I used to think that I was born in the wrong time. I mean, I always looked up to John Lennon as one of my idols and I always sort of had that "hippie" mentality. Now I'm starting to think that I might have been born in the right time, just the wrong place.
Maybe it's because I came of age during the second British Invasion during the early MTV years, but it seems I have a love for all things British. Now I don't want to admit how old I am, but I will say that I remember watching Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding (That's right, she was Lady Diana before she was Princess Diana). No big deal you say? Well, let's go a little further.
I tend to use British terms in writing as well as in my writing. Of course, in my writing I can go back and edit them out, but in my every day life....Those words are just out there for anyone to recognize (I even had to edit just now and change "recognise" to the American "recognize"). Let's take a look at just a few of my fav British terms.
Arse-To be used in place of ass and considered more rude.
Barmy-Crazy.
Blast-An expression of surprise, Oh blast.
Bob's your uncle- Means that's it. As in, I need you to go to the store, run by the bank, the the post office, and Bob's your uncle.
Daft-stupid. As in, Are you daft?
Knackered-drunk
Posh-fancy, or high class.
Twit-idiot
Wanker-A jerk.
While all of that is fine and good, here are a few more of my all time favorite British things!
Maybe it's because I came of age during the second British Invasion during the early MTV years, but it seems I have a love for all things British. Now I don't want to admit how old I am, but I will say that I remember watching Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding (That's right, she was Lady Diana before she was Princess Diana). No big deal you say? Well, let's go a little further.
I tend to use British terms in writing as well as in my writing. Of course, in my writing I can go back and edit them out, but in my every day life....Those words are just out there for anyone to recognize (I even had to edit just now and change "recognise" to the American "recognize"). Let's take a look at just a few of my fav British terms.
Arse-To be used in place of ass and considered more rude.
Barmy-Crazy.
Blast-An expression of surprise, Oh blast.
Bob's your uncle- Means that's it. As in, I need you to go to the store, run by the bank, the the post office, and Bob's your uncle.
Daft-stupid. As in, Are you daft?
Knackered-drunk
Posh-fancy, or high class.
Twit-idiot
Wanker-A jerk.
While all of that is fine and good, here are a few more of my all time favorite British things!
It all started this past weekend when I referred to something as "tardis blue" and my poor daughter knew what I meant. I got to thinking how strange it was that the BBC would have such an impact on my life. So yes, I'm a huge Doctor Who fan, but I can also watch the show without straining to understand the British cast.
Now, it's no secret that I am a huge Michael Praed fan (who wouldn't be), but I grew up watching him portray the legendary outlaw Robin Hood in the Robin of Sherwood series. That's where I knew him from, not from his role on the American soap opera Dynasty. Still not enough? Well, I was also a fan of Clannad, the amazing Irish folk group that provided the soundtrack to the Robin of Sherwood series.
Still need more proof? Okay, one of my favorite comedy sitcoms is Absolutely Fabulous (or Ab Fab). It stars Jennifer Saunders who is an absolute riot and did some hilarious skits on another British show years back called French & Saunders where she did a parody of Dr. Quinn (which also starred Mr. Praed in a cameo). Again, I can watch the show and for the most part follow along. For those that don't know, British comedy is much different than American...Not that either is superior, it's just that they are completely different other than the end result of a laugh.
Long before Hugh Laurie was Dr. House, he was cracking people up as one half of the comedy duo Fry & Laurie. Need a good laugh? Watch a few of these episodes! Hugh Laurie is hilarious, especially when you think of him as going on to be Dr. House.
Again, it's British comedy, different from what you might expect, but soooo funny!
West End vs. Broadway
Wow! Talk about a tough choice! Many of our Broadway shows, got their start in London's West End. Like Wicked? Started in the West End. Love Cats? West End.
Here's to wishing High Society (starring Michael Praed) the West End musical touring the UK would come to New York.
Wow! Talk about a tough choice! Many of our Broadway shows, got their start in London's West End. Like Wicked? Started in the West End. Love Cats? West End.
Here's to wishing High Society (starring Michael Praed) the West End musical touring the UK would come to New York.
Do you have some favorite British things? I'd love to hear about them! Drop me a comment below.
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