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Robatoy

29/06/2011 10:06 PM

OT: How we Canadians know you're an American.

Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!

http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3


This topic has 21 replies

Bb

Bruce

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

02/07/2011 4:42 PM

On Sat, 2 Jul 2011 08:28:48 -0600, willshak wrote
(in article <[email protected]>):

> Bruce wrote the following:

>>> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
>>> Ya'll.
>>>
>>
>> Don't forget:
>>
>> "Y'all" is singular.
>> "Y'alls" is plural.
>> "Y'alls all" is plural possessive.
>>
>> -Bruce
>
>
> You forgot "All Y'all" plural.
>
>


Ayup,

I also got the last one reversed:

"All y'alls" is plural possessive.

-Bruce

Rc

Robatoy

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 8:30 PM

On Jul 1, 3:03=A0pm, Swingman <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 7/1/2011 1:11 PM, Robatoy wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > In article<[email protected]>,
> > =A0 willshak<[email protected]> =A0wrote:
>
> >> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
> >>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
> >>> <[email protected]> =A0wrote:
>
> >>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>
> >>>>http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>
> >>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>
> >> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>
> > No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>
> >> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>
> > I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> > Ya'll.
>
> When I called Leigh jigs a couple of days ago the girl who helped me on
> the phone had the most delightful Canadian accent, almost
> Minnesooooatan. I fell in love, sight unseen!
>
> When I complimented her on it, she said I was aboot to say the same
> aboot you!
>
> <30 years younger and I was ready to board the next plane> :)
>
> My favorite accent of all is a Scots ... not surprising, one of my
> favorite authors has always been Sir Walter, especially when he writes
> in dialect.
>
> --www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 4/15/2010
> KarlC@ (the obvious)

Two peoples, separated by a common language......or something like
that...

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willshak

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 11:48 AM

Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>
>
> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>
They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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LM

"Lee Michaels"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 2:23 PM



"Robatoy" wrote
>
> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> Ya'll.
---------------
Reminds me of that old classic line that Jimmie Carter used at the end of
his campaign speeches (in the South) when he was running for president. He
would say, "Wouldn't it be nice to elect someone to the white house who did
not speak with an accent?"

We all talk different from each other. And outsiders do sound and look
funny.


Sk

Swingman

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 2:03 PM

On 7/1/2011 1:11 PM, Robatoy wrote:
> In article<[email protected]>,
> willshak<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>
>>>
>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>
>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>
> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>
>
>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>
> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> Ya'll.

When I called Leigh jigs a couple of days ago the girl who helped me on
the phone had the most delightful Canadian accent, almost
Minnesooooatan. I fell in love, sight unseen!

When I complimented her on it, she said I was aboot to say the same
aboot you!

<30 years younger and I was ready to board the next plane> :)

My favorite accent of all is a Scots ... not surprising, one of my
favorite authors has always been Sir Walter, especially when he writes
in dialect.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlC@ (the obvious)

Bb

Bruce

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

02/07/2011 7:37 AM

On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:11:16 -0600, Robatoy wrote
(in article <[email protected]>):

> In article <[email protected]>,
> willshak <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>
>>>
>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>
>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>
> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>
>
>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>
> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> Ya'll.

Don't forget:

"Y'all" is singular.
"Y'alls" is plural.
"Y'alls all" is plural possessive.

-Bruce


GS

Gordon Shumway

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

29/06/2011 11:01 PM

On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>
>http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3

The best one was "You say boat funny."

ww

willshak

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 8:58 PM

Robatoy wrote the following:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> willshak <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>
>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>
>>>>
>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>
>>>
>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>>
>
> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>
I watch 'Holmes on Homes". It's no legend to me

>
>
>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>>
>
> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> Ya'll.
>


--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

Hn

Han

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

30/06/2011 11:48 AM

"dadiOH" <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:

> Robatoy wrote:
>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>
>
> Eh?

Indeed dadioh, the link goes to a series of photos of Canadian sort of
things. Or was that the purpose, Rob?

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

Hn

Han

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

30/06/2011 6:43 PM

Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote in news:whateveryoulike-
[email protected]:

> The pictures have text below them. Do we have to explain everything to
> Americans?? <g,d&r>
>

Sorry, was kennelijk meisjesdom

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

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willshak

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

02/07/2011 10:28 AM

Bruce wrote the following:
> On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:11:16 -0600, Robatoy wrote
> (in article <[email protected]>):
>
>
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> willshak <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>>
>>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>>
>>>>
>>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>>>
>> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>>
>>
>>
>>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>>>
>> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
>> Ya'll.
>>
>
> Don't forget:
>
> "Y'all" is singular.
> "Y'alls" is plural.
> "Y'alls all" is plural possessive.
>
> -Bruce


You forgot "All Y'all" plural.

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

dd

"dadiOH"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

30/06/2011 6:58 AM

Robatoy wrote:
> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3


Eh?

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"dadiOH"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

30/06/2011 3:00 PM

Han wrote:
> "dadiOH" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> Robatoy wrote:
>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>
>>
>> Eh?
>
> Indeed dadioh, the link goes to a series of photos of Canadian sort of
> things. Or was that the purpose, Rob?

I was pointing out how to know someone is Canadian :)

--

dadiOH
____________________________

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...a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
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"Eric"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 11:21 AM



"Robatoy" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
It deal with the fact that you guys say you're from America... well, so
are we. Except, you're from The States and we're Canadian. A difference
as subtle as the 'b' in 'subtle.

=================

The main difference between Canuckies and Americans is

"Eh?" and "Huh"?

It took me some time to get comfortable to the response to "Thank you" with
"Uh, huh", instead of the old "You're welcome."

It always sounded a little snarky and inconsiderate at first. Now I notice
Canadians starting to do it too.

--

Eric

EE

"Eric"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 11:10 PM



"willshak" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

Robatoy wrote the following:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> willshak <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>
>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>
>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>
>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>>
>
> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>
I watch 'Holmes on Homes". It's no legend to me

>
>
>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>>
>
> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
> Ya'll.
>


----------------


It's a little rough on the shingles of an American rough, always get me,
even as an American resident.

Then there is the rut of a tree????

--

Eric

ST

Steve Turner

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

02/07/2011 8:50 AM

On 7/1/2011 2:03 PM, Swingman wrote:
> On 7/1/2011 1:11 PM, Robatoy wrote:
>> In article<[email protected]>,
>> willshak<[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
>>>> On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The best one was "You say boat funny."
>>>>
>>> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.
>>
>> No they don't. That's an urban legend.
>>
>>
>>> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'
>>
>> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
>> Ya'll.
>
> When I called Leigh jigs a couple of days ago the girl who helped me on the
> phone had the most delightful Canadian accent, almost Minnesooooatan. I fell in
> love, sight unseen!
>
> When I complimented her on it, she said I was aboot to say the same aboot you!
>
> <30 years younger and I was ready to board the next plane> :)
>
> My favorite accent of all is a Scots ... not surprising, one of my favorite
> authors has always been Sir Walter, especially when he writes in dialect.

I have lots of relatives in Iowa and "Wiscanson" (mostly farmers) and every
time I talk to them I just want to take a trip! I love they way they talk. :-)

--
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"Eric"

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

02/07/2011 9:04 PM



"Bruce" wrote in message news:[email protected]...

On Sat, 2 Jul 2011 08:28:48 -0600, willshak wrote
(in article <[email protected]>):

> Bruce wrote the following:

>>> I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
>>> Ya'll.
>>>
>>
>> Don't forget:
>>
>> "Y'all" is singular.
>> "Y'alls" is plural.
>> "Y'alls all" is plural possessive.
>>
>> -Bruce
>
>
> You forgot "All Y'all" plural.
>
>


Ayup,

I also got the last one reversed:

"All y'alls" is plural possessive.

-Bruce

====================

Then there is the Canadian illiteracy low levels that use an expression to
signify completion. It may be woodworking or metalworking related too. I was
never sure how many "alls" you could have.

"Alls ya' have to do is..."


--

Eric

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Leon

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 8:08 AM

On 6/30/2011 1:06 PM, Robatoy wrote:
> In article<[email protected]>,
> Han<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> "dadiOH"<[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:
>>
>>> Robatoy wrote:
>>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
>>>
>>>
>>> Eh?
>>
>> Indeed dadioh, the link goes to a series of photos of Canadian sort of
>> things. Or was that the purpose, Rob?
>
> The pictures have text below them. Do we have to explain everything to
> Americans??<g,d&r>

I like the one that voids it all, the picture and the caption that we
in the USA call our selves Americans and the whole article of pictures
states How Canadians know you'er an American.

DOH! We know we are Americans and so do the Canadians.

Rw

Robatoy

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 2:11 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
willshak <[email protected]> wrote:

> Gordon Shumway wrote the following:
> > On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:05 -0400, Robatoy
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
> >>
> >
> > The best one was "You say boat funny."
> >
> They say 'out' and 'about' funny.

No they don't. That's an urban legend.


> To us, it sounds like 'oat' and 'a boat'

I have many American friends who sound a whole lot funnier than we do.
Ya'll.

Rw

Robatoy

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

01/07/2011 10:55 AM

In article <[email protected]>,
Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:

> On 6/30/2011 1:06 PM, Robatoy wrote:
> > In article<[email protected]>,
> > Han<[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> "dadiOH"<[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:
> >>
> >>> Robatoy wrote:
> >>>> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
> >>>>
> >>>> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Eh?
> >>
> >> Indeed dadioh, the link goes to a series of photos of Canadian sort of
> >> things. Or was that the purpose, Rob?
> >
> > The pictures have text below them. Do we have to explain everything to
> > Americans??<g,d&r>
>
> I like the one that voids it all, the picture and the caption that we
> in the USA call our selves Americans and the whole article of pictures
> states How Canadians know you'er an American.
>
> DOH! We know we are Americans and so do the Canadians.

It deal with the fact that you guys say you're from America... well, so
are we. Except, you're from The States and we're Canadian. A difference
as subtle as the 'b' in 'subtle.

Rw

Robatoy

in reply to Robatoy on 29/06/2011 10:06 PM

30/06/2011 2:06 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
Han <[email protected]> wrote:

> "dadiOH" <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:
>
> > Robatoy wrote:
> >> Nothing heavy, kinda fun... and HAPPY CANADA DAY YOU HOSERS!!!!!
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/3snmlt3
> >
> >
> > Eh?
>
> Indeed dadioh, the link goes to a series of photos of Canadian sort of
> things. Or was that the purpose, Rob?

The pictures have text below them. Do we have to explain everything to
Americans?? <g,d&r>


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