[mythtv-users] British vs. American English (was MythTV requires a better name)

[Bert Van Kets]

Cottrell, Eric wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org]On Behalf Of Tom Lichti
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:31 PM
> To: Discussion about mythtv
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] British vs. American English (was MythTV
> requires a better name)
>
>
> Brian Wood wrote:
>   
>> David Brodbeck wrote:
>>   
>>     
>>> On Sep 19, 2007, at 7:13 AM, Andrew Close wrote:
>>>     
>>>       
>>>> bonnet - hood
>>>>       
>>>>         
>>> You could do a whole list just of automotive differences.
>>>
>>> bonnet = hood
>>> boot = trunk
>>> hood = convertible top
>>> mudguard = fender
>>> petrol = gasoline
>>> paraffin = kerosene
>>> estate car = station wagon
>>> saloon car = sedan
>>> people mover = minivan
>>> lorry = truck
>>>     
>>>       
>> You missed:
>>
>> cubby box = glove compartment
>>
>> fascie = dashboard
>>   
>>     
> Also:
>
> bespoke = tailor-made/customized
> shooting brake = estate car = station wagon
> caravan = camper/RV
> number plate = license plate
> overtake = pass
>
> :)
>
> Hello,
>
> I heard number plate also used around the New England area.  It could have come from Canada as some New England speech has a Canadian Influence.  I get confused sometimes because I listen to BBC World Service alot and some phrases have crept in to my language.  My favorite saying is "purpose built" as in "Carbon Motors started building the first purpose built police car".
>
> You can tell if a MythTV user is British (or Canadian?) by the way they pronounce schedule as in "I scheduled two recordings on the MythTV box last night".
>
> 73 Eric
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>   
Tell any American that Brits smoke fags and he'll be in for a laugh.