Seems like a fun watch & I’ll give it a proper view later today.
I can’t help having a built in ‘disconnect’ when I hear the W word in a transatlantic accent, though. Somehow it just doesn’t land, even if the user is using it perfectly correctly. It seems that only UK, Irish & Australian speakers can really deliver its withering intent.
Conversely, I can’t buy the use of ‘motherf*cker’ in a UK accent – it just doesn’t work.
Divided by a common language I guess.
He does remark on this very disconnect during the video at one point. I agree with you but I also find it childishly amusing and I’m at a loss to explain why. Tbh that aspect is partly why I thought others might derive a modicum of amusement from this too.
I like this guy immediately (I think I’ve only seen a minute or so thus far) & he definitely *gets* it – it’s just one of those odd quirks with language that can occur- I wonder if it has something to do the fact that both words are pejorative?
Any linguists out there have any theories?
I use “motherfucker” all the time, directed at inanimate objects that refuse to cooperate. Delivered in the staccato style of Christopher Moltisanti, it’s a particularly satisfying expression of cosmic disgust.
Entertaining, I enjoyed that. I was curious to see who would make number one and it didn’t disappoint.
I wish he had given a bit more justification for his choices, however. I mean, I agree with all of them, but would have preferred more anecdotes and more rationale!
Anyone prominent been missed off his list?
Would be good to see a corresponding Top Ten Good Guys in Rock.
People who get swearing wrong offend me. I am a massive Derek and Clive fan, and though I suspect there is material in the rap genre that might demonstrate effective American swearing, I much prefer the British standard swearing lexicon. People who don’t get this can shit off.
Some interesting choices on that list. He says “2 out of the 3 members of Cream are wankers.” I used to work with a bloke who knew Jack Bruce as their kids went to the same school, and he would argue that Bruce qualifies as much as the other two. He also can’t pronounce “Liam”(he says “Leam” ).
What is it with Americans and certain words? (see also “terror” which they pronounce “tare.” )
Jim Cain says
Will definitely watch this later.
In a world of toxic positivity, it’s refreshing to see some spite!
fatima Xberg says
I wouldn’t take advice from someone who wears a hat at home.
pencilsqueezer says
Me neither.
Moose the Mooche says
Gad, what a noble pose.
Worlds conquered while-u-wait.
Jaygee says
So sad to learn that Kevin Rowland’s fallen on such hard times
pencilsqueezer says
Withering.
fatima Xberg says
Top beard though.
pencilsqueezer says
*blushes*
biggles says
Cool.
Very Bill Nelson!
MC Escher says
Also from someone who refers to themselves using their nickname. Wanker.
Moose the Mooche says
Who says “bloody wanker”? UD is a load of trumice (look it up)
He’s coined a word “wankerness” which I intend to use henceforth* in place of the more cumbersome (hur) “wankerosity”
*Henceforth! What a ….tosser
Kaisfatdad says
That brightened my morning no end!
Dare to name and shame the musical pickle ticklers!
Jim Cain says
Wanker is a bit of a strange insult when you think of it. It’s something that everybody does. Might as well call people ‘breathers’ or ‘eaters’.
pencilsqueezer says
You typed that one handed didn’t you Jim.
Jim Cain says
Hahaha
Jaygee says
@pencilsqueezer
@Jim-Cain
If only!
The poor lad’s vision has deteriorated so badly he can no longer make out the
letters on the keyboard and has to get someone to do the typing for him
pencilsqueezer says
If only Alexa had typing skills.
“Alexa type dirty to me…”
Moose the Mooche says
You can actually ask it to play Misty for you. And it will.
It would have saved Clint Eastwood a lot of trouble.
dai says
Ah, Mazzy ….
Junglejim says
Seems like a fun watch & I’ll give it a proper view later today.
I can’t help having a built in ‘disconnect’ when I hear the W word in a transatlantic accent, though. Somehow it just doesn’t land, even if the user is using it perfectly correctly. It seems that only UK, Irish & Australian speakers can really deliver its withering intent.
Conversely, I can’t buy the use of ‘motherf*cker’ in a UK accent – it just doesn’t work.
Divided by a common language I guess.
pencilsqueezer says
He does remark on this very disconnect during the video at one point. I agree with you but I also find it childishly amusing and I’m at a loss to explain why. Tbh that aspect is partly why I thought others might derive a modicum of amusement from this too.
retropath2 says
Thanks for that, Squeezer. What an entertaining, um, dude!
Junglejim says
I like this guy immediately (I think I’ve only seen a minute or so thus far) & he definitely *gets* it – it’s just one of those odd quirks with language that can occur- I wonder if it has something to do the fact that both words are pejorative?
Any linguists out there have any theories?
Leffe Gin says
I find it amusing in the same way. The more he says it, the funnier it is, and his targets are also pretty accurate.
Moose the Mooche says
I use “motherfucker” all the time, directed at inanimate objects that refuse to cooperate. Delivered in the staccato style of Christopher Moltisanti, it’s a particularly satisfying expression of cosmic disgust.
Tiggerlion says
Yo Moose But you are totally immersed in Hip Hop culture. Dig.
Moose the Mooche says
Fo shizzle, shugah.
Junglejim says
Prompted me to think of Tony’s outburst when told that Meadow had gone into NYC to see ‘Aida’ – ‘ I EAT her?!’.
Genius.
Moose the Mooche says
I did like Tony’s mother’s dismissal: “He can go shit in his hat”
Arthur Cowslip says
Entertaining, I enjoyed that. I was curious to see who would make number one and it didn’t disappoint.
I wish he had given a bit more justification for his choices, however. I mean, I agree with all of them, but would have preferred more anecdotes and more rationale!
Anyone prominent been missed off his list?
Would be good to see a corresponding Top Ten Good Guys in Rock.
dai says
Dave Clark?
Moose the Mooche says
You get all the way to the end, he’s said Wanker about 400 times and then he says “…so friggin’ seriously”.
It’s like the Dave Allen line about being with an American who says, “Awww SHIT, I trod in some dog doo-doo!”
Bloomin’ fuck.
Vincent says
People who get swearing wrong offend me. I am a massive Derek and Clive fan, and though I suspect there is material in the rap genre that might demonstrate effective American swearing, I much prefer the British standard swearing lexicon. People who don’t get this can shit off.
Moose the Mooche says
cf Alan Bennett’s Lady of Letters: “I told her to piss up!”
Vincent says
They got Ginger Baker wrong. he’s not a wanker, he’s a cnut. There’s a difference.
Jaygee says
You wouldn’t be saying that if he still walked among us
Simpering wreck says
Some interesting choices on that list. He says “2 out of the 3 members of Cream are wankers.” I used to work with a bloke who knew Jack Bruce as their kids went to the same school, and he would argue that Bruce qualifies as much as the other two. He also can’t pronounce “Liam”(he says “Leam” ).
What is it with Americans and certain words? (see also “terror” which they pronounce “tare.” )
Moose the Mooche says
The whore! As Kurtz would have said.
Jaygee says
Surely you mean “the Hurr”, M…