Shadehouses And Septics

[Random_Australian]

Because of a PM I read, I thought I'd announce address something rather important...


Septic IS a term for American, yes, and yes again, it IS short for 'Septic tank' BUT it is not, I repeat NOT considered an insult, nor have I ever seen it used as such.. I'll try to explain:

1) Australia still has some ryhming slang, cos' we're part British, so, for instance, there are terms like 'Ducks 'n' geese' (Police) and 'Kyhber Pass' (Arse) and 'geek' (peek), note that there is considered to be no relation between the two, no more than a butcher's hook has nothing to do with a look.

So, 'Septic Tank' = Yank is no insult, there is no comparison attempted... please take no offense...

O.K. perhaps I'm bieng paranoid, but I would very much rather NOT offend my new American friends...

Are we square, then? :dilemma: ?

Please post so I know you read it!

[XemaSab]

1. I read it

:D

[wildhorses]

2. read it...

and somewhat comprehended it....have you ever heard of Archie Roach?

[Random_Australian]

3. Dear wildhorses,

No.

[wildhorses]

4. love his music

he is from the ouback IIRC...aboriganal perhaps

[Random_Australian]

5. IIRC? Sorry but Australians don't talk to people

outside their little community much so I've no idea what IIRC is. I'm starting to remember Archie Roach, though. Don't forget I'm only 17 btw...

[wildhorses]

6. IIRC...is shorthand for If I Recall Correctly

welcome to this cyber bar...


:hi:



I am sure you will meet some nice people your age and I will try to watch my language



I am such a potty mouth


sorry

[Random_Australian]

7. No need to apologise, I thought IIRC

was a place, and Archie Roach 's music was so old, a 17 yo wouldn't know it, that's all.

:-) :hi:
Don't worry, you're a friend.



Some other guy in the lounge called me a "MotherF*cker" though... (without the asterisk, silly) and to be honest, I found it rather disturbing.... oh well, "Blue_Jay"...

Though I did hear you use it a lot more in America, so perhaps he didn't mean it as harsh as I took it. (I was in a conversation with someone else too! How rude!)

[wildhorses]

8. in some areas of my world MF would be considered a

compliment...it is not WHAT is said as much as HOW it is said...if it is said with love and affection then it is NOT derogatory...


not having been in that paticular conversation I can not comment on that person's intentions.

[Random_Australian]

9. Aaaah no, this was the derogatory sort

Hear what you're saying, but no, it was fairly clear. Then the person put me on their ignore list, so... well what can you do.

If you can see this (Which you can't)... I bear you no ill will, Blue Jay, I am a little hurt though.

[wildhorses]

10. Blue Jay put you on ignore?

I put someone on ignore once when I first got here but, I took them off within a few days and I see no reason to ever do it again...but to each his own...




musta been some conversation I missed...:wow:





edited for a ittybitty typo

[Random_Australian]

15. Yeah. Late night conversation, and 'That' Joke,

but the question was innocent enough? Wasn't it? Or did I miss something? Hey Americans is there something in that Q. you would consider offensive ;( ?

Look for yourself: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4876719

[wildhorses]

18. speaking for myself only...I found nothing to be offensive

(never would I try to speak on behalf of all Americans)

[Hugin]

11. I'm not clear on it...

How do you get Septic Tank out of American?

Rhyme? Whaaaat?

:shrug:

[Random_Australian]

13. Dear Prag,

'Septic' becomes 'septic tank' ryhmes with 'Yank'

:hi:

[pokerfan]

12. I'm fascinated by cockney rhyming slang

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockney_rhyming_slang

[Random_Australian]

14. well, I've not the time fer a proper butcher's so I'll take a geek.

Wouldn't want to leave you on your Pat, would I?

[pokerfan]

16. ''two countries separated by a common language''

[bridgit]

17. Who you calling a 'septic tank', pal?

just kidding :rofl:

hubby worked as a commercial/industrial journeyman plumber for some 25yrs, there's little i've heard since throwing in together that would trip me out in that regard i.e. http://www.septicsystems.com/?gclid=CKSx3oXz24MCFUiICwodSzUZ5g

[Orsino]

19. I understand how you mean it, but...

...but many Americans will not. Offense is always in the eye of the beholder, so unless you want to waste an asterisk (that could be poking fun at Bush) every time, you might want to avoid its casual use.

I did enjoy your explanation, though. I'd always assumed that "septic" was used as a mild perjorative. It's nice to know that it's not always meant that way.