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2010/08/11 15:10:59
Subject: Re:Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
If the OP had bothered to follow the link posted above......
Most of those misspellings are in his country.
The OP? You mean me? Fifty. Or, if you prefer real life names, Russ.
If I had "bothered", or, more accurately, "noticed", then I would probably have posted both links, yes. What is your point? It is a mildly ribbing thread, directed affectionately at my American cousins. I have many many American friends from my times living abroad and my travels, and most of them have enjoyed a bit of banter about "colonies" vs. "former Empire". I even apologised in my own post for the seeming meanness I am showing towards Americans! Jeez, calm down, "bro"!. :p :p :p
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If the OP had bothered to follow the link posted above......
Most of those misspellings are in his country.
The OP? You mean me? Fifty. Or, if you prefer real life names, Russ.
Jeez, calm down, "bro"!. :p :p :p
Perfectly calm, bro. just think it's funny that you missed the link pointing out misspellings in the UK..... or maybe the proper term there is ..'ignored'.
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Nice banter thread with lots of joking, and one guy just not getting it...
I'm about the least patriotic person you could meet, so I really have no stake in supporting the UK. I dislike my government, I dislike the alternatives, I dislike the welfare culture, I dislike the xenophobia, I dislike the racism and the reverse-racism, I dislike the school system I work in, I dislike the justice system I am served by. The UK is not an inherently special country, nor is the US. Both have very very many advantages that make them far better places to live than most countries, but both are far from perfect.
It is banter, not a genuine attempt by me to belittle the US or praise the UK by comparison.
Though guards may sleep and ships may lay at anchor, our foes know full well that big guns never tire.
Manchu wrote:Spelling: the one last thing that Brits can feel superior about in their guilt-ridden, politically correct, post-Imperial decline.
That's America's position now, apparently. I read in 'Colossus' by Niall Ferguson. Interesting book.
I suppose 'post-imperial' is accurate, although the UK still has quite a few overseas territories. They're pretty insignificant, mind. I think the difficulty with the label is that the number of people who actually remember the Empire is outnumbered by people who've either never heard of it or only read about, so not that many people miss it or feel guilty about it.
Confession Time: I'm into the Empire. I'd like to see it return in some capacity. Obviously I don't think Britain is gong to be a global hegemon again, but I think that there are parts of the world which would benefit from British rule, and I certainly think it's possible - just look at Sierra Leone. They actually want British rule. They formally applied for it! I think Liberal Imperialism is a good thing.
Manchu wrote:Spelling: the one last thing that Brits can feel superior about in their guilt-ridden, politically correct, post-Imperial decline.
That's America's position now, apparently. I read in 'Colossus' by Niall Ferguson. Interesting book.
I suppose 'post-imperial' is accurate, although the UK still has quite a few overseas territories. They're pretty insignificant, mind. I think the difficulty with the label is that the number of people who actually remember the Empire is outnumbered by people who've either never heard of it or only read about, so not that many people miss it or feel guilty about it.
Confession Time: I'm into the Empire. I'd like to see it return in some capacity. Obviously I don't think Britain is gong to be a global hegemon again, but I think that there are parts of the world which would benefit from British rule, and I certainly think it's possible - just look at Sierra Leone. They actually want British rule. They formally applied for it! I think Liberal Imperialism is a good thing.
Britain re taking Sierra Leone as it is currently would be the political and economic equivalent of a country catching aids. No thanks.
Lets leave the ' we need to be a world superpower' complex to the americans.
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Manchu wrote:Spelling: the one last thing that Brits can feel superior about in their guilt-ridden, politically correct, post-Imperial decline.
That's America's position now, apparently. I read in 'Colossus' by Niall Ferguson. Interesting book.
I suppose 'post-imperial' is accurate, although the UK still has quite a few overseas territories. They're pretty insignificant, mind. I think the difficulty with the label is that the number of people who actually remember the Empire is outnumbered by people who've either never heard of it or only read about, so not that many people miss it or feel guilty about it.
Confession Time: I'm into the Empire. I'd like to see it return in some capacity. Obviously I don't think Britain is gong to be a global hegemon again, but I think that there are parts of the world which would benefit from British rule, and I certainly think it's possible - just look at Sierra Leone. They actually want British rule. They formally applied for it! I think Liberal Imperialism is a good thing.
Britain re taking Sierra Leone as it is currently would be the political and economic equivalent of a country catching aids. No thanks.
Lets leave the ' we need to be a world superpower' complex to the americans.
Again with the slights at the Americans. I'll just note a gentle reminder that the whole Mideast nonsense is your fault for what you did to the Ottoman Empire after WWI. We're just having to deal with your mess.
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2010/08/12 12:45:38
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
whatwhat wrote:Actually I've never been to the middle east. Nearest I have gone in that direction is Cyprus. You must be thinking of someone else.
you're British.
Can we stop the slights now or do we have to wander down the tear stained alleyway that is British dentistry...
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
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2010/08/12 13:18:00
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
Da Boss wrote:whatwhat are you intentionally trolling or do you not see the double standard?
Actually I think he's yet again pointing out the peculiarly American habit of referring to individuals of a certain nationality, as the nation in question.
What-What was not actually there during the aftermath of WWI, he most certainly didn't do anything to the Ottoman empire, Britain might have, but then again so did France and Italy, with France and Italy being the dominant forces during the "peace" negotiations.
Da Boss wrote:whatwhat are you intentionally trolling or do you not see the double standard?
Actually I think he's yet again pointing out the peculiarly American habit of referring to individuals of a certain nationality, as the nation in question.
What-What was not actually there during the aftermath of WWI, he most certainly didn't do anything to the Ottoman empire, Britain might have, but then again so did France and Italy, with France and Italy being the dominant forces during the "peace" negotiations.
You mean like this quote right?
Lets leave the ' we need to be a world superpower' complex to the americans.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 13:19:54
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
whatwhat wrote:Actually I've never been to the middle east. Nearest I have gone in that direction is Cyprus. You must be thinking of someone else.
you're British.
Yes he Is British, and so am I, however I'm only 16 and so, unless I have invented time travel, cannot have had anything to do with the aftermath of WWI.
Poor spelling is hardly an exclusive American problem. Given the teenage proclivity for texting, I anticipate spelling will simply continue to worsen until only computers and scholars will be able to properly employ the English language in print.
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Orkeosaurus wrote:Star Trek also said we'd have X-Wings by now. We all see how that prediction turned out.
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2010/08/12 13:26:43
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
whatwhat wrote:Actually I've never been to the middle east. Nearest I have gone in that direction is Cyprus. You must be thinking of someone else.
you're British.
Yes he Is British, and so am I, however I'm only 16 and so, unless I have invented time travel, cannot have had anything to do with the aftermath of WWI.
The Sins of our Fathers and all that...
So what? If you're following Whatwhat's train of thoughts and slants: you're all guilty. Frankly, after the BP spill you owe us 78.77887% of the island of Brittania. You have 30 days to vacate, then Push Off! Elizabeth Hurley may remain of course.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 13:28:31
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
Da Boss wrote:whatwhat are you intentionally trolling or do you not see the double standard?
Actually I think he's yet again pointing out the peculiarly American habit of referring to individuals of a certain nationality, as the nation in question.
What-What was not actually there during the aftermath of WWI, he most certainly didn't do anything to the Ottoman empire, Britain might have, but then again so did France and Italy, with France and Italy being the dominant forces during the "peace" negotiations.
You mean like this quote right?
Lets leave the ' we need to be a world superpower' complex to the americans.
That's different though, that's referring to America in general, whereas before he was commenting on the fact that you referred to Britain as "you", which is impossible, because, as I have pointed out, whatwhat isn't the entirety of the British government and populace.
Da Boss wrote:whatwhat are you intentionally trolling or do you not see the double standard?
Actually I think he's yet again pointing out the peculiarly American habit of referring to individuals of a certain nationality, as the nation in question.
What-What was not actually there during the aftermath of WWI, he most certainly didn't do anything to the Ottoman empire, Britain might have, but then again so did France and Italy, with France and Italy being the dominant forces during the "peace" negotiations.
You mean like this quote right?
Lets leave the ' we need to be a world superpower' complex to the americans.
That's different though, that's referring to America in general, whereas before he was commenting on the fact that you referred to Britain as "you", which is impossible, because, as I have pointed out, whatwhat isn't the entirety of the British government and populace.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 13:34:53
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
whatwhat wrote:Actually I've never been to the middle east. Nearest I have gone in that direction is Cyprus. You must be thinking of someone else.
you're British.
Yes he Is British, and so am I, however I'm only 16 and so, unless I have invented time travel, cannot have had anything to do with the aftermath of WWI.
The Sins of our Fathers and all that...
So what? If you're following Whatwhat's train of thoughts and slants: you're all guilty. Frankly, after the BP spill you owe us 78.77887% of the island of Brittania. You have 30 days to vacate, then Push Off! Elizabeth Hurley may remain of course.
I would just like to point out that BP is Multi-National, it hires 40% Brits, and 39% Americans.
The Chairman is Swedish, the CEO is American (the previous being British) and the CFO is American, so of course, even though It has been made largely American, because it used to stand for "British" (it is now meant to stand for "Beyond" by the way) that makes it an entirely british company.
That why only a portion of Britain is forefeit. We've already taken that into account. Of course, upon recalculation with punitive damages I'm afraid Wales is now ours as well now...
You...off my backyard!
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 13:38:04
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
Just stay away from Bedford and Milton Keynes; the first will give you diseases, the second will make you dizzy with all the roundabouts
is there enough space for a pool? She Who Must Be Obeyed always wanted a nice pool. Allt he oil derricks in the back 40 just get in the way so Wales might be big enough for a proper pool. That castle you have would make an excellent playscape/zombie games UK outpost, but it needs some mariachis bigtime.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 13:47:16
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
filbert wrote:Wales? It's chief export is rain. Good job having a pool there!
I thought that was the UK in general? Alternatively I always liked the name Kent.
Is there a Basey? I always wanted to be the Count of Basey. Earl of Hines would work too.
Just keep me away from Dover, thats too close to France. urge to cross over, rename myself Napoleon and restart the Empire might be too overwhelming.(must..resist...urge..to...invade...Moscow...). And of course I'd have to go to Spain just so I could hum "Farewell Spanish Ladies" in the proper context.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2010/08/12 14:04:14
Subject: Now, I know Americans like to play around with how they spell things, but this...?
Sorry, I feel I am picking on Americans recently, but really it is the BBC who are picking on them, as that is where my links all come from!
You make fun of our spelling, we make fun of your oral hygiene.... Vicious cycle.
Thats just a cruel stereotype old bean, im British and i have excellent teeth, here is a pic of me at my brothers wedding.
I dont see the need to argue with each other about nationality, i mean, the revolutionary war was essentially a civil war anyway, so i have decided we can claim victory either way, and as a result Americans are just British people that talk funny.
Right?
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We are arming Syrian rebels who support ISIS, who is fighting Iran, who is fighting Iraq who we also support against ISIS, while fighting Kurds who we support while they are fighting Syrian rebels.
