American English Vs. British English

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by LTD, Mar 24, 2007.

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What sounds better?

American 26 vote(s) 47.3%
British 29 vote(s) 52.7%
  1. LTD gotten horf

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    It's all about the british english for me. It sounds a lot more serious/mature, and it can be incredibly sexy when spoken by a female.

    (i know, too many comedy options, got carried away a bit)
  2. retardedgenius a liver, not a fighter

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  3. Siberia Junior Member

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    British English, chum!

    Have a go!

    Bollocks!
  4. shapeup 5/8 Supporter

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    Definiately V for Vendetta, that guys voice is awesome.
  5. Ben we're not programs

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    O'golly gosh, the fail in this thread is overwhelming.
  6. sivril 34

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    lol soul


    hands down
  7. ero Goatse Fanatic!!11!

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    British.

    And i love all the comedy options. You made it a hard choice.
  8. Apple Gooncha Junior Member

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    I'm not gay, but I want to be.
  9. ShadowGirl Junior Member

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    The British have one of the sexiest accents on the planet.

    Donna
  10. retardedgenius a liver, not a fighter

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    which one? certainly not scouse.
  11. kbrooks0o0 retired

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    the world is constantly evolving and American English is currently the best.
  12. acidrainlte Junior Member

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    "I want my kids to learn proper American"
  13. ero Goatse Fanatic!!11!

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    She was talking to me!

    She's a cats mother.

    lol, wut
  14. ShadowGirl Junior Member

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    I dont know. I cannot tell them apart. But they are hot.
  15. Ant Beat Konducta

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    or scottish for that matter
  16. Fester Junior Member

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    Where's the Canadian English option? We use the British words without the accent.
  17. OOdrd127 Watching the shore

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  18. axeman9182 5/8 Supporter

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    I'm so ronery....
  19. ShadowGirl Junior Member

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    And you all say "aboot" which is so cute.

    Donna
  20. ero Goatse Fanatic!!11!

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    You have a thing for many accents?
  21. Fester Junior Member

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    Heh, that's only those crazy western Canadians. Us Newfies have a nice bastardization of British English, Scottish, Irish and French accents rolled into a giant Fuckball of awesome, b'y.
  22. ShadowGirl Junior Member

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    Yes I do. Accept the one I speak.

    Donna
  23. weemies Junior Member

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    I generally prefer american, as long as it isn't some awful thick southern accent or something. It's what I grew up hearing the most, I think. It's much clearer and understandable than UK english. British accent can sound pretty cool though, or really sexy, when spoken by a lovely female. Can't stand scottish accent though, holy hell that hurts them ears...
  24. LTD gotten horf

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    I'm close to thinking that you're the worst poster this board has ever had. :)
  25. HysteriA Junior Member

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    She's an accent hussy you see.
  26. Ben we're not programs

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    Im delighted.
  27. cheddar Wears a $6300 suit

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    British all the way.
  28. XJDenton That Physics Guy

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    British English.
  29. ProgFreak Junior Member

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    I prefer american, but there are a lot of british dialects that beat any american ones in terms of sexiness and such.
  30. mits5k Junior's Member

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    This poll is fucking gay.
  31. LTD gotten horf

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    Are you sure? ???
  32. OOdrd127 Watching the shore

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    Dear Americans,

    Stop voting for the comedy options. Ok?

    Sincerely,
    Dave
  33. Mat JB Mk3 Junior Member

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    British English. For queen and country, and so forth.

    Really, though, some American English expressions sound genuinely cringeworthy, especially when coming from leading political figures.

    The whining nasal accent, constant unnecessary use of the word "like" and the backward expression "I could care less" also irk me.
  34. ero Goatse Fanatic!!11!

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    I didn't write that ??? ??? ???
  35. Roberto Duran Manos de Piedra

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    LOL British English.
  36. mits5k Junior's Member

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    :lol

    Now this poll is excellent! I'm better than both British and American English!! :smokin
  37. ariich Junior Member

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    :lol I actually laughed at the comedy options :tup

    Anyway, British English, obviously.
  38. Roberto Duran Manos de Piedra

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    You Brits use way too many u's. Cut that rubbish down, you wankers.
  39. ariich Junior Member

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    Do "u"s offend you?
  40. Hellholming Junior Member

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    british.

    american is the lazy ass version.



    I don't care really. I use a hybrid of both.
  41. Roberto Duran Manos de Piedra

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    Why have "flavour," when it can be simplified to "flavor"?
  42. Hellholming Junior Member

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    so that you don't have to write as long essays you in school. If those are character based that is.
  43. XJDenton That Physics Guy

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    Because its not correct?
  44. Roberto Duran Manos de Piedra

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    Yeah, it is.
  45. Hellholming Junior Member

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    I'm correct.

    asswipes.
  46. Slash The President

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    I actually mix and match them both. For example, I think color is better than colour, but judgment is the stupidest thing ever. Judgement all the way (lol, firefox thinks thats misspelled).
  47. acidrainlte Junior Member

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    What happened to the poll ???
  48. Hellholming Junior Member

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    I got hungry and ate all the letters.


    sorry,
  49. qFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFEFE Junior Member

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  50. Roberto Duran Manos de Piedra

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    LTD ist ein dummkopf.