EricTheRed 0 #1 October 17, 2005 http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article319718.ece At least we know who to blame...illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #2 October 17, 2005 Well, guess the wife now has to do ALL the housework, chores, etc. I'll say the Brits told me so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #3 October 17, 2005 QuoteWell, guess the wife now has to do ALL the housework, chores, etc. I'll say the Brits told me so. I'd be careful if I were you. She might start serving you Brittish food! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #4 October 17, 2005 QuoteI'd be careful if I were you. She might start serving you Brittish food! Perhaps she'd even force you to go completely Brit! This would mean no more hurricanes, giving up on massive quantities of fat-laden food, folk like Michael Jackson, George Bush & Michael Moore now being "quaint" personalities from another country! You'd have to completely give up on the possibility of accidentally shooting / being shot by a member of your own family! No more American cars - you'd have to get something that'd go around corners & do more than 10mpg! You'd learn that driving 100 miles for ANYTHING is a long way. You'd learn that 100 years isn't a long time. You'd need to develope an understanding of history that goes back a bit longer than a measly few centuries. You'd have to perpetually dislike the french while being abel to consume massive quantities of their excellent & cheap wine. Then of course you'd have to get used to bars being open when YOU want them open, being polite & getting served in turn. Learn that over 1 months paid holiday a year makes for happier, more productive workers. Learn that if you need medical care & treatment, the decision is made by a doctor, not your wallet or insurance company. It'll be hard... But worth it. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #5 October 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'd be careful if I were you. She might start serving you Brittish food! Perhaps she'd even force you to go completely Brit! This would mean no more hurricanes, giving up on massive quantities of fat-laden food, folk like Michael Jackson, George Bush & Michael Moore now being "quaint" personalities from another country! You'd have to completely give up on the possibility of accidentally shooting / being shot by a member of your own family! No more American cars - you'd have to get something that'd go around corners & do more than 10mpg! You'd learn that driving 100 miles for ANYTHING is a long way. You'd learn that 100 years isn't a long time. You'd need to develope an understanding of history that goes back a bit longer than a measly few centuries. You'd have to perpetually dislike the french while being abel to consume massive quantities of their excellent & cheap wine. Then of course you'd have to get used to bars being open when YOU want them open, being polite & getting served in turn. Learn that over 1 months paid holiday a year makes for happier, more productive workers. Learn that if you need medical care & treatment, the decision is made by a doctor, not your wallet or insurance company. It'll be hard... But worth it. Mike. Even I have to agree to the above, there are points which really have to be considered. GBritain: Driving on the wrong side of the street English breakfast makes fat They are not capable to make a good coffee (like the Americans, BTW) English beer is crap Pubs close too early It never rains in California.... It always rains in GB Police in GB is not armed (He might feel lost) Just to be fair.... dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 October 17, 2005 <> .... Now, you take a step too far Dis my country, Dis our food but leave our beer alone (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #7 October 17, 2005 QuotePerhaps she'd even force you to go completely Brit! This would mean no more hurricanes, giving up on massive quantities of fat-laden food, folk like Michael Jackson, George Bush & Michael Moore now being "quaint" personalities from another country! You'd have to completely give up on the possibility of accidentally shooting / being shot by a member of your own family! No more American cars - you'd have to get something that'd go around corners & do more than 10mpg! You'd learn that driving 100 miles for ANYTHING is a long way. You'd learn that 100 years isn't a long time. You'd need to develope an understanding of history that goes back a bit longer than a measly few centuries. You'd have to perpetually dislike the french while being abel to consume massive quantities of their excellent & cheap wine. Then of course you'd have to get used to bars being open when YOU want them open, being polite & getting served in turn. Learn that over 1 months paid holiday a year makes for happier, more productive workers. Learn that if you need medical care & treatment, the decision is made by a doctor, not your wallet or insurance company. It'll be hard... But worth it. Sound like a sweet deal, except for the food bit! I thought bars closed pretty early in UK? Some places in the US they are open until 0400 or later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #8 October 17, 2005 QuoteEnglish beer is crap Agreed. Everybody know that Guiness is brewed in Ireland, and it is the best beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #9 October 17, 2005 Quote<> .... Now, you take a step too far Dis my country, Dis our food but leave our beer alone OK. You got me. I apologize as I am no beer-drinker and simply should shut up and let you alone with your crap, sorry, beer (do you still drink it WARM??) Aaarghhh.... my stomache, just the idea.... Cheers dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 October 17, 2005 Hi There, Actually I like beers from all over the world.... I remember getting a massive head ache in Friedrichshafen a few years ago drinking a really tasty clouding beer..... and it was even chilled Blues (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #11 October 17, 2005 QuoteHi There, Actually I like beers from all over the world.... I remember getting a massive head ache in Friedrichshafen a few years ago drinking a really tasty clouding beer..... and it was even chilled Blues Oh, sorry for you. Who's going to Friedrichshafen? Your headache at home would surely have been much more familiar. BTW: That part of Germany is quite nice. You know Konstanz? Bodensee? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #12 October 17, 2005 QuoteEven I have to agree to the above, there are points which really have to be considered. GBritain: Driving on the wrong side of the street Some people drive on the Right side of the road, and some people drive on the CORRECT side of the road. QuoteEnglish breakfast makes fat Hmmm... Do you go for the "fat-laden" Full-English breakfast?.. Or play safe with a super-healthy super-sized MacDonalds? QuoteThey are not capable to make a good coffee (like the Americans, BTW) Yeah... We just can't get the Acorn Recipe right to make proper Ersatz-Kaffee! QuoteEnglish beer is crap I'll leave that to the others... QuotePubs close too early Locally (Edinburgh) the nightclubs close around 4am - then some pubs open at 4.45am... But then, maybe the lost 45 minutes is important to Germans!? QuotePolice in GB is not armed (He might feel lost) And 99.999% of the time doesn't need to be! It's called being civilised. Just to be fair.... Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 October 17, 2005 QuoteDriving on the wrong side of the street Learn to live dangerously. Quote English breakfast makes fat Not if you have a good romp afterward to burn off some calories. QuoteThey are not capable to make a good coffee (like the Americans, BTW) Coffee doesn't hold a candle to tea. QuoteEnglish beer is crap You're out of your mind. QuotePubs close too early You should be home having a romp anyway. QuoteIt never rains in California.... Wanna bet? QuoteIt always rains in GB Not ALWAYS.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #14 October 17, 2005 Ahhh, you Brits are alright. 1. Only complete idiots get shot by their own family (or they did something to deserve it), so either way, it's their dumbass fault. 2. No American cars! Them be fightin' words boy! I drive a bimmer, so what would I know anyways. 3. Driving more than 100 miles is a long way and I hate doing it...flying is way better. Never will I ever take one of those damned family road trips. 4. Hey, I have an understanding of history that goes beyond several centuries...not all of us are historically inept. 5. I do dislike the French and I do like their wine!. 6. There's always one open! 7. When appropriate, I am polite and do get served in turn. 8. I get 30 days a year! 9. I'm fine w/ how my health insurance works. It gets the job done, period. Bottom line, I love being an American, but all in all, you Brits are good guys. Glad to have you across the pond. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #15 October 18, 2005 QuoteEnglish beer is crap Have you not tried Bass? One of the best beers there is, IMHO. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #16 October 18, 2005 QuoteHave you not tried Bass? One of the best beers there is, IMHO. Well, a half pint of Bass is an adequate place on which to pour a half pint of Guiness-- assuming there is not an empty pint glass available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
