"Piss" must be such a confusing word for visitors to the UK. You can be Pissed (drunk), take the Piss (say something sarcastic or incorrect), have a Piss (to urinate), be Pissed off (to be annoyed), be Pissing around (behaving stupid), be a Piss head (regulary get drunk and act stupid), drink Piss water (a weak or watery drink), something can be a piece of Piss (easy), it can be Pissing down (raining), or Piss can simply mean urine.
@jeanedwards7835
Жыл бұрын
😂
@Haberdashery22
Жыл бұрын
Yes! And the other thing is you have to be mindful about who you use the word to. In social privacy or with your mates? Fine. In a bar/nightclub/gig? Expected. Work colleagues? Probably not. Shop assistant to customer? Definitely not. Around children? Er big fat no. Certainly makes you think! 😊
@Kaiserbill99
Жыл бұрын
You missed "Piss off!" when used as an alternative to f*ck off!
@jockkardashian.9407
Жыл бұрын
@@Haberdashery22 It probably depends where you work, everywhere I've ever worked it would be totally fine to use (and much worse...). I did once ask a shop assistant how she was doing and she replied "I am SO pissed off", which I liked, so much more real than fake "have a nice day!" style shop speak.
@redbirddeerjazz
Жыл бұрын
The Finnish comedian Ismo would get some great material out of this. He has some hilarious bits about American English, e.g. the many meanings of the word “shit”
@5688gamble
Жыл бұрын
"Pissing" always meant raining heavily to me, "spitting" is the one we'd use for light rain.
@jackiedelvalle
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@Rekeaki
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, chucking it down and pissing down are equivalent.
@eleanor3018
Жыл бұрын
definitely
@Relyx
Жыл бұрын
"It's pissing down" or "it's pouring down" are heavy. "It's piddling down" or "it's spitting" are light. "It's chucking it down" or "it's pelting down" are reserved for really heavy rain in my experienced.
@miriamrobarts
Жыл бұрын
In the US, we call it "sprinkling" when it's lightly raining, or "pouring" if it's heavy rain. I'm sure there are lots of other terms, but that's most common (as far as I've heard it).
@funkyfender1
9 ай бұрын
I burst out laughing when you said ‘alcoholic cider’! Cider without alcohol is just apple juice 🤣🤣🤣
@Xeroph-5
7 ай бұрын
At least Aspall's is a good cider. Could've been Brothers....
@psammiad
7 ай бұрын
I really don't understand why Americans call apple juice cider, weird.
@Anon54387
7 ай бұрын
@@psammiad There's a difference between apple juice and cider, one can taste it. Then there's hard cider which is cider with alcohol. THINK! There's a reason there are two different terms, one can buy apple juice or one can buy cider.
@exeterman2
7 ай бұрын
@@Anon54387 If it's non alcoholic its just apple juice. American non-alcoholic cider is just cloudy apple juice.
@emsmiff607
7 ай бұрын
When I was in America a guy I knew bought some English cider and he thought it was like wine and served it in wine glasses. I was like 'where's me pint?' :)
@Brookler
Жыл бұрын
You took her to SLOUGH? What did she do to upset you? 😂
@grahvis
Жыл бұрын
Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now,
@OntarioTrafficMan
Жыл бұрын
The Great Western Railway service from Paddington to Oxford stops in Slough
@nahlaahmani6739
Жыл бұрын
😂
@juliegale3863
Жыл бұрын
God awful place and I chose to get married there😮
@RandomDustBunny
Жыл бұрын
Ricky Gervais’ song about Slough is the best thing about it!
@klaxoncow
9 ай бұрын
I like the tradition of shouting "wahey!" when a glass shatters. It's entirely meant in a friendly fashion. It's the whole room saying "we don't mind", "it's not a big deal" and cheering them on. To say "don't get stressed, as accidents happen, and no-one minds that this has happened". With some distance, it's even funny and definitely NOT a big deal. That's the context it's meant in. It's defusing a stressful situation with humour. Telling the staff member that it's fine, we got your back and it's not a big deal. So, really, don't stress about it but just laugh along with us. If you understand it that way, then it's actually perfectly endearing that everyone joins in with the "ah, don't worry about it" re-assurance and cheers you on.
@purplefood1
3 ай бұрын
I also really love it, my favourite is a heard a guy shout "fire the juggler!"
@caroleperry1138
3 ай бұрын
Also shout don't wash that one.
@purplefood1
3 ай бұрын
@@caroleperry1138 I love that
@PleaseApplaud
2 ай бұрын
As ex-barstaff, literally every single member of bar staff I have ever worked with (50+) HATED it. It might be seen as a laugh by the customers doing it, but to all the staff I ever worked with, it felt the same as someone walking into your office, pointing at your cubicle, and shouting "HAHAHAHA, you screwed up at your job!" so that the the entire office turns to stare and laugh at you too.
@heliotropezzz333
Жыл бұрын
They're not primarily towel warmers. That's a secondary function. They are radiators to heat the bathrooms.
@emzshea
Жыл бұрын
Came to the comments to say this. I wonder if Evan thinks people turn them on (not that you always can) just to warm towels ... the UK is not that luxurious. They are so we don't freeze to death 😂
@tooplanx
Жыл бұрын
Abd also to dry out used towels so they don't go musty and horrible in our damp, cold winters!
@randomname4726
Жыл бұрын
And saves on washing.
@830927mjki
Жыл бұрын
and the reason they're everywhere is because they are a strait upgrade from the radiators we used to have.
@DrExcess
Жыл бұрын
@@830927mjki Not really an upgrade, they provide no convection and so are vastly less efficient than a proper radiator.
@georgewhite1972
Жыл бұрын
8:44 - Evan's Mum says "And you had to pull this knob". Evan's face after she said it proves that he has truly adopted the British sense of dirty humour 🤣
@ymarkone
Жыл бұрын
BINGO! Just watched that again WITHOUT SOUND and YES, you are correct!!!
@chrisnamaste3572
Жыл бұрын
At least she didn't say "pull his knob..."
@ThisWeekNetwork
Жыл бұрын
Someone give him a passport, he is one of us!
@Mike-rw2nh
Жыл бұрын
@@keebs4265I read that in the voice of Rowan Atkinson. ‘Ball… Cock…’ 👍
@Ramtamtama
Жыл бұрын
@@ThisWeekNetwork he already has one! He's been legally British for a couple of years now
@DavidStruveDesigns
8 ай бұрын
Your mom is an absolute delight!! The UK would welcome her back any time I'm sure! She's just adorably cute!! 😊
@jamiesimms7084
5 ай бұрын
Where are you from?
@DavidStruveDesigns
5 ай бұрын
@@jamiesimms7084 South-West England
@jamiesimms7084
5 ай бұрын
@@DavidStruveDesigns oh just curious. I'm from the Midlands
@Amyliah_Violet
Жыл бұрын
“British food’s not bad; it’s unique,” 😂 That’s the kind of reviews we strive for 🇬🇧 2:25
@RandomDustBunny
Жыл бұрын
😂 My heart swelled with pride! 😂
@andrewh.8403
Жыл бұрын
at least she didn't say, Ït makes you think"....
@Brittrash
Жыл бұрын
Probably has something to do with it not being rammed with sugar and sweetners 😂
@lynnmacdonald5654
Жыл бұрын
I watch an American discovering his Irish and British roots. He did a comparison of the ingrediants of well known foods you an also get in America. The difference was astounding!!! The Britsh has more food laws and ours would not only have less calorias and smaller portions eg our large drinks were American's medium or sometimes small. Our food has much less crazy additives.
@petegarnett7731
Жыл бұрын
It's hardly unique. In addition to traditional dishes, we seem to have accepted ones from all over the world as well. We have even picked up bad Murican habits like walking around with large containers of 200 different weird "coffees". We just used to make a coffee and drink it where we were.
@jacobarmour6325
Жыл бұрын
“Because that’s where I live” Spoken like a true New Jersey patriot 🫡
@libraryofthoughts0
Жыл бұрын
Omg, right? 😂
@theelph100
Жыл бұрын
Should have taken her to the original Jersey, the channel island
@felixhenson9926
Жыл бұрын
Everything is legal in New Jersey.
@ronlussari
Жыл бұрын
As a Brazilian living in Manchester, the most interesting thing for me is to realise how we are similar. There are plenty of differences and I was expecting everything to be different. However, now it seems obvious, we are all humans so the core of our lives are pretty much the same.
@Salena905
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, ☺️
@felixhenson9926
Жыл бұрын
Hey from a fellow Manc!
@rob5197
Жыл бұрын
We are not talking of people but the country, cuisine, culture, traditions, houses, town plannings, etc - - Britain is unic nothing like the rest of Europe - - Spain, Italy France are very similar in many ways unlike Britain which is a peculiar in many ways, an odd one
@ajs41
Жыл бұрын
As an English person I've noticed how easy written Portuguese is to understand, (although it's different for the spoken language in both Brazil and Portugal).
@stephenbrooks6174
Жыл бұрын
I'm a 76 year old Brit and a couple of years ago I employed a young Brazilian woman to clean for me, I am disabled. There is a 50 year difference in our ages but we became great friends and she just reminded me of me all those years ago when I first stumbled into London, not knowing my arse from my elbow. She was/is a qualified architect but it wasn't beneath her to clean for an old man, and I must say did a great job. When she finally left to go back to Brazil after 3 years, there were floods of tears on both sides. She's coming back and hoping to start up her own business here, I will do all I can to help. So yes; it's the core of ourselves, we come from different parts of this planet but we are human beings.
@chrisknight2631
Жыл бұрын
Towel warmers!!! 😂😂😂 That cracked me up! They’re radiators for our central heating!! It’s just become ‘fancy’ these days to get one in your bathroom that functions as a towel rack/warmer, but they’re still just radiators! Brilliant 😂😂
@2003ct
11 ай бұрын
They are often plumbed into the hot water system rather than the central heating, so they remain hot all year, otherwise they would never be on during the summer
@smorrow
8 ай бұрын
They're modern af; I literally only ever see them in hotels.
@samiam8443
7 ай бұрын
@@smorrowI have them in my two bed flat. I’ve lived here for 16 yrs, so not that modern 🤷♀️
@alemgas
6 ай бұрын
Fitted my first one about 40 years ago, im a heating engineer @smorrow
@bitofbritlife183
6 ай бұрын
We've got one in each bathroom connected to central heating (obvs). No they don't work when the heating's off. But you can augment with an electric heating element that fits inside for when the heating's off. They're for drying towels.
@rach_laze
Жыл бұрын
“This is my mum” there’s no denying that one! and she is wonderful
@johnmcnally7812
Жыл бұрын
Re: "mind the gap", do you know the story behind the recording used at Embankment? At Embankment you will hear the recording as performed by Oswald Laurence. After he died Margaret (his wife and now widow) would sit at Embankment to hear his voice. Back in 2012 TfL updated the announcement with a new voice and Margaret was distraught. However, TfL dug into the archives and found his recording. So Embankment is the only station at which you will hear his voice. I think it's a rather beautiful act to comfort a grieving widow. Edit: it might also be fun to ask your mum to try say the names of British places that are pronounced differently to how they're spelt (like Greenwich).
@razor1uk610
Жыл бұрын
TfL should keep it for all stations, it's an iconic voice and part of UK transport history, and is well intoned and spoken for all!
@RogueWraith909
Жыл бұрын
That's such a lovely story!
@adellaeltantawy9345
Жыл бұрын
That is so decent of them. Poor woman. She must really miss him.
@bsteven885
Жыл бұрын
Well, Americans DO know how to pronounce "Greenwich" (GREN-itch) because a famous area in New York City is called Greenwich Village.
@miriamrobarts
Жыл бұрын
@@bsteven885 Yes, & from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
@stevewareing8525
9 ай бұрын
Great video, in Lancashire (North West England) When someone drops and breaks a glass apart from the cheer you may occasionally hear some one shout "Sack the Juggler" . 😉🤣.
@shaun906
7 ай бұрын
lol
@johnbaines4908
7 ай бұрын
Yeah, "Sack the juggler" is said virtually every time in Manchester, as well as, "Don't wash that one..."
@justinwebb3117
7 ай бұрын
I'm still getting over the fact they don't cheer a dropped glass! It just makes it embarrassing for everyone! But if we applaud, it also shows that nobody has deliberately smashed a glass in order to shank someone with a shard... It's an ACCIDENT which we treat like a party trick, to avoid the misunderstanding that it's about to kick off. ❤😊
@emsmiff607
7 ай бұрын
I'm in Lancashire and we shout things like 'Better go to SpecSavers' :)
@kimgrattage6049
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@schumache101
Жыл бұрын
I visited the UK at the end of May-beginning of June. There were lots of things I loved, but walking around actually felt safe. My mom & I were exploring different places, some of which at night. At no point did we feel like we were in danger. I would give anything to have that feeling all the time
@RobG001
Жыл бұрын
A sad reflection on the state of America, I've been reading the news there over the 4th of July weekend, the death toll and injuries from firearms and the mass shootings is horrendous, people just going out for a nice time shot and killed or having life changing injuries, for no reason, just because someone got pissed off and had easy access to a gun or guns. Maybe you should consider emigrating, circumstances permitting of course, you only have one life, living in fear, is no way to live. My best wishes to you, :)
@katywelsh2447
Жыл бұрын
actually makes me so proud to hear that other people feel like that when they visit! Like I live in a small town and we could literally leave our doors unlocked and not worry (but probs wouldn't try that in a city haha)
@jaynepaige5702
Жыл бұрын
Really big lorrys are not allowed to travel during the day. So many stop in Laybys if they haven't reached their destination due to traffic earlier on in their travels.
@raymondporter2094
Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed your visit to the UK. I also hope you did NOT stay only in London because that one city is only a part of what Britain offers.
@moonloversheila8238
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s pretty unusual to feel unsafe here. And nobody carries a gun. Thank goodness!
@johnlochness
Жыл бұрын
I ran a B&B for 20 years in Scotland and I lost count of the number of times American tourists told me the TV a was dead in their room and where totally confused when I told them to switch the power on on the wall. 😂
@patriciamillin1977
9 ай бұрын
I live in Germany, where we (unfortunately) don’t have those switches on wall outlets, though we do have them on extension outlets. My family on the other hand lives in Cyprus, where they do have the power switches. Every time I go there, I have to get used to switching the power on and off, but by the time I get back home I’m so used to it that I really miss having it in my flat.
@branislavpetriska882
8 ай бұрын
Yeah that shocked me in UK....switches on sockets 😂😂😂
@Mooneye63
7 ай бұрын
@@branislavpetriska882The best safety sockets. Years ago there was a move to look at 2pin and no switches, but it's not as safe.
@MrZenGuitarist
7 ай бұрын
Hehehe! OK, yeah - that is rather unusual in Sweden as well, although not to extent it would have been considered a true shocker. At least I do not think so. But still, interesting.
@kimgrattage6049
5 ай бұрын
@@branislavpetriska882Yeah! Fancy that eh? I'm British. I have USB sockets in my kitchen as well as double sockets for white goods. E.g. fridge/freezer. Range stove, washer, dryer, microwave, Air Fryer, sandwich toaster, television. Food mixer for baking, kettle. Front door bell plug, smart meter , slow cooker. 66L chest freezer got big fitted kitchen.
@robjohnston1433
9 ай бұрын
Lovely lady! What a wonderful Mum! And you two are great together. Glad she enjoyed her trip.
@eligoldman9200
Жыл бұрын
One thing I’ve noticed about Brit’s is that any time I looked remotely confused at any point random Brit’s come out of the fourth wall and offer my unsolicited help and insisted they help me 110% even if I didn’t want it. I’ve been in London 10 days and it’s happened more than 15 times.
@babycakes9718
Жыл бұрын
I started reading this comment thinking it would be positive but I got to the end and now I’m Confused 😅
@eligoldman9200
Жыл бұрын
@@babycakes9718Lmao I just got social anxiety but it’s really nice over all.
@hesky10
Жыл бұрын
For the love of God don't take others generosity for granted, there are many people who try and scam, Rob tourists because they are easy prey and are perceived to have a lot of money.
@kjmav10135
Жыл бұрын
I am SO grateful for kind Brits offering help. Years ago, I wanted to get into the unconsecrated side of Highgate Cemetery, where George Eliot is buried. It wasn’t sure how to get in, so I just stood there. All of a sudden, out of absolutely NOWHERE, this extremely kind woman appeared, found the right gate (it was locked), found the possessor of the key, and told me where to find George (“she’s to the left, just past the leaning angel-if you pass Karl Marx you’ve gone too far”).
@robertcroft8241
Жыл бұрын
You really met any English Speakers in London ? I never did.
@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx
Жыл бұрын
I just got home from London yesterday; my first overseas trip ever! I used to work for DART, the public transportation in Dallas, Texas, and I am so impressed with the system in London. Y’all are doing it right!
@saz4860
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed your time here 😊 xx
@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx
Жыл бұрын
@@saz4860 I did! I’m definitely going back, and recommend it to everyone. Such a lovely city
@leubell8341
Жыл бұрын
It's THE system that's why. Everything else is based off it...
@ajs41
Жыл бұрын
One of the best things about the UK (where I live) is that 99% of the police don't have guns. The reason is very simple: most criminals don't have guns either. That makes everyone feel a lot safer than they do in most other countries where people do have guns.
@DavidBeddard
Жыл бұрын
London public transport opts for quantity over quality and it tries to make best of a strange situation in a huge, unplanned, urban sprall. It's not perfect, but nor is it terrible.
@sarahfields288
Жыл бұрын
Glad your mum had a nice time and felt safe walking around alone
@angelaburrow8114
Жыл бұрын
If I was shown a photo of your mum & told she was the mother of a youtuber, I'd guess exactly who she was. She's the spitting image of her son. She's also good on camera, at ease & comes across as a natural. Sometimes people put relations on screen & it's obvious they don't enjoy being there. Not the case here.
@anthonytouchard3951
Жыл бұрын
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@cosettapessa6417
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonytouchard3951you ok? 😢
@Grumpy_Granddad
Жыл бұрын
I think it is the other way around - Son is the spit of his mum ;)
@cat-mum-Jules
Жыл бұрын
She's great isn't she 😊
@notaname8140
Жыл бұрын
@@Grumpy_Granddad Spitting image - someone that looks very much like someone else They look like each other, so they are the spitting image of each other, both are correct
@carltonurwin3923
Жыл бұрын
Evan, your mother is a star ⭐️. You should do a regular show with her.
@stevenoliver3747
Жыл бұрын
I love how Mum had to think a bit when it came to certain words, sayings, names and song lyrics but didn't flinch when it came to naming beers.
@tinnagigja3723
Жыл бұрын
Having broken a glass in a pub (though not in the UK) and received applause, it did make me feel better. It turns it from 'oh shit everyone's staring I should apologize and clean up I'm such a massive klutz and the biggest idiot ever' to 'oh yeah, shit breaks all the time and it's fine actually and I am a normal level of idiot'. Wahey!
@randomname4726
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a kindness.
@petertaysum5563
Жыл бұрын
And if you drop a bottle of wine in a supermarket (store) exclaim loudly "get the straws!".
@Ramtamtama
Жыл бұрын
@@petertaysum5563 free booze to all who want it
@MillsyLM
Жыл бұрын
I usually add "sack the juggler" 😂
@thedivinemrm5832
Жыл бұрын
Years ago I worked in a gay bar in South London. If someone smashed a glass, the standard response was "Oooh, someone's dropped an earring!" - that's never stopped being hilarious to me.
@Strigulino
Жыл бұрын
Cider is worth a mention. If you ask for cider in the UK you will get alcohol. If you want the same kind of thing with no alcohol you ask for alcohol-free cider. If you just want apple fruit juice, that’s apple juice.
@aprilsun8562
Жыл бұрын
Yes😂 My Mum gave us each a glass of British cider as kids for birthday parties after an American friend had suggested it! I think the friend had meant the American non alcoholic version.
@helveticaification
Жыл бұрын
Ask for 'Sparkling Apple Juice' if you don's want cider, which can be quite strong!
@VidsWotIMade
Жыл бұрын
Scrumpy in Somerset (Zummerzet)
@trishlangford5773
Жыл бұрын
Same in Australia. Cider is automatically alcoholic that's why it's called cider. Double strength is called Hard cider. Non alcoholic is called er.....apple juice. In the old country we used to call hard cider Scrumpy Jack. Only America has non alcoholic apple juice and call it cider. Odd.
@blackbob3358
Жыл бұрын
That be "apple juice" then, Striggers !!
@kategwynne4658
11 ай бұрын
This is funny. When you live in a country, you take it for granted. When me and hubby went to NYC, a waitress asked 'how are your plates?' during our meal. We looked very confused. Only after did we realise she was asking how the food was. Love it! You are lucky to have such a cool Mum.
@sarumano884
9 ай бұрын
Was she a part-time chiropodist, perhaps?
@rachelking3941
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is lovely Evan.. glad she has had a good trip 🥰
@busynana7917
Жыл бұрын
So glad your mum enjoyed herself in the U.K.!!! ❤️🇬🇧
@fionagregory9376
Жыл бұрын
Yes MUM.
@avictorbell2835
11 ай бұрын
Your Mom is such a sport,I'm glad that she had a great time in the UK She's right about our food, it is unique as it's such a mix from all over the world, if we like something we'll include it in our diet As a Geordie we'll talk to anyone about anything and everything on the Metro in Newcastle or anywhere we happen to be, we're famous for it, you literally cannot shut a Geordie up
@123bwlch
10 ай бұрын
Evan it's English no such thing as a British language, my familly speaks Welsh.. Good video.
@roderickjoyce6716
10 ай бұрын
Somebody once said that Geordies are almost pathologically friendly, the funny thing is, it's catching so even Londoners loosen up once they've lived in Newcastle for a while.
@hughmacfarlane9662
9 ай бұрын
No reason for wanting them to shut-up .
@Mounhas
9 ай бұрын
Same in Cornwall. Easy to have a 6 way conversation with people you’ve never met before!
@jackthelad5366
9 ай бұрын
Or understand one 😁
@femcymoedd535
Жыл бұрын
As a former Londoner now living otherwhere, I take great pleasure in striking up a conversation on the Tube. It terrifies people! "Oh my goodness, someone's talking to me! Help! What do I do?" Everyone needs a bit of fun from time to time :)
@michaelreid8857
Жыл бұрын
That’s Music to my ears! I’ve got to remember this! 😂
@shonunezekiel
Жыл бұрын
And this is why you are a 'former' Londoner ;-)
@superpieton
Жыл бұрын
There's a skit from the BBC somewhere on KZitem where a northerner brit visiting London was arrested because he was friendly and was saying hello to perfect strangers. 🤣
@jeannetteellis4926
Жыл бұрын
i also enjoy talking to strangers on the tube :)
@TalesOfWar
Жыл бұрын
The whole silent on public transport thing is very much a London thing. I'm all for it, as an introvert Northerner it brings great anxiety to me when a random stranger speaks to me!
@cmtippens9209
Жыл бұрын
Texan here. 🤠 I've never been to the U.K., would love to go, but likely never will. But I have loved watching a lot of British/Scottish/Irish tv programs & movies over the past few years. I feel proudly accomplished that I scored a perfect 100% on the slang quiz! It tells me that it was time well-spent watching them all. 😊
@rachelhenderson2688
Жыл бұрын
If you scored 100%, you can call yourself an honorary Briton!
@cmtippens9209
Жыл бұрын
@@rachelhenderson2688 - Well, my ancestral DNA is 54% British, Irish, and Scottish, so I am already halfway there, at least in my own mind. 😁
@simondalzell5635
Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to visit us our Texan friend.
@cmtippens9209
Жыл бұрын
@@simondalzell5635 - Thanks! 😊 So do I.
@Macsavage1975
Жыл бұрын
Well-done mate the laddie making the video can't pronounce Edinburgh right so if he made the slang quiz it could be questionable 😂
@JasonBarker_YT
10 ай бұрын
So amazing to see someone not British who has literally picked up every British behaviour 😂 first video I’ve watched if your Chanel but your an addition to this country bro. Well done to mum too made me laugh 😂
@dannyjonze
7 ай бұрын
Some of it he only half gets
@hatjodelka
Жыл бұрын
If you're a woman over 60 and it's not rush hour you are allowed to talk to people on public transport. It's expected. Also if someone looks lost people will help.
@lucie4185
Жыл бұрын
If in doubt knit, people expect kitting ladies to want to talk.
@krisjohnson-proctor355
Жыл бұрын
It’s true, re if you’re over 60 and it’s not rush hour it’s fine to chat! Most people, on their way to work or on their way back home after work, really only have THIS time (this tube ride) to chill, unwind, and not talk to a SINGLE person - maybe the only time in their whole day where they can get some peace and quiet!
@giovanni-cx5fb
Жыл бұрын
I swear your mom could have her own successful KZitem channel! She's so charismatic!
@BiffTummyTum
Жыл бұрын
Evan your Mom is awesome. She has a beautiful voice. I am so glad she liked our country and I’m sorry I didn’t bump into her while she was here.
@danallen3947
11 ай бұрын
mum not mom
@BiffTummyTum
11 ай бұрын
@@danallen3947 No. I generally feel it polite to use language familiar to the person I'm addressing. As an English person who has lived in America, when conversing with an American citizen it does me no harm whatsoever to say trunk instead of boot, sidewalk instead of pavement, faucet instead of tap or mom instead of mum.
@natashafletcher600
Жыл бұрын
Its both brilliant and saddening that your mom felt safe to travel about by herself. I took that confidence to the states. Nobody told me I shouldn't've.
@ianrice5656
Жыл бұрын
Depends on wether you recognise shady areas when you're at home. I wouldn't walk around South Central / Compton LA or Blackbird Leys Oxfordshire. If it looks like Robocop or Rio flavelas gtf out of there. Just be situationally aware. Head in phone,ear buds in flags as fresh meat.
@natashafletcher600
Жыл бұрын
The only times I did anything alone was in Manhattan and in Nashville. My bloke would be giving 2 hour tech talks so I would go rogue. I was only really isolated in Nash but it looked like a nice area. The bf panicked when I was taking a pic of a Dodge in NYC that was full of young black men, and I could certainly see his point, so I used my best English accent to loudly point out to "my fella" that i was sure they wouldn't mind as it was a beautiful car. So I guess I made use of my English white girl privilege to get out of that lol
@nevillemason6791
Жыл бұрын
@@natashafletcher600 I remember someone English on tv who had gone to live and work in the US explaining how she got out of a potentially dodgy situation in a bar. This guy started an unwanted conversation with her. She put on her best posh English accent and said loudly: "I'm sorry, are you addressing me?" (accompanied by a glassy stare). He was dumbfounded and then left her alone.
@natashafletcher600
Жыл бұрын
@@nevillemason6791 Haha that's brilliant!
@Floragala
Жыл бұрын
I live it when Americans try to tell me UK is more dangerous than America lol
@really-quite-exhausted
Жыл бұрын
Imagining Heather's mortified face when she realised Evan was genuinely about to explain dogging to his mum is absolutely killing me 😅
@richardhockey8442
Жыл бұрын
also 'cottaging'
@kittyjohnstone5915
Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see Evan blush!
@susanmullen5105
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar happening when I had to explain what a 'Glory Hole' was to my Mum...in a restaurant! (In Scotland, a cupboard/walk in storage area is called a glory hole...there was some confusion on my Mums part!) 😂
@wendykelly8551
Жыл бұрын
Imagine Heather going back to America saying you won't believe what the British do?
@lisacundiff8029
Жыл бұрын
Haha..I remember when I first went to London ( many years ago) and I was in a takeout and asked for a "napkin". Oh boy the looks I got! Turns out that means menstrual pad! And at another restaurant I ate at and was talking about how " stuffed" I was..well you can just imagine..lol!
@rovan8348
Жыл бұрын
I haven't been to America since I was younger and I never realised american sockets didn't have a switch. That's one of the strangest things I've learned from this channel and its such a small detail.
@lisab9541
Ай бұрын
A few outlets/plugs do.
@cacwgm
Жыл бұрын
This is hilarious. I took my daughters to the UK in May - their first time as adults (they grew up in Singapore). While they probably arrived knowing more English slang than your mother, it was entertaining to see their culture shock - Singapore is probably a bigger contrast.
@hughtube5154
Жыл бұрын
Much cleaner in Singapore, no? Isn't it forbidden to spit your chewing gum on the ground and to litter there?
@cacwgm
Жыл бұрын
@@hughtube5154 very clean - chewing gum is (almost) banned, and there are armies of cleaners...
@davidjones332
Жыл бұрын
@@cacwgm I seem to recall a tourist receiving corporal punishment for spitting chewing-gum on the floor in Singapore. I wish we had that in the UK!
@scottneil1187
Жыл бұрын
@@hughtube5154It's not allowed in the UK either, there are heavy fines for both, the difference is in enforcement.
@cacwgm
Жыл бұрын
@@davidjones332 It's not a canable offence - you can't even be put in prison for it (unless you don't pay the fine). You may be thinking of Michael Fey, who was caned for damaging public property.
@cpmahon
Жыл бұрын
Your mum was so positive abouut the UK, I think the video was made by the tourist board! What a really enjoyable and entertaining video from you both. We had the slogan for New Jersey so should the UK one be unique food, good transport, super friendly locals and dogging!!!
@razor1uk610
Жыл бұрын
Britain.. World Capital of Dogging (dogs not included or welcome at an 'event')
@davidmarsh596
8 ай бұрын
I laughed so hard, your mum is amazing. ❤ I'm proud to hear her say she felt safe on her own.
@mambofred7625
Жыл бұрын
As a Brit, I found this brilliant.
@TiffanyVictoriaHoran
10 ай бұрын
Same!
@iangudgin6536
Жыл бұрын
Evan, make sure your Mom knows that she now has a legion of British fans!!! Especially, because of the "dogging" reference!!!! 😂
@Willo_1647
Жыл бұрын
Next time your mums over you should bring her to the northwest, and the opposite side in the northeast. Places like Liverpool and Newcastle because the dialect will be mind blowing for her and they have their own little food dishes for her to try. There's loads to learn from all over the UK. Your mum had alot of fun whilst she was here and would absolutely LOVE to see her in one of your videos again soon xx
@beccathompson3559
Жыл бұрын
Yes come to Newcastle we are funny , loving and welcoming ❤xx
@avictorbell2835
11 ай бұрын
Come to Newcastle and you may never leave
@etiennemathieupomerleau4956
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is lovely, you should “interview” her more often
@monkfishboy
Жыл бұрын
As a British person living in France for the last 5 years I actually learn so much from your videos. There are so SO many things that are region specific in the UK...words and phrases that I have never heard of. But also so many things that are uniquely British that I took for granted when I was living there. The thing about feeling safe was an interesting one because recently I went to the states for the first time (NYC so obviously not classic USA) and I remember thinking "wow it's so incredibly safe here and everyone is ridiculously nice" but then I remembered that I was looking at it from a Parisian perspective where people are just mean all the time for the fun of it. Makes you appreciate where you come from. Also your mom is just adorable! Please make more videos with her ❤
@DaisyCatToo
11 ай бұрын
My cousin lived in Paris whilst working for a German company. He hated it and left after a year. He said that Parisians don't like themselves, never mind anyone else.
@soco13466
9 ай бұрын
I asked a German why the French hate everyone. "The French hate the French, so..."
@v00n2000
8 ай бұрын
@@DaisyCatToo The older French in general. Parisians are just extra obnoxious.
@ruthguthrie1099
6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you felt safe and comfortable. That's so pleasing to hear. ❤️
@LisaLea-l7c
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is truly hilarious. Love her!
@weedle30
Жыл бұрын
Bigging it up for Evan’s mum - she is a ⭐️ - don’t let her go back to her home, keep her here, she is so much fun! 👍🏻😄
@margaretmorris672
Жыл бұрын
Loved your rendering of “ You Cannie Kick Your Grannie Off A Bus “ as the daughter of a Scottish mother I was brought up knowing the song and having become a “ a Daddies Mamie as a Grannie as a grandmother I don’t want to be thrown off a bus”
@TequilaDave
Жыл бұрын
Being born in the US but grown up in the UK I find these "reaction" sort of videos really interesting. I have also found many to be tedious or just out for the money. I think this one is this a refreshing take on it with some stuff I'd never heard mentioned before. Got yourself a new subscriber. 😀
@suepoole8323
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely Mum you have, Thank you for a great video had me smiling all the way through
@jackmehoffe9372
11 ай бұрын
Essex chap here. Your mum is lovely. Glad she had a good time over here. Much love to your mother. Innit
@loveonly000
Жыл бұрын
I'm British and I've travelled a lot but I'm always glad to go home to Britain - friendly, down to earth people who would do anything to help you no matter where you go or live ❤
@v.b678
9 ай бұрын
Only if you ask them politely 😂 Just joking. You are right, British people are the most friendly people I’ve ever met . I love you guys 💜
@TestGearJunkie.
7 ай бұрын
@@v.b678 What about us girls..?
@leohickey4953
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I have never nicked a pub glass, but I did like the look of an embossed, branded glass once and because I asked the barman "How much do you want for this glass?" he paused and replied "Go on, you can have it". Conscience clear.
@stevanblacklock2671
11 ай бұрын
Incredible video Evan. It was great to meet your mom ! Amazing how alike you both are. It almost seemed like she didn't want to leave at the end of her trip 🥺 love your videos ❤
@Xenobat
Жыл бұрын
"Pissing" as in "It's pissing it down" is heavy rain, not light rain - a lot of Brits say it's "spitting" for light rain :)
@rosiefay7283
Жыл бұрын
The phrase is "pissing down". There's no "it" in between.
@leec6707
Жыл бұрын
I beg to differ. The 'it' is not essential but frequently used in my neck of the woods (Oxfordshire).
@Xenobat
Жыл бұрын
@rosiefay7283 Maybe it's a regional thing, because we say "Pissing it down," in Brum.
@Xenobat
Жыл бұрын
@@leec6707 I completely agree, it definitely isn't essential but we use it a lot here too :)
@eclipse_eternal8178
Жыл бұрын
I say pitter pattering with rain when it's only light
@chelled.4622
Жыл бұрын
SO glad she had a nice visit and got to see your home that you've put so much love in to, and to meet Heather. Im sure she misses you a lot but cant help to be incredibly proud of the life you've made for yourself.
@eulalia3446
11 ай бұрын
I love your Mom and it was fun to hear our British words heard through American ears.
@karencrawford5491
Жыл бұрын
As an American who has lived here for 48 years, I learned a new word "dogging" I had no clue this took place!! Lol
@crowhillian58
Жыл бұрын
We can't blame that one on America! 😅
@Macsavage1975
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@sharonplessier-yo6ne
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t happen on the motorway, though! Happens in car parks, usually. In cars! Started off that people would have sex in cars to be seen by dog walkers (hence ‘dogging’). Has evolved into sex in cars where anyone can pull up beside and watch.
@lauraarcher1730
11 ай бұрын
😱
@deerhound1952
10 ай бұрын
Listen on here to the Dogging Song by Fascinating Aida. That will tell you all you need to know in a very humorous and non-smutty way!!!
@ghostboxink5685
Жыл бұрын
As a Scot, I need to ask. How could you subject your mum to Tennant's? That's cruel and unusual punishment.
@razor1uk610
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps she only had a tasting sip or a half...?
@graceygrumble
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts, exactly. Pish!
@5688gamble
Жыл бұрын
Could have been worse, at least it wasn't Tenants Super.
@Draggonny
Жыл бұрын
They're American. They're used to worse.
@vickymc9695
Жыл бұрын
Yep that made me laugh alot
@serenityinside1
11 ай бұрын
Your mum is adorable - great fun and full of life . Hope you know how lucky you are!
@occamraiser
Жыл бұрын
Fun, and heartwarming to see that Britain still seems polite and safe compared to America. Thanks for making this video.
@Kitiwake
10 ай бұрын
How bad is America then?
@nicksmom7
9 ай бұрын
@@Kitiwakedepends. I live in the Midwest, which is different than New Jersey. The whole country has a serious drug problem though. The drugs are so hardcore that addicts will get excited when a batch kills off a bunch of people. They will seek out that dealer, because they know the drugs are strong. These people become inhumane almost.
@kimgrattage6049
5 ай бұрын
It is. I've been on loads of day trips either on train or by coach and always feel safe alone Met lots of lovely people on my travels ways treated with kindness and respect. I am a social person who will start a conversation with anyone. Even if it's just to ask best place to have a snack and a cuppa. When people see you are genuinely interested they are only to happy to show you around their lovely town or city if not too busy. made many a new friend over a cup of tea. I mainly stay in the Midlands. Up North like York and Carlisle Wales. Went on 7 trips last year before I had a bad fall at home and fractured my pelvis in 6 places and missed out on 4 trips that I hope to go on this year to make up for missing the l missed last year. Looking forward to meeting more friendly locals. can't beat UK for safety and nice people. No one trigger happy here. no guns. No gun shops, no one shooting at you. Just decent people of all ages happy to talk. Bring your mum to Staffordshire Brad, beautiful county. Especially the countryside if your mum likes walking trips. Leek Moorlandsand The Roaches. A place. Not insects, miles of countryside, get on the Leek to Buxton Road to Derbyshire and the Peak District. Take a steam train ride with afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with jam and fresh whipped cream and assortment of bakes washed down with pot of tea. Some do meals, themed trips like dinner and murder mystery thrown in.ook us up on the I internet. CHURNET VALLEY. FOXGLOVE. PEAK DISTRICT LINE TO MATLOCK. Treat for your mum Indeed. I've been on the peak district one for afternoon tea., loved every minute of it. Try North Wales too and lots of other places round the UK. Forget Slough, too much crime. Saw it on police show Road Wars.
@PaulTheFox1988
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad your mum had a great time here, and hearing her speak of feeling safe is both heartwarming that she felt that way here, but also sad that she feels unsafe in the cities she regularly visits in the US. As always though, remember that the reason we don't say the t in bri'ish is cause we drink it 🤣
@thadtuiol1717
8 ай бұрын
You don't know what "safe" is until you've lived in a Japanese city.
@drbloomer6380
Жыл бұрын
New to the channel. Great episode with your Mum. As a Brit it’s always interesting to see how others manage with our awkwardness and quirkiness. I feel like your mum could have delved into the stairs part for longer! I guess you cut quite the lengthy debate. 😂 Us Brits don’t like them either, but it’s something for us to moan about and then boast about mildly when achieving a huge set of them! 😂
@Sophie_Cleverly
Жыл бұрын
I saw a Reddit thread recently where people were saying that where you feel safe to go out probably depends a lot on the person and where you're from. Like I'm from the countryside and I find London terrifying 😅 there's no way I'd go around by myself. But I'd feel safe out in the country and lot of people think that's scarier (no people around etc).
@missmerrily4830
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right Sophie. At 75 I'm much more cautious now, city or country about going out and about on my own. I was much braver, (and could run much faster) when I was 17. I had also seen less horrors in my life than I have now too. I don't think it's necessarily any more dangerous than it was when I was younger... fear's just a subjective thing based on our own experiences and level of confidence.
@JF1908x
Жыл бұрын
I’ve lived in many different places and never felt unsafe anywhere 🤷♂️ that includes a lot of Latin America
@TestGearJunkie.
7 ай бұрын
I live in a major city centre and I don't feel safe out at night since they changed all the street lights for crappy little LEDs that barely illuminate a spot right under the lamp post.
@Lord_Williams
Жыл бұрын
Evan your mum is super amazing. We need her on your channel every time Sir. She is so entertaining and just wonderful. Thank you so much. Love the channel and much respect.
@Bertie_Ahern
10 ай бұрын
I admit I never talk to Brits on the tube but I ALWAYS find time to talk to Americans and other tourists as they're always fun to chat with and are often very grateful for local travel hints and tips
@tooplanx
Жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Americans don't use 'sorted' in the same way.
@cdw2468
Жыл бұрын
our equivalent would just be “worked (it) out”
@sarahpalmer411
Жыл бұрын
We do say “sorted it out” but it’s not a common saying.
@AdamYJ
5 ай бұрын
Just saying something is “sorted” would just mean “organized”.
@tygrahof9268
Жыл бұрын
Can not wait till I can go over to England. This made me feel better and calmed my nerves. Thanks!
@rhondab.3774
Жыл бұрын
Great video your mom is great! Love that feeling of safety in the UK. I know you both enjoyed hanging out!!
@bonnie_lover1239
Жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in the more rural part of the UK, closer to Bristol than London, being in very busy places can be quite overwhelming. I've been to London once before, and I loved every bit of it, but to say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. London is very busy with so much going on and things to do, so as someone more accustomed to the slower and more casual parts of the UK, it was hard to get use to. I'm glad your mum enjoyed going to the UK as well as feeling quite safe here! It's lovely to know she enjoyed herself so much :)
@jmitch5161
Жыл бұрын
As a Brit it's really nice to get another perspective of us. Enjoyed this. Ta v much
@Zoom15000
Жыл бұрын
Unless it's a negative perspective. Then they can piss off 😂
@stephen25uk
7 ай бұрын
Your British slang is so good you are now an honorary Brit. Well done Evan.
@Medcanuk
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTLY love your mother. Such a friendly accent I could listen to her all day. You should have got her to sign up to do audio books while she was here also you both look so similar! Mum defiantly passed on her good looks to you! Wishing you both the best. Give your mum a extra squish for letting us keep you here!! X
@annapaliza45
Жыл бұрын
I visited my daughter 5 times when she lived in London for both undergrad and grad school. I loved every minute!!! I, too, loved getting around by myself on days she had class. We also visited Edinburgh! American Moms rock!!! 😂
@james6901
9 ай бұрын
Not Trump supporting ones.
@johnchristmas7522
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is great, tells it like she sees it. brilliant
@claireaustick8898
Жыл бұрын
I loved this, thankyou. I used to go to America regularly and I found the people so kind and loved it ❤
@kathrynrobertson2353
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely, funny mom you have x
@sooskevington6144
11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad your mum had such a good time. I hope she comes back many times for even more enjoyable visits
@RevPeterTrabaris
Жыл бұрын
What a delightful vlog with your Mom! She seems lovely. May I say that it was an extreme delight to get to see you blush. "What about dogging?" I don't know exactly how I would have ever explained that to my Mom. Kudos to you for being able to explain that to her. Peace
@ianh452
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is such a good sport and tried to get most terms. The dogging bit was super funny, though I'm sure many truck drivers stop just for a break for the Tacho requirements.
@harropharry
11 ай бұрын
Having been a trucker for many decades I never expeienced any of my colleagues practicing dogging. More likely to have stopped for a Jimmy Riddle(piddle,pee)
@tridentmusic5570
11 ай бұрын
( nice excuse);)
@EscapeMCP
9 ай бұрын
@@harropharry So it's watersports then?
@paulm3033
4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video , you clearly have a nice relationship with your mum , the affection for each other and the UK shone through.
@xxPenjoxx
Жыл бұрын
Your Mom is awesome. The slang quiz was really fun. Also, it made me very happy hearing that she liked haggis ❤🏴
@harropharry
11 ай бұрын
Haggis ? Horrible stuff.Tried it once and couldn't eat it.I gave it to the dog, he bit me.
@cheekyllamacreations
Жыл бұрын
This was great fun. Your mum is so lovely. I’m a Londoner living in Australia and I miss my home town so much. Hoping to visit home next year. Cheers mate 👍🏼
@barrycook5607
8 ай бұрын
As an ex London bobby, living in Australia (my home country) , my wife (from Scotland) says the only time I smile is when I talk about London (the Centre of humanity) and when I do "a home visit to London."
@htmc2022
11 ай бұрын
Would love ❤ to hear your Mum attempting British accents, Brummie, Geordie, Scouse, Glaswegian, etc!
@garethhackney4814
Жыл бұрын
Had to watch an old Evan after this, him next to his mom really highlights how his accent has changed and how Brit he's gotten. Yet still so his origonal self. Always great content. Thanks Evan!
@DannyWood7989
Жыл бұрын
14:54 This is one of my favourites. It's funny, you don't realise these things are unique until other people in the restaurant stare at you, in bewilderment and contempt, whilst you cheer the waiter, who just dropped their tray of drinks.... on your own. 😂
@morebaileyskim
5 ай бұрын
OMFG I’m Scottish but I’ve been living in the states for almost 20 years and I just cackled when I realized you were about to sing “canny shove yer granny of a bus”. That was a Scottish deep cut if I’ve ever seen one 😂
@Dave062YT
Жыл бұрын
Your mum is a great laugh and I'm sure she's welcome back anytime!
@joannedeal3418
Жыл бұрын
I do like your Mum, Evan! And you, of course! Have a lovely time in Britain, Evan's Mum!
@Haroekoe
7 ай бұрын
An English man once said that I, Dutchman, sprak mondial / global English. At age 12 we learn classic English. I entered a bank age 16 as a holiday (seasonal) worker and learned bank (formal) English, I went online at internet groups and communicated with people from all over the world and learned social English. Communicated with Brits, Scotsmen, Americans (Delaware, Chicago, Colorado, Florida), South Africans, Australians, et cetera... I picked up American slang, I love the Scottish „wee", I use the Australian „I reckon..." often.... So hearing the English words and expressions I knew them, not realising that these were not known in the USA, while the American word and expressions I also know. I was pleased to hear the Dutch in Amsterdam were helpful to your mother....
@karenlp5867
Жыл бұрын
I really like your mum. She’s great. I hope you will feature her in more videos when she’s in the UK. This video really surprised me in some of the words I take for granted that I assumed were part of the universal English language and not unique to Britain. Especially “sorted” and “ whinging”. I would have assumed those would be used in America too. I do know that “whinging” is used in Australia. They call British people “whinging poms” because we have a reputation there for complaining.
@vbrown6445
Жыл бұрын
I was surprised that neither of them mentioned whining as being the term used in the U.S. for whinging. That's what it means, and there's only the difference of one letter.
@robertjones3613
Жыл бұрын
Those who whinge most in Oz, are the Ozzies. They never stop, especially if it involves Poms 😊
@huwfylt
Жыл бұрын
in an American accent sorted sounds too much like sordid which makes it confusing
@renferal5290
Жыл бұрын
Every time I have gone to the UK, I have always felt safe, and I always travel alone. I'm actually going to be in London in a week
@Arcadia61
Жыл бұрын
haha, me too. Can't wait! The only place I feel comfortable travelling alone.
@orwellboy1958
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're not a bad lot, really. I hope you enjoy your stay.
@renferal5290
Жыл бұрын
@JM11663 I will be doing so!! Love the Pubs. Going Devon and Cornwall as well.
@renferal5290
Жыл бұрын
@JM11663 Sounds like a wonderful village :)
@wrighty553
11 ай бұрын
Loved watching you and your mum talking and laughing about your travels.
@Stephen_Lafferty
Жыл бұрын
0:35 - British Public Transit 0:54 - London Underground 3 Rules 2:22 - British Food 3:29 - British Beer 4:15 - Meal Deal 5:24 - British compared to Americans 6:14 - Walking 6:59 - Most confusing part of your trip 7:32 - British American similarities 8:21 - British Bathrooms 9:42 - British Outlets 11:22 - Favourite part of your trip 13:12 - British Slang Quiz
@bladepanthera
Жыл бұрын
Huh. I'm a Brit living in London for most my life and I keep thinking it's "sort it" not "sorted", but the latter makes so much more sense! 😂
@krisjohnson-proctor355
Жыл бұрын
I always thought it was “Sort it” too?!! I honestly think it is that!
@maxinorge
Жыл бұрын
@krisjohnson-proctor355 'sort it' means go do it or finish it. sorted means done, that's how I think about.
@jamaali3509
11 ай бұрын
Same here! I thought sort it, but “sorted” makes sense.
@maggievitality9627
11 ай бұрын
Yes, it is Sort it
@thegrinderman1090
10 ай бұрын
@@maggievitality9627 Nah, it's 'Sorted'. There are British Transport Police posters all over the place with it written on.
@Vera-y8m
11 ай бұрын
I love your Mum! She is such fun. Enjoy every minute with her.
@chuck1804
Жыл бұрын
Your Mom is charming and delightful! Just like her son 😊
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