Stupid names for everyday things

[deptfordmarmoset]

You're right, it totally doesn't.

I have a great affection for the county of my birth, and the side of the family which originated from there.

But I find that

"I know what I like ; and I like what I know"

kind of attitude, which comes off some of its sons (see Geoffrey Boycott and his ilk)
Deeply unappealing.

So, he resists being drawn into the casserole of uncertainty?

 

[tom73]

Oh yeah, pre owned or pre loved.

What's wrong with second hand? Used I could tolerate.

Losing out an about 20% mark up.

 

[sheddy]

Shopping online. What's wrong with mail order ?

 

[Drago]

Fries. No Garson. They are chips! Get over it.

 

[roadrash]

jus.… no its not ….its gravy

 

[Drago]

And sometimes these stupid names can give way to great understanding. I got dragged to the shops earlier and as we drive past Burger King I saw an advert for a Black Angus - I thought it was a Scottish porn star, but Mrs D assures me it's a burger.

 

[mudsticks]

So, he resists being drawn into the casserole of uncertainty?

True enough dat.

I mean who wants to find an unpredicted turnip, bobbing about, atop the casserole of uncertainty??

 

[classic33]

Do you fry them in lard?

"In a small bowl, mix the oil, paprika, salt, pepper and ground cloves (if used).
Pour the oil mixture over the fries evenly and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Make sure the tray is not overcrowded and use two of them if needed.
Cook for 25-35 minutes (it depends on how thick you cut them)."

 

[mudsticks]

"In a small bowl, mix the oil, paprika, salt, pepper and ground cloves (if used).
Pour the oil mixture over the fries evenly and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Make sure the tray is not overcrowded and use two of them if needed.
Cook for 25-35 minutes (it depends on how thick you cut them)."

It works nicely with winter squash* too

 

[Fnaar]

I've had a look on Wikipedia and apparently a swede is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. They're now so common that they've replaced the original turnip in many countries.

My parents were Irish, and we always called swedes turnips. It wasn't till I went to secondary school that I found out that most people called them swedes.

 

[Mo1959]

My parents were Irish, and we always called swedes turnips. It wasn't till I went to secondary school that I found out that most people called them swedes.

Neeps up here. Lol.

 

[Edwardoka]

Did you hear about the accountant who, fed up with his high-flying but unsatisfying career, decided to open an organic vegetable market stall?

That was a turnip for the books.

 

[youngoldbloke]

'Retail environment'. What's wrong with 'shops'?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The people's will - what a load of bollocks , as if we all share a single view and purpose in what we want.

 

[gbb]

No no a hammer is a universal adjuster

It's a 'Wisbeach screwdriver' in these parts