Path: ccsf.homeunix.org!ccsf.homeunix.org!news1.wakwak.com!nf1.xephion.ne.jp!onion.ish.org!gcd.org!onodera-news!newsfeed.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp!headwall.stanford.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!elnk-nf2-pas!newsfeed.earthlink.net!sjc70.webusenet.com!news.webusenet.com!sn-xit-02!sn-xit-01!sn-xit-05!sn-xit-06!sn-post-01!supernews.com!corp.supernews.com!not-for-mail From: "Duke of URL" Newsgroups: soc.culture.british,soc.culture.scottish,soc.culture.welsh,soc.culture.japan,fj.life.in-japan Subject: Re: Why do British hate american culture? Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:47:51 -0600 Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com Message-ID: <1015ff01ulgjica@corp.supernews.com> References: <100u6cr62ponu2d@corp.supernews.com> <10101td92b3udbc@corp.supernews.com> <6OVPb.88253$6y6.1772985@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net> <1010b48naat846a@corp.supernews.com> <1H_Pb.89918$6y6.1803074@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net> <1cr210lsu239d8g0ps8ecf837g3goigh3c@4ax.com> <10135v6k4ckhv7b@corp.supernews.com> X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Complaints-To: abuse@supernews.com Lines: 52 Xref: ccsf.homeunix.org fj.life.in-japan:11430 In news:LTuQb.8484$6O4.244627@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, Madra Dubh radiated into the WorldWideWait: > "Duke of URL" wrote in message > news:10135v6k4ckhv7b@corp.supernews.com... >> In news:S1fQb.5623$6O4.153498@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, >> Madra Dubh radiated into the >> WorldWideWait: >>> "JJD" wrote in message >>> news:1cr210lsu239d8g0ps8ecf837g3goigh3c@4ax.com... >>>> On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 15:33:56 GMT, "Madra Dubh" >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>>>>>> We, being a civilized lot, are thinking of the metal files >>>>>>>>> of the same name, yah low life git! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have to tell you, MD, that people are spreading the rumour >>>>>>>> that you are a >>>>>>>> refined, Southern gentleman. I thank you for putting this >>>>>>>> rumour to rest. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> All us refined Southern gentlemen calls a spade a spade. >>>>>>> (Some day I must look up the true meaning of the word "Git". I >>>>>>> have the feeling I may not understand its meaning) >>>>>>> >>>>>> Often used in conjunction with "scouse". >>>>>> >>>>> I may have to drop "Git" into me dust bin. >>>>> Now, in gentle terms suitable for a family newsgroup, define >>>>> "Scouse" for me. >>>> >>>> Are you mad? We on scb do not deal in the dispensing of factual >>>> information. Next you'll be asking us to do your homework for >>>> you. >>> >>> That would depend entirely on how proficient you are in such >>> matters. I do not wish to employ third rate help. >>> But if you do desire to be considered, you will find applications >>> at the tradesmen entrance. >> >> *Very* good, Bro Conway - you're learning. >> Get a bit better and we'll seriously consider you for Door Guard at >> Star of the East in Yokohama. > > Mighty high praise you are giving a confirmed Grits eater here, > Mose. Sigh. Well, in an Eastern Star Chapter in the Orient, we have to allow for all *sorts* of things being served at the dinners. Being Associate Patron of that Chapter was an *experience*. Ever herded cats?