America the Beautiful
Jul 20th 2005, 10:32 am
#16
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by WarriorLife
Yes but you still can't answer me -- what is the long drawn out obsession that you all have with these trivial matters.
ME: Day 1. Into a restaurant..."Hmmm, it seems Americans drink iced tea over here rather than warm tea. Oh well, whatever"
YOU LOT: Day 12300: "Can you believe it?Oh my God they drink tea with ice here! And they say fries instead of chips, and chips instead of crisps HAHAHAHAHA"
Easily amused, aren't you all?
ME: Day 1. Into a restaurant..."Hmmm, it seems Americans drink iced tea over here rather than warm tea. Oh well, whatever"
YOU LOT: Day 12300: "Can you believe it?Oh my God they drink tea with ice here! And they say fries instead of chips, and chips instead of crisps HAHAHAHAHA"
Easily amused, aren't you all?
Jul 20th 2005, 11:16 am
#17
Septicity
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by ImHere
Your chance to say all the nice things about living in America.
- Drive thru' everythings
- Good access to cheap money
- Interest in observing the cultural experience firsthand
- Great and spectacular scenery
- High standard of living attainable
Jul 20th 2005, 11:19 am
#18
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by fatbrit
- Drive thru' everythings
- Good access to cheap money
- Interest in observing the cultural experience firsthand
- Great and spectacular scenery
- High standard of living attainable
Jul 20th 2005, 11:21 am
#19
Septicity
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
People confuse my English accent with intelligence.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:47 am
#20
C.G.D.S
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
People confuse my English accent with intelligence.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:49 am
#21
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Yup -- I reckon a Brit accent is worth at least 25% on the income front.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:50 am
#22
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by ImHere
Ok peeps. Here it is. Your chance to say all the nice things about living in America. Since we seem to have a number of members who cant cope with the moans and groans. So come on lets be having you all.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:51 am
#23
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
People confuse my English accent with intelligence.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:51 am
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by sibsie
You can also get away with some wonderful insults and people have no idea what the hell you're saying.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:52 am
#25
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Krispy Kreme Donuts (that's the american Doughnut)
Jul 20th 2005, 11:52 am
#26
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
I've never quite decided if that's good or bad - I mean, it's not much fun insulting people if they have no idea that you've just been rude, usually.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:53 am
#27
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
People confuse my English accent with intelligence.
Jul 20th 2005, 11:59 am
#28
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
I have a South London accent, they think I'm Australian....mate!
Jul 20th 2005, 12:00 pm
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by sibsie
I can still just about get away with it with Mr Sibsie, provided I go all London on him. I just like the look on people's faces when they try to work out whether or not you've just been really really rude to them.
And then smile sweetly - yes I see your point.
Jul 20th 2005, 12:21 pm
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Re: America the Beautiful
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
People confuse my American accent with stupidity....
