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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 8:36:32 GMT -1
Like Christmas crackers. Do you guys realise how blessed we are to be able to pull them and wear silly hats at Christmas every year? I always took them for granted, but as it turns out, we're privileged. I was speaking to a US friend over lunch a few days ago, and the following came up: Friend: So, I shocked [other friend] the other day Neko: Oh? Friend: Yeah, I've never had a christmas cracker in my life Neko: ...  *jaw drops* Decided to further investigate among other American friends, and you know what? They really don't seem to have them over there! Of the ten I asked, only two had ever pulled one in their life - one of them only once, the other yearly. Most of the other eight had never even seen one before, and a few only found out about them through Harry Potter and Terry Pratchett books, and were left wondering for a while if they actually existed or were made up for said books! Interestingly, though, they're apparently quite common in Canada. Before people go on an "ignorant yanks" spitz, though, one reply to said query - from an English friend - made my jaw drop even further: "Hah - that still doesn't beat my friend Liz never having had a Yorkshire pudding or quiche till she came round my house." Just... wow. |
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Post by Argyle_Smurf on Nov 26, 2007 8:52:48 GMT -1
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 9:14:30 GMT -1
By all accounts, they don't have Twiglets in the US either!
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Post by Argyle_Smurf on Nov 26, 2007 9:24:04 GMT -1
WHAT!?! No Twiglets? Whats the point in life??
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 9:31:33 GMT -1
They also don't have Pot Noodles (the brand, not the 'noodles in a cup' snack) - but then that may be a blessing!
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Post by thales on Nov 26, 2007 9:34:21 GMT -1
twiglets?
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Post by Argyle_Smurf on Nov 26, 2007 9:36:51 GMT -1
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 9:39:09 GMT -1
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Post by jh1980 on Nov 26, 2007 9:52:19 GMT -1
I can imagine prissy Yanks being freaked out by the idea of "Toad in the Hole"  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 9:53:57 GMT -1
I can imagine prissy Yanks being freaked out by the idea of "Toad in the Hole" Lol! ;D That said, they all seem incredibly amused whenever I mention the dessert 'spotted dick' for some reason?  ;D |
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Post by jh1980 on Nov 26, 2007 9:59:31 GMT -1
That said, they all seem incredibly amused whenever I mention the dessert 'spotted dick' for some reason? ;D So were we when young... they just have under-developed senses of humour due to their failure to get irony... "Bubble and Squeak" actually sounds a little alarming to the uninitiated! |
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Post by ArgyleNeil on Nov 26, 2007 10:22:24 GMT -1
More importantly Frazzles, they dont have them in america.
what are they supposed to stuff their cheese and onion pasty with?
Which they dont have either.
Although they do have lots of inbreeding and gun crime.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 10:24:19 GMT -1
More importantly Frazzles, they dont have them in america. what are they supposed to stuff their cheese and onion pasty with? Which they dont have either. Although they do have lots of inbreeding and gun crime. Fortunately, I've not encountered either of the latter ;D Saw someone being marched down the street at knifepoint by two guys once, in Chicago  Must admit, I felt disinclined to intervene, especially since I had two girls with me! |
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Post by ArgyleNeil on Nov 26, 2007 10:25:33 GMT -1
More importantly Frazzles, they dont have them in america. what are they supposed to stuff their cheese and onion pasty with? Which they dont have either. Although they do have lots of inbreeding and gun crime. Fortunately, I've not encountered either of the latter ;D Saw someone being marched down the street at knifepoint by two guys once, in Chicago Must admit, I felt disinclined to intervene, especially since I had two girls with me! Were they marching you down the street? Giggidy Giggidy |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 10:34:16 GMT -1
Fortunately, I've not encountered either of the latter ;D Saw someone being marched down the street at knifepoint by two guys once, in Chicago Must admit, I felt disinclined to intervene, especially since I had two girls with me! Were they marching you down the street? Giggidy Giggidy They wanted to get home as soon as possible - I'll say no more ;D |
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Post by jh1980 on Nov 26, 2007 10:36:04 GMT -1
Were they marching you down the street? Giggidy Giggidy They wanted to get home as soon as possible - I'll say no more ;D What is it with women and their love of a nice cuppa?!  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Nov 26, 2007 10:50:48 GMT -1
They wanted to get home as soon as possible - I'll say no more ;D What is it with women and their love of a nice cuppa?! They're American - it's not often they get to try English tea! ;D |
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Post by jh1980 on Nov 26, 2007 10:53:25 GMT -1
What is it with women and their love of a nice cuppa?! They're American - it's not often they get to try English tea! ;D I hope you served it from a nice tureen! *delves further into metaphorical language!* ;D |
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Post by thales on Nov 26, 2007 10:54:31 GMT -1
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Post by jh1980 on Nov 26, 2007 10:56:19 GMT -1
That'd be the bastard English, always trying to deprive a Celt!  |
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*jaw drops*
;D
Must admit, I felt disinclined to intervene, especially since I had two girls with me!