Random Statements About Something NOBODY Cares About, the resurrection

[chainsaw midget]

My favourite review of the Melania movie is "Even if they showed this on a plane, people would still walk out."

Oh, I'm going to have to use that one!   

[LilCerberus]

what we in the uk call 'chips', americans seem to call 'fries'

and what americans seem to call 'chips', we in the uk call 'crisps'

...but what does 'crisps' mean, to americans? (if anything?)

Usually puffed rice used in childrens' cereals.....

Edit: Or puffed wheat.....

[Rev. Powell]

"Crisps" is not a word Americans use for any food item. Lil' Cerbs answer is closest, but if you asked an average American if they wanted "crisps" they'd have no idea what you meant.

There's also the difference between "cookies" and "biscuits," which are basically the reverse of the UK.

[zombie no.one]

yep, 'candy' and 'sweets' being another...

there are occasional exceptions. 'popping candy' is known by that name here... and 'candy floss'...can't think of any other examples.

[Rev. Powell]

yep, 'candy' and 'sweets' being another...

there are occasional exceptions. 'popping candy' is known by that name here... and 'candy floss'...can't think of any other examples.

What the Brits call "tea," Americans call "don't you have any coffee?"