American Couple Reacts: 8 American Things Britain Doesn't Even Have a Word For!!
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- American Couple Reacts: 8 American Things Britain Doesn't Even Have a Word For!! Another fun and informative video! We knew maybe 2 of these. Definitely surprised about the rest! Either way, it was funny & gave us a little bit more insight on some cultural differences. We hope you enjoy this episode as well. Maybe you learned something too? Please Like the video and consider subscribing to our little, low-budget channel. Thanks again for all your support & love!
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Hi everyone! 👋 We hope you enjoyed this episode! Don't get hung up on the grits part. They really are tasty but you have to know what to put in them to eat them right. Either way, Americans fight over them. Please Like the video & let us know what you would like to see for Wednesday's episode 😀
I love this Grits thing " you have to know what to put in them" lol. We in Scotland DONT put anything in except water and salt, LOL To be serious, I have a feeling you use another type of oats to us . I do think sometimes its one persons opinion on these vids. I am 74, never been to U.S.A but I know what jaywalking is from europe. You girls take care. Stay safe.
hey girls from a dreich Scotland xx hope you had a lovely birthday Natasha xx i’m sure that Debbie spoiled you rotten xx Look at being 40 this way…. you’ve spent 40 years trudging up this humongous hill but now you’re finally at the top and just about to go over… and it’s a helluva ride down the other side!! i’m going to be in the US when I turn 49 in March and can’t wait xx Anyhoo, you know that the countries of the UK have patron saints, St.George for England, St.David for Wales, St.Patrick for Ireland and,keeping the best for last,St.Andrew for Scotland. St.Andrew’s Day is on 30th November so why not do a video on the various saints of each country? xxx love you guys to bits and,as always, looking forward to seeing your next video xxxx🏴🏴🏴
I’ve had ‘elephant ears’ whilst skiing in Canada, but in Canada they’re called ‘beaver tails’. In England / UK, if you ask for a beaver tail, you’ll have a very interesting weekend.
lol!
Well, assuming you don't get a slap in the face first.
On our Facebook page, we just posted a recipe for Hushpuppies! Check it out! You will thank us! 😊
Girls, may I just say, that as low budget as your show may be, it is still higher quality than a lot of other supposed high budget shows. Love and best wishes to you both from the UK 🇬🇧❤
I agree. :-) Lots of bells and whistles don't improve the content at all. N&D are just perfect as they are.
Thank you so very much 😊
This is one of my favourite TH-cam channels and exactly because they are real and not produced. Love N&D Show!
NolifeShaq started of recording on his phone was really bad quality now he's millions of subscribers
Bits and bobs - we also have the term "bric-a-brac".
great vid ladies, i remember when i turned 40 to, my misses wanted me to have a party, i told her i didn't want to celebrate it, now i'm 57 and your just thankfull for every day lol, cheers girls have a good one, neale
Look forward to Sundays and your vids always inspire me.x! 👍❤️
Thanks!! Don't forget we have Wednesday morning episodes too! ❤❤
Yes Natasha we will still love you when you are 40. I hope you had a great birthday with lots of presents, and kisses from Debbie.
Another amusing video ladies , is everything in the States deep fried .
One more thing , today is Remembrance Sunday , please spare a thought for the fallen .
LEST WE FORGET .
God bless them all .
I keep thinking your top says paranoid…. Think that’s telling me something about myself ….lol
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Nick nacks are small related objects where as bits and bobs are random groups of things. We use both terms in the UK.
Yay 1st
HI Natasha and Debbie
Deb from Wales here hope you are keeping well.
Those Elephant Ears look a bit like Navajo Tacos (also known as Frybread)
I lived on the Navajo Nation for 7 years & had a lot of frybread but I had to put powdered sugar on it!!! The Navajos were horrified!! 😂
Happy Birthday Natasha!!!! Whenever it is! Enjoyxx
Thanks!! It was on Friday
Hi girls, good to see you’ve bounced back and great to know that all those who have subscribed are genuine Natasha and Debbie fans. I love you your show. You make me smile every time I watch you show. Never give up as there is genuine love out there for you both x
we do use the word raincheck in the uk and we did have hushpuppies shoes
Gritty over here is like semolina,something we used to eat in the 70s 80s at school lunch times. Great content by the way ladies,keep up the great videos
Hi ladies, greetings from United Kingdom 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🏴☠️🏴☠️🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️
Happy Birthday ❤❤ 40 is the best age ever ... I hope you love it ! We have kinda adopted S'mores here now but mostly use chocolate digestives and not a slab of chocolate ... those hills were certainly something I have never heard of ! Fab insightful video thanks 🙌
More for Debbie for words that would confuse. If a uk menu would say grilled as in a grilled bacon sandwich. Grilled is a different thing in both countries. Grilled in the UK would be broiled in the USA and broiled is a word that does not exist here. Grilled in USA would mean barbecue in the Uk
I use the word broiled and I live in u K
Natasha course we will still love you (and Debbie). Looking forward to your next video.
Happy birthday, now if you'll excuse me I need to go look up the recipe for for the hushpuppy XD
Yesss!! Changing the world, one hushpuppy at a time!
We posted one on our Facebook page
Merry Belated Birthmas Wishes Natasha, Hope you had a wonderful day
:)
Another great show girls... Today in G.B. it is Remembrance Sunday when we remember those Serviceman who perished in both World Wars (my maternal grandfather disappeared in the First World War - presumed dead)...
We have formal parades and church services to remember the dead...
We have no carhops, we don't even have a word carhop, never used it... Bye... 😀
Happy Birthday Natasha. New to your Channel and thoroughly enjoying watching. X
(Belated?) many happy returns to Natasha!
Happy belated Birthday Natasha. I loved my 40's but my 50s not so much as that's when the menopause kicked in :( I always say if only I could have stayed in my 40s. So enjoy the next decade to the fullest. I was going to suggest to you Over the Pond as I love Laurence's dry humour. I've been looking for a recipe for cornbread as I'm curious about it. Now I'm also looking at hush puppies recipes as they look lush.
Happy birthday Natasha have a good day love and peace from Wolverhampton England
Hope I'm not repeating myself sent you a email but I don't think it got through. Anyway check out who got married at St Peters Church Wolverhampton. Also Sulgrave Manor. For two patriotic girls you will be surprised
The British version of a s’more is a baked banana. We put a split in the banana skin, add chocolate and mini marshmallows, wrap it in foil and we cook it on a barbecue or fire.
Richard Dreyfuss' mash potato 😂 close encounters 👍
He's hilarious 😂
@@TheNatashaDebbieShow have you seen him do the countries sketch? th-cam.com/video/6DafuN7wxuM/w-d-xo.html
Hello Fello Americans...Hi I'm American and I have subscribed....I love your reactions.
A British supermarket chain, Tesco, briefly issued "Rain-checks" on sold-out sale-lines...this was about ten years back IIRC and soon ceased...but apart from that it's not something I've really come across in the UK...I'd heard the phrase "taking a rain-check", in a somewhat different context, (deferring something to a later date), in various american films though, and was also aware both of the left-pond shopping usage and it's sporting origins...
Happy Birthday, wow you don't look a day over 45, lol, yet again brill video, xx
On a trip to the west coast me and my cousin stopped at an hotel in Santa Barbara. We went down to breakfast there were a number of senior citizens and from thier accents were from the southern states. When one of their companions entered one of the seated ladies called out "Maisy-Jane! Get some of those grits, they're the best I've tasted the whole trip."
I'm sorry to I wasn't that keen on them.
Yeah ….. way to make a Sunday morning shine …. Love your videos
Aw thank you 😊 💓
I thought I was reasonably knowledgable on US language diffences but I had never heard of a carhop. A factor in that is probably that NOTHING get eaten in my Rover apart from a Wurthers Original
Here in the UK we have Elephant Feet, a large choux pastry filled with thick(heavy) whipped cream and topped with chocolate.
So nice to watch you two showing such a non-judgemental curiosity about British culture and society in your broadcasts.
Great video. I’d heard of a couple these from watching American tv, but had no clue on the rest.
Happy birthday Natasha, and wishing you both a wonderful day 😁
Thanks so much
In the carribean porridge is usually cornmeal not oatmeal. The word porridge traditionally means mashed cooked cereals & is not grain specific, so grits would be called porridge in many countries. In some countries porridge can even be tuber based
Elephant Ear!!!!!, bloody hilarious never heard any such food, funny though 💗
Hope you had a fantastic Birthday Natasha. I've been watching Laurence for a few years now, as I wanted to learn more about the US, he's very witty.
We do sometimes use the word rain check here in the UK. It might depend on where you come from. I've heard it here in Scotland. Not often though .
With the carhops yea I diddnt think that was a thing anymore like we have drivethroughs but the closest I've seen to a carhop is when the microphones break at the mcdonalds and someone takes your order in person or when they are busy enough that you have to park and wait for someone to bring out your food after you've paid and ordered in the drive through
Happy Fantastic Fabulous 40, hope you’ve both had an amazing weekend celebrating 🥳🎂🎉
Great topic today,always wondered what Grits were .Have a great Birthday Natasha
When I visited friends in North Carolina I tried Collard Greens, but not Grits and I was warned off Chitlins so one day I shall have to try a grit, but perhaps not the chits.
Don't worry Natasha I'll be celebrating my 39th birthday for the 12th year in a row next month 😂😂
please do more of these. i'd never heard of any of these. very interesting and confusing at the same time. more more more.
In N.E. Scotland we have something similar to elephant ears called 'butteries' or 'rowies'. Rowies are traditionally made with fish oil instead of butter. They were traditionally made as a preserved flat firm bun somewhere between pastry & dough.
Yay, I used to get those fresh from the galley while I was working offshore out of Aberdeen.
Sadly missed.
But then, I wouldn't be allowed since I had a little pain in the chest last year.
As we say in 🏴, you've got to laugh.
❤ to 🏴
Hi I am a recent subscriber from the UK .
Loving the channel
Aw thanks Andrew! 😊
Hi guys, fun video as always. Wee suggestion. Maybe have some items to show us? The hushpuppies you could even eat! Bonus! Happy biff day there x
There were photos in the video
Happy belated birthday Natasha 🎂 🥳,
Hope you had a wonderful day,
Good morning Natasha and Debbie another fun video 😄 x
OMG I need that Polaroid sweater. Off to Amazon (after I've watched your video of course :))
I love your Polaroid jumper!!! xx
Hi girls happy to see that Natasha is feeling better XX Thank you for a very informative video.xxx
Unfortunately this was recorded pre-birthday so she's still having a rough time
Happy birthday Natasha, have a good one
Hello both,grits is another name for underwear in this part of South Wales.Used mostly in the 70's,80's it could lead to great misunderstanding and cause a diplomatic incident.!Someone could innocently say"have you tried Natasha and Debbie's grits?"to which I would reply "I don't think they'll fit me!"Keep up the good work informing and entertaining us with your opinions.
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Congratulations and Happy birthday!
Remember, 40 is just a number. I turned 40 this year and I don't plan on growing up any time soon. 🥳👍
We have buns called Elephant Ears in the UK, I’m in my fifties and bought them from local bakeries since I was a kid.
OMG! I pressed the wrong button and missed Laurence's new video but after failing to to backtrack, I was elated to see this one again, with acute commentary!
We also say odds and sod's for bits and bobs, x
A very funny reaction, loved every second of it. I would like to try all of the food in the video. I'm remember trying corn dogs on a visit to seattle. I also liked that all the food was sold in bigger portions to what we have in England. Happy birthday Natasha have an amazing day, 40 years young. Take care to both of you.
Only knew "jaywalking" & that's because I nearly got done in New York as a teenager many years ago.
I've seen grits described, no thank you, little better than porridge.
An American student I worked with in London, told how she had grabbed her boyfriend's to pull him back from crossing the road when the little green man wasn't lit.
That was when she learned jaywalking in the UK didn't exist.
Great video, good that we got to learn something new this time , sending birthday love to you Natasha, your 40,s are the best years so embrace it and get a good wrinkle cream 👍 ❤ 😀
Another enjoyable video. Keep them coming, please.
Thank you!! ❤
In Britain, we have pickled eggs with fish and chips.
No thank you 😂
The closest thing to carhops here is a drive through where we're asked to wait in a special parking space after ordering because they need to get the food from the back of the kitchen, if you order anything unusual. They then bring your food to you, although we tend to drive home to eat it.
McDonald’s have recently started doing click & collect too which is kinda of like car hops. You pull into a click & collect space. Make your order through the app & then someone delivers your food to the car
Hi guys no we don’t have carhops in the uk , obviously we have drive throughs at maccies but no one that comes to the car ! Maybe I should start one .x
My Auntie took us to a fish camp when we visited. The Catfish and the Hush Puppys were amazing. The Hush puppy's came in a basket, that they kept replacing with a full one and had a cheese dip. We also had the breakfast biscuits which were amazing with egg and bacon.
The two things I couldn't get onboard with were biscuits and gravy, and grits. The white gravy tasted weird and coming from Scotland we love salty or sweet porridge, but the grits not so much. American barbecue on the other hand was amazing.
Nooo!!! Biscuits and gravy should never be white gravy!! Sorry to hear that, we love biscuits and gravy
Being in your 30s is just an older teenager. When you hit 40s you're almost an adult. Hang on to that ''almost'' for as long as you can. :-D HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We had grits when we came over to the States. My brother in law and his wife told us we didn't have to eat them but we loved them. Very similar to porridge which can also be eaten with salt or sugar. Take care both xxx
So they are basically porridge? I wonder why they are so loved if that's the case.
No, not porridge kinda related
@@lauralishes1 not porridge as not oats
I have seen Cowboy Film where they ate grits, now I thought this was UK's 'bubble & squeak' (onions, potatoes, other veg & possible bacon fried). So when in USA I had grits & was shocked to realise it was porridge....not a fan
What you call baseball, in the UK we call it Rounders. Happy Birthday Natasha.🎂🎉🎈🌹
I think he was talking about cricket though.
No we don't, baseball and rounders are two similar, but different things. Rounders is played with a tennis ball and one of those crappy plastic tennis rackets, not a baseball and baseball bat.
@@DarthSanguine Not where I'm from, we used cork balls like in baseball & baseball bats, maybe where you are they did that, but our rounders was exactly like baseball just with a different name. Who the hell uses tennis rackets to play rounders(baseball)?.
@@MonkeyButtMovies1 sounded like he was talking about baseball to me.
Love from lincolnshire 😊
Great video again guys. 👏 👍
We don't have carhops as in someone takes your order then brings the food out, the closest thing we have is ordering on the McDonald's app then pressing the "here now" button then they bring the food out lol
Hope you had a lovely birthday. I was dreading my 40th but now I don't care. I'm 46 but don't act like it. It's just a number and you get better presents.
We use rain check a lot I’m from Nottingham but it’s not used in the supermarket sense we use it to rearrange a date etc
I've been trying to think of some British things you wouldn't have heard of over there. Do you know any of these? Custard, Vimto, scraps, hotpot, zebra crossings, mittens or five -barred gates?
Not just Zebra, there are Pelican, Puffin, Toucan and Pegasus crossings.
This could be a great "Ask Debbie" Live episode!
Happy 40th Birthday Natasha.
Life begins at 40, so they say.
Bah humbug
@@TheNatashaDebbieShow. 🤣🤣. I’ll let you into a little secret, I’m 49 and still waiting. 🤣
When I lived in LA most of my friends and family are out or got drive throughs ...they had big houses but their kitchens we're tiny and everything always looked unused
Happy birthday Natasha, as a 38yo I can certainly relate
18 again with 22 years experience, happy birthday 🥂
One of the best things I've had which you don't see much of in the UK is the New Orleans beignets. They are soooooo good.
Happy birthday hun hope you have a good day xx enjoying your videos xx
In terms of carhops (I have been to a great one in Indiana - but not Gene’s) you have to remember that the US was largely built around the car, whereas Britain’s towns and cities were well established and had to fit the car in - the layout of my town centre is exactly the same as it was almost 1000 years ago - even has the same street names
I’ve never seen a Sonic in Indiana (which is where Lawrence also is) so maybe that’s why he thinks they’re rare?
Yep. Come to Bath if you want to see a city that was designed around the horse, not the car. Visitors from London believed no one else knew what real traffic could be like - until they visited Bath.
👍😄. Lucky him. That's to guy living in America not Samuel being first I don't mind that
"Elephant Ears" in gardening is the common name of the plant whose Latin name is "Bergenia" spp.
So ladies most of my adult life when I hear the word Grits connected to food in the USA I have always assumed like America does with (pork belly slices) Bacon fry the crap out of it I assumed a corn based thing that was fried in a skillet whereas it is actually a porridge Okie Dokie just adjusting the Galactic Translator ;-))
Cream of Wheat. Only it’s corn.
Regarding Jaywalking, pedestrians have right of way in the UK once they have stepped on to the road, hmm.... I think, it is something like that anyway, it is a long time since I read the Highway Code.
Saw a "carhop" at a McDonald's last week when the drive thru was a car park and he was sent out to help clear the queue, not referred to as a rain check but some stores will sell you stuff they haven't got yet and send it to you when it's available
Beans on toast yay! I grew up thinking that Heinz was an English company, and Woolworths (no longer here). Imagine my surprise when at the age of 30.....
As a 63 year old Brit I knew all these words quite well. Probably due to tv and movie influence. Spent 6 months backpacking across the US - and do think "grits" are disgusting! Personal taste. Syrup on bacon - and breakfast - would be another OMG moment. Would argue with him about "rain check" - I think that is not at all uncommon and heard it, and used it myself for many years. Again - maybe it came with movies etc. Pretty sure we have more words in common use that would baffle most Americans - mainly due to the condensed regional variations.
I grew up in California from 1953-1973; now back in England.
(1) elephant ear - never heard of.
(2) grits - heard of, never tried - associate with the south
(3) butte - didn't know that one
(4) s'mores - never heard of whilst in America
(5) carhop - I thought they died out in the distant past - never seen a place using them
(6) jaywalking - this one I do know!
(7) raincheck - heard of, but not when shops run out of "on sale" stock
(8) hushpuppies - only recently encountered the word (other than shoes) - never tasted
In the UK we call a weed wacker a strimmer. I like grits & grape nuts but the first time I tried grape nuts I didn't realise that they seem to procreate in the bowl. Took me ages to finish them & then couldn't walk for an hour.
We have grits in my part of England. We call it "grouty pudding" or "grouty dick".
I tried grits when I visited Georgia in the early 2000s. Ugh... never again... I can't believe they're actually considered as food! Don't get me wrong though; in general I think the cuisine of the southern USA is absolutely delicious. Grits were literally the only thing I tried which didn't work for my taste buds. :)
I even tried the ones with cheese - still disgusting.
What did you put on them? Or dare we ask, did you eat them plain?? 😲
Been there done that, got the tee shirt. Had them recommend to me. Unfortunately without the instructions on how they should be dressed in the dish. Had them plain. The waitress was impressed and asked if I enjoyed them? I was going to say Very American but went with Very Southern. See literally cooed with pride
@@TheNatashaDebbieShow I think plain with a bit of butter... They were served up to me by the mother of the girl I was visiting.
@@CRINOTH ugh! They did you wrong!