Monday, June 21, 2010

Test Your UK English

Yes, they do speak English here, but a different style of English! The items below are things that I have bought for my stay here. See if you can guess what they are!

1. Scottish Fingers

2. Washing Up Liquid

3. Honey Roast Ham & Cranberry

4. Melts

5. Still & Fruity Summer Fruits

6. Summer Fruits Squash

7. Best Before End (not an item, but on an item)


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10 comments:

  1. RobJune 21, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I don't have a clue what any of those are. I am curious, however, if you brought any cut-downs for your stay?

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  2. John GannJune 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    I'm not sure that it is legal to transport those under the TSA restrictions.

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  3. BobJune 21, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    It's certainly not permitted to wear them in 1st class - on BA they make you change.

    The Washing Up liquid is dish washing detergent; Melts are chocolate-covered thingys. Fruit Squash is a bottled drink - I'm guessing Summer Fruits is the flavor. No clue as to the others unless you see some Scots wandering around with bandaged hands.

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  4. John GannJune 22, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Correct on Washing up, wrong on melts, Spot on for squash and certainly no bloody Scots around here!

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  5. See-DubJune 22, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    I thought for sure the melts were chocolates! Hmm...

    Are Scottish fingers some sort of cookies (a la lady fingers)?

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  6. HollyJune 23, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Hmmm.... I only speak Texan!

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  7. patJune 23, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Are melts pats of butter for your toast?

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  8. BobJune 23, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    It is often said that Britain and America are "two nations divided by a common language".

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  9. John GannJune 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Melts are crackers, round Carr thin and easy to melt in your mouth.

    Scottish fingers are shortbreads.

    The Honey Roast Ham & Cranberry are actually potato chips. I don't think that they will make it in the USA.

    Best before end refers to the expiration date (not sure if it means you or the item!).

    Bottom line, these here folks shore nuff talk funny.

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  10. John GannJune 24, 2010 at 11:07 AM

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