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Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:19 pm to Slippy
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dentistry
The British talk constantly about how their NHS is an example of the world's best health care, but the NHS does not cover unnecessary cosmetic surgeries like braces for teeth.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:48 pm to Cooter Davenport
Maybe people need to start making fun of their teeth
Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:57 pm to bhtigerfan
quote:
Can't:
Pronounce Aluminum
You mean al-u-mineum?
Because they spell it different. Aluminium (in Commonwealth English) or aluminum (in American English)
Posted on 6/24/16 at 2:02 pm to BuckeyeFan87
quote:
Some people prefer to taste the freshness of food > spice.
English food is horrible.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 2:03 pm to geauxtigahs87
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Europe in general puts us to shame with this
True, except for some cities. NYC has a solid mass transit system.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 2:03 pm to Zappas Stache
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Because they spell it different. Aluminium (in Commonwealth English) or aluminum (in American English)
They discovered it; they oughta be able to spell it however they want.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 2:36 pm to MSTiger33
quote:
English food is horrible.
Some of its good. I used to eat shepherds pie a lot when I was in school over there and it was tasty. Fresh fish & chips is good. And Indian food has been anglicized to the point what you get in England can be considered english food....like Tex-Mex over here.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 3:13 pm to Zappas Stache
Other things they do well:
Music - lots of great bands came from England.
TV shows - BBC America is great.
Royalty is good at marrying babes - Princess Di and Kate Middleton.
Music - lots of great bands came from England.
TV shows - BBC America is great.
Royalty is good at marrying babes - Princess Di and Kate Middleton.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 3:23 pm to geauxtigahs87
quote:
Europe in general puts us to shame with this
And it operates at a loss. It's all state-subsidized and comes out of the taxpayer's wallet, whether they use it or not. It's the same with the NY subway system. Even though it has huge ridership numbers, it's still a money-loser after you take into account the cost of debt service on the construction bonds, which is the same reason the European systems are all unprofitable. It's just insanely expensive to build commuter rail of any type, with subways being the most ungodly expensive to initially construct.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 4:41 pm to BuckeyeFan87
quote:
Ohio State Fan Columbus
quote:
Some people prefer to taste the freshness of food > spice.
Sounds about right. Those Northern stereotypes always seem to ring true.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 8:02 am to Slippy
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Stuff the British suck at:
- restrained government (high taxes/bureaucracy/welfare state)
- restaurant table service
- personal grooming (women especially)
- dentistry
And automobile electrical systems. ie; Lucas, the Prince of Darkness
LC
Posted on 6/25/16 at 8:16 am to Slippy
quote:
Stuff the British do well:
Barbour jackets
Posted on 6/25/16 at 8:38 am to Black n Gold
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the Brits still turn a blind eye to dentistry. Baffles the mind.
I think the stereotype really developed after the wars. Lack of milk and calcium during both World Wars (and just the general lack of most things) led to poor dental development. Very widespread and so less stigma on it as a whole.
We see it more with Brits simply because they are our closest allies and share the language, so media could be easily shared. I think I read somewhere that the Poles actually have the worst teeth in Europe.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 9:05 am to fr33manator
To some Americans, they suck at speaking English.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 9:18 am to Black n Gold
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seriously do not understand why the Brits still turn a blind eye to dentistry. Baffles the mind
Saying Brits have bad teeth is the same as saying Americans are fat.
I did not meet one Brit in their 20s with bad teeth. Not a single one.
Been doing work in the north shore and there are a shite load of people with rotting teeth or no teeth at all. It's fricking gross.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 9:20 am
Posted on 6/25/16 at 9:23 am to chinhoyang
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Women with British accents
Posted on 6/25/16 at 11:40 am to Slippy
Aside from teeth/grooming, you could replace Britain with Europe
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:18 pm to LongueCarabine
During the dark ages of UK car manufacturing, the 70's, indeed the British created some abominations.
These days there is a reason why almost all F1 teams are UK based.
LINK
These days there is a reason why almost all F1 teams are UK based.
LINK
Posted on 6/25/16 at 12:18 pm to LongueCarabine
During the dark ages of UK car manufacturing, the 70's, indeed the British created some abominations.
These days there is a reason why almost all F1 teams are UK based.
LINK
These days there is a reason why almost all F1 teams are UK based.
LINK
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