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[BGBW]

Well slap my arse and call me Jeremy it's

If you're British, partly British, ex-British, just living in Britain, moving to Britain or just interested in Britain in general then this is your one stop shop for everything British. We're a friendly bunch so don't feel afraid to post. Just remember to please be civil. There's a dear.

A few things to remember:

1. There is civilisation outside of London.
2. Try not to talk to Londoners when they're commuting. It freaks them out.
3. Helen Mirren isn't the Queenie.
4. Big Ben is the bell not the tower.

To continue the "tradition" here's a silly survey you can ignore or fill in. Whatever you feel preferable. At most someone may tut.

Where do you live:
Where are you from:
Occupation:
University:
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well):
Current political party of choice:
Favourite (current) UK TV show:
Favourite (current) non UK TV show:
CBBC or CITV:

Where do you live: London
Where are you from: London
Occupation: IT Guy
University: King's College London not Cambridge. I'm not a nerd.
Sports of choice: Tiddlywinks
Current political party of choice: The one that gives me Nectar points
Favourite (current) UK TV show: QI
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Lilyhammer
CBBC or CITV: CITV. It has Batman innit.

Madstacks

The currency of Scotland​

Biscuit

The designated tea companion. Favourites include Custard Creams, Bourbons and HobNobs.​

Cookie

A very particular type of biscuit of the chocolate chip variety.​

Chocolate

A staple of the British diet.​

Sweets

All the other stuff aside from chocolate you find in the Pick 'n' Mix.​

Candy

A hard boiled suckable sweet.​

Pancake

Delectable large paper thin foodstuff made in a frying pan.​

Pikey

Dodgy slang for those of lower social class. Best to avoid.​

Pleb

Ordinary chap, usually of lower social class.​

Cunt

1. A lady's naughty area.
2. A term of endearment
3. Traffic Wardens​

Fanny

The lady's front bottom. Not to be confused with the back bottom.​

CCTV

An object of constantly varying numbers. When caught speeding there are too many. When a criminal cannot be found there are too few.​

Jeremy Hunt

Minister whose most useful contribution is his name.​

Service Station

A motorway facility designed so Brits can acknowledge that they are not the only ones not going abroad for their holidays.​

Join the steam group for a splendid time!

 

[Jill Sandwich]

I'll put the kettle on. Who wants what?

Edit for Mad Stats

Where do you live: Hull
Where are you from: Hull
Occupation: Librarian/Go-to-tech-guy
University: Humberside
Sport of choice: Roller Derby
Current political party of choice: None
Favourite (current) UK TV show: The Great British Bake-Off
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Breaking Bad
CBBC or CITV: I flit between the two when the other has shit on

 

[SteveWD40]

I love the banner.

]Where do you live: Manchester (city centre)
Where are you from: Hazel Grove (Stockport innit)
Occupation: Director
University: Nope
Sports of choice: MMA
Current political party of choice: Labour by default
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Sherlock
CBBC or CITV: CBBC, especially now my gf works at the Beeb.

 

[Kentpaul]

I'll put the kettle on. Who wants what?

Coffee with no milk or sugar.

 

[Musha_Soturi]

Well slap my arse and call my Jeremy it's

Temp banner for temp OP!

Please be civil. There's a dear.

To continue the "tradition" here's a silly survey you can ignore or fill in. Whatever you feel preferable. At most someone may tut.

Where do you live:
Where are you from:
Occupation:
University:
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well):
Current political party of choice:
Favourite (current) UK TV show:
CBBC or CITV:

Join the steam group for a splendid time!

Nice one BGBW!

Where do you live: London
Where are you from: South Wales
Occupation: Real Estate Asset Management Accounts
University: None
Sports of choice: Snowboarding, Mountain Biking
Current political party of choice: Democrat
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Eastenders
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: South Park, Breaking Bad, True Blood
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

I'll put the kettle on. Who wants what?

Cup of Earl Grey, milk 2 sugars. Yeah, you heard me.

 

[Kentpaul]

Won't be long till James Bond: 007 Legends drops, GOTY DAY ONE.

I grew up with bond games (Spend many a summers day shut away from the world with friends playing GOLDENEYE)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwcfaLp2t8

Looks fucking amazing.

 

[BGBW]

Temp OP forever immortalised...

Any ideas for what to put in it. Last one just had a list of TV shows of varying quality.

 

[Chinner]

another list thread? i'll come back in an 1000 posts once this thread becomes interesting.

 

[Reno7728]

Might as well jump in with the new thread

Where do you live: Oxfordshire (soon to become london i hope)
Where are you from: Oxfordshire
Occupation: Part time in a shop while on a gap year
University: TBC
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Football (Liverpool), NFL (Eagles), Road cycling, Rowing, F1, Pretty much anything else that gets interesting at the time (e.g All the olympic sports)
Current political party of choice: Begrudginly Labour
Favourite (current) UK TV show: The Thick of It
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Prpbably breaking Bad although I am only up to the end of S3, Firday Night Lights if it counts while its shown on Sky Atlantic
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

 

[Musha_Soturi]

another list thread? i'll come back in an 1000 posts once this thread becomes interesting.

Such a sour duck.

 

[leadbelly]

Coffee with no milk or sugar.

:/

That's some hardcore coffee drinking.

I'll have a cuppa tea with 6 sugars.

Spoiler

Nah, I only have one sugar really.

 

[Chinner]

Such a sour duck.

musha always has it out for me with her little digs

 

[SteveWD40]

Temp OP forever immortalised...

Any ideas for what to put in it. Last one just had a list of TV shows of varying quality.

It's tricky, too broad a thread really. Maybe just some funny youtube clips that sum up aspects of BritGaf?

 

[Wiseblade]

Oh yeah, this thread exists.

 

[Chinner]

we should do what ausgaf did once and make a banner with all the regular members in it. kentpaul can be a face inside an s3, cheezmo can be dressed up like a tiger and musha cna be surrounded by guys/gaffers.

 

[Jezbollah]

Where do you live: Southend, Essex
Where are you from: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Occupation: IT Security Consultant
University: Didnt go to Uni
Sports of choice: Football (Newcastle United), NFL (Giants), F1, MotoGP, World/British Superbikes, MMA, Cricket, eSports
Current political party of choice: meh. I hate the Coalition less than Labour.
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Not got many favourite current UK series :/
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Homeland
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

 

[leadbelly]

Maybe you could add to the list your feelings on chocolate hobnobs.

Do you dunk them in your tea?

Do you lick the chocolate and stick them to your forehead?

Would you name your child after them?

Would you buy £1 million worth if you had the money?

Would you cover your naked body with them to spice up your sex life?

All important questions.

 

[Musha_Soturi]

Temp OP forever immortalised...

Any ideas for what to put in it. Last one just had a list of TV shows of varying quality.

A list of words we regularly use that other people (Americans mainly) find offensive and what they actually mean/how they are used so we don't offend anyone accidentally?

 

[Bleepey]

The OP pic cracked me up.

 

[BGBW]

Only reason I included the list is because it was the only constant in the last two OPs. Of course the last two were made by the same person so it's not really a BritGAF tradition.

To start some form of conversaion post some of your favourite UK TV themes.
Points of View.
Channel Four News
Casualty
Big Break
Bodger and Badger
Mr Men
Playdays

 

[Wiseblade]

A list of words we regularly use that other people (Americans mainly) find offensive

and what they actually mean/how they are used so we don't offend anyone accidentally?

 

[Mikeside]

Where do you live: Ash Vale (sounds more middle class than it is)
Where are you from: Crowthorne (incredibly middle class)
Occupation: IT Engineer/Warehouse Manager
University: None, but I watched a lot of episodes of University Challenge growing up, so I probably got most of the education out of it anyway.
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Football (Southampton) but not really
Current political party of choice: Rhinoceros Party of Canada
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Peep Show
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: The Walking Dead (though it will be Game of Thrones once it starts again)
CBBC or CITV: Cartoon Network, bitches.


I'll have a cuppa tea - one sugar, strong and milky.

Did anyone else realize there's gonna be a season 3 of An Idiot Abroad? Exciting.


EDIT: Oh, and as this is a new thread, I don't feel bad about doing this:
DONATE TO MY GAME-A-THON, DO IT FOR THE KIDS.

 

[leadbelly]

A list of words we regularly use that other people (Americans mainly) find offensive and what they actually mean/how they are used so we don't offend anyone accidentally?

Come to think about it, it all kicked off in the 'Real Gaf' thread.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=43219973&postcount=19255

Americans call this a biscuit:

Something that looks similar to a scone. We had to inform our American brothers that this is not a biscuit.

I will also point out that it is in some way chocolate hobnob related, so all is good.

 

[SteveWD40]

Did anyone else realize there's gonna be a season 3 of An Idiot Abroad? Exciting.

Gotta milk that cash cow. Not complaining mind as I love it, but the idea that Karl is reluctant is a little tired now, he knows exactly what he is in for and still signs on the line.

 

[leadbelly]

Gotta milk that cash cow. Not complaining mind as I love it, but the idea that Karl is reluctant is a little tired now, he knows exactly what he is in for and still signs on the line.

Kind of prefer the podcasts more than the tv shows he does. I think Karl is at his best when he is just talking about shit.

 

[BGBW]

There was a massive thread about it.

Their version of scones is also different, which makes me wonder if their stereotype of us uses their version of the scone or our correct ones.

So there's scones, biscuits, chips, faggots, pancakes, jam, jelly, fanny, free speech, arrested and democracy. Anything else?

 

[Cindres]

Yeah new OT bitches! I prefer "BritGAF" also. Did say a while ago we should change.
Better do this for the new one, eh?

Where do you live: Newcastle/Huddersfield
Where are you from: Huddersfield
Occupation: CS Student
University: Newcaslte
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Football (Huddersfield Town)
Current political party of choice: Fucking none, all a bunch of Jeremys
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Made In Chelsea (Yeah, YEAH)
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Breaking Bad (Really need to catch up though)
CBBC or CITV: CBBC these days I guess?

Maybe you could add to the list your feelings on chocolate hobnobs.

Do you dunk them in your tea?
Always

Do you lick the chocolate and stick them to your forehead?
In future I shall

Would you name your child after them?
Totally

Would you buy £1 million worth if you had the money?
Depends if I had 1million or more

Would you cover your naked body with them to spice up your sex life?
I'd stick them up my butt.

All important questions.

 

[leadbelly]

There was a massive thread about it.

Their version of scones is also different, which makes me wonder if their stereotype of us uses their version of the scone or our correct ones.

So there's scones, biscuits, chips, faggots, pancakes, jam, jelly, fanny, free speech, arrested and democracy. Anything else?

lol

I missed that. I really like the fact there was a massive debate on the use of the word 'biscuit'.

Socialism.

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Chorlton and the Wheelies
Rainbow
Wide Awake Club
Sorry!
Snooker
Grandstand
Emmerdale Farm
Going For Gold
Chockablock
Paddington Bear

 

[Musha_Soturi]

There was a massive thread about it.

Their version of scones is also different, which makes me wonder if their stereotype of us uses their version of the scone or our correct ones.

So there's scones, biscuits, chips, faggots, pancakes, jam, jelly, fanny, free speech, arrested and democracy. Anything else?

I was thinking more along the lines of 'cunt' and 'pikey'

 

[Mikeside]

There was a massive thread about it.

Their version of scones is also different, which makes me wonder if their stereotype of us uses their version of the scone or our correct ones.

So there's scones, biscuits, chips, faggots, pancakes, jam, jelly, fanny, free speech, arrested and democracy. Anything else?

"large"?

 

[BGBW]

lol

I missed that. I really like the fact there was a massive debate on the use of the word 'biscuit'.

Socialism.

Well I suppose massive was an overstatement.

 

[Kentpaul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIUL10qOeR8

BRITISH MUSIC FTW

 

[leadbelly]

I was thinking more along the lines of 'cunt' and 'pikey'

Well, there is also the opposite of that: words that are offensive in the UK but not so much in the States.

Words like 'shag' and 'wanker' come to mind. Kind of funny listening to an American say wanker as if it is nothing. It's usually something they heard a brit say without fully understanding it is a swear word.

Well I suppose massive was an overstatement.

Cool. I'll have a read through it.

 

[BGBW]

Kentpaul pops down to the shops to purchase some pleasant tunes.

 

[leadbelly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIUL10qOeR8

BRITISH MUSIC FTW

Well, UK classic rock FTW. In my case anyway.

I quite like The Stones new song actually.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPFGWVKXxm0

 

[Juicy Bob]

Come join us, Wiseblade!

Where do you live: Nottingham
Where are you from: Dorset (Also lived in Australia for a few years)
Occupation: Unemployed post-postgraduate
University: Nottingham Trent
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Motorsport, especially Formula 1
Current political party of choice: I don't know who to believe anymore!
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Top Gear
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Kentpaul enters the Sunday Pub Quiz.

 

[Musha_Soturi]

Well, there is also the opposite of that: words that are offensive in the UK but not so much in the States.

Words like 'shag' and 'wanker' come to mind. Kind of funny listening to an American say wanker as if it is nothing. It's usually something they heard a brit say without fully understanding it is a swear word.



Cool. I'll have a read through it.

You think shag and wanker are offensive???

Well, UK classic rock FTW. In my case anyway.

I quite like The Stones new song actually.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPFGWVKXxm0

I heard this for the first time this morning. I actually found it quite boring, was disappointed as I expected more.

Some people should know when to just quit. Like Paul Macartney. Or Marilyn Manson. Just stop it, you're past it and awful.

 

[Spookie]

Where do you live: Wirral - Not Liverpool
Where are you from: Not Liverpool
Occupation: Sales
University: none
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): none
Current political party of choice: I have a friend who is a member of the Labour party, any party which isn't the labour party.
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Buzzcocks
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Breaking Bad
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

Edit: Christ this thread doesn't half go fast.

 

[3Sixty]

My mate just won 50k on a scratch card, what a cunt.

Edit: It was a fake one :lol It nearly got me.

 

[Lirlond]

Where do you live: Glasgow
Where are you from: Glasgow
Occupation: Glasgow
University: Glasgow
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Tennis
Current political party of choice: N/A
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Moone Boy
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Breaking Bad
CBBC or CITV: CITV. Art Attack bruvs


Tea. Milk. Lemon biscuits.


Oh Wiseblade is British?

 

[SKINNER!]

New home feels cosy already! Coffee with milk for me Jill Sandwich. cheers!

Where do you live: Glasgow
Where are you from: before Glasgow? Fife. Before Fife? Middle East (UAE)
Occupation: IT Development Engineer
University: Edinburgh Napier
Sports of choice: Poor man's rugby (American Football), Rugby Union, MMA, International football, don't mind watching any sports really.
Current political party of choice:None but if I was forced to choose then Green Party
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Sherlock
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Breaking Bad
CBBC or CITV: SMTV:Live, Batman, Recess...CITV fo' lyfe son!

Any ideas for what to put in it. Last one just had a list of TV shows of varying quality.

uuumm, UK Cinema. UK music. UK foods. Places to visit in the UK. Notable users. UK slang dictionary.


Also, Juicy Bob! You were at Dorset all this time and you didn't say? I was at Weymouth the week before the London meetup back in Sept. You could've tagged along!

 

[Qasiel]

Love the new thread!

Where do you live: South-East London (Best London)
Where are you from: South-East London (Again, best London)
Occupation: System Continuity Engineer at Fujitsu Services (Also work-trained Zombie-Killer)
University: University of Greenwich - Bromley South campus
Sports of choice: Snowboarding, Mountain Biking & Surfing
Current political party of choice: Currently unavailable
Favourite (current) UK TV show: Doctor Who
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood & The Walking Dead
CBBC or CITV: CITV as BGBW pointed out: It has Batman

EDIT: Kettle's on? Tea, white, no sugar please. 2 fingers of shortbread on the side while you're at it!

 

[leadbelly]

You think shag and wanker are offensive???

Well, all things are relative, as they say.

They would be deemed offensive enough to not be said on daytime television for instance. I don't actually mean I would be deeply offended by it. It's just that it is not always appropriate to say those words in certain circumstances.

 

[leadbelly]

Musha: Watch this. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjyrI9bib_E

I heard this for the first time this morning. I actually found it quite boring, was disappointed as I expected more.

Some people should know when to just quit. Like Paul Macartney. Or Marilyn Manson. Just stop it, you're past it and awful.

And, I quite like it. Obviously they have written better songs in their heyday, but I wouldn't exactly call it a bad song.

 

[RibbedHero]

Won't be long till James Bond: 007 Legends drops, GOTY DAY ONE.

I grew up with bond games (Spend many a summers day shut away from the world with friends playing GOLDENEYE)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwcfaLp2t8

Looks fucking amazing.

Hate to break it to you mate....

http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/007-legends


Not looking good. When IGN gives you a 4.5 you know its a shitty game.

 

[BGBW]

Does RibbedHero have the honour of being the last Jeremy?

 

[Juicy Bob]

Not looking good. When IGN gives you a 4.5 you know its a shitty game.

Were they rating the game, or the box art?

 

[Hot Coldman]

Lists help us all express individuality

Where do you live: Huddersfield/Scunthorpe
Where are you from: Derbyshire
Occupation: Student
University: University of Huddersfield
Sports of choice (and if you'd like to alienate yourself you can provide the team you support as well): Nadda
Current political party of choice: None, they all suck. In a pinch, Labour I guess
Favourite (current) UK TV show: The Thick of It
Favourite (current) non UK TV show: New Girl
CBBC or CITV: CBBC. Dick and Dom for life.