The discussion revolves around the differences in English language usage and cultural perceptions between American and British English. Participants explore various aspects of language, including spelling, vocabulary, and the implications of these differences on cultural identity. The conversation includes humorous exchanges, critiques of language complexity, and reflections on national pride.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the superiority or inferiority of American vs. British English. Multiple competing views remain regarding language complexity, cultural identity, and the appropriateness of humor in the discussion.
Some participants reference specific cultural and linguistic nuances that may not be universally understood, indicating a potential for miscommunication. The discussion also touches on the complexities of language learning and the subjective nature of humor.
Readers interested in linguistics, cultural studies, or the dynamics of language use in different English-speaking communities may find this discussion engaging.
a bin of what? us americans don't understand your english lingo. but if you're talking about a trash-bin, i would cut out eye holes and paint a cheery face on it. i could make myself very handsom.
Originally posted by Andy
Purple monkey dishwasher!
Originally posted by cmdr_sponge
America is dumb. they elected george bush what more proof do you need
Originally posted by Andy
Good point Mentat i much prefer spanish, can't stand french, but one thing that is mroe pathetic than english is that so many other countries use it, and completely screw it up just like you americans with your color and as for the australians don't get me started on the australians!
Originally posted by cmdr_sponge
i agree english is basic but there was no need to make it simpler was there? (cept 4 on the net cus its just pln quikr 2 wrt lik ths)
Originally posted by cmdr_sponge
personally i was talkin about the complexity of the lingo, ie, masculine and feminine (possibly neutral) tenses. I'm pretty sure that others were too. obviously a subtle point missed on an obtuse mind
(i think we have him a little pissed off)
we screw it up with our color? what the flying f*** is that supposed to mean?
Originally posted by Andy
That is supposed to mean that Color is spelt Colour but you americans thought you would change it because you found it too hard to spell!
Originally posted by Andy
That is supposed to mean that Color is spelt Colour but you americans thought you would change it because you found it too hard to spell!
Originally posted by maximus
i must admit, i'd think we were dumb too. and most of us are anyways. most of us, mind you! not all. i be very smart!
p.s. i dislike both our types of football.
and mentat, if you hate english so much, let's choose another language to speak on the forums.
Originally posted by Mentat
Can you speak another language?
And I suppose you think that "center" should be spelt "centre"? And that a cookie is a buscuit and a truck is "lorry" (probably spelt that wrong)?
Originally posted by Mentat
...buscuit...
Originally posted by maximus
is anyone else surprised how fast this became 2 pages?
Originally posted by cmdr_sponge
ps is both side having culture a prerequisite to being cultrally offesive? cus we have years of it
Originally posted by maximus
only one other. and that only barely, I'm in accel. spanish 2
Originally posted by Andy
Yes CENTRE should be spelt this way because it is the proper way of spelling it! you managed to get lorry right (well done) but buscuit you must be having a laugh! you got the harder bit correct and the easiest bit wrong its spelt Biscuit. (i say the harder bit when even that is very easy to spell)