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After reading Lostoyannaya's post about differences between Countries and not understanding them, I realised something: I don’t always understand things in programs from other countries. So here’s a chance to explain to each other what stuff means.
For any Americans out there please explain: -What is ‘Saltwater Taffy’? -When is Thanksgiving? What do you get? What is Underdog? With thanks! |
Having never tried regular taffy, if there is such a thing, saltwater taffy is a delicious, chewy, sweet, and slightly addictive candy here in the US. No joke, we honestly had like withdrawal symptoms after a club I was in stopped selling them in school. I'm particularly fond of the watermelon flavors, myself.
As for Thanksgiving, that traditionally falls on the 3rd Thursday in November, at least in the US. I think its different for Canada. We don't really 'get' anything, we don't exchange gifts. Traditionally, its a time for every to eat LOTS of food, particularly stuffing and turkey. As for Underdog, he was a great cartoon in the 70s, as far as I know. Anyone else know more than that? |
Whats with the saltwater part though? Is it made with saltwater? (Or is that just being dumb?)
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Well.... let's put it this way: Saltwater taffy should not be attacked by the faint of heart. It can take up to 5-10 hours to finish those bad boys off. (Personal experience with local formulation.)
To australians: What in the heck does crikey mean, honestly? |
I think it has the same meaning as, "Day-umn!"
What does Day-umn mean? |
I always thought crikey meant the same thing as "oh my god!"^^
But I don't know what Day-umn means... ~~Lostoyannaya |
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No, it wasn't even that. Now go and sit in the corner and think about what you've done, young man!
Would someone explain to me what a cakewalk is? And why is it so easy? |
As far as I can tell from watching them at the school carnival, it consists of walking around on a circle. When they call stop, you stop. I'f you're standing on certain points of the circle, you win a cake. Of course, I could be wrong.
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I know I've asked this before on my LJ but: How bad is the word "wanker", exactly? Is it more of a "son of a bitch" word or a "cock-sucking mother fucker" word? |
According to Wikipedia, it's like jerk, only worse. Please, don't ask me to explain how. Note to self: Never again search for unknown pajorative terms on the web. I'll just leave it at that.
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What is 'Beef Jerky'? I can't say I really wanna try it.
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I don't especially recommend it, but it's edible. |
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~~Lostoyannaya :wink: |
...And what is the deal with synonyms for 'donkey' being used as synonyms for 'backside'?
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Biblical. I think Samson killed people with an assbone.
(Yes, that refers to part of the endoskeleton of a donkey.) Gatac |
As for Wanker, It has a simple history.
It comes from "wanking off" For you Americans that's jacking off. A wanker can be someone who is engaging in said sexual activity, acting like a dick (jerk), or is a complete and utter arse. Personally I'm just glad no one asked someone to explain "eh" ...aw crap |
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