Chris`I Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Maybe it should be about now that you all head over to http://www.engrish.com/ Found this outside Bullets house, think hes a bit over protective of his Zed .... (j/k buddy!) Quote
Millzzz Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Holy crap, there's nothing like a bit of racial stereotyping to brighten ones day Funny story about the "sore finger" one. When I was at college, we used to go to the local chippy for lunch. Shockingly enough, owned by a chinese family. Earlier that week, a former Royal Marine stood on my hand accidentally & me pinky nail went black. Asked for sausage & chips or sumsuch, went to hand her the change. "Sore Finger" she said, "Yeah bloody kills" was my reply, the entire chip shop erupted with laughter & she chased me out with a broom thinking I was taking the ****!!!! Quote
Stew Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Holy crap, there's nothing like a bit of racial stereotyping to brighten ones day Funny story about the "sore finger" one. When I was at college, we used to go to the local chippy for lunch. Shockingly enough, owned by a chinese family. Earlier that week, a former Royal Marine stood on my hand accidentally & me pinky nail went black. Asked for sausage & chips or sumsuch, went to hand her the change. "Sore Finger" she said, "Yeah bloody kills" was my reply, the entire chip shop erupted with laughter & she chased me out with a broom thinking I was taking the ****!!!! I've never been to a chippy owned or run by a chinese family. I think I'm missing out! Quote
Millzzz Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 There's one just outside where I work. Although they don'tsay "sore finger" They say "Sal hand Vinegaaaaarrrrrr" geting higher in pitch as she goes. tis' highly amusing Quote
Chris`I Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I've never been to a chippy owned or run by a chinese family. I think I'm missing out! You definately are! Our local chippy is owned by what I can only describe as a typical English thug and staffed by Chinese people. They are all lovely, but do conform to every stereotype out there! Highly amusing Quote
rich5259 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 im my town one of the chippy's is owned and run by a chinese family from Hong Kong, but the chinese takeaway is run by a vietnamese family My parents live in Buckingham and the chinese family 3 doors away own the chippy there Quote
Cara Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... Quote
Stew Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Quote
JT1703 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Only time I used "chippy" was when the wee van used to come round the streets Quote
Cara Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Come to think of it, I think you're right that it's an Aberdonian thing. We're weird then here..... or should I say special Quote
Digsy Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Come to think of it, I think you're right that it's an Aberdonian thing. We're weird then here..... or should I say special ...needs? Quote
Stew Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Come to think of it, I think you're right that it's an Aberdonian thing. We're weird then here..... or should I say special ...needs? You've met me Digsy...... You know the answer to that! Where did the window licker smilie go????? Quote
Chris`I Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 You've met me Digsy...... You know the answer to that! Where did the window licker smilie go????? Quote
Chilli Red Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I'm with Nixy. Took nearly the whole thread before I got 'sore finger' and then it was only thanks to Chris. Thanks Chris Quote
Digsy Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 You've met me Digsy...... You know the answer to that! Where did the window licker smilie go????? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I'm with Nixy. Took nearly the whole thread before I got 'sore finger' and then it was only thanks to Chris. Thanks Chris Pffft, you coulda just asked me tbh...... Quote
Chilli Red Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Pffft .. What kind of English do you call that then Mark? Quote
Shuck Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 That Engrish website is brilliant, I've seen quite a few of the pictures circulated around work in emails. We have a boring chippy, run by English people. I feel like I'm missing out Quote
rich5259 Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I never got a photo of it, but the Sign on the metro in Shanghai reads: "Please take care of the Gap" - a literal translation from minding the gap Quote
Millzzz Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I'm with Nixy. Took nearly the whole thread before I got 'sore finger' and then it was only thanks to Chris. Thanks Chris Me Chris? Or a different Chris? :S Btw Chilli, lovin' the modded Red Zed, Sure I've seen that driven around Cambridge a few months ago . . . Quote
Chilli Red Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I'm with Nixy. Took nearly the whole thread before I got 'sore finger' and then it was only thanks to Chris. Thanks Chris Me Chris? Or a different Chris? :S Btw Chilli, lovin' the modded Red Zed, Sure I've seen that driven around Cambridge a few months ago . . . Probably when we had her serviced at Marshalls Caused havok there as she was too low for the ramps but, they were brilliant and sorted out an alternative. It was Chris S I think, did make me laugh, if anyone could have heard me Quote
Zedrush Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 It's a shame really, I was going to give him\her a lesson in english grammar and spelling... Nothing irritates me more than people that live here, but have not made the effort to learn the language properly. I am chinese and have made that effort, so you won't be hearing "Beef flied lice" outta me. Total facepalm moment tbh... lol....weird I always imagined you to be a white guy when replying in your threads, nothing gave it away......bet there is plenty of folk on here I think are white and turn out not to be... Guess what colour I am Quote
Cara Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Never mind the racial stereotyping of who owns what, I'm just amused at the use of the word 'chippy' - never hear that here, they're known as 'chipper' here. Another variance in the Scots/English dialect! And they're not usually owned by Chinese families either, as a lot of you seem to be saying is the case.... I had to say chippy as everyone would have thought I was weird saying chipper. I think it's an Aberdonian thing Cara. Come to think of it, I think you're right that it's an Aberdonian thing. We're weird then here..... or should I say special ...needs? Special-bus-type special needs You could be quite right It's a shame really, I was going to give him\her a lesson in english grammar and spelling... Nothing irritates me more than people that live here, but have not made the effort to learn the language properly. I am chinese and have made that effort, so you won't be hearing "Beef flied lice" outta me. Total facepalm moment tbh... lol....weird I always imagined you to be a white guy when replying in your threads, nothing gave it away......bet there is plenty of folk on here I think are white and turn out not to be... Guess what colour I am Hot pink? Quote
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