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Excellent.

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Some people use blinker instead of turn signal.

 My parents always said "Blinker", though I know "turn signal" is probably closer to technically correct.  One day in the late 80's, my friend & I were driving with someone, and he got mad at the driver, who didn't use their turn signal, and he yelled out the window (in a "hell-oooo!" type of manner)  "Di-rectional indicator?!"  We found it hilarious.



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I hate hearing "Warsh" for "wash" drives me batty.

 Me too.  I mean, where on earth are you people getting an "R" from?  I don't see an "R."



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MzHartz wrote:
Actually, my motivation for trying to get into bars when I was underage had very little to do with drinking, and usually very much to do with the band that was playing.
A girl after my own heart  nod.gif

 



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confuzzed wrote:
Some people use blinker instead of turn signal.

My parents always said "Blinker", though I know "turn signal" is probably closer to technically correct.  One day in the late 80's, my friend & I were driving with someone, and he got mad at the driver, who didn't use their turn signal, and he yelled out the window (in a "hell-oooo!" type of manner)  "Di-rectional indicator?!"  We found it hilarious.

Speaking of "proper terms" while driving, it reminds me of a story that I love to share.

Me and my friend Jessica were going on a trip to the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin.  We got lost, so we decided to pull into a gas station for directions.  She was driving, and as she pulled into the gas station, was headed directly for a median that separated the exit.  I pointed and said, "Median," but she ran right over it.

I said, "I said 'Median.""

She replied, "Well if you would've said, 'Thingy!'"

 



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Just for the record we call them 'indicators' in the UK... that is all. smile

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MzHartz wrote:

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confuzzed wrote:

Some people use blinker instead of turn signal.
My parents always said "Blinker", though I know "turn signal" is probably closer to technically correct.  One day in the late 80's, my friend & I were driving with someone, and he got mad at the driver, who didn't use their turn signal, and he yelled out the window (in a "hell-oooo!" type of manner)  "Di-rectional indicator?!"  We found it hilarious.
Speaking of "proper terms" while driving, it reminds me of a story that I love to share.

Me and my friend Jessica were going on a trip to the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin.  We got lost, so we decided to pull into a gas station for directions.  She was driving, and as she pulled into the gas station, was headed directly for a median that separated the exit.  I pointed and said, "Median," but she ran right over it.

I said, "I said 'Median.""

She replied, "Well if you would've said, 'Thingy!'"
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Ultimo wrote:
Just for the record we call them 'indicators' in the UK... that is all. smile
That makes totals sense, actually.  But this boy was a Long Island boy all the way!  Part of what made it so amusing was the accent that went along with it.

 



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This one popped up in my head the other day.

Most people say, "I'll call you."

But I have friends that live up north that say, "I'll phone you."

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confuzzed wrote:
This one popped up in my head the other day.

Most people say, "I'll call you."

But I have friends that live up north that say, "I'll phone you."
"Phone" makes total sense - probably more than "call."
Like when I talk to people in England, they say "mobile phone" instead of "cell phone", and I think that makes more sense too.

 



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So we were watching a show last night, and one of the characters mentioned something being in his wheelhouse. I was like, "Ahhh! It's Dylan's saying!" My husband was surprised I hadn't heard of it until recently. But now that I've heard it, I am definitely keeping an ear out for it!

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Lady Strange wrote:

So we were watching a show last night, and one of the characters mentioned something being in his wheelhouse. I was like, "Ahhh! It's Dylan's saying!" My husband was surprised I hadn't heard of it until recently. But now that I've heard it, I am definitely keeping an ear out for it!


LS, I still chuckle at your response... 'but there is no wheel or house involved, it makes no sense.' biggrin

You were absolutely correct. smile

 



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Dylan wrote:
Lady Strange wrote:

So we were watching a show last night, and one of the characters mentioned something being in his wheelhouse. I was like, "Ahhh! It's Dylan's saying!" My husband was surprised I hadn't heard of it until recently. But now that I've heard it, I am definitely keeping an ear out for it!

LS, I still chuckle at your response... 'but there is no wheel or house involved, it makes no sense.' biggrin

You were absolutely correct. smile 
I still don't get it, but I was excited to hear someone else saying it.

 



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Lady Strange wrote:

 

Dylan wrote:
Lady Strange wrote:

 

So we were watching a show last night, and one of the characters mentioned something being in his wheelhouse. I was like, "Ahhh! It's Dylan's saying!" My husband was surprised I hadn't heard of it until recently. But now that I've heard it, I am definitely keeping an ear out for it!

LS, I still chuckle at your response... 'but there is no wheel or house involved, it makes no sense.' biggrin

You were absolutely correct. smile
I still don't get it, but I was excited to hear someone else saying it.


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