Huh. Flirting. - Page 6

Trilby · 11-05-2008, 08:40 PM

I know. I'm giving up. on everything

DanaC · 11-05-2008, 08:47 PM

*chuckles* silly.

Trilby · 11-05-2008, 08:48 PM

No. Seriously down after tonight. Hate self. going to bed.

DanaC · 11-05-2008, 08:49 PM

Oh honey...whyso?

Seriously, you are being too hard on yourself.

Trilby · 11-05-2008, 08:50 PM

No.

thanks, though.

g'night. Kisses.

DanaC · 11-05-2008, 08:50 PM

*hugs*

monster · 11-05-2008, 08:53 PM

yeah, brits are more flirty in general, now I think about it. We're totally into double-entendres and americans are not. We even have a phrase in case you look like you don't get it ("as the actress said to the bishop"). here, you say it and spell it out immediately afterwards whether they show signs of getting it or not, and add "just kidding" to make sure there are no hurt feelings......or don't bother to say anything at all.

That is something i miss about the UK (have been giving serious thought to becoming American today)

monster · 11-05-2008, 08:54 PM

sleep well. bri

DanaC · 11-06-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

That is something i miss about the UK (have been giving serious thought to becoming American today)

*Smiles* that's a hell of a step. Do you think you'll do it?

Sundae · 11-06-2008, 07:51 AM

Hmmmmmmmmm.
Something to think about while American dreaming then I guess. I've never thought we were flirty as a nation. Perhaps it takes the absence to make it noticeable.

I'd certainly miss double entendre. Thinking about it, we're just rude really aren't we?

I was reading an American review of a British comedy* the other day and it said something like, "I wouldn't call this family viewing - parents will want to watch it first as it contains many sexual references unsuitable for children." I honestly can't remember what it was now, but it was something SO tame. I guess in this country we assume innuendo goes over children's heads, and when it doesn't, they know enough for it not to harm them!

* ETA - Only Fools and Horses!

DanaC · 11-06-2008, 11:27 AM

lol Only Fools and Horses Christmas special was essential viewing for the nation's families for several years. Far from parents watching it first, three generations of a family would commonly sit to watch that together.

I was thinking about something similar the other day. I was going to post a bit about the new BBC kids' drama, Merlin. I have watched several episodes now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It occurred to me, that I would probably include a warning for American parents that british children's television contains a lot of violence. More specifically, the violence it shows will sometimes be fatal. This show is aired early saturday evening and in the last episode I watched (online, i am out of sync with the tv) the young Prince Arthur kills Sir Valiant with a sword through his gut.[*]

Now, I am working on the assumption that american kids shows wouldnt have fatal violence shown, but thats based on nothing more than my own conjecture. I'd be interested to hear an American perspective.

[*eta] violence is shown and is quite realistic, but blood is not shown and the actual killing stroke happens off camera, in this case as he is clasped in a hug; we see from the shouders up, but it is very clear what has happened.

Clodfobble · 11-06-2008, 12:34 PM

In general, parents here would be much more accepting of the violence than the sexual innuendo. We do have fatal violence, but it depends very heavily on the context. Accidents, and "bad guys" getting killed is much more acceptable than a good guy dying, or worse, a moral quandary in which a good guy kills someone else who might or might not actually be a bad guy. Conflicted protagonists, or antagonists who have somewhat understandable motives, are not common at all in kids' shows.

jinx · 11-06-2008, 12:54 PM

Yes, what Clod said.
Also, in my experience, it seems most parent's objections to sex, innuendo, and language, is having to deal with the embarrassment of their their child getting in trouble for repeating stuff at school.
My sister was pulled aside at drop off one morning because her son had repeated a line from the Simpsons.... something about a porn store. He was admonished for saying it so he then asked what porn was. The "teacher" (a woman with 5 children, some of them college aged) told him it was a bad thing that naughty people do to each other.

Cicero · 11-06-2008, 01:02 PM

There's no men in here to flirt with. This thread sucks.

I was told that there would be flirting in here?

glatt · 11-06-2008, 01:05 PM

No. Flirting is down the hall. This is ignoring.

11-05-2008, 08:40 PM	#76
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I know. I'm giving up. on everything __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-05-2008, 08:48 PM	#78
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	No. Seriously down after tonight. Hate self. going to bed. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-05-2008, 08:50 PM	#80
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	No. thanks, though. g'night. Kisses. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-05-2008, 08:53 PM	#82
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yeah, brits are more flirty in general, now I think about it. We're totally into double-entendres and americans are not. We even have a phrase in case you look like you don't get it ("as the actress said to the bishop"). here, you say it and spell it out immediately afterwards whether they show signs of getting it or not, and add "just kidding" to make sure there are no hurt feelings......or don't bother to say anything at all. That is something i miss about the UK (have been giving serious thought to becoming American today) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-05-2008, 08:54 PM	#83
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	sleep well. bri __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-05-2008, 08:47 PM	#77
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	chuckles silly.

11-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#79
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh honey...whyso? Seriously, you are being too hard on yourself.

11-06-2008, 07:51 AM	#85
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Hmmmmmmmmm. Something to think about while American dreaming then I guess. I've never thought we were flirty as a nation. Perhaps it takes the absence to make it noticeable. I'd certainly miss double entendre. Thinking about it, we're just rude really aren't we? I was reading an American review of a British comedy* the other day and it said something like, "I wouldn't call this family viewing - parents will want to watch it first as it contains many sexual references unsuitable for children." I honestly can't remember what it was now, but it was something SO tame. I guess in this country we assume innuendo goes over children's heads, and when it doesn't, they know enough for it not to harm them! * ETA - Only Fools and Horses!

11-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#86
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	lol Only Fools and Horses Christmas special was essential viewing for the nation's families for several years. Far from parents watching it first, three generations of a family would commonly sit to watch that together. I was thinking about something similar the other day. I was going to post a bit about the new BBC kids' drama, Merlin. I have watched several episodes now and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It occurred to me, that I would probably include a warning for American parents that british children's television contains a lot of violence. More specifically, the violence it shows will sometimes be fatal. This show is aired early saturday evening and in the last episode I watched (online, i am out of sync with the tv) the young Prince Arthur kills Sir Valiant with a sword through his gut.[] Now, I am working on the assumption that american kids shows wouldnt have fatal violence shown, but thats based on nothing more than my own conjecture. I'd be interested to hear an American perspective. [eta] violence is shown and is quite realistic, but blood is not shown and the actual killing stroke happens off camera, in this case as he is clasped in a hug; we see from the shouders up, but it is very clear what has happened.

11-06-2008, 12:34 PM	#87
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	In general, parents here would be much more accepting of the violence than the sexual innuendo. We do have fatal violence, but it depends very heavily on the context. Accidents, and "bad guys" getting killed is much more acceptable than a good guy dying, or worse, a moral quandary in which a good guy kills someone else who might or might not actually be a bad guy. Conflicted protagonists, or antagonists who have somewhat understandable motives, are not common at all in kids' shows. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-06-2008, 12:54 PM	#88
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Yes, what Clod said. Also, in my experience, it seems most parent's objections to sex, innuendo, and language, is having to deal with the embarrassment of their their child getting in trouble for repeating stuff at school. My sister was pulled aside at drop off one morning because her son had repeated a line from the Simpsons.... something about a porn store. He was admonished for saying it so he then asked what porn was. The "teacher" (a woman with 5 children, some of them college aged) told him it was a bad thing that naughty people do to each other. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-06-2008, 01:02 PM	#89
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	There's no men in here to flirt with. This thread sucks. I was told that there would be flirting in here? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#90
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	No. Flirting is down the hall. This is ignoring.

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