At this moment in time...(expressions that P*** us off)

[pharvey]

"The proof is in the pudding"

No it chuffin' isn't!! I hear this so often and it always makes me fume! It makes no sense at all. What proof are we talking about? That would be the proof OF the pudding, which is in the eating... <deep breath> rant over, relief all round.

Oh come on DM..... Why wouldn't it be "The proof is in the pudding"? After all Ye of Little Faith Kitchen Knowhow "Proofing" is where you allow the dough to rest and rise before baking...... Good God man!!

So, I guess you weren't aware of that....

[PeteC]

Honestly, Krup and Ka! Does anyone realize how much time is wasted with those 2 needless words, and they are nothing but an honorific! Do we say Mr., Mrs., Sir, Madam every 4th or 5th word when addressing someone. Does any other country in the world?

Watch Thai movies, shows and/or the News and your eyes will spin. Again, obviously the upper class setting the rules in post slavery days, and it still sticks. Those in a perceived higher station don't use it at all when talking to anyone judged as a lower status.

The other side of the world, "It has to be said", and variations. Perhaps, but just SAY it, whatever it is doesn't need an introduction why you're saying it. I thought it was just British, but I've heard it listening to Scotland radio as well. It's UK wide apparently.

[dtaai-maai]

I thought it was just British, but I've heard it listening to Scotland radio as well.

[dtaai-maai]

Aaaaand another that seems to have crept in over the last few years.
How are you?
I'm good thanks.

NO YOU'RE NOT, YOU MORON!!! You're well or fine. Or dying, of course.

[pharvey]

I thought it was just British, but I've heard it listening to Scotland radio as well.

And there you have it, the Scots as well as the Welsh and NI are not British then......? Some may say it's a God send not to be linked with the English!! Oh come on, just having a giggle...

[pharvey]

Aaaaand another that seems to have crept in over the last few years.
How are you?
I'm good thanks.

NO YOU'RE NOT, YOU MORON!!! You're well or fine. Or dying, of course.

I could be GOOD! Oh yes I could - hell, that's the starting point on another thread!! My response is "Not Too Bad Thanks, And You.." Dying perhaps an option, but not "Well" or "Fine" - must be a poncy saying......