Archivi categoria: U.K. and U.S.A.

Our world in a joke

The results of a poll made by United Nations came out. The question was: “Please, tell us honestly what is your opinion about the abundance vs. scarcity of food in the rest of the world.” The results were as follows: … Continua a leggere

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Jersey Shore? No, thanks!

The following picture will probably make you sick in about 5 seconds… …and yet this is how Italian-American people are lately represented. By this time, everyone knows what Jersey Shore is, so we can easily understand why it’s considered the … Continua a leggere

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Jokes about Italians

“The Italians are extraordinary people. I would like very much that they would be normal”. (Altan) “Italians: good for nothing, capable of everything”. (Leo Longanesi) “Italians always run to help the winner”. (Ennio Flaiano) “The Italians make it better”. (Madonna, … Continua a leggere

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The kilt

Since the 19th century, the kilt has become associated with the culture of Scotland. There is a belief of the kilt being the traditional dress of Ireland, introduced later in Scotland. However, the Irish monuments that date before the 11th … Continua a leggere

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A-typical Italian food

In the Anglo-Saxon culinary habits we can find plenty atypical italian dishes. Lots of italian recipes have been transformed or even completely cooked up! Here are just few of them: Spaghetti with meatballs This is probably one of the most … Continua a leggere

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Do you understand?

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British vs. Americans

“We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language.” — Oscar Wild “Every American child should grow up knowing a second language, preferably English.” — Mignon McLaughlin If we think about the relationship between the British … Continua a leggere

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United Kingdom…

“To write or even speak English is not a science but an art. Whoever writes English is involved in a struggle that never lets up even for a sentence. He is struggling against vagueness, against obscurity, against the lure of … Continua a leggere

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