CAV of Gang Green Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've only ever bought pickles out of those things. I can't talk. Not in RL. Not here. Too painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Yeah they do. But those aren't things my family ever bought. You've never had jam at home? Wow! Incidentally, why does jam get called 'jelly' in America anyway? And what do you call what we call jelly? (As in, the wobbly stuff that you have at kid's parties). These things always confuse me, I never understand why when the language used in America comes from England you end up with these inconsistencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wembly Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hmm, that is interesting, I never really thought about that before but I guess that's the whole principle of colloquialism and vernacular though... I have no idea why we call it jelly not jam, but in the store, there is actually a distinct difference between jelly and jam, basically meaning there are 2 different kinds of jam (one called jelly, one called jam) which are almost identical :rolleyes_anim: And I'm not sure what you wobbly stuff you are referring to but if it is gelatin, then we call it jello. This? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That looks like jelly, so presumably jello = jelly. I don't think I've ever seen blue jelly/o before though, quite exciting. I think you occasionally get a jam-like thing that's called jelly here, I think its when there are no bits or pulp or anything in it, and its clear rather than opaque. I've only seen cranberry jelly and mint jelly though, and those might have just come over from America. All very confusing. Food and cookery in general bewilder me a bit though, like who first discovered how to make cheese, because it's not just a case of letting milk go off normally, so it can't have been done by accident, but surely once you'd noticed the milk start to turn most people would've got rid of it? Um, yes, I'll stop now, but it is intriguing...(to my crazy brain at least!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaryk Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We always have foods that come in glass jars. I can't imagine not having pickles, hot peppers, olives, jam, and other things like that. What do you guys put on hamburgers? (well, minus the jam) Or do Americans not cook hamburgers at home? :P Jam is typically made with whole cooked fruits, whereas jelly is made with just the juices. Jello is a brand name for flavoured gelatin desserts in North America. There are many other brands too, but it is one of those things that usually gets called by the most popular brand name when referring to it categorically. I don't like doing that with things, since I have no reason to give free advertising to any one brand over others. Flavoured gelatin comes in many flavours in North America. The blue stuff is usually raspberry. They use blue to differentiate, since red is already taken up by cherry and strawberry. Canadian English has a lot more in common with British English, but we do use a lot of Americanisms. And then there's some words and phrases that are just Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We always have foods that come in glass jars. I can't imagine not having pickles, hot peppers, olives, jam, and other things like that. What do you guys put on hamburgers? (well, minus the jam) Or do Americans not cook hamburgers at home? :P We cook at home. But I don't get any of that (olives, jam, hot pepers). I only ever get pickles, and even still, never do I put it on a hamburger. I just use cheese and ketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaryk Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ketchup is so boring. I don't think I'd really want a hamburger without dill pickles. They are my favourite burger topping. That, and zucchini relish. I hate sweet pickles, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:)Doc Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Psht, ya'll should just get a hamburger with ketchup! That's what I do :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler. Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm a vegetarian so I feel left out in the posts above me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaryk Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Then what do you put on a veggie burger, Tyler? Learn to adapt. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Veggie Burgers are good. Not so much the boca burgers, but the garden burgers. :D I have....ketchup lettuce and onion. and Cheese. Is it weird that I only like tomato based condiments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaryk Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Is it weird that I only like tomato based condiments? I think that most people prefer tomato-based condiments. I, however, have an anti-preference to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 -Just got back from chess match.- Won both of my games. :nerd: Never had a veggie burger. If I wanted one I could probably just go mow the lawn and eat the cut grass, though. That's about the same thing, i've heard. -shrug- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 If that is the case Ryan, then they taste bad. I was playing sports in the park when I tripped, fell, and some grass got in my mouth. I don't think I'd really want a hamburger without dill pickles. I hate pickles on a burger. Something cold on something hot. Ew. I also add a spice that adds an extra kick to the burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've done that in the street. Faceplanting after running into a car while trying to catch a football is quite embarrasing. And asphault does not taste good. I hate onions and pickles on a cheeseburger. Just. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I hate onions and pickles on a cheeseburger. Just. No. HOW DID YOU KNOW I HATE THE SAME THING!? Seriously though, all I want on a cheeseburger is cheese, and ketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Lettuce isn't bad either... -shrug- And mustard is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 No. I don't want any of that on my burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Well I do. Lol, CAV, go check out the name of the newest member. 3rd interesting one this week that i've seen. xD I usually miss 'em... xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Vishenda. I don't see anything interesting about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I am amused far too easily... xD ... What? -does not see that username- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm looking at "Newest member", and that's the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Not that list. The list you see when you click 'New content'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV of Gang Green Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I saw nothing special on that list. Just say the dang name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ryan Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Nevermind CAV. I'll just be amused without you. :P Anyway, I added an MLIA story to my siggy. You should all study it and use it as an example of why you should fear and obey them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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