Wou you say the term "Limey" is offensive? - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

**Krumlink** · 8th July 2008, 06:32 PM

The British are called "limeys", and I was wondering if you thought this is offensive at all?

The Aussies call the English Pom apparently.

**Krumlink** · 8th July 2008, 06:33 PM

here's the web link:

Why do they call Brits limeys, and do you find this offensive?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 8th July 2008, 07:34 PM

Why would anyone care, it's hardly something you ever hear these days, and as it refers to the reason that Great Britain was the worlds most successful naval power, and created the worlds largest empire, it's probably a compliment?.

audioguru · 8th July 2008, 08:06 PM

Many immigrants from "a certain country" come to Canada crippled with crooked legs. Maybe they had a Vitamin C deficiency in their youth.

killivolt · 8th July 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by audioguru

Many immigrants from "a certain country" come to Canada crippled with crooked legs. Maybe they had a Vitamin C deficiency in their youth.

Isn't that what they call limes disease ? More vodka please.

jpanhalt · 8th July 2008, 08:22 PM

@AG
You are probably referring to disorder called rickets, which is due to lack of vitamin D. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Kraut (as in sauerkraut) is another source of vitamin C and is also a name affectionately applied to a particular nationality.

John

**Krumlink** · 8th July 2008, 08:25 PM

@jpanhalt: as soon as I saw kraut, I knew who you were thinking of

EDIT: AG, do you know of any good 741 op amp links (projects, etc), because I found about 10 LM348's, quad 741's

killivolt · 8th July 2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jpanhalt

@AG
You are probably referring to disorder called rickets, which is due to lack of vitamin D. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Kraut (as in sauerkraut) is another source of vitamin C and is also a name affectionately applied to a particular nationality.

John

Kraut

Reminds me of River Rhine. which also is my seg-way to Rhine of water melon researchers have found it be equal viagra .......... ha ha how about that.

I know what to bring on the picnic for two (la water melon) ooo la la. And don't forget the wine.

quixotron · 8th July 2008, 09:45 PM

i heard some brits call each other "wanker." whats that mean? also, how many of you celebrate the queen's birthday?

will any of you celebrate prince william of henry's crowning?

audioguru · 8th July 2008, 11:18 PM

It is hot as hell and very sunny in the country where immigrants are crippled with crooked legs.

The sun makes vitamin D. I think those people have a deficiency of all vitamins and minerals (and protein). In Canada vitamin D is added to milk because the sun does not always shine. The crippled people have cows running in their streets.

A wanker is an insult to a guy who doesn't have a girl friend or wife.

JimB · 8th July 2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by quixotron

i heard some brits call each other "wanker." whats that mean?

Why dont you come here and find out?

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Originally Posted by quixotron

also, how many of you celebrate the queen's birthday?

Probably as many as there are americans who celebrate GWBs birthday.

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Originally Posted by quixotron

will any of you celebrate prince william of henry's crowning?

Who is "prince william of henry"?
Whoever he is, I will not.

JimB

monkeybiter · 8th July 2008, 11:26 PM

I remember in 'married with children' peg's maiden name was 'wanker', which is an offensive term for someone who pleasures himself. strange.

dknguyen · 8th July 2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by quixotron

also, how many of you celebrate the queen's birthday?

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Originally Posted by JimB

Probably as many as there are americans who celebrate GWBs birthday.

quoted for truth

**Krumlink** · 9th July 2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by audioguru

It is hot as hell and very sunny in the country where immigrants are crippled with crooked legs.

The sun makes vitamin D. I think those people have a deficiency of all vitamins and minerals (and protein). In Canada vitamin D is added to milk because the sun does not always shine. The crippled people have cows running in their streets.

A wanker is an insult to a guy who doesn't have a girl friend or wife.

Must be mexico

**3v0** · 9th July 2008, 02:47 AM

Few of us have had any influence over what nationality we are. That was determined by our ancestors, politics, wars and crop failuers.

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8th July 2008, 06:32 PM	(permalink)
Krumlink	Wou you say the term "Limey" is offensive? The British are called "limeys", and I was wondering if you thought this is offensive at all? The Aussies call the English Pom apparently. __________________ MechTronics World of Warcraft is a disease

8th July 2008, 06:33 PM	(permalink)
Krumlink	here's the web link: Why do they call Brits limeys, and do you find this offensive? __________________ MechTronics World of Warcraft is a disease

8th July 2008, 07:34 PM	(permalink)
Nigel Goodwin	Why would anyone care, it's hardly something you ever hear these days, and as it refers to the reason that Great Britain was the worlds most successful naval power, and created the worlds largest empire, it's probably a compliment?. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

8th July 2008, 08:06 PM	(permalink)
audioguru	Many immigrants from "a certain country" come to Canada crippled with crooked legs. Maybe they had a Vitamin C deficiency in their youth. __________________ Uncle $crooge

8th July 2008, 08:22 PM	(permalink)
jpanhalt	@AG You are probably referring to disorder called rickets, which is due to lack of vitamin D. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Kraut (as in sauerkraut) is another source of vitamin C and is also a name affectionately applied to a particular nationality. John

8th July 2008, 08:25 PM	(permalink)
Krumlink	@jpanhalt: as soon as I saw kraut, I knew who you were thinking of EDIT: AG, do you know of any good 741 op amp links (projects, etc), because I found about 10 LM348's, quad 741's __________________ MechTronics World of Warcraft is a disease Last edited by Krumlink; 8th July 2008 at 08:26 PM.

8th July 2008, 09:45 PM	(permalink)
quixotron	i heard some brits call each other "wanker." whats that mean? also, how many of you celebrate the queen's birthday? will any of you celebrate prince william of henry's crowning?

8th July 2008, 11:18 PM	(permalink)
audioguru	It is hot as hell and very sunny in the country where immigrants are crippled with crooked legs. The sun makes vitamin D. I think those people have a deficiency of all vitamins and minerals (and protein). In Canada vitamin D is added to milk because the sun does not always shine. The crippled people have cows running in their streets. A wanker is an insult to a guy who doesn't have a girl friend or wife. __________________ Uncle $crooge

8th July 2008, 11:26 PM	(permalink)
monkeybiter	I remember in 'married with children' peg's maiden name was 'wanker', which is an offensive term for someone who pleasures himself. strange.

9th July 2008, 02:47 AM	(permalink)
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