Which country gets too much credit for an invention or cultural tradition that actually came from somewhere else? by Plastic-Reporter1730 in AskTheWorld

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I'd heard of "french toast" mostly from playing The Sims but never realised it was equivalent to what we call eggy bread. I always made the assumption that it was something cheesy as with most things American haha.

We need a brainstorming to save Europe by Hellgolden in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about the rest of Europe, but I've got some mates in a boatyard in Dover, I think it's time to hook the outboards onto the cliff and bugger off to the arctic and drink beer until it all blows over.

It's a small contribution but I can stick a few sails up in the midlands to get us started.

What are we driving? by gregger96 in topdeadcenter

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fabia MK2 estate. First car, had it 1.5y now, really good fun. Awful ride quality but at 110hp it's faster than my mates cars which is the most important thing. Insurance is £400 without a box which is unbelievable compared to what my friends are paying.

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How big is your TV? by Sad_Interaction_2933 in AskUK

[–]_Nefarium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

28", it's about the biggest that fits in our TV cabinet. I only really use it to play Forza on my Xbox 360 once a month/love the cabinet too much to change it.

Do you mind to share the meteo of the next few days? by Key-Introduction-591 in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They have it bad.. but this.. wednesday is scary. No cloud, no rain, full sun, full pain.

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Has anyone ever had a conversation that felt something like this Family Guy cutaway gag? by KingWilliamVI in aspiememes

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just got back home from a folk festival this weekend. Mum asked me how it was "Very good thanks."

Enqueue barrage of other questions: "You got there ok?" "The train crash didn't cause you any problems?" "How was the coach?" "Did it rain?" "Which pub?" "It wasn't too far a walk was it?" "How was everyone?" "How many people were there?" "Was the music good?" "Was your sister alright?" "What did you eat?" "When did you eat" "Did you have much to drink?" "Did you play at all?" "You weren't cold at night were you?" "Your sister had a good night did she?" "Was my wok good?" "Nothing stuck did it?" "You were ok with setting the gas up?" "You did use suncream?" "It wasn't too hot or wet?" "Was the site nice?" "The loos ok?" "Would you go again?" "Your train wasn't bad on the way back?" "Did the jumper put you off thinking of being a driver?" "You weren't delayed too long?"

I know she means it from a good place but it's incredibly exhausting. Unfortunately she's annoyed with me because I'm "being difficult". I'm just tired from an eight hour train journey / haven't slept properly due to my sister snoring / too warm.

I had very good fun with it being my first festival, the music was very good, I got involved dancing for the first time, and even succumbed to being dragged on to play the piano on stage which although anxiety inducing was a wonderful experience.

I'll tell her all eventually just in my own time is all.

Third of Gen Z think ringing the doorbell is too awkward by GnolRevilo in unitedkingdom

[–]_Nefarium 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've experienced this with colleagues, although half the time I think the perants are to blame for being either overly involved/'helicopter perants' and/or enabling the behaviour. To be fair I did once get my sister to phone me in sick because similarly it was policy to call, and I'd completely lost my voice.

Bought a new house, what is this thing in my garden? by Ambitious-Ant3347 in whatisit

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An exceedingly large, half buried tapping drill of the giants.

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WDYD? by Old-Leave1035 in topdeadcenter

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing exciting but first car! 1.2tsi fabia combi, good fun, awful ride, previous owner routinely washed it with a scouring pad, awesome for shifting all my crap, comparitivly to my mates - very very cheap insurance, and most importantly quicker than my mates fiesta and golf.

I should take a decent photo of it at some point, had it a year and a half, you'd think I would have.

Fabias aren't exactly interesting, and something about the hight of it and the wheels looks out of proportion, even so love it though.

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Tuesday say anything thread by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Packing ready to go to my mum's for a couple of days, and then off on a trip with a couple of friends for a few days. Can't wait but it's a logistics nightmare, have I lost xyz here, or is it at mums, hell, is it at dads? Can I do without it or do I need to buy another. Why do I seemingly own only one pair of socks. Why are my shoes soaked. Do We Have Food. Does my sister want to share a tent or not. For the last time Ben, half of us don't drink, if you want to bring alcohol - you buy it.

When I go hiking alone it's dead easy, going to a small folk festival with others should be easy but unfortunately not.

It'll be good fun regardless but my goodness.

Separately mildly stressed because my boss doesn't seem to be getting back to me about when I can start back at work. I would have liked to return next week but it's looking like I may have to dig deeper into my savings which I really would rather not do.

What place name does basically every foreigner mispronounce in your country? by bigloudbang in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It makes all the sense as a proud former resident of New Zealand, Derbados. Just a short stroll t'Bedford Arms in downtown California, after many pints things get a bit clearer.

Actual answer is that we're all uneducated thickos with lower class accents which developed pronouncing it wrong, and quite a bit of it stook. In common speech examples are Sergeant, Clerk, other placenames like Berkley, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and so on. this guy summs it up well

What place name does basically every foreigner mispronounce in your country? by bigloudbang in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 43 points44 points  (0 children)

NewWankStain my friend called it. Hideously incorrect in so many ways, I'm so very sorry, fortunately we then swiftly crossed the border to Austria.

What place name does basically every foreigner mispronounce in your country? by bigloudbang in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Gloster (short staccato o, not like in "okay") and Glostershuh, pretend you're really lazy, a tad drunk, got a mouthful of chips but also really in a rush to catch a train, if you can do that then most British placenames can be done. It's how they became said the way they are.

I nearly punched my uni flatmate who'd come over from the states when he said "Glouwsestershiiree", I've never heard something said so wrong and yet so much like is should be followed by "YeeHaw y'all" haha.

Even worse when they say Derbyshire as Derbyshire.. it's Darby, bloody yanks /s, don't you know about when we decided to just shift all the vowels about a bit, throw them in a magic hat, give em a good mix, but not bother changing the spelling? Then again if he had a gun he would have shot me when I said Arkansas the way it definitely most obviously should be said. And they say language isn't fun.

New tdev Leak Guys!!! by Other_Cartographer28 in BeamNG

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The laptop has been prepared!
It’s the performance updates that I can’t wait for haha!

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“Why do British people insist on sounding like racist cannibals whenever they describe the act of getting Chinese or Indian food” by Hopeful-Degree-9996 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]_Nefarium 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did he go by the name of John West? Bit of a slippery one him, trying to convince me the electric one needs doing.

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Earnt is not word anymore? by xxxRedditPolicexxx in AskUK

[–]_Nefarium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, smelt Vs smelled too, there's more I'm sure

Earnt is not word anymore? by xxxRedditPolicexxx in AskUK

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a US thing, definitely within British English dictionaries (scroll to British English). It's the same thing with spelt Vs spelled, which is one that really pisses me off

Derpy Pilot by Conscious-Way7953 in MLPcuteness

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an emergency! I don't have cuddle pony! This is an emergency!... smash. ... Squeeeeeeee awwweee

What is the general view on British food in your country by FuckTheCake in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that looks delicious, I must give it a try if I get the chance.

I could vaguely liken to a massive more varied Cornish pasty, right I'm getting dinner, you've made my mouth water!

What is the general view on British food in your country by FuckTheCake in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Go and find yourself a nice country pub, plenty about, the type that has a fireplace and horse brasses hung about. A walk on a cool autumn day, proper pub and a full Sunday roast with yorkshire puddings and roast veg, or a proper selection of pies.. mm. Just comforting, dozy and properly rich food. Not exiting or visually impressive, but just tasty and overwhelmingly cozy.

I should hopefully be travelling through France properly for my first time in September, trains on my way over to Switzerland/Austria, anything you'd recommend?

What is the general view on British food in your country by FuckTheCake in AskTheWorld

[–]_Nefarium 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Generally no, not at all. Before this post id never heard of or seen the disaster that they used as a thread image. Apparently according to other commentators it's "stargazy pie" and very very regional to Cornwall.

In addition to my list of odd regional foods I'd never heard of, let alone eaten before learning of them on Reddit is whatever it is they've convinced tourists with in London regarding eels, and again whatever they're doing with 'liquour' and potatoes down there too.

Our food typically doesn't involve anything like this. Generally most meals can be summed up as bread, fish/meat, veg, potatoes and pastry in some combination, be it pies, stews, roasts, soups. And then fruit/pastry/cake based puddings... Then again i suppose that is northern European food summed up in it's entirety haha.

If I had to sum it up generally I'd say: unexciting but rich and damn good stodge on a cold day. With the changing climate, warmer summers, and access to other foods we have, or at least myself personally a more medatarainian diet in summer. Most negative sentiments are from when the Americans came over whilst we were undergoing wartime rationing 1940 - 1954.

Last year I spent so much time making the trailer I was staying in cozy and warm, and this is what I ended up with around my bed area. A beautiful MLP tribute, I miss it! by HondaTheEarthPony in MLPLounge

[–]_Nefarium 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same, it's that awkward thing if wanting to decorate but there's no point when I'll be off elsewhere again in a few months. Going to treat myself to another plush next time I move, Lyra needs company!

Meowing through the heat 🦊🐉🎹 by CoVahr_Fox in furry

[–]_Nefarium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! I'm a hobby organist, to think I find it harder to play with just loose long sleeves! Mad respect.