I say this exchange on fark today and thought it was cute:
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05-08-03 03:25:44 PM Peetah
never mind football court and "tonne",
What's a "kerb?"
What's a "gaol?"
What's a "tyre?"
Hey Australia, I love you and all, but join the 21st century!
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05-08-03 03:37:03 PM Skiinstructor
tyre=tire
gaol=jail
kerb=curb
aluminium=aluminum
Not everyone speaks american english. 'specially the kiwis.
get used to it...
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I love the way some Americans can't get their head around the spelling thing. "Hyuk, Hyuk, you can't spell good, there's only one right way and that's our way.
Hell, sometimes we deliberately switch over to American spelling just to indulge Americans. It's so sweet and naive.