Normal in the UK, crazy for the USA.

[Talo Segura]

There are some big differences between the two countries and not just size or trousers and pants!

You can’t turn right at red traffic lights (or left taking account of which side the UK drives on).
Your kids have to wear school uniform.
There are no big yellow school buses, or any school buses.
Coca Cola is made with real sugar.
Shops are open only from 10AM to 6PM on Sundays.
There are sheep everywhere in the countryside.
There are no dangerous wild animals, no bears or aligators.
People hang around in restaurants after finishing eating.
Nudity is allowed on TV (after 9PM when the younger kids are in bed!).
There is a much larger choice of different types of beer.
In court lawyers and judges often dress up in wigs!
 

[Mancunian]

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There are some big differences between the two countries and not just size or trousers and pants!

There are many differences, I'll expand on the points you make.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

You can’t turn right at red traffic lights (or left taking account of which side the UK drives on).

In the UK you cannot go through a red traffic light, full stop, sorry, that would be period in the USA. We drive on the left side of the road so turning left would be the equivalent of turning right in the USA, but remember there is no going through a red light here as it is the safer option.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Your kids have to wear school uniform.

Most schools have a uniform policy, but there are a few (not many) that don't.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There are no big yellow school buses, or any school buses.

Many schools, but not all, do use school bus services which are contracted out to local bus services and are in the bus service livery. Some areas do have big yellow school buses, Manchester is one area where they exist.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Coca Cola is made with real sugar.

Coca-Cola here is made the same as everywhere else, many varieties are available including sugar-free.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Shops are open only from 10AM to 6PM on Sundays.

Small shops and convenience stores are open all day, some from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Stores over a certain size, which includes large supermarkets and department stores, are only allowed to open for a maximum of 6 hours on Sundays, most choose to open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm but they can choose any 6-hour slot between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There are sheep everywhere in the countryside.

Sheep are not everywhere, we do have other live-stock too and some fields are set aside for crops.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There are no dangerous wild animals, no bears or aligators.

True, but we do have some smaller wildlife like badgers, foxes and the Scottish wildcat that can inflict nasty injuries if cornered. The only poisonous snake in the UK is the adder/viper and is rarely seen. If the truth is to be known the most vicious creatures in our countryside are fellow humans.

Don't be fooled by these small cute-looking creatures, they can be very vicious and inflict serious injury.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

People hang around in restaurants after finishing eating.

Somewhat true, although the restauranteur would prefer you to go, then he can seat more customers.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Nudity is allowed on TV (after 9PM when the younger kids are in bed!).

True, but full-frontal nudity is usually shown after 10:30 pm. Only simulated sex is allowed on TV, erect male genitalia and pornography are not allowed.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There is a much larger choice of different types of beer.

True and most of it is expensive.

3 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

In court lawyers and judges often dress up in wigs!

In the Crown Court, the Appeal Court and higher courts Barristers, Judges and some court staff wear robes and wigs, Solicitors do not wear them. It is a pretentious tradition but not one that serves any useful purpose.

Barristers.

Judges.

None of the above differences between the UK and the USA mean that one is better than the other, just that differences do exist. It is worthwhile pointing out that we do have a lot in common too.

Edited September 5 by Mancunian

[lawfulneutralmage]

6 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

There are some big differences between the two countries and not just size or trousers and pants!

You can’t turn right at red traffic lights (or left taking account of which side the UK drives on).
Your kids have to wear school uniform.
There are no big yellow school buses, or any school buses.
Coca Cola is made with real sugar.
Shops are open only from 10AM to 6PM on Sundays.
There are sheep everywhere in the countryside.
There are no dangerous wild animals, no bears or aligators.
People hang around in restaurants after finishing eating.
Nudity is allowed on TV (after 9PM when the younger kids are in bed!).
There is a much larger choice of different types of beer.
In court lawyers and judges often dress up in wigs!
 

Yes, and that is good.

[Jason Rimbaud]

7 hours ago, Mancunian said:

Small shops and convenience stores are open all day, some from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Stores over a certain size, which includes large supermarkets and department stores, are only allowed to open for a maximum of 6 hours on Sundays, most choose to open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm but they can choose any 6-hour slot between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

None of the above differences between the UK and the USA mean that one is better than the other, just that differences do exist. It is worthwhile pointing out that we do have a lot in common too.

 

In some places in the US, we have dry counties, a place that does not allow alcohol to be sold within the county lines. You have to leave the county, purchase your adult beverages and then drive home. 

In some parts of the US, no alcohol can be served on Sunday, period. 

In other parts, no alcohol can be served on Sunday unless a certain percentage of your sales is food. So restaurants that serve both food and alcohol can be open on Sundays, while bars with no food must be closed. 

And I won't even get into the laws in the state of Utah, probably the strictest state in the US in regards to selling, consuming, of alcohol beverages.

Then in some states, you can't purchase beer/wine/liquor anywhere except from designated state run stores. So you could't buy beer at a grocery store, you'd have to go to a separate beer store, and if you want wine, you'd have to go to the shop next door that had liquor/wine/spirits. And those stores had very narrow hours of operation so it required planning to enjoy a night out. 

And I think we can all comfortably say, the one thing that makes the UK better than America, are the accents! 

 

[TetRefine]

3 hours ago, Jason Rimbaud said:

 

Then in some states, you can't purchase beer/wine/liquor anywhere except from designated state run stores. So you could't buy beer at a grocery store, you'd have to go to a separate beer store, and if you want wine, you'd have to go to the shop next door that had liquor/wine/spirits. And those stores had very narrow hours of operation so it required planning to enjoy a night out. 

 

 

State liquor monopolies tend to be cheaper though, ironically. I grew up in a liquor-control state, and liquor was significantly cheaper (10-20%) than any other surrounding state. My hometown was in a tri-state corner, and on any given day, over half the cars in the liquor store parking lot were out of state plates buying liquor in bulk to bring back home. 

Also, a lack of air conditioning. In the USA, whether you live in the Northeast, Southwest, or the Great Plains, everyone has some form of air conditioning. In the UK, it just isn't a thing. 

[Zombie]

On 9/5/2024 at 8:57 AM, Talo Segura said:

There are sheep everywhere in the countryside.

❤️

On 9/5/2024 at 8:57 AM, Talo Segura said:

There are no dangerous wild animals, no bears or aligators.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[ReaderPaul]

On 9/5/2024 at 2:57 AM, Talo Segura said:

There are some big differences between the two countries and not just size or trousers and pants!

You can’t turn right at red traffic lights (or left taking account of which side the UK drives on).
People hang around in restaurants after finishing eating.

     Most US states have some type of "Right turn on red after full stop" law.  This means, after bringing your vehicle to a full stop and checking whether oncoming traffic safely allows for a turning right on red, you may make the turn -- UNLESS there is a sign at that intersection saying "NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" or a variation of that wording.
     Some restaurants allow patrons to remain if it is not very busy -- because a restaurant that seems busy usually attracts more customers.  A few recently, however have put up signs saying words to the effect of "You may remain ONLY 30 minutes while consuming your meal.  No Loitering."  Wording varies, but some places have that wording to keep homeless persons from staying inside and taking room from paying customers.

[Zombie]

On 9/5/2024 at 12:44 PM, Mancunian said:

Only simulated sex is allowed on TV, erect male genitalia and pornography are not allowed.

actually not true -a real, fully erect male member has been shown in the 1976 Derek Jarman film Sebastian (Channel Four) in the 1990s, and a 2020 documentary Me And My Penis (also Channel Four - might still be on their player - must have a look ) - the recent Netflix A Man In Full shown in the UK was a prosthetic  

[Mancunian]

4 minutes ago, Zombie said:

actually not true -a real, fully erect male member has been shown in the 1976 Derek Jarman film Sebastian (Channel Four) in the 1990s, and a 2020 documentary Me And My Penis (also Channel Four - might still be on their player - must have a look ) - the recent Netflix A Man In Full shown in the UK was a prosthetic  

I was unaware of this and surprised.

[Bill W]

On 9/6/2024 at 1:10 PM, Mancunian said:

I was unaware of this and surprised.

And now wondering where you can get copies of those items.  

[Ron]

On 9/6/2024 at 12:57 PM, ReaderPaul said:

Most US states have some type of "Right turn on red after full stop" law.  This means, after bringing your vehicle to a full stop and checking whether oncoming traffic safely allows for a turning right on red, you may make the turn

Except in Massachusetts where people slow to a roll and if there is no one coming... hit the gas and plow into the turn. While not legal it's what we do. Pedestrians beware!

[Talo Segura]

On 9/8/2024 at 10:49 PM, Bill W said:

And now wondering where you can get copies of those items.

This is very 70s, but still a good film although you have to read the subtitles because not too many people speak Latin these days! How arty is that?

 

[Zombie]

8 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

This is very 70s, but still a good film although you have to read the subtitles because not too many people speak Latin these days! How arty is that?

the movie was shot on 16mm in “Academy ratio” (4:3 or 1.33:1)

This YouTube version was issued in the US on Region A Blu Ray in 2012 by Kino Lorber, a US distribution company, in an unusual aspect ratio of 1.51:1 which means that the top and bottom of the picture frames were cropped - including the, er, excited “member” (which featured near the bottom of the image in the water wrestling scene). Hope Bill won’t be too disappointed - but this is YouTube after all... 

This thread inspired me to see if a UK version is available and, yes, the BFI did a 2K remaster from the original camera film elements (KL had to use an “inter positive” or something) and issued a BR in 2019 in the original full height /depth ratio - the price was reduced so I snagged a copy and hopefully will get to see the, er, unexpurgated version in the next few days - to improve my Latin you understand…  

[Bill W]

15 hours ago, Zombie said:

the movie was shot on 16mm in “Academy ratio” (4:3 or 1.33:1)

This YouTube version was issued in the US on Region A Blu Ray in 2012 by Kino Lorber, a US distribution company, in an unusual aspect ratio of 1.51:1 which means that the top and bottom of the picture frames were cropped - including the, er, excited “member” (which featured near the bottom of the image in the water wrestling scene). Hope Bill won’t be too disappointed - but this is YouTube after all... 

This thread inspired me to see if a UK version is available and, yes, the BFI did a 2K remaster from the original camera film elements (KL had to use an “inter positive” or something) and issued a BR in 2019 in the original full height /depth ratio - the price was reduced so I snagged a copy and hopefully will get to see the, er, unexpurgated version in the next few days - to improve my Latin you understand…  

Don't worry, Zombie, Bill wasn't disappointed.  The version provided above showed the actor's in all their glory.  

[Page Scrawler]

Biscuits and Gravy

In the UK

 

And in the US

[Talo Segura]

Tea time: scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream!!!

[LJCC]

In the US, you say 'asshole' to someone you generally dislike or who has purported offensive behavior on your behalf.

In the UK, 'wanker' is what you say to a wanker who has pissed you off. It generally sounds nicer, crisper, and very well-trodden to receive a middle finger when said to a fellow motorist on the road who has overtaken you.

• "Get off the street, asshole!"

Doesn't really ring a bell, doesn't it? Chances are, the asshole would have cussed you out with the F-bomb, eliciting more anger from both sides.

• "Get off the road, wanker!"

Such a statement would solicit a behavior so detestable and contestable...that the person who has received such offense would literally wank you off until you come. "I'm a wanker, you knobhead? Let me wank you off then you cum-guzzling shite, you!"

So happy endings in the UK.

And a horribly sad, "Fuck you!" from the US.

Very different endings, it seems.

[Zombie]

11 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

Tea time: scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream!!!

Tea time: scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream!!! arteries

[Page Scrawler]

In the UK, whipped/clotted cream in an aerosol can is called 'Squirty Cream'.

[Thirdly]

Just now, Page Scrawler said:

In the UK, whipped/clotted cream in an aerosol can is called 'Squirty Cream'.

Not relevant, but I recently was hunting down whipped cream/squirty cream around the shops and neighborhood I was in and I couldn't find a single one! Not even a carton of heavy cream to create some myself!!

[LJCC]

2 hours ago, Thirdly said:

Not relevant, but I recently was hunting down whipped cream/squirty cream around the shops and neighborhood I was in and I couldn't find a single one! Not even a carton of heavy cream to create some myself!!

Imagine if Sainsbury sold:

Anchor Light Real Squirtie Cream Spray 250g

And then they'd have one in Edinburgh:

Anchor Light Real Skooshy Cream Spray 250g

For those who are unaware, the Scots, btw, have a different language of their own.

A sexy language, if you get what I mean.

Skoosh me mister. Skoosh me now, aye?

[Thirdly]

30 minutes ago, LJCC said:

Anchor Light Real Skooshy Cream Spray 250g

I'd have hesitated to have bought one labeled that. 

[Jason Rimbaud]

18 minutes ago, Thirdly said:

I'd have hesitated to have bought one labeled that. 

Where's your adventurous spirit? I'll take anything from a Scotchman, with or without the can.   

Reason for edit, refused to edit my misspelled word but wanted to acknowledge that it was wrong. Carry on.

Edited September 14 by Jason Rimbaud

[Ron]

2 hours ago, Jason Rimbaud said:

I'll take anything from a Scotchman, with or without the can.

No... No... I can't say it!!! 

[Talo Segura]

8 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

In the UK, whipped/clotted cream in an aerosol can is called 'Squirty Cream'.

Clotted cream is not a foam. It's as dense as butter. Whipped cream is a foam. It should also be nowhere near a scone.

You can actually make clotted cream at home in your own kitchen.

Everything you need to know about clotted cream... 

https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/how-to-make-clotted-cream/