To all,
I had to return fire. I will forgo cockney from now on. Sorry. I was caught
off guard a few weeks ago. Shermans certainly sounds better. I refer to New
Yorkers as yanks. I don't know if they mind.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: <public@sweavo.34sp.com>
To: <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 7:36 AM
Subject: Rhyming slang & insults (RE: Dished Pistons)
> Incidentally, is "yank" thought to be insulting in America? I know you
guys get
> much more uptight about names than the Brits do. Over here the line
between
> insult and endearment is blurred, though it's always moving too.
F'rinstance,
> I betcha the brits wouldn't mind being referred to as Steamies since,
although
> it's a rude phrase, it's still funny.
>
> If yank isn't rude then would calling you Shermans still be upsetting?
>
> In the spirit of cultural exchange,
>
> Steve
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