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Freebase Dali 11-03-2010 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Unchained Ballad (Post 951760)
I assume Americans take it much more harshly?
Yea, most girls consider cunt to be the dirty king of all insults to their gender, and [in serious altercations] they themselves will only use it as a last resort against other females if the frequently used "slut" card does not raise the hackles sufficiently.

As far as guys, I don't normally hear it used much within the confines of the male gender. But because we know its effects, it's our trump insult reserved for women who go above and beyond the pissed-you-off scenario.

someonecompletelyrandom 11-03-2010 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali (Post 950993)
I can sorta sympathize... I hear an embarrassing number of Americans (mostly see them on the internet, and particularly any place where there are a lot of Brits congregating... like here) speaking in British terminology and mannerisms, down to the spelling. While I really don't care to argue which version of English is the right one or not, I gotta say... I wish people would just stick to what's considered correct in their own country. It annoys me to no end when I hear some jackass who's never even been to Europe putting on some unnecessary show in order to... what, fleetingly make people thing they're not who they are? It can't be easier to speak and act in a way that isn't even native to your continent, much less your own life until you started getting enamored by people who couldn't really give less of a **** about whether you speak their jargon or not.

I guess it's all a personal choice, but I still think it's retarded.
Shape up chap. Don't let em' bother ye. Just tossers, them.

Freebase Dali 11-03-2010 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Conan (Post 951786)
Shape up chap. Don't let em' bother ye. Just tossers, them.
That's getting old.
I was exaggerating when I said it annoys me to no end. I just think it makes people look like douche bags.

someonecompletelyrandom 11-03-2010 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali (Post 951789)
That's getting old.
I was exaggerating when I said it annoys me to no end. I just think it makes people look like douche bags.
Yeah I didn't see the thread was 9 pages long. I imagine that post has been raped by now. Sorry :D

The Fascinating Turnip 11-03-2010 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali (Post 951785)
Yea, most girls consider cunt to be the dirty king of all insults to their gender, and [in serious altercations] they themselves will only use it as a last resort against other females if the frequently used "slut" card does not raise the hackles sufficiently.

As far as guys, I don't normally hear it used much within the confines of the male gender. But because we know its effects, it's our trump insult reserved for women who go above and beyond the pissed-you-off scenario.
Suppose i wouldn't do to well in the US. For me everyone is a cunt at one point or the other I suppose.

333 11-03-2010 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SATCHMO (Post 951600)
Jam=forcefully insert
Aw, I would fail if it werent' for you.

Back on topic, I've heard the term "bring me off" vs. "get me off". It was from an Irish friend, so I don't know if the British use it. Any takers?

jackhammer 11-03-2010 03:50 PM
I would probably use Bring but it's not an overly used phrase TBH.

This site should clear up a few phrases:
The Best of British - The American's guide to speaking British...

Freebase Dali 11-03-2010 04:25 PM
Speaking of "brilliant"...
I was always under the impression that we Americans almost exclusively used the term brilliant to describe someone who was very intelligent, bordering on genius.

I notice British folks using that term to [what seems like] describe basically anything that's awesome.

Is that just a matter of usage, or do we have two separate de facto definitions?

LoathsomePete 11-03-2010 04:29 PM
Brilliant definitely has a more casual application over there at least when I think back on my time over there. I think a bit of it rubbed off on me because I have definitely lowered my standards on what I would deem "brilliant" and it shows in my usage of the word compared to people around me.

Here's one that drove me crazy:

vacuuming (American) = Hoovering (British)

Freebase Dali 11-03-2010 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete (Post 951894)
Brilliant definitely has a more casual application over there at least when I think back on my time over there. I think a bit of it rubbed off on me because I have definitely lowered my standards on what I would deem "brilliant" and it shows in my usage of the word compared to people around me.

Here's one that drove me crazy:

vacuuming (American) = Hoovering (British)
...BUT NOT ALL VACUUMS ARE HOOVERS!!!! hahaha...

MoonlitSunshine 11-03-2010 04:35 PM
*cue physics related joke of every american being entitled to be vacuumed*

Mojo 11-03-2010 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali (Post 951785)
Yea, most girls consider cunt to be the dirty king of all insults to their gender, and [in serious altercations] they themselves will only use it as a last resort against other females if the frequently used "slut" card does not raise the hackles sufficiently.

As far as guys, I don't normally hear it used much within the confines of the male gender. But because we know its effects, it's our trump insult reserved for women who go above and beyond the pissed-you-off scenario.
Hmm, i dont think theres much of a difference.

Maybe we do use it more frequently or more casually but the stigma is still the same. One of my mates uses it a lot and his girlfriend shouts at him for it every single time.

Freebase Dali 11-03-2010 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine (Post 951904)
*cue physics related joke of every american being entitled to be vacuumed*

Actually I was going to make a social commentary about how product branding and marketing has shaped the reality of the developed world...

But...

now I'm wondering what that joke is. Banana Republic.

MoonlitSunshine 11-03-2010 05:12 PM
well a vacuum being an area devoid of any air or medium through which sound can travel, means if we threw you all in a vacuum, we wouldn't have to hear you all refuse to shut the hell up :P

Janszoon 11-03-2010 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine (Post 951931)
well a vacuum being an area devoid of any air or medium through which sound can travel, means if we threw you all in a vacuum, we wouldn't have to hear you all refuse to shut the hell up :P
Good point. Or we could do it with Irish people. Either way.

MoonlitSunshine 11-03-2010 05:44 PM
:o

we don't need shutting up! the world needs our grumblings, damnit.

Janszoon 11-03-2010 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine (Post 951962)
:o

we don't need shutting up! the world needs our grumblings, damnit.
:laughing:


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