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fatminion (01/06/2016) [-] "wage packet" ??
what the hell is that? Is that like a paycheck in some obscure, English-speaking country?
what the hell is that? Is that like a paycheck in some obscure, English-speaking country?
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fatminion (01/07/2016) [-] huh. Never heard that. I thought I knew most of the British/American differences:
budgeriegar = parakeet
pay rise = pay raise
boot = trunk
aubergine = eggplant
half nine = half past nine (which is different than German "halb neun" (half nine) which is 8:30)
sasouma = tangerine/clementine
and many more...
but never ever heard "wage packet" before.
budgeriegar = parakeet
pay rise = pay raise
boot = trunk
aubergine = eggplant
half nine = half past nine (which is different than German "halb neun" (half nine) which is 8:30)
sasouma = tangerine/clementine
and many more...
but never ever heard "wage packet" before.
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fatminion (01/07/2016) [-] could be that they are indeed different, just as maybe a sasouma isn't really a tangerine or a clementine, but they're all very similar and the former I've only ever heard from UK folks. I think it's fun learning B.E. words, though. I came from the US but have been in Europe nearly 10 years and even did a stint in London for a few months, and I vist the UK pretty often and watch many UK series and it would seem that the majority of Europeans speak in British English when they do speak English.
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fatminion (01/07/2016) [-] uhh... unless you can show me otherwise:
rooty-tooty sounds pretty much like "rootin' tootin'", a common phrase used in old wild west times and commonly associated with cowboys and of course, Texas. Although real actual cowboys will more likely be found in places like Arkansas and Montana, there are still many cowboys there. And of course you have the sports team the Dallas Cowboys, and the 5-gallon cowboy hat we invented there I believe.
Anywhoo, Texas is internationally renowned for its cowboyish love of guns. Hell, the Family Guy joke "here's your bottle of Jack Daniels, and your comlementary gun". "What is this? A promotion?" "Nope, Texas state law: buy a bottle of whiskey, get a free gun"
So yeah, "point and shooty" sounds like a gun to me, and the "rootin tootin" part sounds like the primal scream of the cowboy. So.... sounds like the British way of saying "someone from Texas" or "an average outing in Texas".
rooty-tooty sounds pretty much like "rootin' tootin'", a common phrase used in old wild west times and commonly associated with cowboys and of course, Texas. Although real actual cowboys will more likely be found in places like Arkansas and Montana, there are still many cowboys there. And of course you have the sports team the Dallas Cowboys, and the 5-gallon cowboy hat we invented there I believe.
Anywhoo, Texas is internationally renowned for its cowboyish love of guns. Hell, the Family Guy joke "here's your bottle of Jack Daniels, and your comlementary gun". "What is this? A promotion?" "Nope, Texas state law: buy a bottle of whiskey, get a free gun"
So yeah, "point and shooty" sounds like a gun to me, and the "rootin tootin" part sounds like the primal scream of the cowboy. So.... sounds like the British way of saying "someone from Texas" or "an average outing in Texas".
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ainise (01/07/2016) [-]
Sasouma is a Satsuma, Citrus Unshiu, or Unshu Mikan(温州 蜜柑).
"Satsuma" is from the name of the ancient providence of the same name. This is where these fruits are believed to originate from. Citrus Unshiu is the scientific name, however in english speaking countries, they're known as Satsuma's. Everywhere else they're known as Unshius.
That being said, Citrus Tangerina is what a Tangerine is. These, while similar, are NOT the same. Likewise, Clementine are not either of these: They are Citrus Clementina and are a hybrid between deliciosa's(which is a hybrid itself) and Sweet oranges.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutaceae The Rutaceae family(aka the Citrus Family) is actually quite massive. While you may think these are similar, they come from widely different places and have very varying tastes.
Cheers!
"Satsuma" is from the name of the ancient providence of the same name. This is where these fruits are believed to originate from. Citrus Unshiu is the scientific name, however in english speaking countries, they're known as Satsuma's. Everywhere else they're known as Unshius.
That being said, Citrus Tangerina is what a Tangerine is. These, while similar, are NOT the same. Likewise, Clementine are not either of these: They are Citrus Clementina and are a hybrid between deliciosa's(which is a hybrid itself) and Sweet oranges.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutaceae The Rutaceae family(aka the Citrus Family) is actually quite massive. While you may think these are similar, they come from widely different places and have very varying tastes.
Cheers!
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moorbs (01/07/2016) [-] I'm from England
We say 'budgie'
You can get a 'raise' and no one would question you if you said 'pay raise'
we say 'half 9' or 'half past 9'
I haven't heard satsuma in a very long time, we usually call them tangerines or mandarins. A clementine is a variety which has no seeds
and I'd call it a 'paycheck' or 'wage slip'.
We say 'budgie'
You can get a 'raise' and no one would question you if you said 'pay raise'
we say 'half 9' or 'half past 9'
I haven't heard satsuma in a very long time, we usually call them tangerines or mandarins. A clementine is a variety which has no seeds
and I'd call it a 'paycheck' or 'wage slip'.
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fatminion (01/07/2016) [-] it's half of the hour, so half of the eighth hour is 7:30.
Quarter eight (viertel acht) is 7:15,
Three-quarters eight (dreiviertel acht) is 7:45.
It's normally fine as I live in Germany now, but whenever I talk with Brits or people seaking British English, then I always have to ask them.
Americans are usually good about saying "half past" or "quarter till" or "quarater past", if they don't actually say "7:30" or whatever.
Quarter eight (viertel acht) is 7:15,
Three-quarters eight (dreiviertel acht) is 7:45.
It's normally fine as I live in Germany now, but whenever I talk with Brits or people seaking British English, then I always have to ask them.
Americans are usually good about saying "half past" or "quarter till" or "quarater past", if they don't actually say "7:30" or whatever.
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ainise (01/07/2016) [-] Lemme hit you with some citrus knowledge.
Satsuma's are generally the sweet citrus fruit. They *can* be biter, but in general, they're a sweeter and less intense orange. They're also easier to peel.
Tangerine's, which are no satsuma's, are more tangy while still holding a bit of that sweetness. They have harder skins but still manageable. The flesh(if you use it for cooking or tea or similar things) is sweeter and less tart than an orange - If a recipe calls for orange zest, I recommend using this, but I digress.
Clementine's, which again, are not satsuma's, are very tart. It has a direct relation to a Pomelo (1/4th) as it's a hybrid of Citrus Deliciosa which are a hybrid of Mandarin's and Pumelo's - that's what it gets its tartness from. People compare it, often, to an orange mixed with a Grapefruit, and for good reason. It has the most intense flavor and is very good for making jams, teas, tarts, etc. due to it holding its flavor well over varying types of cooking processes.
A lot of people outside of the UK and China/Japan who aren't chefs or botanists will know very little of Satsumas, which just goes to grow an ignorance of them.
Cheers!
Satsuma's are generally the sweet citrus fruit. They *can* be biter, but in general, they're a sweeter and less intense orange. They're also easier to peel.
Tangerine's, which are no satsuma's, are more tangy while still holding a bit of that sweetness. They have harder skins but still manageable. The flesh(if you use it for cooking or tea or similar things) is sweeter and less tart than an orange - If a recipe calls for orange zest, I recommend using this, but I digress.
Clementine's, which again, are not satsuma's, are very tart. It has a direct relation to a Pomelo (1/4th) as it's a hybrid of Citrus Deliciosa which are a hybrid of Mandarin's and Pumelo's - that's what it gets its tartness from. People compare it, often, to an orange mixed with a Grapefruit, and for good reason. It has the most intense flavor and is very good for making jams, teas, tarts, etc. due to it holding its flavor well over varying types of cooking processes.
A lot of people outside of the UK and China/Japan who aren't chefs or botanists will know very little of Satsumas, which just goes to grow an ignorance of them.
Cheers!
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lordfohawk (01/07/2016) [-]
Satsumas are like tangerines/clementines, they're in the US too chief
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rainbownuke (01/06/2016) [-] 
same dude singing wrestling themes outside of a NXT show in london becase he lost a bet
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wrestlingcomments (01/07/2016) [-]
Enzo Amore intro. Absolutely best choice.
Followed by Hulk Hogan.
Mr. Ass. Badass Billy Gunn
Honky Tonk Man (Pretty obvious)
Tye Dilliger reference.
I'm missing after the 10.
HBK Shawn Michaels.
I don't know the rap. But it's followed by Jesse and Festus.
I don't know American Males either.
Followed by Hulk Hogan.
Mr. Ass. Badass Billy Gunn
Honky Tonk Man (Pretty obvious)
Tye Dilliger reference.
I'm missing after the 10.
HBK Shawn Michaels.
I don't know the rap. But it's followed by Jesse and Festus.
I don't know American Males either.
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medicritz (01/07/2016) [-]
The one after 10 is this www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yig8NsBRVA
The rap in Rollin' (Undertaker used this when he was using a bike and **** ) www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4lS9Q2lrbU
American Males is American Males, also known as the best piece in wrestling music history www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7awnRAdbPk
The rap in Rollin' (Undertaker used this when he was using a bike and **** ) www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4lS9Q2lrbU
American Males is American Males, also known as the best piece in wrestling music history www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7awnRAdbPk
#25
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heyfuckyoudipshit ONLINE (01/07/2016) [-] ADAM MOTHER ******* PACITTI AKA THE TRUE WHAT CULTURE CHAMPION OF THE WUUUUUURRRRRLLLLLLDDDDD!
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frenchrickastleypo (01/07/2016) [-]
I am really happy that someone gets that he is from Whatculture. Meanwhile, I am waiting for him to cash in that briefcase.
#29
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frostinius (01/07/2016) [-] **frostinius used "*roll picture*"**
**frostinius rolled image** what he bought with every check thereafter
**frostinius rolled image** what he bought with every check thereafter
#17
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infinitereaper (01/07/2016) [-] these days it's harder to get a job than to actually have a job
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pyrointheface (01/07/2016) [-] you just agreed with what he said, it's easier to have a job than get one
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treeoctopus (01/07/2016) [-] An employer can be an asshole, and have bad words for you even if you did no wrong. It's hard to get a good paying job.
#45
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mondominiman (01/07/2016) [-] For a sec I thought the second pic was of someone who payed $501 to cover up the other guys ad.
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frenzyhero (01/07/2016) [-] Well that would be a very ****** ad company, since 500$ is about 400$ less than 500£.
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mondominiman (01/07/2016) [-] I caught that after I posted but I don't know the alt code for pounds.
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doughnutholer (01/07/2016) [-] His picture on the 2nd billboard should have been on the 1st one and vice-versa
