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These questions pertain, mostly, to the U.K. bunch.

Why do some people from Europe call Americans "yanks"? Does it stem back to the Revolutionary War? Or is it just some kind of slur?
What would the American equivelant of "wanker" be? Is that calling someone an @$$hole?
What does "bollocks" mean, exactly? Is it an adjective? Noun? Verb?
What is Spotted Dick? And why, for the love of Mike, is it named that?
So, if cops in England dont carry firearms, what do they do if the shit really hits the fan? What if someone else had a gun?


Do you have a question for your European friend? Beit from the England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Belgium, wherever....Ask away! (I searched for a similar thread, but wasn't yielded any results. Sorry if it's been done before.)

Originally posted by Impediment
Why do some people from Europe call Americans "yanks"? Does it stem back to the Revolutionary War? Or is it just some kind of slur?

I haven't the foggiest idea to be honest. Maybe something to do with New York. I mean you have a team called the Yankee's. It's just in the same way you might call us Brits.

Originally posted by Impediment
What would the American equivilant of "wanker" be? Is that calling someone an @$$hole?

Not sure, Wanker is just a term for someone who's a bit annoying. your @$$hole is the equivalent of our Arsehole.

Originally posted by Impediment



Bollocks refer to testicles... or manhood. Having bollocks can mean that you are gutsy... Or it can also be said when you disagree with something.. "Bollocks!"

Originally posted by Impediment
What is Spotted Dick? And why, for the love of Mike, is it named that?


It's a pudding/desert. Probably becuase it's spotted and some guy named Dick may have invented it.

Originally posted by Impediment
So, if cops in England dont carry firearms, what do they do if the shit really hits the fan? What if someone else had a gun?

Nonlethal munitions, pepper spray/mace, blunt weapon or ribber bullets in a gun.

Originally posted by Impediment
These questions pertain, mostly, to the U.K. bunch.
So, if cops in England dont carry firearms, what do they do if the shit really hits the fan? What if someone else had a gun?


They have the deadliest weapon of all, a tea session...

What are those red two deck buses called? How do they not tip over when turning?

Originally posted by Impediment
What are those red two deck buses called? How do they not tip over when turning?

Double Deckered Buses... Because they are driven slowly, as they are driven around London which is too busy to travel at any pace anyway.

Originally posted by Impediment
But they do have weapons, right? Or will thay have to call in the military if they need weapons?

Yeah, they have lethal arms if they're needed.

Originally posted by Lana
I have bad memories of trying to take the tube around London in the afternoon.

Yeah, I've not been to London in years but I recall it being a bit of a trial.

I made this thread because I may plan my next vacation for England, and I'm asking loads of questions. I always wanted to go to England when I was stationed in Germany, but I never went because of procrastination. I did go to other countries, like Spain, France, Hungary, and Holland.

Is England as busy and fast paced as they say it is?

Originally posted by Impediment
I made this thread because I may plan my next vacation for England, and I'm asking loads of questions. I always wanted to go to England when I was stationed in Germany, but I never went because of procrastination. I did go to other countries, like Spain, France, Hungary, and Holland.

Is England as busy and fast paced as they say it is?

I don't know how fast they say it is but it's not that fast paced... Maybe in London but in other major cities it's pretty relaxed. Unless around Christmas.

Originally posted by Impediment
What are those red two deck buses called? How do they not tip over when turning?

Double deckers...

Originally posted by Lana
I went there when I was in England this summer, and it was really hot out and I don't do well in heat, so I got ill and we had to leave. And trying to get on a train at 5pm on a weekday sucks ass. Never going to try that one again.

Ugh, that sucks. The heat this year was unbearable. I was down in Southampton (Not too far out of London) and the heat was devilish and I burn easily.

Why are there so many Soccer Riots? Or is that an unsubstantiated stereotype?

Originally posted by Impediment
Why are there so many Soccer Riots? Or is that an unsubstantiated stereotype?

There aren't... They happen once in a blue moon, they only happen if 2 teams that there is a big rivalry between them face. It happens because our football fans are lightweights so get pissed and rowdy.

There are more riots in this country than any other... Simply because we are more obsessed with binge drinking and football.

What is the national anthem of England?

A Scotland question:

What the hell is Haggis?

We sort of have 3.

"God Save the Queen", is our main one.

"Land of Hope and Glory" & "Jerusalem" are used at some sporting events as our anthem.

Originally posted by Impediment
A Scotland question:

What the hell is Haggis?

Sheep offal mixed with onions, spices & oats; all put in a sheeps stomach.

Very tasty.

hm.. maybe change thread name to ASK A BRIT? yawn

Originally posted by Lana
I burn very easily and get heatsick very quickly.

My friends here at home won't let me live down the fact I got sunburned in London

... Yeah, it's something to be ashamed of, although England does get a lot hotter than some would believe.

Originally posted by Clovie
hm.. maybe change thread name to ASK A BRIT? yawn

How's..... Your country....... Getting along?

Originally posted by Impediment
A Scotland question:

What the hell is Haggis?

A sheep's insides, it's not very nice IMO

Originally posted by Lana
I live in Chicago. It gets very hot here in the summer.

In fact I came back home just in time for a 100+ degree heat wave. Fun stuff.

It is kinda funny though, and not too surprising - 90 degree heat, sun, no shade or wind...I will get sick from that. At least I recover within a couple hours.

Yeah... It did actually reach 100+ in some places here too this summer. Sent from Hell, it was.

I just get angry in heat, must suck actually getting ill from it.

Originally posted by The Pict
A sheep's insides, it's not very nice IMO

Man, you're in denial. If you get passed what it's made from it's delightful.

Originally posted by Clovie
hm.. maybe change thread name to ASK A BRIT? yawn

Nah. It's just that Spoony is the only one answering at this time, so I'm asking Brit questions.

Originally posted by Lana
This summer was disgustingly hot all over, it seemed.

Really wasn't all the fun, but I didn't pass out or anything (which has happened before), and was feeling better after a couple hours, once I was able to get out of the heat and sun and relax a bit.

****ing global warming... disgust

Originally posted by The Pict
I have eaten it, but i had to force it down because its tastes horrid. It doesn't bother me what it's made from.

I guess it's an acquired taste... I simply adore it, which is strange as I'm not a big fan of Liver or Kidney.

What the heat index like in England and in Scotland?

Originally posted by Clovie
it's not getting along at all


oh. ok.. I see.

Cool. smoke

Where is Botswana? Is it in Europe?

Originally posted by Clovie
it's not getting along at all


oh. ok.. I see.

Where do you live, Clovie?

Originally posted by The Pict
Scotch eggs droolio

Care to explain?

Originally posted by Impediment
What the heat index like in England and in Scotland?

-7 to 35.. roughly

Which is like... 15 - 95 or something Fahrenheit.

Originally posted by Alliance
Where is Botswana? Is it in Europe?

Southern Africa.

Originally posted by Impediment
These questions pertain, mostly, to the U.K. bunch.

Why do some people from Europe call Americans "yanks"? Does it stem back to the Revolutionary War? Or is it just some kind of slur? The same reason you call us limeys, it's a pirate thing.
Originally posted by Impediment
What would the American equivelant of "wanker" be? Is that calling someone an @$$hole? Something like that, but wank means masturbate, and a wanker is someone who does it like 5 times per day and wanks more than anything else.
Originally posted by Impediment
What does "bollocks" mean, exactly? Is it an adjective? Noun? Verb? Bollocks are you testicles. doped And when someone talks it, it's like talking bullshit, but by saying bollocks they are also boring you, and what they are saying is comepletely irrelivant and what only saddos talk about.
Originally posted by Impediment
What is Spotted Dick? And why, for the love of Mike, is it named that? I don't know, your mum? srug
Originally posted by Impediment
So, if cops in England dont carry firearms, what do they do if the shit really hits the fan? What if someone else had a gun?
Not very many people have guns in England. It's not very common, and if someone does, they're usually afraid to pull the trigger. We aren't that good at killing people unless we're in a different country.

Originally posted by Impediment
Do you have a question for your European friend? Beit from the England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Belgium, wherever....Ask away! (I searched for a similar thread, but wasn't yielded any results. Sorry if it's been done before.) I have a question for you Americans, do you really think American Football and Baseball are fun, or are you guys just too drunk to care when you watch?

Originally posted by Impediment
Care to explain?

Boiled egg, without the shell of course, wrapped in sausage with breadcrumbs around it. Lovely.

Originally posted by Lana
And to make it even more fun, it's ridiculously cold here. It's snowed twice already, the first snow having been the earliest on record for Chicago.

That's crazy!

The leaves haven't even really begun to fall off the tree's here yet.

Originally posted by The Pict
Boiled egg, without the shell of course, wrapped in sausage with breadcrumbs around it. Lovely.

droolio

Originally posted by Alliance
Where is Botswana? Is it in Europe? Are you serious?

Originally posted by lord xyz
I have a question for you Americans, do you really think American Football and Baseball are fun, or are you guys just too drunk to care when you watch?

I'm not a sports guy. I actually hate sports. If you can call it a sport, I love to Drunken Putt-Putt Golf.

Originally posted by The Pict
Boiled egg, without the shell of course, wrapped in sausage with breadcrumbs around it. Lovely.

Ick.

I don't like eggs, and simply the smell of a boiled egg will make my stomach turn.

Originally posted by The Pict
Boiled egg, without the shell of course, wrapped in sausage with breadcrumbs around it. Lovely. No, it's disgusting.

Does the U.K. get a lot of snowfall?

Originally posted by Lana
Most of ours are fallen already, though there's still some trees that are completely green.

Yeah, it snowed on...the 12th I think it was? Blah. I don't care for snow.

This morning my sister asked me to drive her to school, as she overslept and didn't have time to walk, and the grass was covered in frost and the car windows all frosted as well.

That's really odd at this time of year.

You don't care for snow or heat? You're not one of those Spring/Autumn fans are you?

Originally posted by Lana
Ick.

I don't like eggs, and simply the smell of a boiled egg will make my stomach turn.

I don't like eggs usually either, but Scotch eggs are brilliant.

Originally posted by Impediment
Does the U.K. get a lot of snowfall?

Depends... We sometimes do, sometimes don't.

Originally posted by The Pict
Boiled egg, without the shell of course, wrapped in sausage with breadcrumbs around it. Lovely.

What kind of sausage? I love eggs, myself.

Originally posted by Lana
Most of ours are fallen already, though there's still some trees that are completely green.

Yeah, it snowed on...the 12th I think it was? Blah. I don't care for snow.

This morning my sister asked me to drive her to school, as she overslept and didn't have time to walk, and the grass was covered in frost and the car windows all frosted as well. What? No way! And yes, snow is aweful.

What kind of predictions do you have for when Prince Charles takes seat on the throne as King? Will he do a good job?

Originally posted by Impediment
Does the U.K. get a lot of snowfall?

Sometimes, yeah.

Originally posted by Impediment
What kind of predictions do you have for when Prince Charles takes seat on the throne as King? Will he do a good job?

Good job at?

Originally posted by Impediment
What kind of predictions do you have for when Prince Charles takes seat on the throne as King? Will he do a good job?

I doubt he ever will now... And it really doesn't matter how well he'd do.. The Monarchy just aren't important enough.

Originally posted by Impediment
What kind of predictions do you have for when Prince Charles takes seat on the throne as King? Will he do a good job? Nah. He will do a bad job.

Originally posted by Lana
I prefer spring and autumn, but they're simply too short here - we're lucky to get a month of each where I live. Summer's not bad so long as it doesn't get ridiculously hot and stays there. Last winter it didn't get too cold or snow, except one weekend.



my mom told me about how she was in London when she was 16 and it snowed about 2 inches and the whole city more or less shut down. Which I really can't wrap my mind around because we need about 18 inches of snow here before you start really running into trouble.

That pretty much sums up Winter in England... if there is the slightest covering of snow there is hysteria and severe weather warnings telling people not to go out unless necessary.

Originally posted by Impediment
Where do you live, Clovie? Poland, why?

A Scotland question:

Is it stereotypical to say that every Scotsman owns a kilt? Honest question.

Originally posted by Impediment
A Scotland question:

Is it stereotypical to say that every Scotsman owns a kilt? Honest question.

Yes

Originally posted by Impediment
A Scotland question:

Is it stereotypical to say that every Scotsman owns a kilt? Honest question.

I don't... srug

Originally posted by Clovie
Poland, why?

I thought that you might want to participate, and wanted to know, is all.

Are people in the U.K. afforded the opportunity to buy American vehicles? Or are there no American cars sold in the U.K.?

Originally posted by Lana
See, that just REALLY amuses me. I suppose I'd have to spend some time during the winter in England to witness it before I could really believe that.

Prepare to be disappointed though, it's not mass hysteria or anything, but you'll see something on the news about it generally. You may see a couple of pensioners complaining too.

Originally posted by Impediment
Are people in the U.K. afforded the opportunity to buy American vehicles? Or are there no American cars sold in the U.K.?

They're sold but no one buys them... US cars suck in compression to European & Japanese cars.

"European on my boots"

Are there a lot of accidents in Europe because of tourists who arent used to driving on the left side of the street while steering on the right side of the car?

Originally posted by Impediment
Are there a lot of accidents in Europe because of tourists who arent used to driving on the left side of the street while steering on the right side of the car?

No.

Originally posted by Lana
I just want to see a city as large as London pretty much shut down from a few inches of snow

Hell, I just want an excuse to go back to England ermm

Well, whatever floats your boat I guess... Wouldn't be one of my top holiday destinations.

Originally posted by Marth18
"European on my boots"

What?

Originally posted by Lana
Meh...I have my reasons.

As I said... Whatever floats your boat. I'm sure England looks alright from a foreign perspective... I've just grown bored of it.

What is the rate of English pounds to American dollars?

Roughly speaking... It's about 2 dollars to every pound.

Everything is more expensive here... cry

Yeah, no kidding. I think I spent over $60 on train fare alone.

1.85? Fvck. There's go my trip to Europe.

Originally posted by Strangelove
you guys should switch to the Euro the value of it just keeps going up

Nah, having things so expensive here means everything seems cheap when we go on holiday... So it's all good.

Originally posted by RocasAtoll
Yay! I can live in a world of ignorance!

Things will still be more expensive though.

Originally posted by Lana
And amazingly good droolio

I generally just get Dairy Milk.

Ya, but I won't know that.

haha. you guys got screwed.

Originally posted by Lana
I dislike milk chocolate, it's too sweet. I much prefer dark chocolate.

I'm a sucker for milk, I like dark too... anything as long as it's not white to be honest.

Originally posted by RocasAtoll
haha. you guys got screwed.

We're used to it... srug

Originally posted by Lana
White chocolate is just....blech.

Dark chocolate that's about 70% cacao is perfect, I think.

Yeah, that stuff's nice enough...

Weird spelling of Cocoa.

Edit: Just looked it up... It apears to be the tree that produces Cocoa... hmm

Cacao is in Venezuela.

I know.. If you'll see my edit..

I've just never heard it used before... Ah well.

Originally posted by Lana
I didn't see your edit

So is Cacao used in America instead of Cocoa? How's it pronounced?

And the Shelby GT 500. You really can't beat that car.

Originally posted by RocasAtoll
And the Shelby GT 500. You really can't beat that car.

Never heard of Shelby... hmm

Originally posted by lord xyz
What? White chocolate's the bst. dd

But as you said... You're going through puberty...

Originally posted by lord xyz
What? White chocolate's the bst. dd Agreed

Originally posted by lord xyz
such a right-handed comment. srug

What are you going to do about it? Get spots and spontaneous erections?

Originally posted by lord xyz
I already have.

I never got spots... w00t

Originally posted by Lana
Both are used, I'm just used to seeing cacao on chocolate bar labels and cocoa for...well...pretty much anything else. It's pronounced like 'cah-cow'. Please, I didn't need to know that, I'm still hurt from "Aloominum".
Originally posted by Lana
Yick. It's waaaaay too sweet. I don't like stuff that's too sweet. Sucks to be you.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Please, I didn't need to know that, I'm still hurt from "Aloominum".
Sucks to be you.

Please, cocoa and cacao are two completely different words

Originally posted by Lana
Please, cocoa and cacao are two completely different words

What I was just about to say... w00t

Originally posted by lord xyz
bastard.
Don't hate me for having a perfect skin complexion.

Originally posted by Lana
Please, cocoa and cacao are two completely different words Oh, thank god. It's just, I've never heard of cacao.

Originally posted by lord xyz
Ah well, spots are fun to pop anyway.

Wouldn't know...

Originally posted by The Pict
Wanna trade skins?

Nah...

What would you say is the number one tourist attraction for the entire U.K.?

Originally posted by Impediment
What would you say is the number one tourist attraction for the entire U.K.?

seriously.... Edinburgh Castle

Originally posted by Impediment
I thought that you might want to participate, and wanted to know, is all. oh. ok. sure.

ask me something

Originally posted by Impediment
I made this thread because I may plan my next vacation for England, and I'm asking loads of questions. I always wanted to go to England when I was stationed in Germany, but I never went because of procrastination. I did go to other countries, like Spain, France, Hungary, and Holland.

Is England as busy and fast paced as they say it is? probably depends on where you go. I went to England last Fall. Manchester & LiverPool were very busy while Birkenhead, Cheshire and the Blackpool area werent so much.


Oh and I once asked Alex (my ex who is an Englishman) what wanker is once.. he told me "Well to wank means to masturbate..." ..... dont know if that helps any

Originally posted by Impediment
What would the American equivelant of "wanker" be? Is that calling someone an @$$hole?

Originally posted by Impediment
What are those red two deck buses called? How do they not tip over when turning?

Originally posted by Impediment
What the hell is Haggis?

Dont they teach you anything in America?

Originally posted by Shelbert Lemon
"Well to wank means to masturbate..." ..... dont know if that helps any

Yah, wanker = tosser = ****head

Sif you dont even know what a wanker is nahuh

"Sif"?

'sif.....as if....god, you...American nahuh

''So yeah, I grew up in Europe. Thats where the history comes from'' - Eddie Izzard

This much thankyou

Originally posted by The Pict
seriously.... Edinburgh Castle

Biased much?

Where is Stonehenge?

Near Amesbury in Wiltshire county (England).

Do Europeans listen to a lot of American country music?

Originally posted by Impediment
Do Europeans listen to a lot of American country music?
Hell no!!!

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
''So yeah, I grew up in Europe. Thats where the history comes from'' - Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard rocks so ****ing much.