exkingzog

Tell me you are a brit without physically saying it?

Posted by Technical-Vanilla-47@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 1289 comments

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Build-a-Bear…..but for making your own different types of sausages

Posted by XROOR@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 10 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Why not combine the two?? “A Build-a-Bear stuffed with meat makes an ideal Sunday roast for a family”

There are too many vowels in the alphabet. Frem new en, the enle vewel ellewed es the letter e.

Posted by 68024@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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There are too many vowels in the alphabet. Frem new en, the enle vewel ellewed es the letter e.

Posted by 68024@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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Is there a UK Equivalent of DollarTree?

Posted by Possibleferret4@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 31 comments

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Is there a UK Equivalent of DollarTree?

Posted by Possibleferret4@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 31 comments

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A Mobius strip sits down at a bar, looking miserable. The bartender asks, "Why the long face?"

Posted by Jokeminder42@reddit | Jokes | View on Reddit | 45 comments

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everything should have at least two different functions, like a toothbrush should also be a bottle opener. Or a pencil should be eyeglasses cleaner...

Posted by alfdana@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 50 comments

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What can I do with a jar of hotdogs other than serve in a roll?

Posted by SilentCatPaws@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 65 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Cook em in sauerkraut for poor man’s choucroute.

Which aircraft has the nicest nose?

Posted by Slice5755@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 626 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/zr03xhf7qoqg1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b25fd7962d3efbfa8330ae2a0dbde4bf8e296613 /j

What really are the best British/Irish programmes that I haven’t mentioned here?

Posted by TerribleAd7263@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 93 comments

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What communication app is the norm in the UK?

Posted by conservingenergy@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 28 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Are you sure this is a real job? This is the sort of role that scammers often use, and the fact that you haven’t been told what platform you’ll be using is a bit of a red flag.

ULPT: REQUEST How to protect bike from thieves?

Posted by Zach-uh-ri-uh@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 236 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Paint it pink with really bad, drippy gloss paint.

What are the UK’s most loved custard-based or custard-adjacent desserts?

Posted by JennyW93@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 255 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Trifle, Cambridge Burnt Cream (crème brûlée for savages).

What are the coolest castles in the UK?

Posted by KJHex@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 329 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Castle Drogo - last castle to be built in UK (early 20th cent). Designed by Lutyens.

I tried reading a book about machines that drill larges holes in the ground.

Posted by MudakMudakov@reddit | Jokes | View on Reddit | 6 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

As the old Yellow Pages had: “Boring *see* Civil Engineers”

I am a Canadian and I just found out you guys say you alright as a greeting. How do yall differentiate between that and seeing if some ones legitimately alright ?

Posted by Slow-Caregiver6339@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 528 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

English is a tonal language Alright? (falling tone) = greeting Alright? (rising tone) = question

Has littering gotten worse than ever before?

Posted by Kopparberg643@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 248 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

“Gotten”; “trash”; “business block”. “Grew up in the UK” - chinny reckon.

How do British people feel about I Love Lucy?

Posted by Optimal_Animator244@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 46 comments

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Who the hell eats a raw crumpet?

Posted by ukbakeslotsofcakes@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 371 comments

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does england have its own celtic language(s) like wales,scotland and ireland?

Posted by Redshell268@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 264 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

IIRC the Breton language was brought there by insular Celts during the post-Roman period.

How are grades called in the UK?

Posted by chaos-gremlin257@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 57 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Depends on the school. Mine had the bizarre: Shells Removes Upper Middles 4th 5th Lower 6th Upper 6th

Why do some men wobble their legs?

Posted by Wishmaster891@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 48 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Sometimes, but not always, a sign of ADHD. Not just men. Source: I have ADHD

What would be helpful to ask at a uni open day?

Posted by DMW84@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 30 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Most students were very open when I asked this.

What would be helpful to ask at a uni open day?

Posted by DMW84@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 30 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

If you get the chance to meet, or are being shown around by students, ask them “what’s the worst thing about your university”.

Rename stringrays to stingsteves since everyone associates them with stinging Steve Irwin

Posted by SavageFisherman_Joe@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 2 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

There are millions of stingrays, but only one Steve Irwin. It would be much more economical to rename him Ray Irwin. Him being dead, it’s unlikely he would object.

Which closed British shop would you bring back for 24 hours just to experience it again?

Posted by SecondRowSeat@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1080 comments

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Do people voluntarily listen to Classic FM?

Posted by eliteblitzz@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 44 comments

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What would you wear?

Posted by Bulky_Yesterday_5809@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 146 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Archaeologist https://preview.redd.it/zhnpj00n7jkg1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7870c3a23d6f363602a7c8cc9ac8715a35b6b833

What are the uniforms here like in schools? Are there any rules regarding hair, nails, and accessories?

Posted by No_Recognition_9624@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 12 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

It is totally dependent on the specific school. Mine has a “wear anything provided it’s not obscene” policy, others are insanely strict.

How concerning is a threatening text message from an unknown number?

Posted by chronicles_of_bean@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 49 comments

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What are good examples for the use of euphemisms in political speeches from the UK?

Posted by fhlightlessbirds@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 10 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Being [“economical with the truth”](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economical_with_the_truth) can imply anything from ‘not volunteering potentially inconvenient information’ to ‘lying’.

Middle aged+ men of askUK : what presents do you actually want?

Posted by NobleRotter@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 740 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

TBH I did get an “epically shit” handmade Xmas card from my adult cousin (bless her).

Middle aged+ men of askUK : what presents do you actually want?

Posted by NobleRotter@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 740 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Ideally something the giver has created (I have some arty friends), otherwise cologne, books, vinyl.

Are Police Auctions any good?

Posted by Flying_Wilson17@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 124 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

are there anyoddities and curiosities expos in UK?

Posted by mmksnorlax@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 18 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

There’s an excellent collection of arms and armour at [The Wallace Collection](https://www.wallacecollection.org)

are there anyoddities and curiosities expos in UK?

Posted by mmksnorlax@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 18 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

If you want the bizarre and macabre, London has The Victor Wynd Museum (and attached cocktail bar). https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org

What would you consider to be English folk culture?

Posted by Goth_Idiot_@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 145 comments

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Why are the so few Hindus in prison?

Posted by MrMrsPotts@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 423 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Or they are very very good at not getting caught.

I got a call from a scammer yesterday.

Posted by Bella4077@reddit | Jokes | View on Reddit | 180 comments

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How do Brits view the English Civil War?

Posted by northcarolinian9595@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 255 comments

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“With the ascension of Charles I to the throne we come at last to the Central Period of English History (not to be confused with the Middle Ages, of course), consisting in the utterly memorable Struggle between the Cavaliers (Wrong but Wromantic) and the Roundheads (Right and Repulsive).”

Should the UK start to maintain an official list of banned names?

Posted by BagsOnFire17@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 595 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Ena Datnumber

What exactly is curry sauce?

Posted by oarmash@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 130 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Curry powder usually has ground methi seed.

What exactly is curry sauce?

Posted by oarmash@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 130 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Curry powder often has fenugreek/methi that isn’t in many a lot of Indian dishes.

Should the UK start to maintain an official list of banned names?

Posted by BagsOnFire17@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 595 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Wendy Saints

Should the UK start to maintain an official list of banned names?

Posted by BagsOnFire17@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 595 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

You mean the Furries.

Genetically engineer sea plants that are great at absorbing co2 from the water

Posted by forfor@reddit | CrazyIdeas | View on Reddit | 9 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Or just spray fertiliser in the ocean. IIRC main thing that limits aquatic plant growth is lack of minerals.

Has witnessing how another person dealt with cancer, informed how you would deal with it, if ever diagnosed?

Posted by HallowedAndHarrowed@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 26 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

You put this so brilliantly that I had to post this to r/brandnewsentence. https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/s/pSz4OFkOb8

Has witnessing how another person dealt with cancer, informed how you would deal with it, if ever diagnosed?

Posted by HallowedAndHarrowed@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 26 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

[Loved Ones Recall Local Man’s Cowardly Battle With Cancer.](https://theonion.com/loved-ones-recall-local-mans-cowardly-battle-with-cance-1819565052/)

Has my ex told people she pegged me ?

Posted by Infamous-Knee-6249@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 42 comments

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exkingzog@reddit

Your mum told me about it.