What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Nov 10th 2005, 8:23 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by britvic
When I get mad I swear like a trooper and dont give a toss what anyone thinks, and will admit to getting a kick out of the look on some peoples faces 
f*** 'em
Nov 10th 2005, 8:24 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by Nia_Nia
Another example would be 'tidbit' instead of 'titbit' these Americans are way too uptight about that stuff aren't they? 
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Nov 10th 2005, 8:26 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by britvic
When I get mad I swear like a trooper and dont give a toss what anyone thinks, and will admit to getting a kick out of the look on some peoples faces
The cursing level on MI-5 (Spooks) is high compared to American TV. I'd completely not realised that until my mother and daughter were watching an episode with me and I had to ahem and apologise for the curse words (which, I assured them both, were very few).
Nov 10th 2005, 8:35 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Being afraid to swear dose it not just all boil down to that Bible bashing way of life over here.
Nov 10th 2005, 8:39 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by Nia_Nia
Another thing I've noticed since I've been here is the whole nervousness about swearing or saying anything that might sound 'innapropriate' for example the lame ways of 'swearing' such as 'holy cow!' Come on, who say's 'holy cow?' it sounds ridiculous!
Another example would be 'tidbit' instead of 'titbit' these Americans are way too uptight about that stuff aren't they?
such as 'holy cow!' Come on, who say's 'holy cow?' it sounds ridiculous! Another example would be 'tidbit' instead of 'titbit' these Americans are way too uptight about that stuff aren't they?
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Nov 10th 2005, 8:46 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by britvic
Being afraid to swear dose it not just all boil down to that Bible bashing way of life over here.
No, I save my string of curse words for close friends and family.
Nov 10th 2005, 8:47 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by britvic
Being afraid to swear dose it not just all boil down to that Bible bashing way of life over here.
not long ago we were watching a film on tv and my jaw almost hit the floor when they bleeped out the word "goddam"...if thats considered swearing then I was damned to hell a long time ago
Nov 10th 2005, 8:50 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Yup!!! When it comes to swearing I think even us brits can learn a thing or two about how to be uptight!!!
I try to shut scream "Bollocks" when the shit hits the fan...so's not to aggravate the natives too much........F**k 'em!!!
I try to shut scream "Bollocks" when the shit hits the fan...so's not to aggravate the natives too much........F**k 'em!!!
Nov 10th 2005, 9:09 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
I'm always amazed at the amount of rubbish my neighbours manage to throw out in just 1 week. They all have at least 2 large wheely bins over flowing, plus extra bags on the drive. Where the f*** does it all come from? 
Nov 10th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by Poppy33usa
Yeah the whole swearing thing is a big issue here isnt it? ..................
not long ago we were watching a film on tv and my jaw almost hit the floor when they bleeped out the word "goddam"...if thats considered swearing then I was damned to hell a long time ago
not long ago we were watching a film on tv and my jaw almost hit the floor when they bleeped out the word "goddam"...if thats considered swearing then I was damned to hell a long time ago
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Nov 10th 2005, 9:29 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by Poppy33usa
Yeah the whole swearing thing is a big issue here isnt it? I have become very aware of my swearing, and even been made aware of words that I use that I didnt even think constituted swear words....alot of the people I know are really uptight about it..
not long ago we were watching a film on tv and my jaw almost hit the floor when they bleeped out the word "goddam"...if thats considered swearing then I was damned to hell a long time ago
not long ago we were watching a film on tv and my jaw almost hit the floor when they bleeped out the word "goddam"...if thats considered swearing then I was damned to hell a long time ago
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Nov 10th 2005, 9:31 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by Partystar
Here's a great example of sensorship gone mad here! I was watching 'The long kiss goodnight' on tv here, don't ask me why as I actually have it on DVD!!! There is a part where Gina Davies asks Samuel L Jackson if he's Mormon as he complained about her swearing. He replys, "Yes, I'm a mormon, that's why I just smoked a pack of Newports & drank 3 3 vodka tonics...". Well in the TV version, they changed Mormon to Minor! I was shocked to say the least!!!
ok you win with that one!!..thats just nuts!!!
Nov 10th 2005, 9:49 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by britvic
When I get mad I swear like a trooper and dont give a toss what anyone thinks, and will admit to getting a kick out of the look on some peoples faces
I know that people have expressed their dislike of "fake" swear words but i have to confess that i'm a great fan of the words f.e.c.k, pish and shi'ite.
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Nov 10th 2005, 9:52 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Yep, same with my parents. Swearing was not allowed whilst growing up, and its not something I do a lot of as an adult. Will try to pass this on to my kids too.
Must admit I do have a few moments in private though. But my swearing vocabulary is limited to bollocks, wanker, bastard and bloody hell.
Must admit I do have a few moments in private though. But my swearing vocabulary is limited to bollocks, wanker, bastard and bloody hell.
Originally Posted by snowbunny
We can't help it, we might do the same in private with friends but never in public. Our parents beat it into us!
The cursing level on MI-5 (Spooks) is high compared to American TV. I'd completely not realised that until my mother and daughter were watching an episode with me and I had to ahem and apologise for the curse words (which, I assured them both, were very few).
The cursing level on MI-5 (Spooks) is high compared to American TV. I'd completely not realised that until my mother and daughter were watching an episode with me and I had to ahem and apologise for the curse words (which, I assured them both, were very few).
Nov 10th 2005, 9:56 pm
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Re: What Americanism's/habits have you picked up?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
I must say that I'm a particular fan of the word w*nker. A lot of people over here are clearly not familiar with it which means that you can say it repeatedly to their face and they are none the wiser. It worked a treat at the DMV yesterday when I repeatedly called the manager a w*nker. I moved instantly to laughing at myself from a situation where I was periously close to dragging him over the counter and battering him.
I know that people have expressed their dislike of "fake" swear words but i have to confess that i'm a great fan of the words f.e.c.k, pish and shi'ite.
I know that people have expressed their dislike of "fake" swear words but i have to confess that i'm a great fan of the words f.e.c.k, pish and shi'ite.
Having said that sometimes only a swear word will do, especially when watching/playing sports.