Drawing: tickets for John Oliver at The Egg, and dinner at City Beer Hall
John Oliver is pointing at you.
Drawing's closed!
Comedian John Oliver -- you know, from The Daily Show -- will be at The Egg January 11. We have two tickets for the show and we're giving them away. BUT. WAIT. There's more. We also have a $40 gift certificate for dinner at the City Beer Hall before the show. And, yes John, WE ARE ALSO giving that away.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
John Oliver is British. So, what's you're favorite Britishism -- real or made up?
This could be anything: cheeky, crikey, loo, dodgy, nutter, flat, sixes and sevens. Or even one that you make up that sounds plausibly British. (It might help to watch a few episodes of Skins. But not the fourth season, because the end is completely bonkers.) We'll pick one winner at random.
John Oliver first got attention in the UK doing standup and a politics-themed comedy radio show. He joined the Daily Show in 2006. And he still co-hosts a satirical news podcast about US and UK events called The Bugle.
His show at The Egg starts at 8 pm on January 11. Tickets are on sale now. They're $32.50.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Thursday, November 1, 2012 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Thursday and must respond by 5 pm on Friday, October 2.
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Smeg. Because I grew up watching Red Dwarf on late night Canadian TV.
... said ethan on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:37 AM | link
Knickers(Underwear) - From The Young Ones -
Vyvyan Basterd displayed some impressive mathematical talent (working out instantly that he has worn his three pairs of knickers 269 times each since their last wash).
... said Chuck DeCitise on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:44 AM | link
Oh boy this is easy!! 'We are the knights who say NI' - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
... said katie on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:44 AM | link
"quid" always made me think of squid instead of money
... said Carolyn on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:46 AM | link
Bleedin'. As in "no bleedin' good."
... said Erin on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:47 AM | link
Its the bees knees! Or, if you prefer, the cat's pajamas!
... said RMH on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:49 AM | link
Bangers & Mash!
... said Adine Viscusi on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:50 AM | link
Chuffed to bits!
... said Michael on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM | link
Bum. Wow, she has a nice bum.
... said Ron on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM | link
the dog's bollocks
... said Susan on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM | link
Pronouncing "aluminum," "al-you-min-ee-um."
... said reuben on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM | link
The expression "Bob's your uncle" is pretty fun sometimes.
... said derryX on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM | link
Lorry for truck;
Petrol for gasoline;
Boot for trunk;
Bonnet for hood.
My favorite: Ministry of Transport for Department of Transportation.
... said Bob on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:08 AM | link
Blimey has to be my favorite. So expressive, yet what on earth does it mean? Love it.
... said katherine on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:10 AM | link
Spotted dick: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_dick
... said Jon on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:11 AM | link
Jumper (for sweater)
I worked at a girl's sleep away camp when I was younger with a British co-counselor and she constantly insisted on "seeing jumpers" for breakfast, I thought she wanted the girls to be suicidal or insanely jazzed for breakfast.
... said Heather on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:12 AM | link
Calling people muppets as an insult. As in "He's a bloody muppet!"
... said Jenna on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM | link
Sausages are called bangers.
... said GH on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM | link
"Trollop" never did anyone a disservice. I'm going to London on Monday 11/5!
... said Laura on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:20 AM | link
My favorite borrowed-from-Britain word is "bloody"
... said Lauren on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:22 AM | link
"well bully you"
... said bradpat on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:24 AM | link
Fancy as in I really fancy me some City Beer Hall!
... said Dan R on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:24 AM | link
This post is spot on.
... said Miss Blankenship on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:29 AM | link
cheerio
... said Rick C on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:31 AM | link
MIND THE GAP
... said Emily on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM | link
knickers
... said Drew on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:38 AM | link
ice lolly for popsicle
... said Lee on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM | link
Does "pasty" count? It's a British food... and it's delicious.
Or maybe I should just go childish and say "wanker." :)
... said KB @ Home-Baked Happiness on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM | link
Anything Monty Python.
... said Lauren on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM | link
Bloody hell.
... said abby on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM | link
P****
As in cat. Its used as a positive word in england. Meaning one who is thoughtful and loving. As opposed to our own spin on the word.
... said hock41 on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM | link
Shag/shagging/shagged.
... said -R. on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM | link
Bollocks! What a load of bollocks it will be if I don't win.
... said Kizzi on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM | link
You're having a bath if you think you're half-inching that.
... said Barold on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM | link
Prozzies. Learned it from watching Life on Mars.
... said Jeremy on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:49 AM | link
The saying- It's black over Bill's mothers.
Meaning there are black clouds over there. It's Northern British.
My other favorite that confuses British people (as there are regional variations) are the British words for Bread rolls:
Breadcake, Bap, Bun, Teacake, Bin lid & Oven bottom.
... said Louise on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:50 AM | link
Snoggin' (To Snog).
... said Duncan Crary on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:51 AM | link
cheerio!
... said Madeline on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:53 AM | link
Are you taking a piss?
... said Kevin on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM | link
Bugger!
... said Tess on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM | link
Telly - "I saw it on the telly!"
... said Jay on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM | link
I watch a lot of Top Gear on BBC America, so I'm pretty fond of:
calling someone a pillock (idiot)
bog roll (toilet paper)
pikey (a term for someone of low social class)
... said Frank on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM | link
Wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff! :) ok, so he's a time lord, but... Written by brits! :)
... said andy on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM | link
Crisps or Chips
... said Eben on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM | link
Frock
... said Becca on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM | link
Innit. It's a great britishism, innit?
... said Mike on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM | link
Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
(British ladies greeting - said in a Monty Pytho-like way) :-)
... said DaveR on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM | link
"That's pants!"
... said -S on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:12 PM | link
That really chafes my willy!
... said Bobby on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM | link
I would love these tickets, because I am a bit skint right now
... said Jeff on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM | link
shag. nuff said.
... said Rob on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:17 PM | link
numpty
... said Amy on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:18 PM | link
That would be 'aluminium,' as named by the discoverer :-P. See also: yoghurt.
I am partial to 'bloody' as an all-purpose enhancer of adjectives, and to 'cheers' as an all-purpose parting phrase.
... said Ewan on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM | link
Calling a person "daft." It makes it sound slightly less insulting to be calling someone a total moron. Plus, it's just funny - as in, you'd be a daft cow not to enter this contest :)
... said Lindsay on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM | link
Arse!
... said Kay on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM | link
Right quick.
... said Melissa Mykal on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:35 PM | link
Stroppy!
... said StanfordSteph on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM | link
My late friend Sarah used to talk about how the English sound so polite, even when upset - saying something like "Oh poppycock, Im out of petrol" which translates to "$#%#!! I'm out of gas!" in American.
... said Laura on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:39 PM | link
The spelling of "theatre" and "grey". I don't know why but I grew up spelling those words that way, perhaps because my grandfather was British and that was one of his effects on his family. But now I stubbornly continue on with the spelling.
... said Alex on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM | link
what's all this then?
... said tk on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM | link
Bob's your uncle!
... said Jamie on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM | link
Bollocks!
... said Lori on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:45 PM | link
James Blunt for see you next Tuesday.
... said Jackers on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM | link
I love 'knackered.'
... said julie on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM | link
Bollocks
... said Anne on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM | link
Cheerio
I didn't think it was real but I gave directions to someone on the tube a few years back and the kind British lady said, "Thank you m'dear, cheerio!"
... said OKW on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM | link
Crikey!!! my fiance's mom ( not british, but avid Dr. Who fan) always drops in in her texts messages. love it.
... said Will on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:50 PM | link
When my grandmother stubs her toe she shouts "Bugger!"
... said Brett Glasser on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM | link
snog, knickers, and wibbely-wobbely timey-wimey.
... said ktvorwald on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM | link
Definitely "Bob's your uncle"
... said Jeff on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM | link
"Sore-ie. Sooo Sore-ie" (But they really AREN'T sorry!) Ha. Lived there for a year and grew to love this classic British sentiment.
... said Amy on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM | link
Lorry (truck), love (dear), and knickers!
... said Lisa on Oct 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM | link
"It really gets on my tits!"
... said Craig Patik on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:01 PM | link
I hope I shagging, buggary, bullocks win these tickets!!! If Iturn out to be the loser, the winner is a prat!
... said jules on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:06 PM | link
bloody good!
... said John on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM | link
"that's a sticky wicket" always makes me giggle because...well...I think it is something vaguely sexual and I am twelve.
... said ned on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:11 PM | link
"bite my banger!" - professor duncan (aka john oliver), community
... said susie on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM | link
Knackered!
... said Jenna C. on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM | link
Ta! For example, if I won these tickets I would say "ta" as a short and simple English way to say thank you. I also love how the British describe most nice things as "lovely," as in "That turducken sandwich at the City Beer Hall was lovely."
... said Frances on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM | link
Queasey little git
... said Fuddley on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM | link
drinking "shandy"
... said TK on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM | link
I've always been partial to "cheers" when departing a gathering or signing off on correspondence.
... said Bob W. on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM | link
"Are you 'avin' a laugh? Is he 'avin' a laugh?" - Andy Millman, Extras
... said C on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM | link
"Wobbly bits" a la Bridget Jones
... said cm on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:58 PM | link
"Bloody hell!"
... said Chris on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM | link
Fags. For cigarettes of course.
... said Jon on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM | link
Bollocks!
... said Jessica R on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM | link
I've taken to exclaiming "Brilliant!" as of late.
... said Paul C. on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM | link
meat and two veg (where "veg" doesn't necessarily have to be a vegetable)
... said JE on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:36 PM | link
I love to use the word Queue. Why? Because it is an epic scrabble word, and it shows up in all the best crosswords. Cheers to you, Brits!
... said Trish on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM | link
"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"
... said Rebecca on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:53 PM | link
Whenever my kids do something cute, my England-dwelling SIL says they're being "clever." Makes me think they need a hat and magnifying glass...
... said melissa on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:03 PM | link
"Second Bite at the Apple"
British soccer announcer's reference when a player whiffs on a shot on goal, but somehow manages to get the ball back and score.
... said KGB on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:03 PM | link
Brilliant!
... said Kathleen Lisson on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM | link
Among those I miss from the homeland: "having a lie-in"
As in, "If I win these tickets it will be a late night and the kids better let us have a lie-in in the morning!"
... said the_exile on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM | link
Bangers, yum!
... said Elle on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:09 PM | link
Pints (as in beer)! Also the low-brow favorites wanker, sod, and bollocks.
... said Alison on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:12 PM | link
I recently heard the term "specky," describing someone who wears glasses (aka "specs").
... said Ryan on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:15 PM | link
"Way out" for "exit". Always sounded very hippie to me.
... said Jason on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:15 PM | link
There are so many to choose from....but gonna go with "wanker"
... said Rachel on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM | link
From the tube, Mind the Gap.
... said Jason on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM | link
Friday last, my mate Oliver was sent down from Oxford where he was reading Maths. Shame, that. So we all got pissed down at the pub and narked up a hen party! Then Olie honked on high street and ended up in hospital.
... said Erik on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM | link
Chav
... said Zac on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:34 PM | link
Saloon for Sedan.
... said Chris H. on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:36 PM | link
Jumper, in reference to what is otherwise known as a sweater
... said Stef on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:36 PM | link
Cheers! Love when people with British accents say it to me.
... said Sarah on Oct 31, 2012 at 3:46 PM | link
Mucky pup!
... said Heather on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:11 PM | link
"Who took the jelly outta your donut?"
... said cKp on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM | link
Having had a boss from London for 10 years, I find myself saying three things now, which I never said before:
"at the weekend"
"to start with"
and
"moving house"
I think "at the weekend" is my favorite, for obvious reasons.
... said ajw93 (@ajw93) on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:15 PM | link
That is SO PANTS!
... said Katya on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM | link
Howyoo? Ya mum still doing bird?
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:56 PM | link
"freshen your tea guv'na?"
... said matt on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:58 PM | link
Just saw a new one recently that I like!
"Mucky pup" means "messy person" in American English
... said Kate on Oct 31, 2012 at 5:14 PM | link
knickers.
... said kelly on Oct 31, 2012 at 5:59 PM | link
Biro
... said Cheese on Oct 31, 2012 at 6:02 PM | link
Saying "Corridor" for hallway
... said Shaun on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:14 PM | link
My favorite Britishism might be "petrol" instead of gas. But most of all I love them for creating Downton Abbey and sharing it with me. The Downtown Albany sign on 787 will never look the same!
... said Andrea on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:26 PM | link
Calling the elevator "the lift" has its charms.
... said Jeff on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:26 PM | link
Pip Pip!
... said Dan on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:27 PM | link
Pikey
... said Jason on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:28 PM | link
codswallop!!
... said Rita on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM | link
Tea and crumpets!
... said Katie on Oct 31, 2012 at 7:42 PM | link
Telly for television
Petrol for gas
Flat for apartment
Their pronunciation of laboratory: la-bore-a-tory.
... said Selena on Oct 31, 2012 at 8:04 PM | link
My current favorite is "all talk and no trousers!"
... said Megan on Oct 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM | link
Oh, how can I choose? Well, a lot of my personal favorites have been mentioned already, but I've always been a fan of "mum's the word," followed immediately by an imperceptible wink.
But I've also taken to muttering "just having a laugh" for a generally abysmal performance, a la "The IT Crowd" =)
... said Matt Pavloff on Oct 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM | link
dotty-- meaning, a bit crazy.... straight from my favorite Roald Dahl short, The Landlady :)
... said Danielle on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM | link
Soccer being called football
Zero being called Nil in football
... said Allison on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM | link
Peckish (hungry) As in, "Feeling a bit peckish, so I am going to have me-self a quick pint and a sani (sandwich) at the City Beer Hall."
... said momenoughfortwo on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:21 PM | link
Goose pimples
... said Kim on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM | link
The extra U in (or other varied spellings of) certain words, like 'flavour', 'savour', 'cheque'.
... said Alex on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:33 PM | link
Trousers
... said Justin on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:58 PM | link
Wicked Googly always makes me go leg before wicket and really throws a spanner in my works.
... said Brett on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:05 PM | link
I like the term 'the pond' :)
... said Brian on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:12 PM | link
a fizzy pop, a cuppa and a pint.
... said m on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM | link
Hmmm, so many... shrubbery, muppets, getting pissed, but my faviorite is havin a pint!
... said Albany Landlord on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:21 PM | link
I'm going with "Pissed." Not as in angry, but as in really drunk. The British pronunciation of aluminum is a close second.
... said Patrick on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:28 PM | link
Give your kids a bloody knife and fork and let me put some fresh food in front of them they can eat. - Jamie Oliver
... said Shawn on Nov 1, 2012 at 6:56 AM | link
the mighty boosh, and ummm- the beatles maybe!
... said spencer on Nov 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM | link
poop, i mean rubbish
... said brent on Nov 1, 2012 at 7:58 AM | link
"Bob's your Uncle" which means "there you have it" it never really made sense to me, but hearing it always makes me giggle!
... said Alice on Nov 1, 2012 at 8:35 AM | link
"Tosser," British equivalent to "D-bag."
... said erin on Nov 1, 2012 at 8:48 AM | link
Gob (AKA mouth)
... said Julie on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:31 AM | link
NUMPTY.
... said Sandra on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:39 AM | link
"Tits-up", when something fails horribly.
E.g., "Our website was going great until the new guy got a handle on the admin password -- after that everything went tits-up."
... said James Cronen on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:18 AM | link
I like that they use the word 'twat' in a more casual way, like idiot... Embrace it, America!
... said denise on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM | link
Love. As in, cheers love! Endearing and not creepy, and somehow always makes me feel special!
... said Susan on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM | link
Ello Govner! Sweep the chimneys I will I will!
... said BB on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:35 AM | link
Bugger!
... said Heather on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM | link
Whopper.. as in.. we had a whopper of a good time
... said Emily on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:01 AM | link
My best friend and her family moved to NY from England when she was 10. Whenever her mom would take photos of us she'd lead into it with "Readyyyyy, steadyyyyyyyyy." Everyone else's mom just said "Smile!!"
My friends and I loved it.
... said Valerie on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:03 AM | link
Billiant!
Fag = cigarette
... said tamm on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM | link
There is something overly comforting about being called a 'Bloke'...... just me?
... said Philip Keays on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM | link
Any phrase that refers to 'shagging'
... said Tiffany on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM | link
Always been a fan of sixes and sevens :)
... said David Ellinger on Nov 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM | link
Bangers and Mash
... said Dan on Nov 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM | link
Arseholle
... said Lu on Nov 1, 2012 at 7:37 PM | link