Two countries seperated by a consonant

[almostwitty]

I've spent the last few days in Cleveland, Ohio visiting

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[offensive_mango]

That conversation happened a lot to me when I first came to the UK:

Me: I'd like some water please.
Them: Pardon?
etc. until finally,
Me: Wuhh-tahhhhh! [cod-English accent]
Them: Oh! Wuuh-tahhh!

[aamusedinatx]

When we moved to East Texas in the mid 70s my father (the native Texan) was so excited because Marshall had his FAVORITE burger joint in it.

"We're going to have Water Burger for lunch!"

Water burger?

"No, WAYTUR burger."

Water burger?! I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was supposed to be so great about a burger made of water.

Imagine my surprise when we pulled up to a hideous ORANGE and WHITE monstrosity with a sign that said: "WHATABURGER"

[choirgrrl]

I must have been to a bad one, then. I ate there once, and swore it would never happen again. The burger was dull and flavorless, kind of like something one would find at Am/Pm at 3 in the morning.
*makes mental note to give it one more chance*

[aamusedinatx]

Mind you this was 30 years ago...who KNOWS what they're like now. Back then even Burger King still FLAME broiled your whopper!

[worldmegan]

LOL! What an awesome exchange!! Sorry you had so much trouble though.