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Mystic Mock 04-04-2012 04:35 PM
I use Ass, arse sounds to rude even for my standards.

MTVN 04-04-2012 04:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 5060361)
Actually, "Ass" is the Americanised version of Arse so it's not Posh, you're just American :nono:

ARSE
Though not a word in polite use, "arse", like many old words describing body parts and functions, originates in Indo-european. the IE word was *orsos which produced words meaning "bottom" or "tail" in most Germanic languages. The US "ass" is a euphemistic spelling of "arse" which reflects the general US pronunciation.
The bird the "wheatear" has nothing to do with wheat or ears but comes from "white arse" after its white tail feathers.

http://www.putlearningfirst.com/lang...nge/etmol.html
Still sounds posh and stupid though :idc:

Americanisms >

King Gizzard 04-04-2012 04:40 PM
Yes we should adopt most American words really, except Mom

Mystic Mock 04-04-2012 04:41 PM
I prefer Mom to Mum.

And the word arse reminds me of posh people trying to be rude.

King Gizzard 04-04-2012 04:42 PM
Well you would..mom's still used in the midlands lol

Mystic Mock 04-04-2012 04:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nathan (Post 5060416)
Well you would..mom's still used in the midlands lol
Sadly Mum is creeping in.

Jordan. 04-04-2012 05:00 PM
Neither but i'd use arse since i'm not american

Maia 04-04-2012 05:08 PM
Neither as both are not at all polite really are they, unless you're referring to a donkey

Samuel. 04-04-2012 05:15 PM
I don't get the weird patriotism to our way of pronouncing/spelling things.

As long as it's clear what you're saying, I don't see how it matters.

Locke. 04-04-2012 05:18 PM
Write it ass but say it arse

CharlieO 04-04-2012 05:24 PM
I type ass

Pronounce arse

Benjamin 05-04-2012 12:42 AM
I can't believe so many use ass. It's American.

MTVN 05-04-2012 12:46 AM
Why does it matter if it's American though, lots of Americanisms are in common usage in this country :shrug:

Samuel. 05-04-2012 12:51 AM
[2]

Plus, America >>>

Shaun 05-04-2012 12:53 AM
you'll all be saying aluminum next :bored: disgusting people

Smithy 05-04-2012 12:53 AM
I use both depending on my mood

King Gizzard 05-04-2012 12:53 AM
America owns us in alot of things tbh, just truth

Brother Leon 05-04-2012 12:59 AM
Backoff

nicole_burks 05-04-2012 01:56 AM
Youtube video

Shaun 05-04-2012 01:57 AM
Savages :idc:

Jessica. 05-04-2012 02:11 AM
I say neither. D:

When I was a kid I used to say Bumnal instead of Arsenal, because I thought it was swearing.

King Gizzard 05-04-2012 02:13 AM
Seriously though..There's not really any words for the 'behind' that are very nice really

Normally just call it the backside or behind

Jessica. 05-04-2012 02:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollie. (Post 5060460)
Neither as both are not at all polite really are they, unless you're referring to a donkey
:worship:

King Gizzard 05-04-2012 02:18 AM
Wonder if Donkeys actually like being called an ass

Ithinkiloveyoutoo 05-04-2012 02:33 AM
arse when I am on american boards and want to pretend I am in touch with my Britishness. Ass is the best


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