Why?

Same general area though

Actually, "ass" is considered a swear word in American English. It's only in the last few years that it has become acceptible to say it in public. It's the influence of The Simpsons and South Park, I guess. Even the late night talk show hosts would never have used the word 'ass,' though now it is commonly used on TV.

There's also 'knocked up.' In American English that is fairly crude slang meaning 'to get pregnant.' In British English, as I understand, it's a 'wake up call' in a hotel. Back in the 70s a guy from the London office was visiting the company HQ in Rochester, NY. He checked into the hotel on a Sunday and asked the front desk 'to be knocked up at 7am.' We had to explain why this got the reaction it did. And there's 'pissed,' which in American English means 'angry' and in British English means 'drunk.' There is a similar discrepency with names for clothing, but there not as funny.

why not ?

So the daly kid has finally conquered his dicklecksia! Shouldn't you be over on your osama thread holding a conversation with yourself?

kid. i aint a goat mate.

there's a real differencve between the two and to say "let's kick some arse" justs sounds naff. (the other version isn't exactly a sign of cultural depth either but at least it sounds better)

And I ain't your mate, kid.

That's settled that then.

Then again, how come it's acceptable in America to compliment a girl on her fanny, yet liable to gain you a slap in the face if you say it England? Interesting that the two words reflect different parts of the body in different countries.