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Speaking of British slang, I remember reading some forum (might have been one of the off-shoots from the community here, or possibly even going back to the alt.fan.pratchett newsgroup) when an American said he appreciated the British exclamation "sod off!" because it was so "soft" compared to American versions, and then feeling really sheepish when informed that they didn't mean "sod" as in "earth" or "soil".
I'm practicing "car park" for our trip to Scotland for some reason. Also, wanker is a great word.
Whizbang Dustyboots
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I long ago switched Siri to a British accent (I blame too much Hitchhikers Guide) and the British terminology being used for California roads never stops being funny. (Also, British Siri absolutely cannot pronounce any Spanish words, which I suspect American Siri might be OK at, out of necessity.)
gnarlygninja
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Based off all the times I've heard British people talking about Spanish or Mexican food, that definitely seems true to life.
Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
It's actually been great for making me realize how many American names, even outside of Southern California, are originally from Spanish.
We are, sadly, famously xenophobic when it comes to languages. Or even non-British dialects of English. It’s not a great trait.
But we can pronounce mirror, squirrel, horror, Graham, and Craig, without saying “meer”, “squirl”, “whore” (I mean WFT, guys?!? Why would you do that?!?), Gram, and Cregg, so I take that as a win overall. James Bond was not played by “Daniel Cregg”!
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overgeeked
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Considering the extent of the Spanish Empire in the Americas, it’s no surprise.
Now I need to hear you say those words.
I pronounce them mirror, squirrel, horror, Graham, and Craig.
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