Comments on: UK Slang, Round 2 – Join Me!

By: A Scot’s Guide to Social Media - Guest Post by Joanna Young

A Scot’s Guide to Social Media - Guest Post by Joanna Young — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:52:57 +0000

[...] to unpick some of the words he’s come across. (UK Readers, Please Help Me Understand and UK Slang, Round 2 ) Like any other language there are lots of regional variations in the way people speak in the UK. [...]

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:19:14 +0000

Joanna, The site is awesome! I could spend all day on it. It's great the way he explains the meanings. For instance, did you know that "blimey" is a corruption of "God blind me"? Very cool. Thanks. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Making a Sale by Turning It Down

By: Joanna Young

Joanna Young — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:24:21 +0000

Brad, came across this site and thought you might like it

http://www.effingpot.com/slang.shtml

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:02:22 +0000

Meryl, Here in the U.S. we just seem to be a little isolated. We have UK actors assuming American identities - e.g., Hugh Laurie as House. I'm really hoping posts like this stimulate some interest in language and culture beyond our borders. We're missing a lot. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Making a Sale by Turning It Down

By: Meryl K. Evans

Meryl K. Evans — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:42:21 +0000

What amazed me in watching the UK-based shows is how many references they make to US culture. I don't see our shows making much reference to UK stuff unless, of course, there are British characters or something happening in the UK that affects the show. Meryl K. Evanss last blog post..4 Steps to Run with Twitter

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:26:12 +0000

Ulla, Andrew has noted a few Australian expressions in comments here. Around Christmas, Yvonne Russell posted lyrics to a couple Australian Christmas carols that were chock full of local idioms. You're right - I could barely make them out. But for some reason their brand of English always sounds lighthearted and joyful to my ear. Brad Shorrs last blog post..UK Slang, Round 2 - Join Me!

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:07:19 +0000

Brad, you are leaving out the Australian English - there might be a few idioms which nobody besides them know... Ulla Hennigs last blog post..Mozart: Rondo Alla Turca

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:00:53 +0000

Deb, I get the impression UK idioms are more familiar on the East Coast than here in the Midwest, but still, what is it they say about England and the U.S. – two nations divided by a common language?

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By: --Deb

--Deb — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:16:47 +0000

I've always rather liked the word "scarpered," but it's not one I can really use here in New Jersey without completely confusing whomever I'm talking to. I've actually heard "carpark" used here, though, to describe parking garages. Hmm. It's possible I read way too much British fiction. Oh, and "bollard"? Interestingly, I came across that in the Anne McCaffrey book I just finished this evening! ("Pegasus in Space," for the record.) --Debs last blog post..Good Company

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:41:22 +0000

Hi Meryl, The original "The Office" is fabulous. Are you a Monty Python fan? Those are still my favorite comedy. Ulla, You have a good idea there. You should assemble your own assortment of idioms. We could call it Ullish! Joanna, In terms of "making fun of", we might razz someone, or give him sh*t ... those are the only two that come to mind. Perhaps others can think of others? Brad Shorrs last blog post..UK Slang, Round 2 - Join Me!