2. It evolved from my mum calling me "Shadey Jadey".
38. It's delicious! The recipe is secret but whatever good things or crap thing they put in there, they make it so addictive. I was disappointed when I went to Disneyland Florida and they didn’t have it. Though that was the least annoying thing that particular holiday.
73. Thanks . The pregnancy thing is mainly because I fear for a repeat of what happened with my mum and me (long story).
A few things have changed since in those three years, but I won’t edit it as I like seeing my past . For example, I like Sangria now, and have a metal list of people I would kill, no questions asked, simply called the “The List”. And I'm fine with kissing too.
38. Not finding it in Florida may be due to the fact that they don't sell that in the US of A. I don't think it is anyways. I've never seen it. O.o
73. You're welcome. "The List". I might need one o' those. xD Kissing's okay. I actually have anxiety regarding kissing, not for the fact I think it's bad or anything, but rather because I just have a lot of pent-up anxiety towards affectionate things like that xD
38. In the Southern States, we call it Coke. Is that what it tastes like? If not, what soda's the closest by comparison?
73. Kind of an embarrassing thing to admit to, for some, I imagine.
I wouldn't say it's bad. It's always nice to be concerned with cleanliness, as disgusting as people are these days. I wouldn't be at that level of intimacy with just ANYONE.
38. No, it’s sweeter and more…citrus-y. Huh? I thought soda was your (as in, American English) word for fizzy or soft drinks.
73. Embarrassing?
Yeah. I don’t really see why OCD is such a hindrance (well, I don’t clean things for hours a day, so maybe I’m not that bad). For me, it just means I wash my hands and face a lot (sticky substances in particular seem to freak me out, though I still eat things like caramel and nougat XD), especially after eating (I don’t want to get grease or fragments on anything); obsessively arrange my room (some just call me tidy, but everything has a certain place and goes in that exact place when not being used); and finally, a weird aversion to circles (I think I’ve said this before, but if not). I can’t go around a full circle one way without ‘counteracting’ it by going back around in the opposite direction. I don’t why, but I still feel bad/like something bad will happen if I don’t go back around.
38. American English is too broad, methinks. Once you get into it, dialect, colloquialism, slang, etc. all differentiate our speech greatly. Typically we have this divide between the North and the South, and in that there are a TON of different means of speaking. Up North I've heard a lot of Yankees call carbonated drinks "pop". I hear "soda" and "coke" used interchangeably. I've been told Yankees don't use the work "coke" to describe all sodas, but I don't really know.
Also worthy of note, methinks "Yankee" means something different depending on where you're at. Outside of the States, I think people'll call Americans Yankees, but within the country a lot of Southerners call the Northerners as such.
73. The anxiety regarding kissing I mean.
So you're like textbook OCD? I hear a lot of people use that term too loosely, but you, you're the real deal. xD
I’m so sad to find things like that activity interesting. Then again, if I can learn something, no matter how pointless or useless, I will. I just like knowing as much as possible, just in case. Well, UK English is as broad as well. English itself is one of the most complicated languages out there (though, from experience, Latin and Japanese can be pretty damn confusing). For example, in Japanese, there is no distinction between plural and singular nouns. Even between two countries right next to each other (Scottish and England for example). There are places where a town/city only a few miles from another can speak a completely different language. I had an English assistant for most of my second and many a laugh or confusion was had at the difference in protonation and, of course, the different words for the same thing (sometimes I even accidently took on an English accent XD). Yeah, we call Americans ‘Yankees’ or simply ‘Yanks’. Where does that word come from, anyway? Scottish people also used to refer to the English as “Southron” (Person form the south).
Oh, ok.
Indeed. OCD seems to be one of those ‘fashionable’ disorders. I know I’m still a relatively mild case, but those who have been diagnosed have no idea just how live-consuming or restrictive it can be. Oh yeah, apparently hoarding can be a sign as well, and I’m one of those people who (apart from rubbish, of course) doesn’t get rid of something, even if it is broken, as I think it could come in use someday (I’m amazed my room is tiny even though I keep everything XD).
I've dabbled in German and Spanish, but never Latin or Japanese (though I know they're complicated). I've never been to the UK before, but when I'm older I should make a visit. I'd be interested in hearing it all up close and personal.
Uhhhhhhh *looks up etymology it* Apparently as far as we know it was just a derogatory term for American Colonists (or in some cases just residents of North America) by the English, and its use for Northerners by Southerners comes from American Civil War days. And then again it's used by Americans in general to refer to residents of New England.
Wiktionary says:
"First attested in 1683, as a name applied disparagingly by Dutch settlers in Nieuw Amsterdam (New York) to English colonists in neighboring Connecticut. It may be from DutchJanke (“Little John”), the old diminutive form of the common personal name Jan, or it may be from Jan Kees, the familiar form of "Johan Cornelius", or a variant of Jan Kaas, literally "John Cheese", the generic nickname the Flemings used for Dutchmen. It originally seems to have been applied insultingly to Dutch, especially freebooters, before they turned around and applied it to the English. In English it was a term of contempt (1750s) before it came to be used as a general term for "a native of New England" (1765). The shortened form Yank was first recorded in reference to "an American" in 1778."
I've no idea as to the overall accuracy of this though ^^^
Well, I had to do German at secondary school, and my mum is Spanish expect. That would be nice, thought be prepared for shit weather and not the best entertainment in the world. Ok, there are things like Blackpool, museums, and our theme parks. And the yearly cons (we have so few, but at least the geek culture is being acknowledged) festivals, of course. Still, not much compared to other countries. Oh, I’ve probably deterred you now, haven’t I? *Facepalm* Why didn’t I do that? I love things like etymology! Ah, I see. However, I get confused with the whole “American/New England” thing. Is ‘New England” referring to the north, or are they just interchangeable? Here’s a few Scottish sayings just for fun:
“Get oot ma/the road” – Get out of my way Bawbag – insult, referring to the scrotum/ballsack (the hurricane-strength winds that have being wrecking Scotland, England and Wales every now and thenm the past few years, is unofficially called “Hurricane Bawbag”; it even has an enter on Wikipedia XD). Basturt - Bastard Wee - small
I’ve also noticed a lot of American fantasy writes overuse the Scottish and English curses.
I always try to give Wikipedia the benefit of the doubt. I have found a few wrong things, but when you’re stuck on something, it’s a good beginner source.
Lucky! However, my mum and I have a little thing – I translate German for her, and she translates Spanish for me (she’s obsessed with Spain, that one).
Finally I know that. Seriously, that’s been bugging me for ages and Google was no help.
Oh, there’s also these (they are off the top of my head, mind you, I don’t speak much slang unless it’s for a particular effect):
Aye – yes (that one is particularly overused in fantasy fiction). Naw – No. Tae – To Ya – You (usually only used at the start of a sentence, otherwise, it’s usually a deep ‘yoo’) Holl! – Hey!/Oi! Didnae – Did not/didn’t Cannae – Cannot/can’t No – Not. Ure – Are. Hen – affectionate or insulting name for a female (Depends on the context. A family member could refer to a younger female member, or a husband/wife to their wife, but you also have some man in a pub say it in “Awrite, hen”, which would be “hello, miss” in politer speech). Numpty – Idiot/moron/fool. Mongo – Yes, I know what it really means, but if it some NED (Non-Educated Delinquent - our name for the English Chav), says it, chances are he/she’s calling you stupid. Knob – Idiot/moron/fool (another word referring to the penis…what is it with my country’s slang and male genitalia?). Bell-end – Idiot/moron/fool/tool (it refers to the….um….foreskin). Dipstick - Another word for idiot/moron/fool (the first time I heard this is when I was skiing, lost control on a steep bit, and, even though I yelled at this boy to move, I still crashed into him, and as we lay there he yelled “Watch it, ya dipstick!”). It refers to a cotton stick used to dip in urine for testing for infections. Boot – Slut/Prostitute (a certain bitch, that everyone in my Second Year hated, used to whisper this, in the context of ‘Specy wee boot’ from the seat behind me in maths…because I was fourteen and had never kissed a boy…oooohhh, the horror). I tried to be kind to her to her a few times, but after she shouted insults at me when I reminded the teacher she had to leave early, I gave up. Specy(ie) – Insult for someone who wears glasses/spectacles. Holler – Shout. Bummer – Homophobic insult (another one that makes me immaturely laugh considering what Americans use it for).
We share a lot of these with the English. Man, I can’t believe I remember all those considering, as I said, I hardly ever use them….ok I do tend to use ‘cunt’ a lot.
That’s why, much like my fantasy-writing idol, I’m doing my research . I like research anyway.
Now I’m confused too, because I don’t know what it was referring to either XD.
Yeah, to me they are basically saying, “What a fag!” (though that’s another one, over here a fag is a cigarette). This is another weird thing I enjoy – comparing American and UK/Scottish English. I’ll say something to my close friend, and she reply “What’s X?” or just Google it (one particularly awkward one was when she asked what a ‘bawbag’ was). I’ve watched enough American sitcom and films to catch on.
Yes, and English comedians too. It’s so many to hear such a ‘taboo’ word spoken so casually in the posh tone of someone like Jimmy Carr.
I've heard of that one xD Any particular American films/sitcoms you enjoy?
Oh, yes. xD There any words Americans like to use that are "taboo" over there across the ocean? I know cunt's a word that'd make grown men's jaws drop xD
Well, I mostly watch them casually, just for something to do with eating dinner (I find I eat more when I’m not completely focused on eating, as I tend to have a small apatite). However, the ones I watch because I am a fan are “How I Met Your Mother” (I like the more unique premise, and Ted and Barney, not a big fan of Lily because of her selfishness, though the other characters are fun too of course, and well, it’s Neil Patrick Harris!); “The Big Bang Theory” (I know a lot of people say it is an insult to geeks, but I just love the accurate science and pop culture references). Oh, and “Surburatory” is great too, as it reminds me of “Daria”. Oh, and if they count, “The Simpsons”, “Futurama”, “South Park”, and “American Dad” (though I miss Hayley, and “Family Guy” is…meh now). As for films, too many to mention (they are on my massive self-description) but to list a few: “Kill Bill”, “Anchorman”, and “Nightmare on Elm Street” (the original ones).
TV Tropes can help you with that one: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php… (I never use ‘wanker’, it’s too juvenile for me, but I have used ‘bloody’ ever now and then, usually, I try to say ‘fekkin’ instead). Though if someone like Stephen Fry says swearing does not show a ‘lack of education, (It is “fucking ludicrous”), then I guess it’s ok. I only really swear a lot when I’m gaming, I get a fright, or (I think I’ve said this before) for effect. Most people who hear me talk think I’m posh.
Your choices in American television/film are almost identical to mine. xD
And huzzah, somebody else who knows tvtropes exists I swear fairly often, and usually without reason IRL. It's not like it's a particular bad-habit or anything either. I've never had a "slip" and cursed in front of the wrong person (O say..my wonderful mother who'd beat me within an inch of my life if I did). It's just something I happen to do...and happen to do in the right times/places. I respect others with it, too. I know some people just can't handle hearing such things, and I filter my speech in those situations.
Yeah, my mum even tells off her boyfriend swearing, as I said how it wasn’t fair, how I, as a twenty-year-old, could not swear without almost getting a slap, but she claims she is telling him off too (for a man in his fifties, he can be very immature).
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2. It evolved from my mum calling me "Shadey Jadey".
38. It's delicious! The recipe is secret but whatever good things or crap thing they put in there, they make it so addictive. I was disappointed when I went to Disneyland Florida and they didn’t have it. Though that was the least annoying thing that particular holiday.
73. Thanks
. The pregnancy thing is mainly because I fear for a repeat of what happened with my mum and me (long story).
A few things have changed since in those three years, but I won’t edit it as I like seeing my past
. For example, I like Sangria now, and have a metal list of people I would kill, no questions asked, simply called the “The List”. And I'm fine with kissing too.
38. Oh, ok. Cola does just as well (I just have cravings sometimes, for various things, at random times).
73. I think everyone does but won't admit it.
I'm like that too, I guess, thought it is mainly because I, as a person with OCD, worry about germs. Is that bad?
73. Embarrassing?
Yeah. I don’t really see why OCD is such a hindrance (well, I don’t clean things for hours a day, so maybe I’m not that bad). For me, it just means I wash my hands and face a lot (sticky substances in particular seem to freak me out, though I still eat things like caramel and nougat XD), especially after eating (I don’t want to get grease or fragments on anything); obsessively arrange my room (some just call me tidy, but everything has a certain place and goes in that exact place when not being used); and finally, a weird aversion to circles (I think I’ve said this before, but if not). I can’t go around a full circle one way without ‘counteracting’ it by going back around in the opposite direction. I don’t why, but I still feel bad/like something bad will happen if I don’t go back around.
Well, UK English is as broad as well. English itself is one of the most complicated languages out there (though, from experience, Latin and Japanese can be pretty damn confusing). For example, in Japanese, there is no distinction between plural and singular nouns.
Even between two countries right next to each other (Scottish and England for example). There are places where a town/city only a few miles from another can speak a completely different language. I had an English assistant for most of my second and many a laugh or confusion was had at the difference in protonation and, of course, the different words for the same thing (sometimes I even accidently took on an English accent XD).
Yeah, we call Americans ‘Yankees’ or simply ‘Yanks’. Where does that word come from, anyway? Scottish people also used to refer to the English as “Southron” (Person form the south).
Oh, ok.
Indeed. OCD seems to be one of those ‘fashionable’ disorders. I know I’m still a relatively mild case, but those who have been diagnosed have no idea just how live-consuming or restrictive it can be. Oh yeah, apparently hoarding can be a sign as well, and I’m one of those people who (apart from rubbish, of course) doesn’t get rid of something, even if it is broken, as I think it could come in use someday (I’m amazed my room is tiny even though I keep everything XD).
That would be nice, thought be prepared for shit weather and not the best entertainment in the world. Ok, there are things like Blackpool, museums, and our theme parks. And the yearly cons (we have so few, but at least the geek culture is being acknowledged) festivals, of course. Still, not much compared to other countries. Oh, I’ve probably deterred you now, haven’t I?
*Facepalm* Why didn’t I do that? I love things like etymology! Ah, I see. However, I get confused with the whole “American/New England” thing. Is ‘New England” referring to the north, or are they just interchangeable? Here’s a few Scottish sayings just for fun:
“Get oot ma/the road” – Get out of my way
Bawbag – insult, referring to the scrotum/ballsack (the hurricane-strength winds that have being wrecking Scotland, England and Wales every now and thenm the past few years, is unofficially called “Hurricane Bawbag”; it even has an enter on Wikipedia XD).
Basturt - Bastard
Wee - small
I’ve also noticed a lot of American fantasy writes overuse the Scottish and English curses.
I always try to give Wikipedia the benefit of the doubt. I have found a few wrong things, but when you’re stuck on something, it’s a good beginner source.
"O dear"? I sense sarcasm, but for what?
Lucky! However, my mum and I have a little thing – I translate German for her, and she translates Spanish for me (she’s obsessed with Spain, that one).
Finally I know that. Seriously, that’s been bugging me for ages and Google was no help.
Oh, there’s also these (they are off the top of my head, mind you, I don’t speak much slang unless it’s for a particular effect):
Aye – yes (that one is particularly overused in fantasy fiction).
Naw – No.
Tae – To
Ya – You (usually only used at the start of a sentence, otherwise, it’s usually a deep ‘yoo’)
Holl! – Hey!/Oi!
Didnae – Did not/didn’t
Cannae – Cannot/can’t
No – Not.
Ure – Are.
Hen – affectionate or insulting name for a female (Depends on the context. A family member could refer to a younger female member, or a husband/wife to their wife, but you also have some man in a pub say it in “Awrite, hen”, which would be “hello, miss” in politer speech).
Numpty – Idiot/moron/fool.
Mongo – Yes, I know what it really means, but if it some NED (Non-Educated Delinquent - our name for the English Chav), says it, chances are he/she’s calling you stupid.
Knob – Idiot/moron/fool (another word referring to the penis…what is it with my country’s slang and male genitalia?).
Bell-end – Idiot/moron/fool/tool (it refers to the….um….foreskin).
Dipstick - Another word for idiot/moron/fool (the first time I heard this is when I was skiing, lost control on a steep bit, and, even though I yelled at this boy to move, I still crashed into him, and as we lay there he yelled “Watch it, ya dipstick!”). It refers to a cotton stick used to dip in urine for testing for infections.
Boot – Slut/Prostitute (a certain bitch, that everyone in my Second Year hated, used to whisper this, in the context of ‘Specy wee boot’ from the seat behind me in maths…because I was fourteen and had never kissed a boy…oooohhh, the horror). I tried to be kind to her to her a few times, but after she shouted insults at me when I reminded the teacher she had to leave early, I gave up.
Specy(ie) – Insult for someone who wears glasses/spectacles.
Holler – Shout.
Bummer – Homophobic insult (another one that makes me immaturely laugh considering what Americans use it for).
We share a lot of these with the English. Man, I can’t believe I remember all those considering, as I said, I hardly ever use them….ok I do tend to use ‘cunt’ a lot.
That’s why, much like my fantasy-writing idol, I’m doing my research
. I like research anyway.
Now I’m confused too, because I don’t know what it was referring to either XD.
Yes, and English comedians too. It’s so many to hear such a ‘taboo’ word spoken so casually in the posh tone of someone like Jimmy Carr.
^_^
TV Tropes can help you with that one: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php… (I never use ‘wanker’, it’s too juvenile for me, but I have used ‘bloody’ ever now and then, usually, I try to say ‘fekkin’ instead). Though if someone like Stephen Fry says swearing does not show a ‘lack of education, (It is “fucking ludicrous”), then I guess it’s ok. I only really swear a lot when I’m gaming, I get a fright, or (I think I’ve said this before) for effect. Most people who hear me talk think I’m posh.
who'd beat me within an inch of my life if I did). It's just something I happen to do...and happen to do in the right times/places. I respect others with it, too. I know some people just can't handle hearing such things, and I filter my speech in those situations.Yeah, my mum even tells off her boyfriend swearing, as I said how it wasn’t fair, how I, as a twenty-year-old, could not swear without almost getting a slap, but she claims she is telling him off too (for a man in his fifties, he can be very immature).