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BannonsLiver

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Tue Feb 12, 2019, 02:44 PM

Feb 2019

The post you’re replying to illustrates the typical American’s lack of awareness of any other culture outside their own.

The word has a slightly different connotation in the UK and is pronounced differently as well. It’s used commonly by both men and women in Britain.

But because Americans think their culture is the most important and only one in the world that truly matters the American definition is the true definition. It’s not a word I use in conversation in America but given this post is about British reaction to Drumpf it is perfectly appropriate.

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20151109-english-speakers-or-not-brits-and-americans-swear-in-different-languages

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If it is pertinent to the story.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2019 #23

Sure you would, lol.. Sorry but I doubt that very much, whathehell Feb 2019 #36

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So original.. whathehell Feb 2019 #61

THANK you for asking that highly pertinent question.. whathehell Feb 2019 #34

Excuse me, but I did answer the question. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2019 #42

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I appreciate your comment, but please rest assured.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2019 #43

Oh I know you know BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #45

Lol.. I'm well aware of other cultures.. whathehell Feb 2019 #50

All evidence to the contrary. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #56

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Then, you're little more than a snob. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #78

Congratulations!..Yours is the truly the most clueless response whathehell Feb 2019 #85

Look up. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #88

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Here, here Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #72

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Because they are offensive to some Jewish people. Haggis for Breakfast Feb 2019 #79

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You too, Haggis! smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #99

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