"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
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"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
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Oh dear. Of course we understand the significance of them and the huge
technical advance that they represented, which is what made Gareth's use
of
the word "crap" (with the British accent of meaning), funny. I accept
that
this is a very subtle form of humour, and perhaps one that as an
American,
you don't understand.

Stop patronizing us. (Or at least, me.) Despite being a stupid American
(and
let's face it, Americans are stupid) I understand subtle and ironic humor.
THAT ISN'T THE ISSUE, though you insist on it.

Arfa, you seem to think that merely saying something -- especially in
print -- necessarily carries the context. IT DOESN'T.

Is it too much to ask that you say "Whoops! I didn't stop to think that
there was no way an American could have gotten the joke, and would have
misinterpreted it as a stupid and possibly offensive remark."?

How many ****ing times have I got to say it ? I already have apologised to
you and the other guy but you just can't let it go, can you ? Now **** off
and pedal your senseless drivel somewhere else. I've stopped listening to
you ...



Here's another example... In the US, "geezer" is considered somewhat
offensive, implying excessive age or senility. In Great Britain, it's
something of a compliment.



No it isn't. Perhaps in London, when used with another word such as
"Diamond", it might occasionally been seen as such, but otherwise, it is a
fairly derogatory term. So don't try to patronise me either, by pretending
that you understand all about British English. Unless you have lived here
for at least 30 years, you don't.