A USA Boob

[Alc]

Comedian huh?

More of a social observer.

 

[KenHigg]

'social observer' - Sounds like a tabloid -

Are 'Alc' your initials or is there some other story behind it?

 

[Alc]

'social observer' - Sounds like a tabloid -

Are 'Alc' your initials or is there some other story behind it?

It's an abbreviation of a character from my favourite book.

 

[KenHigg]

Hum... What kind of book? (trivia time)

 

[Alc]

Hum... What kind of book? (trivia time)

Historical fiction.

 

[KenHigg]

Then I'm sure you've lost me

ken

 

[Brianwarnock]

That word "historical" does kinda catch Americans out.

Brian

 

[KenHigg]

Like Brits are keen on 'Fiction'

ken

 

[Brianwarnock]

Our government is full of it.

Brian

 

[Alc]

That word "historical" does kinda catch Americans out.

Brian

And that, people, is how to do a light-hearted dig.

 

[KenHigg]

Maybe I should have said 'some brits appear' etc...

 

[Brianwarnock]

Maybe I should have said 'some brits appear' etc...

Why? Being keen on fiction is ok isn't it, provided that you acknowledge what it is, unlike Bliar and Bush, and now Brown.
What's with these Bs.?
Oh and please spell Brits with a capital B.

Brian

 

[KenHigg]

I know of at least one Brit whom appears to have a fictionalized view of american culture...

 

[Brianwarnock]

LOL

Brian

 

[Rich]

I know of at least one Brit whom appears to have a fictionalized view of american culture...

Yes he's called Bliar

 

[Brianwarnock]

Yes he's called Bliar

I think that you've got that very wrong, he fully understands American culture and is using that knowledge to make millions.

Brian

 

[Rich]

I think that you've got that very wrong, he fully understands American culture and is using that knowledge to make millions.

Brian

Yes and he's now a peace ambassador for the Middle East

 

[ColinEssex]

I know of at least one Brit whom appears to have a fictionalized view of american culture...

Anyone noticed how quiet I've been this week?

Don't worry though, it's only a lull

Col

 

[KenHigg]

a7 or b2?


A:

lull /lʌl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[luhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object) 1. to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
2. to soothe or quiet.
3. to give or lead to feel a false sense of safety; cause to be less alert, aware, or watchful.
–verb (used without object) 4. to quiet down, let up, or subside: furious activity that finally lulled.
–noun 5. a temporary calm, quiet, or stillness: a lull in a storm.
6. a soothing sound: the lull of falling waters.
7. a pacified or stupefied condition: The drug had put him in a lull.

B:

lull (lŭl) Pronunciation Key
v. lulled, lull·ing, lulls

v. tr.

1. To cause to sleep or rest; soothe or calm.
2. To deceive into trustfulness: "that honeyed charm that he used so effectively to lull his victims" (S.J. Perelman).

ken

 

[ColinEssex]

I like the 2nd one.

What's the phrase? 'To lull them into a false sense of security'. . . . . . .

Col