tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post6746950075981527750..comments2024-03-23T18:50:32.902-04:00Comments on Telling Secrets: A July Fourth Message from Her MajestyElizabeth Kaetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-43813419304044181272010-07-06T12:14:45.769-04:002010-07-06T12:14:45.769-04:00Sorry for the delay in being able to publish comme...Sorry for the delay in being able to publish comments. Blogger seems to be having some hiccups.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-31111400820834619462010-07-06T06:53:59.740-04:002010-07-06T06:53:59.740-04:00Catsup was a standard "English English" ...<i>Catsup</i> was a standard "English English" spelling of the word in the 18th thru' the mid-19th centuries, when <i>ketchup</i> (whose use in English it precedes) won out, presumably because, to some, it sounded more <i>refeened</i>. Hannah Glasse and Eliza Acton, the greatest English cookbook writers of those respective centuries, used "catsup".<br /><br />Why don't the English .....<br /><br />[The word derives from Malay <i>Kechap</i>.]Lapinbizarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686990585795363001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-39303739962018596242010-07-05T13:40:10.339-04:002010-07-05T13:40:10.339-04:00"Cat-sup" is it not? Good to see the old..."Cat-sup" is it not? Good to see the old British humor still working. Miss youElizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-78131898101335781202010-07-05T13:15:11.116-04:002010-07-05T13:15:11.116-04:00OK - Here goes...
We call Ketchup, Tomato Sauce. ...OK - Here goes...<br /><br />We call Ketchup, Tomato Sauce. Now please be very careful how you pronounce that, I would hate to be offended again!<br /><br />As for the rest, well most of it made me smile!!!<br /><br />Hope you have all recovered from 4th July.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-80452164239459631692010-07-04T21:28:47.760-04:002010-07-04T21:28:47.760-04:00I could certainly go with point 5.I could certainly go with point 5.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610142955176992982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-62767102501284301632010-07-04T20:14:07.255-04:002010-07-04T20:14:07.255-04:00Yeah, I'm blatantly pasting this to my own blo...Yeah, I'm blatantly pasting this to my own blog. With attribution. :) Heehee. Oh, and Bateau's rebuttal, also funny. Taken. :)<br /><br />Word verification: "cowpi". LOL.Janis Blandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151059294317303209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-72071102138612850212010-07-04T17:34:40.872-04:002010-07-04T17:34:40.872-04:00Friar - Actually, if I'm honest, I agree with ...Friar - Actually, if I'm honest, I agree with most of the criticism, too. But I think the response posted by Bateau Master is equally hysterical and I'm thinking not too many Brits would disagree.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-83830618326874038472010-07-04T17:33:30.025-04:002010-07-04T17:33:30.025-04:00Bateau Master: Hysterical. I'm going to have...Bateau Master: Hysterical. I'm going to have to make sure my friend Mark sees this response.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-25272700585312547422010-07-04T17:32:54.486-04:002010-07-04T17:32:54.486-04:00Freedom: What DO Brits call Ketchup?Freedom: What DO Brits call Ketchup?Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-28336759822114685392010-07-04T15:28:36.627-04:002010-07-04T15:28:36.627-04:00I find nothing here to disagree with. Points 3, 5,...I find nothing here to disagree with. Points 3, 5, 9, and 10 should be made compulsory anyway. Offenders to be put in stocks, and if unrepentant pilloried.<br /><br />Have I mentioned I work in a public high school? It would reduce the number of teachers and administrators on any given day, but the reduction in students would all work out in the end.Frair Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855036304956508405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-50465525469570430092010-07-04T14:05:13.141-04:002010-07-04T14:05:13.141-04:00Love it! Thanks for posting.Love it! Thanks for posting.altar egohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564052536173244610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-28332110329383005262010-07-04T14:00:50.022-04:002010-07-04T14:00:50.022-04:00All said with a smile ... and must disclaim .... w...All said with a smile ... and must disclaim .... wasn't my own work.Bateau Masterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641991475361553674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-88653094744484254262010-07-04T13:57:19.262-04:002010-07-04T13:57:19.262-04:00With a smile:
To the citizens of the United Kingd...With a smile:<br /><br />To the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:<br /><br />As always, we're amused by your quaint belief that you're actually a world power. We hate to ruin your tea-party here, but the sun has, in fact, set on the British Empire! Cheerio!<br /><br />We regretfully have to decline your offer for intervention. On one hand it would be amusing to see you try to enforce your new policy , but after much deliberation, we have decided to continue our tradition as the longest running democratic republic. It seems that switching to a monarchy is in fact considered a "backwards step" by the majority of the world.<br /><br />To help you rise from your current anachronistic status, we have compiled a series of helpful suggestions that we hope you adopt:<br /><br />1.Realize that language is an organic structure, and that you aren't always correct in your pronunciation or spelling. Let's use your "aluminium" example. Sir Humphrey Davy (an Englishman) invented the name "aluminum" (note spelling) for the metal. However, in common usage the name evolved into "aluminium" to match the naming convention of other elements. In 1925 the United States decided to switch back to the ORIGINAL spelling and pronunciation of the word, at which point we dominated the aluminum industry. We'd also like to point out that the process of actually producing aluminum was developed by an American and a Frenchman (not an Englishman). <br /><br />2.Learn to distinguish the American and Canadian accents, and then we'll talk about the English and Australian accent issue. <br /><br />3.You want English actors cast as good guys? How about Stephen Fry playing Oscar Wilde in "Wilde"? How about Rupert Everett in "The Next Best Thing"? Oh, you want English actors cast as STRAIGHT good guys! Ahem. If you want English actors as good guys, then make your own movies. Don't rely on us for your modern popular culture. We liked "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels", "Trainspotting", and "The Full Monty". We've also heard good things about this "Billy Elliot". But one good movie a year doesn't exactly make a cultural powerhouse. However, you're doing pretty well with music, so keep up the good work on that front. <br /><br />4.It's inefficient to have a national anthem that changes its title whenever your monarch dies. Let's not forget that your national anthem has an extremely boring tune. We suggest switching to that Rule Britannia ditty. It's toe- tapping. Or maybe Elton John could adapt "Candle In The Wind" yet again for you guys. <br /><br />5.Improve at your national sport. Football? Soccer? You last won the cup when? This just in: United States (where SOCCER is a hobby), England, and the Commonwealth Toadies all had the same result at the World Cup. Sure Ghana kicked us, but they didn't last. Learn how to use instant replay. We know its technology, but don't be afraid. <br /><br />6.Learn how to cook. For your own sake if nobody else's. England has some top notch candy. Salt 'n' Vinegar chips are quite yummy. However, there's a reason why the best food in your country is Indian or Chinese. Your contributions to the culinary arts are soggy beans, warm beer, and spotted dick. If the French can figure it out, you should be able to. <br /><br />7.You're doing a terrible job at understanding cars. The obvious error is that you drive on the wrong side of the road. A second problem is pricing; it's cheaper to buy a car in Belgium and ship it to England than to buy a car in England. On the other hand, we like Jaguars and Aston Martins. That's why we bought the companies. Ground-based wiring? What the ??? <br /><br />8.We'll tell you who killed JFK when you apologize for "Teletubbies".<br /><br />P.S. Regarding World War II: You're Welcome.Bateau Masterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641991475361553674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-13947171600838374662010-07-04T13:49:01.087-04:002010-07-04T13:49:01.087-04:00soooo funny - except no Brit calls Ketchup "c...soooo funny - except no Brit calls Ketchup "catsup"........Freedom Boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846313152590496452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-41737383997486400532010-07-04T12:42:36.491-04:002010-07-04T12:42:36.491-04:00We are home from church and getting ready to head ...We are home from church and getting ready to head out to the community pool. It's blazing hot here and the only sensible thing to do.<br /><br />I miss you, too. Having grilled salmon on the barbi in the rectory back yard is one of my fondest memories of being in England. Great food, wonderful company, a grand time.<br /><br />Raise a glass for me tonight and I'll raise one in your honor.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-83835705233585030952010-07-04T12:29:12.837-04:002010-07-04T12:29:12.837-04:00Hope you are having a wonderful 4th July ... we mi...Hope you are having a wonderful 4th July ... we miss you all! Take that as you will :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-19057356529209446902010-07-04T12:23:50.366-04:002010-07-04T12:23:50.366-04:00Indeed, Mark. No one but God could save Herself. I...Indeed, Mark. No one but God could save Herself. It's a good thing I love you, my brother from across the Pond.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-70722338096886596342010-07-04T12:19:07.606-04:002010-07-04T12:19:07.606-04:00Hear, Hear.
I couldn't agree more - God Save ...Hear, Hear.<br /><br />I couldn't agree more - God Save the Queen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com