British humour in the US
#91
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.
#92
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!)
#93
Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by Schnorbitz
Morgan?
Reliant?
Reliant?
#94
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?
#95
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.
#96
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.
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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
#98
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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.
#99
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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*
#100
Re: British humour in the US
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Prob expecting to get free upgrades though
#101
Re: British humour in the US
And while we're blabbering about all sorts....finally stuck the invisible mode off...could be interesting...
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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!!
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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!"
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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.
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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.