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Sundae · 11-25-2006, 09:49 AM

Your statement was "it makes ALL brits look bad" not "some people would think it makes ALL Brits look bad."

But if it's not your view I apologise for picking you up on it.

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 10:02 AM

Brianna. You regularly resort to 'anti-Brit' statements and sentiments when responding to posts by the Brits on this forum. You make sweeping generalisations about what we think, intend and do.

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Darling, the Brits don't see it that way at all. They only see it in terms of how it will effect them. They really don't even give a hang about us, in terms of individuals; they see us as one big mass of simple-minded, uncultured hicks who'd best do what they're told, or no pat on the head from them.

Case in point. I am a little tired of having this argument with you. If you aren't careful you'll end up with a bent spine from carrying around that fucking big chip.

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 10:08 AM

Y'know. I really try, as much as possible not to make sweeping generalisations about any nation. I occassionally fail in that endeavour, but it's never malicious. When i refer to 'America' doing something, or 'Britain' doing something, I am referring to the body politic, not the population in general. I occassionally generalise when making a point just because posting would become cumbersome if every statement was couched in caveats. I assume people understand that. Maybe I'm wrong.

This forum sometimes depresses the shit out of me.

Trilby · 11-25-2006, 10:25 AM

Dana, I didn't mean it that way. I'm sorry you took offense. The above quote of mine that you re-posted out of context was written in a moment of real heat and aimed at a few posters who irritate the shit out of ME. We all get irritated at times. I'm tired of having this convo with you, too.

As far as a chip on my shoulder...well, i guess we've all got burdens to carry, eh?

Trilby · 11-25-2006, 10:26 AM

I wasn't pointing the finger at you, Dana. Not everything is about *you*

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 10:33 AM

My point Brianna, is that whilst plenty of people make generalisations about each other's countries, you regularly respond to my posts with a dig at British people, British views, or accusations of generalisation. Now, if it's in response to all those other people, why does it so often come after, and relate to my posts?

DanaC · 11-25-2006, 10:34 AM

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I wasn't pointing the finger at you, Dana. Not everything is about *you*

I don't think everything is about me. I do think you have a tendency to make sweeping generalisations almost as regularly as you pout over other people generalising about Americans.

JayMcGee · 11-25-2006, 07:54 PM

mmmmmm.... no quite sure why I'm lumped in with the anti-american brigade... to be sure, I think your foreign policy, for the most part, sucks..... and I 'm not to keen on your general asumption that the american way is the best and only way.....and whilst I'm sure that your cultural output at its best equals the best of Europe, I can only take so many re-runs of the simpsons or Friends.

That said, many of my personal friends are former colonialists.

DanaC · 11-26-2006, 06:09 AM

You are anti-American because you disagree with aspects of American politics....and because you make tongue in cheek comments about colonialists.

Clodfobble · 11-26-2006, 09:24 AM

No, because early on when he joined the board, he made very many non-tongue-in-cheek derogatory comments about "Yanks" and "colonialists." To his credit, since staying around and getting to know us, he has stopped the practice almost entirely, and what remains is in fact tongue-in-cheek, like you say. But Brianna tends to hold a grudge.

DanaC · 11-26-2006, 02:28 PM

Ahh. Fair enough. I must have missed the early stuff.

Aliantha · 11-26-2006, 05:34 PM

Is it wrong to call you lot Yanks? I didn't think there was any other way to affectionately describe you.

zippyt · 11-26-2006, 08:09 PM

it doesn't bother me

Undertoad · 11-26-2006, 08:29 PM

I was the Yank during my time in Sheffield and it was fine. Some of our Southern brothers may not prefer it. Why:

From Wikipedia's entry on "yankee":

A humorous aphorism attributed to E.B. White summarizes these distinctions:

To foreigners, a Yankee is an American. To Americans, a Yankee is a Northerner. To Easterners, a Yankee is a New Englander. To New Englanders, a Yankee is a Vermonter. And in Vermont, a Yankee is somebody who eats pie for breakfast.

I only apply to the first three definitions but it speaks true to me.

zippyt · 11-26-2006, 09:04 PM

American by birth ,
Southern by the Grace of GOD !!!

11-25-2006, 09:49 AM	#136
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Your statement was "it makes ALL brits look bad" not "some people would think it makes ALL Brits look bad." But if it's not your view I apologise for picking you up on it. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-25-2006, 10:25 AM	#139
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Dana, I didn't mean it that way. I'm sorry you took offense. The above quote of mine that you re-posted out of context was written in a moment of real heat and aimed at a few posters who irritate the shit out of ME. We all get irritated at times. I'm tired of having this convo with you, too. As far as a chip on my shoulder...well, i guess we've all got burdens to carry, eh? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-25-2006, 10:26 AM	#140
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I wasn't pointing the finger at you, Dana. Not everything is about you __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-25-2006, 07:54 PM	#143
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	mmmmmm.... no quite sure why I'm lumped in with the anti-american brigade... to be sure, I think your foreign policy, for the most part, sucks..... and I 'm not to keen on your general asumption that the american way is the best and only way.....and whilst I'm sure that your cultural output at its best equals the best of Europe, I can only take so many re-runs of the simpsons or Friends. That said, many of my personal friends are former colonialists. __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

11-26-2006, 05:34 PM	#147
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Is it wrong to call you lot Yanks? I didn't think there was any other way to affectionately describe you. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-25-2006, 10:08 AM	#138
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Y'know. I really try, as much as possible not to make sweeping generalisations about any nation. I occassionally fail in that endeavour, but it's never malicious. When i refer to 'America' doing something, or 'Britain' doing something, I am referring to the body politic, not the population in general. I occassionally generalise when making a point just because posting would become cumbersome if every statement was couched in caveats. I assume people understand that. Maybe I'm wrong. This forum sometimes depresses the shit out of me.

11-25-2006, 10:33 AM	#141
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	My point Brianna, is that whilst plenty of people make generalisations about each other's countries, you regularly respond to my posts with a dig at British people, British views, or accusations of generalisation. Now, if it's in response to all those other people, why does it so often come after, and relate to my posts?

11-26-2006, 06:09 AM	#144
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	You are anti-American because you disagree with aspects of American politics....and because you make tongue in cheek comments about colonialists.

11-26-2006, 09:24 AM	#145
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	No, because early on when he joined the board, he made very many non-tongue-in-cheek derogatory comments about "Yanks" and "colonialists." To his credit, since staying around and getting to know us, he has stopped the practice almost entirely, and what remains is in fact tongue-in-cheek, like you say. But Brianna tends to hold a grudge.

11-26-2006, 02:28 PM	#146
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Ahh. Fair enough. I must have missed the early stuff.

11-26-2006, 08:09 PM	#148
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	it doesn't bother me __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-26-2006, 08:29 PM	#149
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I was the Yank during my time in Sheffield and it was fine. Some of our Southern brothers may not prefer it. Why: From Wikipedia's entry on "yankee": A humorous aphorism attributed to E.B. White summarizes these distinctions: To foreigners, a Yankee is an American. To Americans, a Yankee is a Northerner. To Easterners, a Yankee is a New Englander. To New Englanders, a Yankee is a Vermonter. And in Vermont, a Yankee is somebody who eats pie for breakfast. I only apply to the first three definitions but it speaks true to me.

11-26-2006, 09:04 PM	#150
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	American by birth , Southern by the Grace of GOD !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

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