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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…...

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upworthy.com > 101-year-old-woman-answers-kids-questions-about-the-old-days-in-this-delightful-clip

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…...

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upworthy.com > comedian-jack-shep-steals-new-snl-uk-scene-with-impeccable-princess-diana-impression

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…...

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upworthy.com > wholesome-comedian-pete-holmes-shares-3-words-that-have-been-a-game-changer-in-how-he-views-life

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,…...

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upworthy.com > comedians-english-lessons-highlight-the-absurdity-of-english-spelling-and-pronunciation

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…...

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upworthy.com > americans-share-15-of-the-funniest-things-they-ve-heard-non-americans-say-about-the-us-ex1

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…...

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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…...

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upworthy.com > best-non-english-songs

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…...

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upworthy.com > tig-notaro-discusses-grief

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…...

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upworthy.com > robin-williams-best-moments-ex1

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…...