Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<You know what, it might not be an acceptable word in Britain but here in Australia, it actually means "pal" - sort of like "mate". >> I've always thought of mine as kind of a 'pal'. ;-)
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Here is some information about HAL 2000. <a href="http://www.automatedliving.com/products_hal2000.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.automatedliving.com /products_hal2000.shtml</a> Apparently those resourseful Aussies have been diligently writing a lot of software upgrades in their fiendish attempt to make sure their accent is heard throughout the world.
Originally Posted By Ursula <reminds me of the time I explained to my new boss who just moved to So CA that "Pendejo" in Spanish was a friendly and affectionate word similar to "Amigo" Before I could explain further, he used that term about 4 times at the next sales call we made together. > BUAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA aaaaaaaHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHA!
Originally Posted By JazzCat Oh RoadTrip, that is just *bad*! LOL Thanks for the link Jason, that was really cute!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling LOL @ all of you!!! I love the way everyone jumped back on topic there after Jazzy swore at us in *English*. LOL. I love LP.
Originally Posted By JazzCat Yeah, yeah. This is gonna end up in PlayPen. I just know it! ;p S'alright. I educated two co-workers today. One came up with a great joke!This might get me admin'd but oh well! Joke: What's a fanny pack to an English Woman?
Originally Posted By JohnS1 Funny joke - but what cultural message does it impart about British women? Seriously - I'm trying to "get" the social comment in the joke but haven't yet figured it out. By the way, I'm a sucker for women with British accents. I'm serious - even the Monty Python "pepper pot" ladies had pleasant voices to me. I know, that's sick.
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Lets just put it this way when my MIL first moved to this country she took a ride in a small rowing boat with her future MIL when they got out her coment was 'Oh my Fanny got wet' (OK as I'm English I deserve to be admined) Needless to say it did not make a very good impression on her future family.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Did I mention that Sarahwithbaloo was one of my favorite LP'ers?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling The list would be so long though I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Originally Posted By bloona this topic is getting a bit rude! Im blushing.If my kids said "fanny" (oh I feel bad even typing it) I would be furious! lol.Its an awful word here. Oh and JohnS1, my British accent would put ya off for life honey!
Originally Posted By debtee Yes Fanny means the same thing here in Aussieland as it does in Uk, not a word to be used in public! I believe it just means bottom in America is that correct?
