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Original poster

To be annoyed by the American English on MN

190 replies

mrsruffallo · 23/02/2008 09:34

You know, I was so pissed at him
Mom instead of mum
Mad instead of angry
Sure there are more but I find it really annoying!
AIBU?

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Emprexia · 23/02/2008 09:35

Mom isn't american english.

YABU

Original poster
mrsruffallo · 23/02/2008 09:35

Of course it is

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Carmenere · 23/02/2008 09:38

Mom is American English but YABU Mrs R, mainly because you don't actually now if these 'moms' are from the US - at least it isn't txt spk

Blondie79 · 23/02/2008 09:38

My Husband calls his Mum 'Mom' - he is a Brummy.

Littlefish · 23/02/2008 09:39

Mom instead of Mum is normal in the West Midlands/North of Worcestershire. (Not in my house though ).

VeniVidiVickiQV · 23/02/2008 09:39

yes

Blondie79 · 23/02/2008 09:39

Meant to say also that my Dad also called his Mum 'Mom'- also from Birmingham

Emprexia · 23/02/2008 09:39

it isn't.. infact the origin isn't really known.. some sources do cite american english.. others cite indo-european or variations of the welsh Mam.

colditz · 23/02/2008 09:40

Mom is not American. Mom is west Midlands and always has been.

beaniesteve · 23/02/2008 09:40

Blondie - my mum is a Brummie and she called her mum MOM too.

Original poster
mrsruffallo · 23/02/2008 09:40

Yes, I understand your point Carmenere, but I have seen English people use it a lot

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Blondie79 · 23/02/2008 09:40

I agree Colditz.

Carmenere · 23/02/2008 09:41

Evidently those from the upper half of this country are more susceptible to the influences of US tv

Emprexia · 23/02/2008 09:41

and i'm a brummy.. i've never called my mom mum...

colditz · 23/02/2008 09:42

West isn't the upper half of the country, it is the Western half. The upper half would be the North.

Blondie79 · 23/02/2008 09:42

Well surely thats settled it then 'Mom' is of West Midlands origin

belgo · 23/02/2008 09:42

is 'mad' american english? I thought it was just english

Original poster
mrsruffallo · 23/02/2008 09:42

Thanks for explaining about mom- didn't know that being a Londoner.
LOL, I now anticipate enraged Brummies coming after me with flaming torches!!!
I DIDN'T KNOW OKAY
What about the other words/expressions then?

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Carmenere · 23/02/2008 09:42

You know I might actually pronounce mum more like 'mom' but I wouldn't ever spell it like that iyswim.

colditz · 23/02/2008 09:43

My parents are from Shropshire, I grew up saying Mom, and still do if I am shouting or drunk.

Carmenere · 23/02/2008 09:43

I will happily hold my hands up to knowing feck all of UK geography

colditz · 23/02/2008 09:43

You can have the others LOL

Original poster
mrsruffallo · 23/02/2008 09:43

I think describing yourself as mad means insane doesn't it?

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Blondie79 · 23/02/2008 09:44

My Dad definitely spells it Mom!! He has a rather tasteful tattoo stating it! Ha ha

colditz · 23/02/2008 09:44

PMSL at this thread.

How quick was that pounce!?