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Comedian shares 7 American phrases that completely baffle the British
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (1847+ words) If we have them in Britain, what's so American about this apple pie?" Even though Americans and British people share the same language, there are a lot of figures of speech that don't make a lot of sense when they…...
101-year-old woman answers kids' questions about the old days in this delightful clip
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1863+ words) You're really old, but you're really good at it." In a compilation that has resurfaced and gone viral (yet again) on social media, a 101-year-old woman named Alice is seen meeting a gaggle of young children, all eager to see…...
Comedian Jack Shep steals new 'SNL UK' scene with impeccable Princess Diana impression
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1809+ words) Audiences are already begging for him to do it again. Saturday Night Live UK debuted over the weekend on Sky TV (and Peacock in America), and already, one performer is a fan favorite." In a skit titled "David Attenborough's Last…...
Wholesome comedian Pete Holmes shares 3 words that have been a game changer in how he views life
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1845+ words) It's so weird. That's why it works." If you're familiar with comedian Pete Holmes, you probably know he's not afraid to go deep. He's seemingly on a constant journey of self-improvement'physically, mentally, and spiritually'and his work as a stand-up comic,…...
Comedian's 'English lessons' highlight the absurdity of English spelling and pronunciation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1863+ words) Nothing but sympathy for anyone trying to learn English as a second language. The English language is a perfect example. Despite being one of the most taught languages in the world, English is notoriously difficult to learn. So much of…...
Americans share the 15 funniest things they've heard non-Americans say about what the U.S. is like
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1806+ words) "A French guy asked me if we really put ranch on everything." Non-Americans share the funniest things they've heard about what Americans are like. The United States is unlike any other country in the world. From its sheer size to…...
Man's perfect parody of 'toxic' manager's vacation guilt-trip is hilariously relatable
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1774+ words) "I'm glad you're back, but it was very busy for the rest of us!" Man's parody of a "toxic" manager is painfully relatable. Ah, that boss'you know the one. When you return from a hard-earned vacation, using the paid time…...
People share their favorite songs sung in languages they don't understand at all
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1859+ words) Music really is a universal language. From the music video '99 Luftballons' Both science and our intuition tell us that music is a universal language. Sure, cultures express some aspects differently, but by and large, we have a collective sense about…...
Comedian Tig Notaro eloquently opens up about love and grief
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1838+ words) "The very last thing Andrea said to me at their bedside was: 'Tig, I loved being your friend.'" Tig Notaro snuggles her cat. Tig Notaro truly contains multitudes. She has the ability to keep people howling by charmingly re-framing the…...
Robin Williams being ridiculous in a 1977 phone commercial is a timeless delight
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1876+ words) The nostalgia we always need. Nobody could jazz up a run-of-the-mill phone commercial quite like him. We all know and love the late, great Robin Williams for his work in movies, television shows, Saturday Night Live, and standup. But let's…...