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2014/02/17 18:17:38
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
agnosto wrote: And the use of "mate" by everyone from the Commonwealth needs to die in flames too. We're not "mates", I don't know you nor would I have sex with you.
Here mate, don't be so hasty!
I do think Malcom Tucker proves that Scottish people, especially those on the West Coast, have a monopoly on the best pronunciation of foul words when angry.
Very NSFW
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I'll have you all know, that Scots is often considered to be a language and is recognised as one by the UK Government (According to wikipedia). And, no, I'm not referring to Gaelic. - That's a completely different thing and, as a lowlander, has nowt tae dae wie me!
And, since I can't seem to resist posting in an off topic thread with Al Murray recently.... Al Murray on nations, languages and tongues. (Warning, occasional swearing)
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2014/02/17 18:32:47
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do
2014/02/17 19:17:06
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
agnosto wrote: And the use of "mate" by everyone from the Commonwealth needs to die in flames too. We're not "mates", I don't know you nor would I have sex with you.
Here mate, don't be so hasty!
I do think Malcom Tucker proves that Scottish people, especially those on the West Coast, have a monopoly on the best pronunciation of foul words when angry.
Very NSFW
Spoiler:
All I saw was Malcolm Tucker and a Youtube video. You got an exalt before the video had even loaded.
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2014/02/17 22:00:05
Subject: Re:Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
Just because all y'all don't understand the benefits of the many uses of the word y'all, doesn't make it any less of a valid word.
After all, y'all could be speaking Authentic Frontier Gibberish instead:
"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2014/02/17 23:18:12
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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"The language of modern British politics is meant to sound benign. But words do not mean what they seem to mean. 'Reform' actually means 'cut' or 'end'. 'Flexibility' really means 'exploit'. 'Prudence' really means 'don't invest'. And 'efficient'? That means whatever you want it to mean, usually 'cut'. All really mean 'keep wages low for the masses, taxes low for the rich, profits high for the corporations, and accept the decline in public services and amenities this will cause'." - Robin McAlpine from Common Weal
2014/02/18 01:03:13
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
agnosto wrote: And the use of "mate" by everyone from the Commonwealth needs to die in flames too. We're not "mates", I don't know you nor would I have sex with you.
Do you all still use "f*g" for cigarettes as well?
Admittedly, we use mate like Yanks use "pal" or "buddy". ALL of the same ways. You can use them in a friendly way or an unfriendly way. The same way you can use "friend".
As for "f*g" - that depends on where you are in this country. Durrie is used in some places. I have no idea where that came from.
Most of them just use "ciggy".
I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
2014/02/18 11:41:31
Subject: Hey Britain , Why do you guys hate how we speAK?
There's nothing wrong with having a cigarette-break (apart from the smell).
It's not any-gay at all, despite what you may think cigarette-ends are messy, though.
Us Brits do like a bit of innuendo from time to time.
Not saying anything about Americans, but the Aus, NZ and various British accents often get confused.
I've been asked what part of Australia I'm from before, and a comment on a Youtube clip I saw of a bloke with a strong Australian accent was "I love the English accent".
So, despite the differences, it hardly matters to a lot of people.
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