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Originally posted by Iamonlyhuman
Well seeing as I didn't even know that 'American English' was a term used at all before now, it didn't bother me that much to begin with so go for it. I'm just wondering, do I have to re-fill out all those forms that I've put my language as 'English'? It is for this reason that I really would prefer that the English use 'Englisher' or something to that effect... more convenient for me, and that's what it's all about in the first place, right?
Oh, I just had a thought. Since the Germans like to call the British 'Britishers' and I just proposed that English English be called 'Englisher', why don't we all just call you and your language 'er'. For example, "Those ers really do like to speak their er." Of course, we have to be careful not to confuse the people and their language 'er' with the sound one makes when expressing hesitation or uncertainty, but I think we can work around that.
'English -u' ? You won't be surprised by this, I'm sure, but I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Although, just by the looks of it, seems to me that, thinking of the forms again, it would be a bit hard for the people responsible for data entry of them.
Originally posted by 23refugee
reply to post by itchy_tartan_blanket
" especially the French Canadians. Just joking. "
Can't speak for the Quebecois (I only married one) but they never seem to take kindly to such a jab, unless it's in both French and English.
Originally posted by Iamonlyhuman
Well seeing as I didn't even know that 'American English' was a term used at all before now, it didn't bother me that much to begin with so go for it. I'm just wondering, do I have to re-fill out all those forms that I've put my language as 'English'?
Originally posted by NEWclearMind
reply to post by Haydn_17
Why? Because without the USA you'd be speaking German now. When do British films gross a billion dollars? Never. You watch our movies, listen to our music, and try to copy us daily. So, that is why I care to learn nothing about the nanny state. By the way, immitation is the purest form of flattery.
P.S. You suckers shouldn't have given up your guns!
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
Question: Why do you guys use the metric system which is wrong, like the rest of the world?
Question: Why do you guys not drive gigantic gas guzzlers, not have racial issues, not think you're the only country on the planet, and not get fat as hell?
Question: Why do you guys riot over soccer?
Question: Are we there yet?
Question: Do you mind that I impersonate your various accents on a daily basis?
Originally posted by DISRAELI
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
Question: Why do you guys use the metric system which is wrong, like the rest of the world?
I'm an old man, I'm still using feet and inches and fahrenheit.
Question: Why do you guys not drive gigantic gas guzzlers, not have racial issues, not think you're the only country on the planet, and not get fat as hell?
On the contrary, we do all these things.
Question: Why do you guys riot over soccer?
Because they won't let us have guns
Question: Are we there yet?
Question: Do you mind that I impersonate your various accents on a daily basis?
All of them? I'm very impressed, Professor Higgins.
Give us an example of the "Fenland".
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
Hey buddy I didn't say all of them. I was actually just making fun of my home, the US.
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
Hey buddy I didn't say all of them. I was actually just making fun of my home, the US.
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
Aren't you familiar with terms like US English and American English on language packs for software and the like?
Erm, that's why I suggested that we don't call English 'Englisher'. I take it you didn't understand my post at all?
I was referring to the lack of the use of the letter 'u' in American English. English minus the u as opposed to English with the u added.
Originally posted by Merriman Weir
I really can't tell in this thread any more: I'm no longer sure what's a joke and what isn't.
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
My favorite accents to try and replicate are the London ones. I LOVE the inner city London accent, and some of the posh ones are awesome as well.
Originally posted by DISRAELI
Originally posted by KyleOrtonArmy
My favorite accents to try and replicate are the London ones. I LOVE the inner city London accent, and some of the posh ones are awesome as well.
It sounds like you know them close at hand-from direct experience, I take it. I hope you enjoyed your time spent in London- as a country boy at heart, I was very glad to get out.