Is this a British thing or something? People trying to be cute?

Thread starter Mu naught
Start date Jul 12, 2010

In summary: It's just like how we say "run" without the "n"--it's just "run".In summary, the British use the word "maths" to avoid saying "math" with the extra "s". They lost their empire because of it. New Zealand and parts of Oz are the only places in the Commonwealth that still speak with proper Queen's English. Americans say the term "math" wrong, and the only way to punish them is not to visit England.

Jul 14, 2010

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I've been looking at lots of stuff on the Internet tonight. I'm going to go up to my room alone now to math off.

<h2>1. Is this a common phrase used in British culture?</h2><p>Yes, this phrase is often used in British culture as a way to playfully question or mock something that may seem peculiar or unusual.</p><h2>2. What does it mean when someone says "Is this a British thing or something?"</h2><p>It typically means that the person is unsure if a certain behavior or object is unique to British culture or if it is just something quirky or unusual.</p><h2>3. Is this phrase considered offensive or derogatory?</h2><p>No, this phrase is usually used in a lighthearted and playful manner and is not intended to be offensive or derogatory.</p><h2>4. Are there any other variations of this phrase?</h2><p>Yes, some variations include "Is this a British thing or am I just weird?" or "Is this a British thing or am I missing something?"</p><h2>5. Can this phrase be used in other contexts besides British culture?</h2><p>Yes, the phrase can be adapted to other cultures or regions, such as "Is this a New York thing or something?" or "Is this a millennial thing or something?"</p>

1. Is this a common phrase used in British culture?

Yes, this phrase is often used in British culture as a way to playfully question or mock something that may seem peculiar or unusual.

2. What does it mean when someone says "Is this a British thing or something?"

It typically means that the person is unsure if a certain behavior or object is unique to British culture or if it is just something quirky or unusual.

3. Is this phrase considered offensive or derogatory?

No, this phrase is usually used in a lighthearted and playful manner and is not intended to be offensive or derogatory.

4. Are there any other variations of this phrase?

Yes, some variations include "Is this a British thing or am I just weird?" or "Is this a British thing or am I missing something?"

5. Can this phrase be used in other contexts besides British culture?

Yes, the phrase can be adapted to other cultures or regions, such as "Is this a New York thing or something?" or "Is this a millennial thing or something?"