Christians and they see the Bible as more of a guide on how to live your life. This I don't mind. Anyway, I digress. Then you were talking with one of those Christians who doesn't know how to handle himself in a conversation. Sorry about that. And by the way, the Bible is a guide on how to live your life. Just most people decide to ignore that fact. I'm not trying to criticise believers, it just annoys me when people can't defend their faith without insulting other people with comments like "please take your opinions elsewhere". I cannot even begin to understand how that phrase upset you. Please elaborate. That statement was put there because I don't like people coming on and bashing a country and a faith. It just seems very strange and rude to me. At some point you'll realise that your post brought back a line of conversation that had been dead for over a week and several pages restarting the "contraversy" that everyone had moved on from. NO! The post that brought back the controversy, was the 2nd post under mine. I only stated facts about my country and then one opinion on differences between the US and the UK. Nothing more, nothing less. BTW ... means nothing. Oh yeah, I had 4 dots there not 3. It's a little demoralising to know that only the religious can attain a position of political power in the US Why do you say that only the religious can attain a position of political power in the US? Obama is a hypocrite for saying that he is a Christian. He only said that so he could get more people to follow him on what he believes is right for this country. When in fact he is the opposite because he decided to go golfing on National Prayer Day. Everyone else in our Government was praying for our country and he is the First President to ever skip this day. I think it is a two way street. I find it quite funny that there are groups of atheists that go out of there way to make fun of or try and stop openly religious practices such as kids caroling at Christmas or a churches nativity scene, or prayers before a senate session. ...if they truly had no belief in such things, I would think these events would not matter any more than if a group on a particular day was doing the hokey pokey and hitting themselves in the head with a book. They would just get a giggle out of it, or think how cute and keep on walking. For example.. if a group of atheists wanted to celebrate some particular day by playing tiddly winks, howling at the moon, or lighting candles and chanting, I would not care one bit. However if that same group comes over at me and yells about my Christmas lights no matter if they think it somewhat Pagan or not... It is my right to simply like them no matter what my personal beliefs are. They can put out tuna cans or bicycle horns on August 18th for all I care. If we have freedom of religion, then I think we have freedom of non religion as well. ..and simply not worry about what the other is doing or not doing. As long as they don't interfere and can be tolerant of each other, there really shouldn't be an issue. Life is sorta like driving... "Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel" ...but this is all entirely off topic doncha think? Unless of course someone from England would like to comment about the differences over there. You make a lot of valid points. Here, since a lot of people want to bash me, let me tell you my story. I was born and raised in a Christian home. My family was quite ordinary. We just happened to go to church every Sunday. As time when on I saw my dad change from a young adult into a man as he got more involved with God. But at the same time, I saw my mom spiraling because she was turning away from God. To this day I only follow my dad, and I do everything with him. Whenever I am with my dad I am happy and when I am with my mom it seems as though I get upset easily. I got glasses in the 3rd grade and from 3rd grade to 5th grade I was bullied and picked on because of my glasses and my weight. I kept on eating because the rude comments kept coming, but I still trusted God to help me through it. As time went by, I was home schooled from 6th grade to 7th grade. When 8th grade came round I went back to public school and I was greeted by the things that my parents hid from me for 2 years, such as the female anatomy and sex. I had no friends in 8th grade. I would sit on the curb because I still thought everyone was out to get me. I was unable to talk to anyone because of the constant bullying I received when I was younger. 9th grade came around and I finally had friends, but they were people I should not have hung out with because from 9th-10th grade I went into a spiral and started to doing drugs, alcohol, and swearing up a storm. Of course I never did this in front of my parents. I was the typical teen. Wanting to do anything new that came my way. I hated God for rejecting me for many years, but in all reality He was right there the whole time, I just had to ask for His help. 11th grade came around and I got a Catholic teacher.... He is my least favorite teacher. I don't even think he was catholic because all he did all day was say ******* and bash other people and tease them, but mostly me. I was sick of it and had suicidal thoughts and stuff happened on this site and it didn't help. But then....... I started going back to church again and the one sermon that I listened to was that of how to treat others and how to gain back faith. I felt relived and revived and I fell to the floor when singing and cried my heart out and poured my feelings out right there to God. From that day on, my faith has been stronger, my body has felt healthier, my relationship with my parents restored, and I still to this day worship my God and live my day trying to get others to do what I did because I don't like seeing people in pain. You see, Christianity is not a religion because religion is like a ball and chain strapped to your feet. Christianity is following Christ and doing the things that he would have done. It is a very narrow path and that is why most people hate on us. They are walking in the canyon, and we are trying to take that small narrow path across it to the other side but at the same time seeing those deep in the canyon and some with no hope of ever getting out. It is very sad, but I choose to take that path, even though sometimes I slip off, I catch myself and climb right back up because of my love and my faith in Jesus Christ. I know that some of you see us as nuts, but you haven't seen true Christians, because true Christians don't try to shove our faith down your throat. The Christians I know go and deliver shoes to kids in Africa and South America that need them, help out with any crisis that happens in our States, and go out and deliver water, food, shelter, protection, comfort, and much more to those in need every single day. We even have a few programs for our neighborhood where we spend an entire day giving out food, washing cars, doing oil changes, and cleaning out houses for free. It is always fun to help out other people with other Christians doing the same. You just have to meet the right Christian because there are only those few nuts who either TRY to make us look bad or are just plain nuts. | 2012-06-29 14:53:00 Author: theonlybub Posts: 690 |
| NO! The post that brought back the controversy, was the 2nd post under mine. I only stated facts about my country and then one opinion on differences between the US and the UK. Nothing more, nothing less. You resurected the line of conversation do not try to shift the blame on to anyone else. | 2012-06-29 15:10:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| Thank you for actually continuing off of my only opinion at the bottom. I know a lot of people that have come from Britain because of the Health Care they have there and that they do not get treated in short amounts of time. They also say that they have to wait in really long lines whenever they need something at the doctor. Is this true? Anyone? Not necessarily, whenever I go to the doctor the waiting rooms are always pretty much empty. The emergency room is full of people who the majority to be brutally honest are thick. Of course he is entitled to his opinion, but when he starts judging my family as a whole by saying: "Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance" it can be a little irritating, sure I'm not angry or upset, I just wanted to know why he thinks that kids are swearing to God. It is: One Nation under God. It means that our nation was built by Christianity and we serve God. Your nation wasn't built by Christianity. Your nation was built by hard work and as you acknowledge the founding fathers were not exactly crazy about religion. Why do you think soldiers and people in agony cry out to God? Lol some people joke: Oh no not all people cry out to God when they want help, some people cry out to Hitler. Can you imagine someone doing that? XD P.S. It's not a religion...everyone just assumes it is. Whenever I'm I'm pain I generally swear, maybe that is why? And assuming that everyone who doesn't 'cry out'(rather than exclaim) automatically cries out to Hitler is ridiculous. I was not trying to start that....I was stating facts and then one opinion about the US and UK differences at the bottom...nothing more, nothing less.... They weren't facts as they were opinions. I cannot even begin to understand how that phrase upset you. Please elaborate. That statement was put there because I don't like people coming on and bashing a country and a faith. It just seems very strange and rude to me. You came in here spouting your own opinions as fact and then told someone they weren't entitled to give their opinion back. Why do you say that only the religious can attain a position of political power in the US? Obama is a hypocrite for saying that he is a Christian. He only said that so he could get more people to follow him on what he believes is right for this country. When in fact he is the opposite because he decided to go golfing on National Prayer Day. Everyone else in our Government was praying for our country and he is the First President to ever skip this day. Prayer is useless regardless of faith. Action however is far more useful. (And that'll probably upset a lot of people) You make a lot of valid points. Here, since a lot of people want to bash me, let me tell you my story. -snip- That's great! I'm glad you found something to follow that makes you happy. I however am incredibly happy as an Atheist. And you probably think I'm 'hating' on you but you have to understand I'm not, I'm merely refuting the claims that aren't entirely correct. | 2012-06-29 16:46:00 Author: Kern Posts: 5078 |
| Lol its actually: Don't get your panties in a bunch. But nice try there! I was actually just referring to the word "panties". We say "Don't get your knickers in a twist", so I was combining the 2. Of course he is entitled to his opinion, but when he starts judging my family as a whole by saying: "Children must swear under the christian god when reciting the pledge of allegiance" it can be a little irritating, sure I'm not angry or upset, I just wanted to know why he thinks that kids are swearing to God. It is: One Nation under God. It means that our nation was built by Christianity and we serve God. Why do you think soldiers and people in agony cry out to God? Lol some people joke: Oh no not all people cry out to God when they want help, some people cry out to Hitler. Can you imagine someone doing that? XD P.S. It's not a religion...everyone just assumes it is. Children who don't believe in God shouldn't have to even say those words. Also, people cry out for God when having pre-marital sex, so I don't know what your point is there. I cannot even begin to understand how that phrase upset you. Please elaborate. That statement was put there because I don't like people coming on and bashing a country and a faith. It just seems very strange and rude to me. When someone bashes your faith/country, try and act like a proud Christian/American and offer a solid counter-argument, instead of telling them to shove it (effectively). Also, in response to those final paragraphs, you need to remember that it was YOU who got yourself through those problems, not God. Believing in a God helped you through it, and gave yourself someone to look to. This (although I am not a believer myself) is how I view God. God is an idol (if you will) to guide people, not a physical entity that can control you destiny, thus you saying that you hated God, is just a way of saying that you hated yourself at that moment in time. God didn't turn his back on you, you turned your back on yourself. This of course is an opinion, but it's more rational than believing that there's a big bearded bloke in the sky who is in control of my destiny. | 2012-06-29 17:15:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085 |
| I know this isn't related to what you're saying about Christianity, but I read something interesting: Some Christians believe that Pokemon was the work of the devil because Pokemon are creatures with power. | 2012-06-29 17:23:00 Author: Apple2012 Posts: 1408 |
| Dear lord, someone just tell me about pennies and healthcare please. | 2012-06-29 17:33:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Well.. I can see that folks from UK or the US can sure stray and stay off topic... Unless you want this thread locked, I suggest someone say something about those two countries. Come on! This is our chance to learn about one another!! For example... do you find it odd to drive on the wrong side of the road? lol | 2012-06-29 17:38:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| Yup I think I'm done being bashed for one day............Sometimes I just get enraged to hear people making up things about me and taking what I say in the wrong direction because they can never ever even begin to understand what I feel. People are just hard headed and don't want to come out of their own little box.....I just watched a video today of people throwing rocks at Christians because they were holding signs at a fair. But yet scientists can make books with their theories and make people read them. Here are some word differences between America and Britain: (American word(s) on the left and British word(s) on the right.) cookie/cracker - biscuit hood - bonnet parking lot - car park french fries - chips (I think a lot of people already knew this one.) stove - cooker intersection - crossroads garbageman - dustman overpass - flyover/overbridge ladybug - ladybird elevator - lift dude/guy - mate/bloke stroller - pushchair/buggy crosswalk - zebra crossing hobo - tramp dishtowel - tea towel LOL WHAT? XD I thought those were cool. | 2012-06-29 18:51:00 Author: theonlybub Posts: 690 |
| WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS, WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS-- I just came across a weird one today. I'm...pretty sure that this isn't a law anywhere in the UK. Yeah, I'm positive. In California... It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. "Sir, you're under arrest." "But I shot a whale." "Oh, okay. Carry on." | 2012-06-29 21:09:00 Author: Sackpapoi Posts: 1195 |
| WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS, WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS-- I just came across a weird one today. I'm...pretty sure that this isn't a law anywhere in the UK. Yeah, I'm positive. In California... It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. "Sir, you're under arrest." "But I shot a whale." "Oh, okay. Carry on." This makes no sense. Platypuses are worse animals but they are covered by law. I call referendum on that one. | 2012-06-29 21:14:00 Author: gdn001  Posts: 5891 |
| ...Boats are vehicles are they not? Idk about you brits, but there's nothing I enjoy more than taking my yacht out for a Sunday drive and popping a few caps in some blow holes. | 2012-06-29 21:28:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Here is what the U.S. was founded on: Christian faith. Nope. Never read the Treaty of Tripoli, have you? "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Musselmen; and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries." And the 1st Amendment of the Constitution? Congress shall make NO law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Then here's the fact that "In God We Trust" only replaced "E Pluribus Unum" as the official motto in 1956 when the people felt they should differentiate itself from those "godless commies". Like it or not, the US didn't began as a christian nation. ever since people started turning away from those beliefs, the U.S. has gone down hill farther and farther. Our debt is just ridiculous now. Do you know how much your country spends on war effors? Trillions. Anually, hundreds of billions. And yet you think the cause of America's debt is the lack of belief. But it makes sense. Because Sweden's the country with the highest % of non-believers and its economy is completely screwed up, right?  Please take your opinions elsewhere. Nope. Deal with it. | 2012-06-29 22:52:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| There are some hilarious and quite ridiculous laws specific to certain states in America. For instance... Alabama: It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church. Arkansas: A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. Connecticut: In Devon it is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset. Florida: An unmarried woman cannot parachute on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing. Illinois: It is against the law for a monster to enter the corporate limits of Urbana. Indiana: It is illegal to take a bath in the wintertime Kentucky: No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club. The provisions of this statute do not apply to females weighing less than 90 pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds, nor shall it apply to female horses." Maine: In Portland a woman cannot be tickled under the chin by a feather duster. Maryland: In Baltimore it is illegal to wash or scrub sinks, no matter how dirty they get. Massachusetts: In Boston it is illegal to take a bath unless one has been ordered by a physician to do so. Michigan: In Clawson it is legal for a farmer to sleep with his livestock. Minnesota: It is illegal to pass a cow in Pine Island District without tipping your hat. Nebraska: A parent can be arrested if his child cannot hold back a burp during a church service. New Jersey: It is illegal to slurp soup New York: In Carmel a man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. North Dakota: It's against the law to go to bed wearing shoes. Oklahoma: It is illegal to make ugly faces at a dog. Pennsylvania: If a horse refuses to pass a car on the road, the owner must take his car apart and hide the parts in the bushes Tennessee: In Memphis it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. Texas: Criminals are required to give their victims 24 hours notice and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed. Washington: All lollipops are banned West Virginia: No children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions." Sadly in the UK we don't really have many bizzare laws like this, although a pregnant woman can legally urinate in a policeman?s helmet and any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks . | 2012-06-29 22:52:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130 |
| Do you know how much your country spends on war effors? Trillions. Anually, hundreds of billions. And yet you think the cause of America's debt is the lack of belief. But it makes sense. Because Sweden's the country with the highest % of non-believers and its economy is completely screwed up, right? ..and this has what to do about this topic?  | 2012-06-29 23:11:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383 |
| ..and this has what to do about this topic? Half the posts in general chat have nothing to do with the topic being discussed. | 2012-06-29 23:20:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728 |
| ..and this has what to do about this topic? Nothing. I'm just replying to his reply. What did his reply have to do with the topic? Also nothing. Why would it matter now and not back then? | 2012-06-29 23:23:00 Author: SnipySev Posts: 2452 |
| "Illinois: It is against the law for a monster to enter the corporate limits of Urbana." Ha HA! That will stop them! | 2012-06-29 23:23:00 Author: Littlebigdude805 Posts: 1924 |
| Yep, I'm locking this for now. There have been requests to stay on topic and yet it still goes way off topic. Sorry guys. | 2012-06-29 23:25:00 Author: Lady_Luck__777 Posts: 3458 |
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