"Mała Brytania"

So here we are... Finally we could watch Little Britain on the Polish telly. Last Friday on TVP2 [Polish TV, Channel 2] there was the first episode of Mała Brytania. Together with couple of my friends we were waiting for this moment for quite a long time. But after we've seen it, we're not as enthusiastic as before. Why? Simply because the Polish translation of the film leaves a lot to be desired. Especially the moment at the beginning when Vicky speaks - the very famous "no but yeah but". Polish "voice" is much too slow for Vicky's pace. And of course Andy ("want that one") who's just one of a kind. I also didn't like it so much cos the speaker did it with no emotions and without even changing the tone of voice, pity. I think it would be better if there were also English subtitles cos the language these two guys use and how they use it is the essence of the comedy. But on the other hand, it's almost impossible to translate it faithfully. Just watch the original and you'll know what I mean. But it doesn't discourage me though, to watch it every week because I love these two crazy guys phenomenally exaggerating the reality.

Here's the official BBC website for Little Britain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/littlebritain/

Brits, do we like them?

I was so eager to go to Britain that I finally managed to do it this summer. Mission accomplished, so to speak. I came back much more experienced and with better knowledge of English culture. But what stroke me most was the exaggerated politeness of English people (or maybe it only seems to be so coz in Poland it's 'a little bit' different, if you know what I mean...). Let me give you an example. A bus. People who want to get on the bus patiently wait till everybody gets off. Nobody shoulders and even elderly people let the young first. Can you imagine the same situation in Poland? Never!

I've also noticed that they thank for everything, literally. And to express it they mostly use: 'cheers (mate)!' or 'ta!' Oh, I just love these two phrases! Whenever I hear it, it reminds me of the wonderful holidays I had

I'd even risk calling it "a business language." Why? Because of its politeness. It makes it very diplomatic...

At first you think: 'wow, they're so polite and cheerful!' Unfortunately, it's often only "a cover." I know from experience that they can call you darling, love etc. and then gossip behind your back. Of course not everyone does it, but I think it's quite common.

But then again, how can I not love English people, their culture, and their b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l (sometimes even sexy ) accent!


Cheers!