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Post by
Patty
So, with
this
everyone's like "omg how amazing!" and all I'm thinking is BOOOOOOOBS.
Like you ever think anything else?
I think about how I'm going to make famous people love me!
Post by
asakawa
How about the word "Shag"? :P considered harmless on the US, but its actually a synonym of the "F-word" on england.
Nah, "shag" is pretty harmless here too. If I had cause to talk about sexual acts in front of my Grandmother (which would be a little odd in itself) it wouldn't be out of place to say "shag" - in fact it would likely be the least offensive and connotation-laden word for that situation and as such appropriate.
What you say about racial slurs is interesting. In Britain we have our own awful past of racial abuse (mostly tied to post-imperial Asia (particularly India and Pakistan) though Africa too) with all our own nasty words but
that
one really isn't one of them. Saying that word here would be out of place but only because we've imported the American issue with it which I can't help thinking is a bit ridiculous. We have our own issues and the last thing we need to to acquire those of other cultures too!
Post by
Patty
Um, is winRAR safe to download?
Post by
OverZealous
Um, is winRAR safe to download?
Yeah..?
Post by
Patty
Um, is winRAR safe to download?
Yeah..?
I'm always hesitant of downloading things I've pretty much never heard of before. I remember with vent I was really suspicious too. I'm kind of paranoid and think everything has a trojan inbuilt.
Post by
OverZealous
Um, is winRAR safe to download?
Yeah..?
I'm always hesitant of downloading things I've pretty much never heard of before. I remember with vent I was really suspicious too. I'm kind of paranoid and think everything has a trojan inbuilt.
Don't worry lol, WinRAR doesn't
:p
Post by
asakawa
Indeed, winRar is really very well established. It's also free to use as long as you can deal with the incessant nag screen.
Post by
Lombax
Indeed, winRar is really very well established. It's also free to use as long as you can deal with the incessant nag screen.
Truly worth the message.
Post by
Patty
Goodie! I'll install it now.
Post by
Azazel
What are you gonna use it for? :o
Yar-har fiddledeedee?
Post by
Lombax
What are you gonna use it for? :o
Yar-har fiddledeedee?
Porn, oviously.
Post by
gamerunknown
The biggest necro I've seen was 12 years on Straight Dope. Legit too, the guy responded to someone's argument from 12 years ago about electro-shock therapy.
Post by
Patty
What are you gonna use it for? :o
Yar-har fiddledeedee?
That's for me to know and you to never find out!
Post by
Azazel
I'll just wait until the need to share overcomes your sense of privacy.
Post by
Patty
I'll just wait until the need to share overcomes your sense of privacy.
Do you really have such little faith in me? :( Rude.
Post by
Azazel
I'll just wait until the need to share overcomes your sense of privacy.
Do you really have such little faith in me? :( Rude.
Don't worry, I have faith in you.
Faith in that you will share! j/k you don't have to.
Post by
Rankkor
How about the word "Shag"? :P considered harmless on the US, but its actually a synonym of the "F-word" on england.
Nah, "shag" is pretty harmless here too. If I had cause to talk about sexual acts in front of my Grandmother (which would be a little odd in itself) it wouldn't be out of place to say "shag" - in fact it would likely be the least offensive and connotation-laden word for that situation and as such appropriate.
What you say about racial slurs is interesting. In Britain we have our own awful past of racial abuse (mostly tied to post-imperial Asia (particularly India and Pakistan) though Africa too) with all our own nasty words but
that
one really isn't one of them. Saying that word here would be out of place but only because we've imported the American issue with it which I can't help thinking is a bit ridiculous. We have our own issues and the last thing we need to to acquire those of other cultures too!
yep, That's why Agatha Christie used that word for the book, since she was british too. That and the book was written in the 30's so back then I guess it wasn't that volatile.
Even so, when the book was exported to other countries like the US, it was renamed to Ten Little Indians, and later renamed again to "And then there were none", but in most other languages it retained its original title, such as in russian, spanish, and I think german too.
Its funny how much fuss was made over the title of that book, since "some" people automatically judged it a racist book, even though the title had actually nothing to do with the plot. The title is a reference to an old folk Rhyme (that also got its name changed to Ten Little Indians) and 10 people that get murdered in the same fashion as that rhyme.
Truly the greatest mystery novel ever written.
ejem, getting back on the topic, its indeed funny to see what's offensive in other cultures and what isnt. To put some more foreign examples, the word "Otaku" is pretty harmless over here, and in most western societies, and its used for fans of japanese manga and anime in general.
In japan is actually a pretty nasty insult, and a derogative term.
And as I mentioned a few months ago, the word "Fanboy" usually harmless in most parts, is quite offensive over here(venezuela), and its a term reserved as an insult to pedophiles.
:P
Post by
gamerunknown
Inspired by Patty and MyTie's OT regulars thread.
Jubilee
.
OverZealous
.
Skreeran
.
iidioteque
Funden
.
InternetSwag
.
Patty
.
MorecofRivendare
.
ElhonnaDS
.
ChairmanKaga
.
asakawa
.
Squishalot
.
rankorr
.
donnymurph
.
Adamsm
.
Ashelia
.
MyTie
.
Interest
.
Pezz
.
Sinespe
.
hatman555
.
EluraE
.
hampton1
.
EnigmaPunch
.
Thror
Boronidze
.
pikeyboy
.
Azazel
. (
Bonus
- wrong species but they didn't ship goats to the UK).
Magician
baradiel
.
tjonewlique
.
Skithus
.
Lombax
.
Orranis
.
Noxychu
.
xlanadenx
.
Kristopher
.
sas148
.
DoctorLore
.
Heckler
.
Edan
. (more for your guildies)
Milayu
.
I've run out of booze, time to stock up.
Edit: If I've missed anyone or if anyone wants their results appended or amended, feel free to say.
Double Edit: I've fixed rankorr's song. I left you out because you weren't in MyTie's thread Orranis, but I added you last edit :p.
I should have included some Santana I think. Also, I'm becoming rapidly sober. :(
Post by
Rankkor
:P hey gamer, use this song for me instead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdBf2MzckH4&feature=related
=D its a lot more fitting.
Never been much of a fan of "Los Adolecentes".
They're sorta the Justin Biever of latin america. (more or less, they're not as famous, but evoke the same reaction in teen girls)
Post by
Orranis
Why does nobody like me D:
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