British humour in the US
Feb 8th 2006, 11:01 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Partystar
Can't wait to go back.
You must be ******* minted girl.
I'd like to live there one day - stayed in chipping camden a few times- nice spot and some tiny village just down the road from there - can't remember the name though, but it was nice too.
Feb 8th 2006, 11:04 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Big D
Indeed it is! In fact there really are no british owned car manufacturers anymore (couple of small handbuilt specialists - Morgan probably being the largest!)
Feb 8th 2006, 11:07 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Schnorbitz
Morgan?
Reliant?
Reliant?
Feb 8th 2006, 11:08 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Big D
There are a few doing the small pocket rockets - i know the one you mean - had 2 motorbike engines in it?
Feb 8th 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
To live ??
You must be ******* minted girl.
I'd like to live there one day - stayed in chipping camden a few times- nice spot and some tiny village just down the road from there - can't remember the name though, but it was nice too.
You must be ******* minted girl.
I'd like to live there one day - stayed in chipping camden a few times- nice spot and some tiny village just down the road from there - can't remember the name though, but it was nice too.
Feb 8th 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by britontour
The Noble now I'm sure thats British and a car we can be proud of shame there's not too many about.
Feb 8th 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Bob
can't leave it like that...have to pm us then 
Feb 8th 2006, 11:16 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Sorry no can do. I wasnt in the least bit star struck though...it's amazing how non-starlike they look when they are in scruffy clothes and handcuffs.
Feb 8th 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Bob
sister says the same when they act like muppets on the plane...be surprised number of stars that still fly cattle class on BA *l*
Feb 8th 2006, 11:31 am
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Prob expecting to get free upgrades though
Feb 8th 2006, 11:32 am
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Re: British humour in the US
And while we're blabbering about all sorts....finally stuck the invisible mode off...could be interesting...
Feb 8th 2006, 2:11 pm
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by elfman
Not for ages - Proton have owned Lotus for about 10 years.
I was already to shout bollox - right up until the point i remembered you are right!!! That damn VX220/Elise combo always throws me!!
Feb 8th 2006, 2:22 pm
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Patrick
When you use self depreciating humour the americans do take it a bit seriously and try to gee you up!
I was at a luncheon yesterday and they only had forks so I asked for a knife and in unison everyone ask why? so I replied "because I'm civilised!"
I was at a luncheon yesterday and they only had forks so I asked for a knife and in unison everyone ask why? so I replied "because I'm civilised!"
Feb 8th 2006, 2:27 pm
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Hiro11
I'd say that's a bunch of bullshit. If sacasm is so hard for Americans to grasp, why was Seinfeld the biggest sitcom of all time?
If self-deprecation is so alien to us, why does almost every stand-up comedian's act make fun of his/herself and why does almost every professional speaker start with a joke about his/herself?
Trust me, Americans appreciate self-deprecation nationwide. Americans typically hate people who take themselves too seriously, self-deprecation is a good way to establish that you're not a stuffed shirt.
It's true that appreciation of sacasm is more regional (more popular on the coasts) but is definitely common, even in darkest Kentucky.
If self-deprecation is so alien to us, why does almost every stand-up comedian's act make fun of his/herself and why does almost every professional speaker start with a joke about his/herself?
Trust me, Americans appreciate self-deprecation nationwide. Americans typically hate people who take themselves too seriously, self-deprecation is a good way to establish that you're not a stuffed shirt.
It's true that appreciation of sacasm is more regional (more popular on the coasts) but is definitely common, even in darkest Kentucky.
Sure!!!!
Feb 8th 2006, 2:37 pm
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Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Apparently it wasnt scripted...he really didnt know the bar hatch had been opened and just adlibed it afterwards. A true professional... turned an on camera accident into classic comedy.
