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Friend_Of_Syd

14-06-2008, 03:08 PM

When I first saw that Darnell didn't like the U.S. because everyone there was lazy and if you worked in the UK like you do in the U.S. you'd be homeless (I am paraphrasing) I was offended a bit.

Of course I agreed, but I didn't like to hear it.

Then I kept watching the show. I have never in my life seen a group of self-serving, namby-pamby, whining, bitches in my life. (I have three daughters over the age of 18 if that helps).

This Big Brother has a bunch of immature, but well-spoken, In 60 years when the autopsy is done on most of these children, the cause of daeth will be chronic whining.

Mario gets a bad wrap. But he seems like an adult. Shocking. Must be a theme in the UK. At first I thought it was just the people on the show. Then I realized it must be the youth all across the UK.

The only reason I half disagree with that assessment is that you also think that Aleks needs to go. She is the most hideous waste of flesh I have ever seen on TV. She is an oxygen thief. She has absolutely no socially redeeming qualities.

Mario was given a task. He didn't like it but he tried. He acted like an adult. Not a real surprise. Steph got a task and intended to fail from the beginning. The public saw that and punished her laizee-faire and self-pitying attitude.

Get over it and get over yourselves.

Have a nice day....

Conor

14-06-2008, 03:10 PM

I'm just hoping you haven't saw BB5, 6 0r 7 then :P

Shaun

14-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Interesting opinions, but "get over ourselves"?

Do elaborate.

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Did you watch the American BB? The housemates on that were even worse. Does that mean I think all Americans are like your BB housemates?? NO! That is a pathetic generalisation...

Use a bit of intelligence please :rolleyes:

jonsep

14-06-2008, 03:12 PM

sit on the fence why dont yeah

Matt

14-06-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Matt10k
Did you watch the American BB? The housemates on that were even worse. Does that mean I think all Americans are like your BB housemates?? NO! That is a pathetic generalisation...

Use a bit of intelligence please :rolleyes:

I totally agree.

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd

get over yourselves.

Right back atcha...

Friend_Of_Syd

14-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Get over yourselves was directed at the residents of the house.

Did I strike a sensitive nerve on some of you?

poiuytrewq

14-06-2008, 03:22 PM

watch bb3 and bb5 and youll see your misconceptions are completely wrong and irrelevant

heres a headstart

bb3- http://youtube.com/watch?v=QDqJmAJEECg
bb5- http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Xw8qEDsGhw&feature=related

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Did I strike a sensitive nerve on some of you?

You basically said you think everyone in the uk is the same as those in the bb house which is an incredibly stupid thing to say.

Boltonboy

14-06-2008, 03:27 PM

Yes I think so, it seems as you are implying all of the Uk are like the HMs. Just to let you understand, the producers pick these people so that they cause conflict etc., they do not pick them to show an example of your average Briton.

Much love
Boltonboy x

DiamondDogTags

14-06-2008, 03:40 PM

LOL at namby-pamby..

Friend_Of_Syd

14-06-2008, 03:41 PM

I guess that my last reply wasn't as complete as some may have needed.

I have been to the UK as a visitor about five or six times over the years. It strikes me as pretty similar to the U.S., except with a much better public transportation system. If you ignore the part where I almost get run over for the first few days of the visit. It takes me that long top learn to look to the right instead of the left when crossing the street.

Aside from that, I really didn't think that the majority of Briton's were:

A: Gay (What is the fascination with these shows?)
B: Transvestites
C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)
D: Otherwise disabled (Kat fits into this "kat"egory)

Luke is my favorite so far. He's a dork. A geek. A dweeb. Ok. He's me 25 - 30 years ago.

I didn't intend to offend any of my Brit Brethren. (Part English, Part Irish (Although there is argument that we are actually Scottish) as well as German and American Indian). I'm a mutt.

I had some great friends in Afghanistan that are Brits. But then again I once worked for an over-bearing British wench very similar to Alex. Pent-up hostility maybe? No. Alex needs to go.

Let me know when the pound isn't more than double the dollar and a pint is less than three pounds and I'll come visit again.

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
It strikes me as pretty similar to the U.S., except with a much better public transportation system.

Are you sure it was the uk you were in?! :tongue:

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
I didn't intend to offend any of my Brit Brethren.

It was how you worded it that made it a bit confusing :conf2:

Shaun

14-06-2008, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Aside from that, I really didn't think that the majority of Briton's were:

A: Gay (What is the fascination with these shows?)
B: Transvestites
C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)
D: Otherwise disabled (Kat fits into this "kat"egory)

Firstly, how is Kathreya disabled? :rolleyes:

And secondly, the majority of Britons aren't any of those. Gays, let alone transvestites, are a minority in Britain. They're chosen to be on Big Brother because they're different from the norm and it's interesting to see a variety of characters.

jonsep

14-06-2008, 04:19 PM

:whistle:

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Shaun
Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Aside from that, I really didn't think that the majority of Briton's were:

A: Gay (What is the fascination with these shows?)
B: Transvestites
C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)
D: Otherwise disabled (Kat fits into this "kat"egory)

Firstly, how is Kathreya disabled? :rolleyes:

And secondly, the majority of Britons aren't any of those. Gays, let alone transvestites, are a minority in Britain. They're chosen to be on Big Brother because they're different from the norm and it's interesting to see a variety of characters.

I think he meant- he doesn't really think all brits are like that-just the wording is dodgy :conf2:

And I'm not sure how Kat is disabled either? Probably just a bad joke.

Blink_Me

14-06-2008, 04:23 PM

Do not feed the troll.

letmein

14-06-2008, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
When I first saw that Darnell didn't like the U.S. because everyone there was lazy and if you worked in the UK like you do in the U.S. you'd be homeless (I am paraphrasing) I was offended a bit.

Of course I agreed, but I didn't like to hear it.

Then I kept watching the show. I have never in my life seen a group of self-serving, namby-pamby, whining, bitches in my life. (I have three daughters over the age of 18 if that helps).

This Big Brother has a bunch of immature, but well-spoken, In 60 years when the autopsy is done on most of these children, the cause of daeth will be chronic whining.

Mario gets a bad wrap. But he seems like an adult. Shocking. Must be a theme in the UK. At first I thought it was just the people on the show. Then I realized it must be the youth all across the UK.

The only reason I half disagree with that assessment is that you also think that Aleks needs to go. She is the most hideous waste of flesh I have ever seen on TV. She is an oxygen thief. She has absolutely no socially redeeming qualities.

Mario was given a task. He didn't like it but he tried. He acted like an adult. Not a real surprise. Steph got a task and intended to fail from the beginning. The public saw that and punished her laizee-faire and self-pitying attitude.

Get over it and get over yourselves.

Have a nice day....

Who knew that George W Bush posted on here? :bored:

letmein

14-06-2008, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
I guess that my last reply wasn't as complete as some may have needed.

I have been to the UK as a visitor about five or six times over the years. It strikes me as pretty similar to the U.S., except with a much better public transportation system. If you ignore the part where I almost get run over for the first few days of the visit. It takes me that long top learn to look to the right instead of the left when crossing the street.

Aside from that, I really didn't think that the majority of Briton's were:

A: Gay (What is the fascination with these shows?)
B: Transvestites
C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)
D: Otherwise disabled (Kat fits into this "kat"egory)

Luke is my favorite so far. He's a dork. A geek. A dweeb. Ok. He's me 25 - 30 years ago.

I didn't intend to offend any of my Brit Brethren. (Part English, Part Irish (Although there is argument that we are actually Scottish) as well as German and American Indian). I'm a mutt.

I had some great friends in Afghanistan that are Brits. But then again I once worked for an over-bearing British wench very similar to Alex. Pent-up hostility maybe? No. Alex needs to go.

Let me know when the pound isn't more than double the dollar and a pint is less than three pounds and I'll come visit again.

A typical dumb American Republican.

Dear, get back to your Intelligent Design class as fast as you're able to get your Southern obese behind out of the house.

Yes, we're all gay, just like in America. :rolleyes:

Scarlett.

14-06-2008, 05:01 PM

Have a nice day to you too American

Captain.Remy

14-06-2008, 05:03 PM

I'm also curious about what you think of French people lol I'm sure he hates us. :laugh:

letmein

14-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by Shaun
Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Aside from that, I really didn't think that the majority of Briton's were:

A: Gay (What is the fascination with these shows?)
B: Transvestites
C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)
D: Otherwise disabled (Kat fits into this "kat"egory)

Firstly, how is Kathreya disabled? :rolleyes:

And secondly, the majority of Britons aren't any of those. Gays, let alone transvestites, are a minority in Britain. They're chosen to be on Big Brother because they're different from the norm and it's interesting to see a variety of characters.

No. This poster is a typical Republican. They see gays as abnormal, and how dare they be shown on a television series. Trust me.

Scarlett.

14-06-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
I'm also curious about what you think of French people lol I'm sure he hates us. :laugh: Most Americans hate everyone but themselves, yet they dont realise the rest of the world hates them

letmein

14-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
I'm also curious about what you think of French people lol I'm sure he hates us. :laugh:

You're all Communists. :joker::hugesmile:

Republicans have one line that they acquired from The Simpsons 14-yeas-ago, not knowing how outdated and lame it is. They call you "cheese-eating surrender monkeys." Republicans are outdated, and national laughing stocks. Pay them no mind.

This person is typical of their ilk, and will be posting slurs in no time. :rolleyes:

It's Alex's American cousin.

letmein

14-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
I'm also curious about what you think of French people lol I'm sure he hates us. :laugh: Most Americans hate everyone but themselves, yet they dont realise the rest of the world hates them

No. Don't think that this Republican troll is representative of America. There's a reason why their party has been thrown out of Congress, and nationally despised. It's exactly for crap like this.

Friend_Of_Syd

14-06-2008, 05:24 PM

Au contraire mon ami. I have nothing against the French. Prior French policies maybe, but not the French. Just as you, I am sure, have animosity against some U.S. leaders but not Americans as a whole.

The "Kat" reference as a minority was an attempt as humor. (Humour if you will)

The assertion that as a Republican I am against gays is a false assertion Alexandra. (How did she get out of the house?)

I am not a Republican. I am a conservative. Similar but different: a la British and Europeans. Similar, but different.

If you'd like for me to explain why B Hussein O'Bama (Irish?) will be the victim of one of the most lop-sided losses in U.S. election history I'd be happy to explain it to you but probably on a different forum.

And you were wrong. The Sri Lankans love us. One country down, 167 to go.:cheer:

Scarlett.

14-06-2008, 05:26 PM

The Sri Lankans secretly hate you:laugh:

Lauren

14-06-2008, 05:34 PM

I love how some people accuse this American of being Republican because he listed gay as a perhaps 'abnormal' quality of HMs, yet no one questioned the fact he also listed transvestite? Is this to say personally you list transvestites as weird, but not gays? In which case it's hypocrisy.

Rory

14-06-2008, 05:38 PM

I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with.

Scarlett.

14-06-2008, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:

Rory

14-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

letmein

14-06-2008, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Lauren
I love how some people accuse this American of being Republican because he listed gay as a perhaps 'abnormal' quality of HMs, yet no one questioned the fact he also listed transvestite? Is this to say personally you list transvestites as weird, but not gays? In which case it's hypocrisy.

Don't push the PC crap. There are no transvestites this series. This moron was pushing "gays" because there is a gay guy in it, and they wrote this: "What is the fascination with these shows?"

Barack "Hussein" Obama is a Republicanism, pointing out his middle name, an Arab name, which must mean that he's a closeted terrorist.

Obama is our next president btw.

The first thing that gave this fool away, was the use of the term, "laizee-faire". Republicans throw this around and other "key words", without ever understanding their true meanings, nor the history behind them.

And how did you miss this:

C: Overbearing hate-mongers (We get that enough of our own in the U.S. - But we call them Democrats and put them on public television)

Only "Democrats" put gays, lesbians, etc., on television because they are amoral, against "family values", don't read the Bible, etc.

This person is a Republican who is now in hiding because their party f-ed up the entire country and has made us a laughing stock. Next they'll be calling themselves Libertarians. Yes dear, you're a Social Conservative, ie, Republican.

Believe me, this troll isn't fooling anyone. I know these people like the back of my hand.

Here's a little tip for Friend_of_Nobody, BB is not the show for you. Too bad you can't send a billion complaints to Oxfam from the US, telling them how this is "devil tv", and children should not be exposed to homosexuals! :rolleyes:

Friend_Of_Syd

14-06-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

When you stated "you or not one the Most Americans". Did you mean "are"? My Engleesh no so goood. !!!

letmein

14-06-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

Thank god we have an American on here, and not just the Representative of D umbass. :joker:

Gosh, why is this person even trying to watch BB? To even attempt to bash BB in the UK, when the US version is just as horrible, is beyond comprehension.

letmein

14-06-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

When you stated "you or not one the Most Americans". Did you mean "are"? My Engleesh no so goood. CookieEEEEE!!!

Already making fun of a fellow poster. Typical.

Scarlett.

14-06-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

When you stated "you or not one the Most Americans". Did you mean "are"? My Engleesh no so goood. !!! Ok I'll help you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typo
Thats what it was

letmein

14-06-2008, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd
Originally posted by Rory
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Rory
I, myself an American, disagree with your opinion; however, I am also appalled at what Darnell mentioned about how easy it is to live in the US, saying that you could do nothing and be a millionaire.

I just think that because he was deported (supposedly), he left with a bad taste in his mouth and an anti-American perspective.

Everything else, I disagree with. P.S I put most Americans hate everyone else, you or not one of the "Most Americans" :tongue:
Haha, thanks. :thumbs:

When you stated "you or not one the Most Americans". Did you mean "are"? My Engleesh no so goood. !!! Ok I'll help you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typo
Thats what it was

Slow down. He/she/it cannot comprehend that fast. :bigsmile:

headaball

14-06-2008, 10:32 PM

Yanks are planks

Conzors

14-06-2008, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by headaball
Yanks are planks

How Nice..

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Conzors
Originally posted by headaball
Yanks are planks

How Nice..

This particular one was.

Kore

14-06-2008, 10:49 PM

I myself like Americans. We cannot generalise a whole nation just because of an american TiBB member by the name of 'Friend_of_Syd'.:laugh:

However 'Friend_of_Syd' you are entitled to your own opinion, as we all are.

But I disagree with your first post.

stonedape

14-06-2008, 10:50 PM

As an American myself, I can firmly say whoever this guy is does not represent us.

Judging the entire British public based on their Big Brother contestants is as ignorant as judging our entire US public based on OUR Big Brother contestants...who are often crazy, slutty, whiny, bible thumpers.

Anyone who thinks Barack Obama (Oo let's throw in his scary middle name!) will lose after double the turn out of McCain rallies nearly everywhere in America is clearly out of touch. Please, do not listen to him and do not judge us based on his opinions.

And saying "yanks are planks" is just as ignorant as the original poster himself. Cheers!

tinkerbell

14-06-2008, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd

Let me know when the pound isn't more than double the dollar and a pint is less than three pounds and I'll come visit again.

LOLOOLOLOLLLL

Everyone has their opinions he can say whatever he wants,

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 10:52 PM

Can you imagine if he was right and everyone in the uk was just like the bb housemates?!

Scary thought!

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by stonedape
Please, do not listen to him and do not judge us based on his opinions.

Don't worry, not everyone is as ignorant as him. Like he'd ever know more about the uk than people who actually lived here anyway just because he happens to have been here a couple of times and watches the uk bb :joker:

Kore

14-06-2008, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by Matt10k
Can you imagine if he was right and everyone in the uk was just like the bb housemates?!

Scary thought!

Everyone would be arguing in tesocs over the food.... :bigsmile:

headaball

14-06-2008, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by stonedape
As an American myself, I can firmly say whoever this guy is does not represent us.

Judging the entire British public based on their Big Brother contestants is as ignorant as judging our entire US public based on OUR Big Brother contestants...who are often crazy, slutty, whiny, bible thumpers.

Anyone who thinks Barack Obama (Oo let's throw in his scary middle name!) will lose after double the turn out of McCain rallies nearly everywhere in America is clearly out of touch. Please, do not listen to him and do not judge us based on his opinions.

And saying "yanks are planks" is just as ignorant as the original poster himself. Cheers!

Ok well Yanks to me are the overly patriotic flag waving "Americans", the conservative type, the 'Friend_Of_Syd' type...

To my knowledge, he isn't exactly a small minority in "America" is he? So i'll judge as i see fit to.

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by headaball
Ok well Yanks to me are the overly patriotic flag waving "Americans", the conservative type, the 'Friend_of_Syd' type...

Most people just tend to use 'Yank' as a slang term for any American from the US- not a particular type of person from the US...

headaball

14-06-2008, 11:14 PM

Kore

14-06-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by Matt10k
Originally posted by headaball
Ok well Yanks to me are the overly patriotic flag waving "Americans", the conservative type, the 'Friend_of_Syd' type...

Most people just tend to use 'Yank' as a slang term for any American from the US- not a particular type of person from the US...

Yeah ''Yank'' is just another term for an american...however i'd prefer to call them simply 'americans' cos yank is too rude i feel.

If an american called us ''Limeys'' wouldnt we prefer to be called 'British'' (or English/Welsh/Scottish/Irish whatever)?

I would.:rolleyes:

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 11:16 PM

I agree, yank sounds a bit derogatory.

headaball

14-06-2008, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by Kore
Originally posted by Matt10k
Originally posted by headaball
Ok well Yanks to me are the overly patriotic flag waving "Americans", the conservative type, the 'Friend_of_Syd' type...

Most people just tend to use 'Yank' as a slang term for any American from the US- not a particular type of person from the US...

Yeah ''Yank'' is just another term for an american...however i'd prefer to call them simply 'americans' cos yank is too rude i feel.

If an american called us ''Limeys'' wouldnt we prefer to be called 'British'' (or English/Welsh/Scottish/Irish whatever)?

I would.:rolleyes:

Well in modern day use "Limey" is a word to describe the English, not the British as a whole.

Kore

14-06-2008, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by headaball
Well in modern day use "Limey" is a word to describe the English, not the British as a whole.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=limey

Originally posted by Urban Dictionary Users
a British person, term comes from sailors who came to the New World preventing scurvy from sucking limes. Term indigenous to North America
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Name for the British, originated from British sailors eating limes to prevent scurvy. British always were the smart ones
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Having lived in both Great Britain and in the United States, AND being educated reasonabley well, I believe that the word Limey is best defined as simply a slang term to refer to British citizens
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A colloquial term used to address or mock british sailors, as they commonly sucked on limes to prevent scurvy.
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A Brit in Americans eyes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limey

Originally posted by a Wikipedia user
Limey is an old American and Canadian slang nickname for the British, originally referring to British sailors. The term is believed to derive from lime-juicer, referring to the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy practice of supplying lime juice to British sailors to prevent scurvy. The benefits of citrus juice were well known at the time thanks to the acute observations of surgeon James Lind who noticed that the cabbage eating Dutch had fewer problems with scurvy. Limes were used over lemons due to limes being more readily available from Britain's own Caribbean colonies. The term is thought to have originated in the Caribbean in the 1880s. A false etymology is that it is a derivative of "Corr-blimey" ("God blind me!").

Not according to the above mate. Take a look. :thumbs:

headaball

14-06-2008, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by Kore
Not according to the above mate. Take a look. :thumbs:

You could find alot to prove that limey describes the British online, same as i could find alot to prove my point online, for example according to the definition of limey by the free online dictionary, it's used to describe an English person and a British sailor.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/limey

According to anyone with a bit of sense it is used to describe the English, in modern day use when do you ever hear the Scots or Welsh called limeys? Never, it's always the English.

Kore

14-06-2008, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by headaball
Originally posted by Kore
Not according to the above mate. Take a look. :thumbs:

You could find alot to prove that limey describes the British online, same as i could find alot to prove my point online, for example according to the definition of limey by the free online dictionary, it's used to describe an English person and a British sailor.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/limey

According to anyone with a bit of sense it is used to describe the English, in modern day use when do you ever hear the Scots or Welsh called limeys? Never, it's always the English.

went onto your website and found the following:

limey
Noun
US, Canad & Austral slang
1. a British person
2. a British sailor or ship [from lime-juicer, because British sailors drank lime juice as a protection against scurvy]

:laugh:

I can see what you mean. But Limeys is a slang for British people as a whole, not just English people.

Matt10k

14-06-2008, 11:56 PM

I think it's funny when Americans refer to a 'British accent'. Within Britain, we have Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, England etc... Pretty different accents!

stonedape

15-06-2008, 12:15 AM

Well there's also more than one American accent...ofcourse we have states and not countries but we have New England, New York, Boston, Northern (donnchaknow), Southern, and everything in between.

But there is such a thing as a Standard American and a Standard British accent. You know, it's the kind actors have to learn so they dont all sound like they are from a million different places when they're supposed to be living in the same town.

andyman

15-06-2008, 12:22 AM

The US big brother has to be the worst ever!

andyman

15-06-2008, 12:25 AM

Its county not countries.

Matt10k

15-06-2008, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by stonedape
Well there's also more than one American accent...ofcourse we have states and not countries but we have New England, New York, Boston, Northern (donnchaknow), Southern, and everything in between.

But there is such a thing as a Standard American and a Standard British accent. You know, it's the kind actors have to learn so they dont all sound like they are from a million different places when they're supposed to be living in the same town.

True. I admit, US accents are harder for me to differentiate between because am I not from the US. I know there are many accents. I can sort of tell between some of them.

I presume it is the same for people in the US trying to determine between our accents.

I’ve heard a lot of Americans confusing certain London accents with Australian, for example. I found that quite bizarre! Though admittedly, I often mistake Canadian accents for US ones, I'm sure those accents will sound very different to you!

Matt10k

15-06-2008, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by andyman
Its county not countries.

He meant Britain has countries ie Wales, Scotland, England- The US is one country but it is large and has many states with different accents...

WARING

15-06-2008, 03:52 AM

I've watched both the crappy US version and the brilliant UK version. The US celebwanna be types on the show are pathetic compared to the UK kids.

I think the show, in any country, draws a certain type of person, but overall, I find the UK version of the show more entertaining than the boring US version. All they do on the US version is bitch and backstab each other all day.

JeanP!

15-06-2008, 04:09 AM

JeanP!

15-06-2008, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by Friend_Of_Syd

If you'd like for me to explain why B Hussein O'Bama (Irish?) will be the victim of one of the most lop-sided losses in U.S. election history I'd be happy to explain it to you but probably on a different forum.

Omg i finally found another obama hater!!!
:dance2:

letmein

15-06-2008, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Matt10k
I think it's funny when Americans refer to a 'British accent'. Within Britain, we have Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, England etc... Pretty different accents!

It's an English accent. Cheerio! :joker:

letmein

15-06-2008, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by headaball
Originally posted by stonedape
As an American myself, I can firmly say whoever this guy is does not represent us.

Judging the entire British public based on their Big Brother contestants is as ignorant as judging our entire US public based on OUR Big Brother contestants...who are often crazy, slutty, whiny, bible thumpers.

Anyone who thinks Barack Obama (Oo let's throw in his scary middle name!) will lose after double the turn out of McCain rallies nearly everywhere in America is clearly out of touch. Please, do not listen to him and do not judge us based on his opinions.

And saying "yanks are planks" is just as ignorant as the original poster himself. Cheers!

Ok well Yanks to me are the overly patriotic flag waving "Americans", the conservative type, the 'Friend_Of_Syd' type...

To my knowledge, he isn't exactly a small minority in "America" is he? So i'll judge as i see fit to.

Yes, he or she is. In the US, they're a dying breed.

lolester

15-06-2008, 12:23 PM

this whole topis is soo funny

britsih rule we like owned the world for a couple of hunderds of years
america like done nothing

letmein

15-06-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by lolester
this whole topis is soo funny

britsih rule we like owned the world for a couple of hunderds of years
america like done nothing

I wouldn't promote that. :laugh2:

This troll accomplished what trolls want.

Matt10k

15-06-2008, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by lolester
this whole topis is soo funny

britsih rule we like owned the world for a couple of hunderds of years
america like done nothing

Why does it always have to be a battle of who's top dog?!

Tom4784

15-06-2008, 12:33 PM

My opinion of America

I love the country (Especially Universal Studios and Disney World). I Dislike the current president and the way he runs the government.

Obama for 'Prez.

Kore

15-06-2008, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by letmein
Originally posted by Matt10k
I think it's funny when Americans refer to a 'British accent'. Within Britain, we have Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, England etc... Pretty different accents!

It's an English accent. Cheerio! :joker:

lol England has loads of accents... ie- Geordie, Manc, Londoner, cockney, liverpudlian plus much more lol

Originally posted by Dezzy
My opinion of America

I love the country (Especially Universal Studios and Disney World). I Dislike the current president and the way he runs the government.

Obama for 'Prez.

I agree, The country and the people are fantastic. The prez is the big let down! But it'll be all resolved once Obama is voted the new el presidante :bigsmile:

AngRemembered

15-06-2008, 12:38 PM

They see gays as abnormal, and how dare they be shown on a television series. Trust me. [/quote]

By definition Gay's are abnormal or are you saying the reverse is true?

letmein

15-06-2008, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by AngnAndy
They see gays as abnormal, and how dare they be shown on a television series. Trust me.

By definition Gay's are abnormal or are you saying the reverse is true? [/quote]

Then so would blacks, and anyone who isn't a Caucasian male or female.

Don't try to be clever.

Fom

15-06-2008, 01:18 PM

Dont assume the british public on a tv show. How offensive.

letmein

15-06-2008, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Dezzy
My opinion of America

I love the country (Especially Universal Studios and Disney World). I Dislike the current president and the way he runs the government.

Obama for 'Prez.

I think America has more to offer than Disney World and Universal Studios. :laugh3:

Bush sucks, and you can't leave out the Labour government, Bliar. Those two should get married, and moved to an island, far, far away.