completely random

[starrylizard]

Australian/British spelling: aluminium
American spelling: aluminum

Lost a few letter there huh!

Yet you (Americans) insist of saying "tuna fish," when the rest of the world can say "tuna," safe in the knowledge that yes, it is a fish, but you don't have to spell it out.

Then I remember the unfortunate experience of watching an episode of newly weds and realise why this is important to you... :P No dear it isn't chicken. O_O

EDIT: Not trying to be offensive here, just musing, since my spell-checker insists on being American and it's annoying me.

Comments

[ljmckay.livejournal.com]

Ha, yes, aluminium. That's a fun one. ;)

Huh, I guess a lot of Americans do say "tuna fish"...I don't, just fyi. ;)

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Huh, I guess a lot of Americans do say "tuna fish"...I don't, just fyi. ;)
Yay! A gal who knows her fish! LOL
I just hear it on the TV all the time and it cracks me up! It was even on Sesame street once. :P