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[Meteorain]

That doesn't make sense since there's still no consistency, so what's the point. '-our' has several pronunciations.

The language as a whole is inconsistent.

It does make sense in the example. I can't tell you that one way is the correct way and the other is wrong, I can just tell you the reason behind it.

Plus, it adds a little je ne sais quois

 

[Bollocks]

That's a bit wrong because in Spanish a pineapple is called a piña.

Congrats, you're weird too

 

[Silent_Bomber]

In US basic history lessons do you act as though European history leads into the Mayflower stuff, or do you learn about the American Indians, Aztecs, Inca's etc?

or both?

Or do you just act as though US history starts with the Pilgrims?

 

[WanderingWind]

In US basic history lessons do you act as though European history leads into the Mayflower stuff, or do you learn about the American Indians, Aztecs, Inca's etc?

or both?

Or do you just act as though US history starts with the Pilgrims?

When I was in school in bumfuck nowhere during the early 90s we learned about the Aztecs, Mayans and Incans. Native Americans are a huge part of early school curriculum. We learned about some of the causes that lead to the Pilgrims coming to America, and during high school, we learned the deeper reasons. We have American history and world history - which, to be fair, is more of European history.

 

[Avixph]

Does the U.K. have any Hispanic people living there?

 

[demon]

In US basic history lessons do you act as though European history leads into the Mayflower stuff, or do you learn about the American Indians, Aztecs, Inca's etc?

or both?

Or do you just act as though US history starts with the Pilgrims?

When I was in gradeschool "native american history" was taught separately from "US history", although the native americans are of course a part of early US history.

 

[Number45]

Does the U.K. have any Hispanic people living there?

I'm sure there are some, but it's not a sizeable community in my experience.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Does the U.K. have any Hispanic people living there?

Not exactly sure what Hispanic means? If its from within the peninsula, yeah - there's a fair amount of spanish and portugese folk here in london at least. Probably more the reverse though, tons of brits in the south of spain, it's been insanely popular with british tourists for ages and theres a large expat community there.

 

[Silent_Bomber]

Does the U.K. have any Hispanic people living there?

All types of people live in the UK, I don't think there are that many Hispanics though to be honest.

In my experience Britain is probably mostly Muslims & Hindu's from Pakistan and India, followed by Blacks from the Caribbean, followed by Black Africans from places like Zimbabwe, followed by the Chinese. There's also a lot of Eastern Europeans from places like Poland.

 

[Number45]

Not exactly sure what Hispanic means? If its from within the peninsula, yeah. there's a fair amount of spanish and portugese folk here in london at least. Probably more of us in the south of spain though, it's been insanely popular with british tourists for ages and theres a large expat community there.

He means the other war around - Hispanic peoples living in the UK.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

He means the other war around - Hispanic peoples living in the UK.

I answered that too.

 

[Number45]

That was my first sentance lol

Every time I read your post I come to a different conclusion.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Every time I read your post I come to a different conclusion.

Ahahaha, I can see that now. Cleaned it up a bit.

 

[Race to be King]

Biscuits:

Now I really want some Jammie Dodgers!

 

[Avixph]

Not exactly sure what Hispanic means? If its from within the peninsula, yeah - there's a fair amount of spanish and portugese folk here in london at least. Probably more the reverse though, tons of brits in the south of spain, it's been insanely popular with british tourists for ages and theres a large expat community there.

I Mean people of Spanish ancestry from the Americas.

 

[WanderingWind]

Now I really want some Jammie Dodgers!

I'm watching you...

 

[Avixph]

Is it true that most British foods are bland compared to American foods?

 

[akira28]

yes

 

[frankie_baby]

Is it true that most British foods are bland compared to American foods?

Bad cooking is bland everywhere, good british cooking is far from bland

 

[Avixph]

Bad cooking is bland everywhere, good british cooking is far from bland

What I mean is do they use spices other than black peppers?

 

[SteveWD40]

no

The correct answer, having actually dined in both countries, good food is pretty similar in both countries and bad food can be found anywhere.

What I mean is do they use spices other than black peppers?

Oo

In a country where Indian food is so common we invented our own currys and you wonder if we use spices? Some of the best restaurants and chefs in the world reside here and you wonder if we just use black pepper?

Fucking hell.

 

[BGBW]

Is it true that most British foods are bland compared to American foods?

First we have to establish what you consider British food.

Are we comparing Sunday Roasts with Big Macs?

 

[Log4Girlz]

Is it true that British food is all boiled?

 

[SteveWD40]

Is it true that British food is all boiled?

In the tears of our enemys.

 

[frankie_baby]

Is it true that British food is all boiled?

I'm British and pretty much the only things I'll ever boil are pasta or rice

 

[SteveWD40]

I'm British and pretty much the only things I'll ever boil are pasta or rice

He is kidding, he has been semi trolling this thread the whole way.

 

[Log4Girlz]

In the tears of our enemys.

And black pepper.

 

[BGBW]

I'm British and pretty much the only things I'll ever boil are pasta or rice

You don't boil an egg for breakfast and eat it with soldiers?

 

[Zeppu]

All English food is boiled in microwaves in the tears of their enemies with black pepper.

 

[Avixph]

First we have to establish what you consider British food.

Are we comparing Sunday Roasts with Big Macs?

I mean your typical British food.

 

[akira28]

Is it true that British food is all boiled?

Well...that is the stereotypical joke about British food.

lol at Brits claiming curry as British food though

to the asker: they first had to take over countries with actual spices, then yes, they began branching out from black pepper and salt and mustard.

 

[SteveWD40]

I mean your typical British food.

You question has been answered.

Well...that is the stereotypical joke about British food.

lol at Brits claiming curry as British food though

It's as British as Mexican and Canadian food is American, Chicken Tikka Masala is a British invention.

As for the stereotype, well the US get's most of it's stereotypes from the 1940's.

 

[CrashBandicoot]

Is it true that British food is all boiled?

Nah, all Scottish food is deep fried

Mmm.

 

[EleventhDoctor]

You question has been answered.



It's as British as Mexican and Canadian food is American, Chicken Tikka Masala is a British invention.

As for the stereotype, well the US get's most of it's stereotypes from the 1940's.

Nobody in America considers Mexican food as "American" and there's no such thing as Canadian food.

 

[SteveWD40]

Nobody in America considers Mexican food as "American" and there's no such thing as Canadian food.

I always thought pancakes and syrup with bacon for brekkie was Canadian?

 

[WanderingWind]

Everything I know about British curry, I learned from Dave Lister

I always thought pancakes and syrup with bacon for brekkie was Canadian?

No way brah. 'murican

 

[SteveWD40]

No way brah. 'murican

themoreyouknow.jpeg

 

[Log4Girlz]

Everything I know about British curry, I learned from Dave Lister

And who the fuck is that smeghead?

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

Well...that is the stereotypical joke about British food.

lol at Brits claiming curry as British food though

to the asker: they first had to take over countries with actual spices, then yes, they began branching out from black pepper and salt and mustard.

This post is so full of bullshit, it is unbelievable. As somebody has pointed out one of the more famous curries was created in Britain, & spices have been used in British cooking for centuries before the Empire began.

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

No such thing as canadian food? What about poutine?

 

[SteveWD40]

This post is so full of bullshit, it is unbelievable. As somebody has pointed out one of the more famous curries was created in Britain, & spices have been used in British cooking for centuries before the Empire began.

Ignorance is an American hallmark.

 

[EleventhDoctor]

No such thing as canadian food? What about poutine?

They only eat Maple Leaves.

This post is so full of bullshit, it is unbelievable. As somebody has pointed out one of the more famous curries was created in Britain, & spices have been used in British cooking for centuries before the Empire began.

So you took Indian food, and modified it a bit, and now it's British food. Gotcha.

 

[Avixph]

They only eat Maple Leaves.

And beavers.

 

[EleventhDoctor]

And beavers.

Hiyoooooooooo

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

This post is so full of bullshit, it is unbelievable. As somebody has pointed out one of the more famous curries was created in Britain, & spices have been used in British cooking for centuries before the Empire began.

Thats the funniest thing about some of the americans in this thread trying to troll, they don't actually know enough about other countries to do it effectively. Endearing almost.

 

[SteveWD40]

So you took Indian food, and modified it a bit, and now it's British food. Gotcha.

All "American" food is modified European food, mostly germanic.

 

[Avixph]

Hiyoooooooooo

You okay.

 

[Avixph]

All "American" food is modified European food, mostly germanic.

Not all.

 

[Log4Girlz]

Thats the funniest thing about some of the americans in this thread trying to troll, they don't actually know enough about other countries to do it effectively. Endearing almost.

I never heard of other countries until like last week.

 

[EleventhDoctor]

I hope my British friends will be pleased to know I have ordered an electric kettle off Amazon to see what all the fuss is about and to conduct my blind Tea Taste Test.

Here's the one I ordered:

I'm not ordering a Hot Water Bottle though, so you can forget about that.