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A short and embarrassingly late episode (there’s another one coming right behind it though) in which we discuss the difference (if any) between icing and frosting – and likewise britches and breeches. Then we dip into the Ed Files to hear a report about the origins of the Australian accent, and talk more about the mysterious Isle of Man, and what happened if you crashed your plane in Ireland during WWII. Links: Ed’s Aussie article, and (for the 8 people who haven’t seen it) the SNL cowbell sketch.
Missed you. Welcome back!
Icing – smooth and firm…..think wedding cakes, iced buns
Frosting – soft and fluffy….. think “Hell, I’ve messed up the icing, better stick some frosting on there!”
In the UK “underwear” is the generic word for pretty well anything that is worn under one’s clothes, both for women and men.
Women: Generic = Lingerie….. bras, basques, teddies, vests, camisoles… knickers (sometimes called panties), then there is Hosiery… tights, stockings and suspenders – the latter being a whole other story in the US of A?!
Men: Pants, socks and vests! That’s it! Unless they’re into thongs, also worn by women – most uncomfortable!