British-American Humor: "Effingpot" House of Uniting Cultures

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The discussion revolves around the differences in British and American slang, with participants sharing various terms and their meanings. A link to a site that explains British slang is shared, prompting conversations about specific words like "bin men" (garbage collectors) and "couch" versus "sofa." Participants express amusement at the misunderstandings that arise from these language differences, highlighting terms like "pacifier," which is known as "soother" in Canada. The conversation also touches on regional dialects within the U.S. and Canada, such as "y'all" and "you-uns," and includes humorous exchanges about food terms like "doughnut holes" and British dishes like "bubble and squeak." Overall, the thread showcases the playful exploration of language and cultural nuances between the UK, the US, and Canada.
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Ouabache said:
If I find myself in your neck of the woods, I wouldn't mind sampling those tastey recipes..:-p
I hear tell, cawl is a Welsh soup..

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swedes? i didn't spot that one.. i thought they are folks from sweden..

Swede is a good substitute for mashed potato, mash it add a knob of butter
season.