One day, the rest of the world shall take its revenge.
May-25-2007 19:17
Gauss
^^
Registered: Oct 2004
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by Scottaculous
In modern times, I think Americans have more to do with the spreading of the language more than England. Non-native English speakers use far more American slang than British slang.
Still, without England, there would be no English. D'oh.
May-25-2007 19:21
vbmaster
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2006
Location: Portugal
I thought their greatest export was Maddies...
(sorry, bad joke I know...)
May-25-2007 19:27
Ted Promo
NWO WOLFPACK INSANE
Registered: Jun 2005
Location: Can this be my goal??!
Stuart Price/Thin White Duke/Jacques Lu Cont is French as far as I know.
May-25-2007 19:37
Mr.Mystery
Static Guru
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Vantaa
quote:
Originally posted by Demoted
Stuart Price/Thin White Duke/Jacques Lu Cont is French as far as I know.
Originally posted by Scottaculous
In modern times, I think Americans have more to do with the spreading of the language more than England. Non-native English speakers use far more American slang than British slang.
People are taught English from birth in the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India and Hong Kong amongst other places because those nations used to belong to England. Americans would be spreading French across the world if it weren't for us.
However, I am very proud of my country's musical heritage, particularly in the last century. I wouldn't trade it.
Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
People are taught English from birth in the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India and Hong Kong amongst other places because those nations used to belong to England. Americans would be spreading French across the world if it weren't for us.
Mr. Nail, I'd like you to meet Ms. Head.
May-26-2007 01:20
Lebezniatnikov
Stupidity Annoys Me
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: DC
How did you make this argument without mentioning Clapton, Zeppelin, or Howells?