Brits: Turrah - Page 2

barefoot serpent · 08-29-2008, 03:01 PM

does bril have one ell or two?

monster · 08-29-2008, 04:26 PM

as in short for brilliant? two.

DanaC · 08-29-2008, 04:47 PM

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I mean, besides you're a Northern?

Northerner :P And no, she's not. She's a southerner. I am a northerner.

On perceptions of northern-ness: Gordon Brown spoke at the Sheffield (Yorkshire) hustings and was asked about his itinerary. He said he was due to go to 'the North' (meaning Newcastle) in the morning. There was a sharp intake of breath, some catcalls and a few mock-offended laughs. He quickly said, "I mean the other North".

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 05:14 PM

Ok, I'll bite. What's "the other North," and, set me straight here, Newcastle is in the North as is Yorkshire, right? In the US we have the Mason-Dixon line that (sort of) defines North and South. Do you chaps have similar?

TheMercenary · 08-29-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

it means "bye"

and being northern in the UK is a bit like being from the south in the US

us northerners are working class and speak funny

I knew there was a reason I have enjoyed the South.

TheMercenary · 08-29-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Ok, I'll bite. What's "the other North," and, set me straight here, Newcastle is in the North as is Yorkshire, right? In the US we have the Mason-Dixon line that (sort of) defines North and South. Do you chaps have similar?

I believe he was saying he was heading to Scotland.

DanaC · 08-29-2008, 05:33 PM

No, he was heading to Newcastle. Basically, the country is divided in two: the north and the south. The dividing line is the subject of some debate, however, both Yorkshire and Newcastle are in the North.

Newcastle is further north than yorkshire and lies in what was once the kingdom of Northumbria. They are culturally quiote distinct from the rest of England, and even in some ways from the rest of the North. They have absorbed quite a bit of Scottish culture as much of the region was uner scottish control at various times, and because Northumberland and Scotland border each other.

There's something of a pecking order in northern-ness :P By saying he was going to The North, rather than just saying he was heading north, suggests that he was not in the North to start with. An accidental slip but one guaranteed to rattle a true yorkie.

The North is home to craggy, dour, hard-working men, who drink beer and eat pies. The South is home to big girl's blouses and southern puffs who drink lager and eat sushi.

monster · 08-29-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Northerner :P And no, she's not. She's a southerner. I am a northerner.

Who is a Souther Pooftah? SG?

I'm a northern lass. Beest's borderline. He's from the East Midlands. Buncha flatland weirdos.

DanaC · 08-29-2008, 06:20 PM

Yah, SG :P

DanaC · 08-29-2008, 06:20 PM

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I'm a northern lass. Beest's borderline. He's from the East Midlands. Buncha flatland weirdos.

How many fingers he got?

monster · 08-29-2008, 06:44 PM

webbed.....

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 06:50 PM

Ah....so good to see the North and South of any country can have a feud! The way of the world, I say!

Like Dr. Seuss's Star-Bellied Sneetches story!

As an Ohioan, I am south of monster and she can pretend :

: to be superior to me; as an Ohioan, I can scorn Kentucky. All works out!

Clodfobble · 08-29-2008, 08:12 PM

Even those people south of Kentucky can still scorn Kentucky.

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Even those people south of Kentucky can still scorn Kentucky.

Yeah. Their rep pretty much precedes them. Let's not even talk of West Virginia!

Beest · 08-29-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Basically, the country is divided in two: the north and the south.

and the Midlands which Northerners think is South and Southerners think is North

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Originally Posted by DanaC

The dividing line is ...

Watford gap, specifically the Motorway service station
:p

08-29-2008, 03:01 PM	#16
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08-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#19
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Ok, I'll bite. What's "the other North," and, set me straight here, Newcastle is in the North as is Yorkshire, right? In the US we have the Mason-Dixon line that (sort of) defines North and South. Do you chaps have similar? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	webbed..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2008, 06:50 PM	#27
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Ah....so good to see the North and South of any country can have a feud! The way of the world, I say! Like Dr. Seuss's Star-Bellied Sneetches story! As an Ohioan, I am south of monster and she can pretend :: to be superior to me; as an Ohioan, I can scorn Kentucky. All works out! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#22
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	No, he was heading to Newcastle. Basically, the country is divided in two: the north and the south. The dividing line is the subject of some debate, however, both Yorkshire and Newcastle are in the North. Newcastle is further north than yorkshire and lies in what was once the kingdom of Northumbria. They are culturally quiote distinct from the rest of England, and even in some ways from the rest of the North. They have absorbed quite a bit of Scottish culture as much of the region was uner scottish control at various times, and because Northumberland and Scotland border each other. There's something of a pecking order in northern-ness :P By saying he was going to The North, rather than just saying he was heading north, suggests that he was not in the North to start with. An accidental slip but one guaranteed to rattle a true yorkie. The North is home to craggy, dour, hard-working men, who drink beer and eat pies. The South is home to big girl's blouses and southern puffs who drink lager and eat sushi.

08-29-2008, 06:20 PM	#24
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Yah, SG :P

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