'Z'? I'll 'Z' you, you twit!

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08-02-2007, 12:13 PM
Radje

'Z'? I'll 'Z' you, you twit!

Are there any items or ways of life that you've discovered in another country which you would bring back to your own?

What about things you wish would go back?

Personally I love little bottles of Honey teriyaki marinade sauce which you can only get in a chain of supermarkets in Florida. They make Barbecues so much more appealing in this cold Scottish weather.

However I can never understand Why American-made applications can't be pre-set to realise when they are being used in a different country. I'm tired of having my words highlighted in red for being spelled the British way. :mad:
08-02-2007, 12:29 PM
Meat Puppet

Holy warriors from the Middle East, and Japanese businessmen.

British spelling.
08-02-2007, 12:30 PM
Shlup

When I went to Hawaii they had octopus tentacles in the meat section of the grocery store.
08-02-2007, 12:42 PM
Kanshisha

Basements from Canada to Australia
08-02-2007, 01:20 PM
Rye

From Italy? Man, it would be cool to take a break from work and school in the afternoon and nap, like Italians.
08-02-2007, 01:38 PM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by Rye

From Italy? Man, it would be cool to take a break from work and school in the afternoon and nap, like Italians.

You realize this means you would be expected to stay awake later than 9pm, right?

Why would Americans want to propogate dumb spelling with redundant letters?
08-02-2007, 02:04 PM
Griff

IHOP and Disney World.
08-02-2007, 02:59 PM
Radje

"Redundant letters" my buttock. Added letters give things flare :D
08-02-2007, 03:23 PM
daggertrepe

You know what? Around Pittsburgh, there are NO sonics or Ihops.

:(
08-02-2007, 05:19 PM
Rye

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by Rye

From Italy? Man, it would be cool to take a break from work and school in the afternoon and nap, like Italians.

You realize this means you would be expected to stay awake later than 9pm, right?

Why would Americans want to propogate dumb spelling with redundant letters?

Dude, I go to sleep at like, 11:30 PM. >:[
08-02-2007, 05:23 PM
Disco Potato

The fabrics and jewelry from Pakistan, to the US :D
08-02-2007, 05:25 PM
Shoeberto

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Originally Posted by Rye

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by Rye

From Italy? Man, it would be cool to take a break from work and school in the afternoon and nap, like Italians.

You realize this means you would be expected to stay awake later than 9pm, right?

Why would Americans want to propogate dumb spelling with redundant letters?

Dude, I go to sleep at like, 11:30 PM. >:[

She has to stay up to watch the Matlock but can't keep her eyes propped open for the full episode. You'd be surprised how much knitting takes it out of you!

Giant robots, and the people in spandex suits that pilot them.
08-02-2007, 05:27 PM
Rye

I wish I COULD knit... :[
08-02-2007, 05:36 PM
Jojee

Man, those sticker booths in China. Not like the really crappy ones that you occasionally find in America... If I could bring a few of those things back and start my own business, I could make a living! ^_-
08-02-2007, 05:41 PM
Resha

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Originally Posted by Jojee

Man, those sticker booths in China. Not like the really crappy ones that you occasionally find in America... If I could bring a few of those things back and start my own business, I could make a living! ^_-

NOOOOOOOO. Not PURI-KURA??? The spawn of evil.

I think I'd give the world roti canai, from Malaysia. Amazing food.
08-02-2007, 08:03 PM
Rye

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Originally Posted by Jojee

Man, those sticker booths in China. Not like the really crappy ones that you occasionally find in America... If I could bring a few of those things back and start my own business, I could make a living! ^_-

Oh my god, you're right. If they had Print Club in America, I'd go nuts. Especially the sexy one you had, Jojo. ;D
08-02-2007, 08:09 PM
Vermachtnis

Sata Andagi!
08-02-2007, 10:30 PM
Jessweeee♪

HAHAHAHAHA YOU SPELL REALIZE WITH AN S!
08-02-2007, 10:43 PM
Radje

The proper way to spell it, before Americans dumbed it down :rolleyes2
08-02-2007, 10:50 PM
Lawr

:drool: Roti...
The yellow deliciousness, but, I live in a gathering of huts of diversity, so we've got an imported food shop.
08-02-2007, 11:29 PM
Jess

Strawberry juice. I drank it on holiday in Cyprus but I have never seen fresh strawberry juice sold in the UK. I've seen strawberry and banana smoothies, but it's just not the same. :jess:
08-02-2007, 11:33 PM
Rostum

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Originally Posted by Jessweeee♪

HAHAHAHAHA YOU SPELL REALIZE WITH AN S!

Colour > Color

I wish they'd bring back Dr.Pepper to Australia. I haven't seen it anywhere in Melbourne or Brisbane for years. I loved that drink.
08-03-2007, 01:06 AM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by Radje

"Redundant letters" my buttock. Added letters give things flare :D

Ohk yess, Iy ahgriey. :rolleyes2
08-03-2007, 01:18 AM
rubah

I like the idea of london hotels having windows that open 8 stories above a street with a little porch you can climb out on and be 8 stories over strand st!

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Ohk yess, Iy ahgriey.

That's definitely got some flavor.
08-03-2007, 11:13 AM
Radje

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Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF

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Originally Posted by Radje

"Redundant letters" my buttock. Added letters give things flare :D

Ohk yess, Iy ahgriey. :rolleyes2

Zomtimez you make me zo zad.
08-03-2007, 12:28 PM
blackmage_nuke

Ive never been anywhere so I dont know of any ways of life.

s>z, and just so you know i just said zed not zee
08-03-2007, 01:17 PM
Madame Adequate

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Originally Posted by blackmage_nuke

s>z

What.

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and just so you know i just said zed not zee

Depends on the context. Example: World War Z. Ya gotta say 'Zee' there, or it sounds dumb. But conversely, there are situations where 'zed' sounds better.