To all, I had to return fire. I will forgo cockney from now on. Sorry. I was caught off guard a few weeks ago. Shermans certainly sounds better. I refer to New Yorkers as yanks. I don't know if they mind.
Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 7:36 AM Subject: Rhyming slang & insults (RE: Dished Pistons) > Incidentally, is "yank" thought to be insulting in America? I know you guys get > much more uptight about names than the Brits do. Over here the line between > insult and endearment is blurred, though it's always moving too. F'rinstance, > I betcha the brits wouldn't mind being referred to as Steamies since, although > it's a rude phrase, it's still funny. > > If yank isn't rude then would calling you Shermans still be upsetting? > > In the spirit of cultural exchange, > > Steve *** http://www.team.net/the-local *** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo *** Archives at http://www.team.net/archive *** Edit your replies!
