[Pagoda One] American Slang Challenge! Sam VS Chantelle, Who Won?

[@PeiwenTanbassoon821]

love the hardest part is remembering their own names.😂

[@hailycass4482]

so tru 🤣🤣

[@BabyPink3]

The real title of this video: "Sam From England" 😂😂😂

[@martinezjordan704]

"I'm tired of your riddles john!" 😂😂😂

[@absidyabsidy2727]

damn, I'm American and I've never heard of most of these lol

[@tomzito2585]

Good selection, John! You had them stumped on a few of those. I would have assumed that Chantelle and Sam might have been familiar with American slang from American TV and movies. It makes me wonder how often slang on TV and in movies is lost on foreign audiences.

[@cassieramos9135]

Sam be like : "I'm sorry I have to end up our friendship" 😆

[@deanmcmanis4862]

Jonesing was originally a drug term in the 50s-60s, meaning undeniable addictive need for more drugs. But it has morphed into a general term meaning a strong craving or desire for something. Cattywampus, is mostly defining being crooked, uneven or messed up. Catty, means diagonal (like in catty-corner) and wampus is twisted. Lipstick on pig reminds me of another similar saying that "you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear". (sow being the name for a pig)

[@naomiherbert8801]

Idk why you don't have more views & likes bc your videos never fail to put a smile on my face... keep it up guys!!!!

[@brucegreenberg7573]

Youse guys are the bomb! 👍🏼

[@zelbel5043]

In South Africa we have the same meaning for saying "to be for the birds" but in Afrikaans (" vir die voëls"), that might be why Chantelle guessed the meaning so quickly because it is basically just a translation.

[@monli2010]

As an American I’ve absolutely never heard any of these slang words before but I think that has to do with like maybe a generation/age gap? because I am a teenager (born in the 2000s) right now so like maybe those were popular in the early 2000s or 90s, I don’t know? But it was definitely interesting for me too, because I got to learn some new slang I’ve never heard of before!! 🙌❤️

[@emobx02]

@Zane Campbell Y'all are tripping. I'm in my 20s and my sister was born in the 2000s and we knew all these slang terms, and I've heard young people say these too. "lit" "slaps" and "banger" aren't exclusive to America because of social media and the internet in general. They might start here, but people all over the world say this because of stuff like tik tok, youtube, etc. IMO, John picked good ones that are pretty exclusive to certain regions in the US. I mean the goal wasn't to give them super easy ones that people in all English-speaking countries use lol.

[@ganapatikamesh]

It’s not a national or regional slang, but amongst my friends the front passenger seat of the car is referred to as “Chewie.” It’s a reference to Star Wars and that that is the seat Chewbacca sits in on the Millennium Falcon. I hadn’t thought too much of it until we meet new people and one of my friends calls out “Chewie” (meaning they want to sit in the front passenger seat of the vehicle) and the new folks are like “What?” Two others from friends that I’ve picked up using over the years: “Peachy keen as a jelly bean” which is my friends way of saying that things are going really well for her or whatever is really good in that context. For example if she’s having a really great day and you ask her how she’s doing she’ll answer this or if you are out to eat at a restaurant and you ask her how her food is, if it’s really good she’ll use this expression to answer. “Keep on trucking.” An expression used by many of my Native friends. It basically means to keep going and to keep pushing yourself towards a goal. It can also mean that things keep on naturally proceeding as they do. It mostly depends on context how it’s used. Two examples: “It might be slow at work, but just keep on trucking until 4pm.” As in, just keep on working until you reach the goal of your shift being over. “That tornado just kept on trucking right through that mobile home park!” As in, the tornado naturally kept moving and doing what tornadoes do.

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Ah peachy keen is always a good one! Also love the Chewie ref, didn't know that one! I'm disappointed in my parents now, big SW nerds but didn't teach us Chewie slang

[@sanuwapilapiti6949]

Nice video guys. I enjoyed it.

[@markgaudry7549]

Yinz is Pennsylvanian. Really local. Pretty much a Pittsburgh thing

[@rosethorn8572]

Yeah. I’m from the Pacific coast, and I’ve never heard of it.

[@志瑜杨]

I'm disappointed that OPE didn't come up lol The next video should be one of you guys testing John on American slang words, just to see if there are any that he doesn't know (there were some on the list that I had no idea about)

[@indonesianguy3563]

Hi Pagoda One. I just subscribed n clicked the bell. :)

[@lifeofjohn3993]

That's the spirit! Keep it up! 😂😂

[@Lcngopher]

A bit of local slang from where i live is the joe. It no longer exists after they tore it down last year. Its from detroit and stands for joe louis arena and was home to the red wings for almost 40 years

[@diegoecheverriarios2118]

This is the best channel on KZbin

[@JB-og3jn]

This is funny, especially Sam. Such a cutie. 😊 Thank you guys. You made my day.

[@FionaEm]

Australia: chucking a wobbly.

[@helenbanks7599]

I can't believe Sam didn't get the second one, we say 'youse' in some parts of the North of England. (I think it pops up in some Southern accents too)

[@YellinInMyEar]

I always equate "it's for the birds" as something just not for me. "Oh this daily grind is for the birds."

[@rufescens]

Yes, or something that nobody would want. "Your cooking is for the birds!"

[@AshleyKaulitz007]

I tend to think of it as dead stuff left out for vultures. No good for us humans.

[@YellinInMyEar]

@@AshleyKaulitz007 that's a new one for me

[@YellinInMyEar]

@@rufescens true

[@IceMetalPunk]

I always thought it just meant something was ridiculous. I think that's how my grandpa used to use it, but now I don't know what's real anymore 😂

[@rayt.3143]

Good slang words John. I have forgotten about some of the ones you have mentioned...Haha.

[@britbc4461]

Great video! Chantelles first thought for Jones was a different american term... "Keeping up with the Jones'". That means trying to keep up with the fancy / rich / popular people.

[@janessapadua9744]

Oh my globness I was literally just smiling the whole time from start to finish 😂❤️

[@rin_is_fab]

omg this is so relaxing and fun to watch!😍 thank you for being a stress reliever from my online classes pagoda one!😍

[@thefavouredofgod8013]

I laughed soooo hard on this one and I'm at work - hehehe😂.. Continue representing weChantelle 🤣❤️..!

[@annaandrea2633]

Can you guys talk about where you grew up?

[@pagodaone_5697]

We'll keep that in mind :)

[@lemueltabutol4454]

I heard that CADDYWOMPUS word from the show THE BIG BANG THEORY so I was kinda “I know That! I know that!” while watching 😊😊🤣🤣

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Never watched it but I heard it was really popular!

[@lemueltabutol4454]

@@lifeofjohn3993 really? I watched it like more that ten times already. Hahaha maybe because most of its concepts is physics that’s why I’m hooked.😊😁😁

[@jessicahedrik7253]

From Florida & I have never ever heard these slangs before

[@Jeni10]

John, I knew all of those except jonzing.

[@rin_is_fab]

i guess it's gonna be "Wanting from England" now😂

[@epicnguyens2821]

Pittsburghers use to say yinz a lot more, it's faded a bit over time.

[@aminam2281]

This was so fun to watch

[@Unflatterme]

South Africa🎊🎊🎊

[@christinapaz2844]

Love this challenge! Would love to see more like this from each Pagoda One teacher!

[@sarahmoellenberg]

I was a little too excited to see yinz on your list. It's nice to have a reminder of home pop up unexpectedly.

[@francisastudillo4220]

I am learning a lot from you guys. Thank you!

[@erik_carter_art]

I've never heard of "caddywompus" in my life. xD

[@xenosonic]

I've only every seen cattywompus

[@elke9499]

Good one John. 👍🖖

[@a5tro25]

Love you guys, you are awesome

[@anyname13579]

Chantelle was thinking of keeping up with the Joneses when jonesing/jonzing came up. Also, is it just me or is this video a little darker than normal, lighting wise (not atmosphere wise, lol)

[@elizanelson6359]

I'm from America and I only knew like 2 of those

[@shelbyfries8304]

Lol! You three just make my day! 😀Not sure exactly how it happened but this video started my family on a 5 min competition of who can think of the most slang for "vomit."🤮 😂....so, here it goes... Throw up Barf Puke Up chuck Chuck Hurl Blow chunks Wahmmal Spew Choke Gag Heave Ralph Fish food (feeding the fishes) Chum ...I'm sure there's more! Haha😂...Thanks you guys.💕🙄

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Wahmmal ha ha never heard of this one!!

[@shelbyfries8304]

@@lifeofjohn3993 haha! 😂 Now that I think about it, I guess "whammal" might be Friessian...my own family's "made up" language. 😄 Which is legit because of sheer numbers.There's alot of us. I grew up knowing almost all of my Great-grandparents and 3rd or 4th cousins! All the in-laws complain that they had to practically learn a whole new language in order to marry into the fam. LOL🤷‍♀️😂...I assume every family has there own internal language...Don't they??

[@syrinacrockett8290]

Kinda off video topic, but is there any videos of yall's covering Korean etiquette whether it be dining, house rules, or social. I have gotten word from my residence director that I'm getting a new roommate and she is from South Korea. I have ZERO experience with Asian culture of any kind and don't want to come off as being rude without meaning too. What is considered rude in Korean culture but not in our culture or what is considered polite in their culture but rude in ours?

[@pagodaone_5697]

yes! we will do this topic in near future! Thanks!

[@gracenalliah680]

Chantelle:”to me birds are unimportant” john’s face:😧 😂😂

[@w.cronje7147]

Chantelle, the expression 'Vir die voëls' is almost the same. That is why you knew it...

[@livingaschantelle2997]

Ah, right!! I haven’t heard it in Afrikaans in so long 😂

[@leanderinosanto7846]

Mumshie A mumshie is a mom in the Philippines. Honestly, this one is super cute and we’re going to start using it even when we’re not trying to learn Filipino slang.

[@kerriotart6579]

As a duck, I am conflicted. Am I a bird? Or am I simply a duck? Gonna have to throw back a few drinks for this existential crisis.

[@salsadip7453]

nice viedo! :) in my language we say "for the fish" instead of birds and the one with the pig goes like "throwing pearls in front of pigs" :)

[@michaelbahr7267]

toward the south of the states it Caddywhompus up north more its Kiddywapus

[@keandric2765]

And I think here on the West Coast we use Another version: caddywonkus xD

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Dang so similar! Interesting how it changed a bit though

[@nanacazume5324]

now is "wanting for england" 🤣🤣🤣

[@fatihyldz8451]

7:24 is the moment heart of the pigeon at my window got broken

[@rin_is_fab]

Queen Chantelle!👑

[@lyrika1862]

I’m from the west coast of America and Only got 1 right which was duke lol

[@ELIJOHNGAMING]

I like it when Sam says OH NO

[@davids6898]

You are offending us birds! We’re never watching your channel again!😡 😂😂😂

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Chirp Chirp tweeeeet!!!!

[@livingaschantelle2997]

🤭

[@krystinyocum1382]

This is older slang, I knew them all but alot of kids wouldn't know. My son is 13 and some things he says, I'm so confused by.

[@vocorus598]

Wanting from England is really funny sometimes.

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Only when Wanting wants to be

[@BOOShawny]

I’m from PA. Youse is definitely a Philly slang. Haha

[@peterdunlop7691]

Youse/yuz/yez is common slang in Northern England, Scotland and Ireland too.

[@markgaudry7549]

I can understand why Sam missed for the birds. Aren't birds (girls) important to him? (Sixties English slang?)

[@ESUSAMEX]

Yinz is said in Pittsburgh. I knew everyone but the one that meant not straight. I have never heard it at all.

[@Grathocke]

I don't know if this is specifically American, but what about "carrying a torch" for a past love?

[@janessapadua9744]

John really brought the statue of liberty HAHAHAHAHA

[@lifeofjohn3993]

I always have a few in my pocket just in case

[@janessapadua9744]

Gotta bring home in your pockets 😂 love y'all guys! Keep em coming 🤍

[@elke9499]

German: Luegen haben kurze Beine. Lies have short legs. 😎

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Meaning like lies will always be exposed in the end?

[@grell5108]

"To be for the birds" I'm confused, how would you use that in a sentence? Would you use it like:"Vir die voëls"? Anybody. Help.

[@stefanniecundiff1554]

My mom has asked me to pick up all the little pieces of shredding that have fallen on the carpet, and there are thousands. I might tell her, "this is for the birds". I also kind of equate it with something that's frustrating or b.s. For example, "I've been to 5 different places already trying to find what I need. This is for the birds."

[@cornishpasty4344]

Sam... Youse is a thing in the UK.. come on man. Youse lot are silly!

[@JeddHampton]

Yinz may have thrown him.

[@peterdunlop7691]

Do the use youse in southern England? I know it’s a thing in the north (Liverpool, at least). I think he only mentioned yinz verbally, youse just came up on screen.

[@peterdunlop7691]

Do they use youse in southern England? I know it’s a thing in the north (Liverpool, at least). I think he only mentioned yinz verbally, youse only came up on screen.

[@r9l5k]

Australia too! "Love youse!" for example haha sometimes it just sounds like 'yz'

[@peterdunlop7691]

@@r9l5k Yeah, we're I'm from in Liverpool, it's often pronounce yuz/yez. Sometimes Yuuuz for emphasis.

[@xenosonic]

Australia: Yeah nah

[@kareenvu1568]

Oh wow! I've never heard of those at all! Are they all used commonly in any part of the us?

[@lifeofjohn3993]

No not used in every part of the US (I had to pick harder ones because Sam and Chantelle are so good!)

[@mellowmarshmallow3942]

What’s funny is that I’m from America 🇺🇸 but I’ve never heard of any of them! Lmao 😂

[@syarifahnazirah5721]

I hope there is no birds watching this video part is supper hilarious!!!!

[@Rebecca-ck8fn]

This was hilarious 👩🏻

[@wren9463]

To be for the birds?......for the birds To duke?......duke it out

[@rudipittaway8800]

Braai🇿🇦🔥😂

[@AJ----]

❤❤❤

[@nanidesuka1591]

To be fair I’m American and I didn’t understand some of these

[@nanidesuka1591]

@Evan Moyer I haven’t

[@nanidesuka1591]

@Evan Moyer No, I just speak proper English and not slang, there’s no need for it.

[@cherylreitz4779]

lol well I am from eastern Pennsylvania and I have never heard Yinz...must be a western PA saying

[@HaunaMyKiki]

It is western PA. More specifially, Pittsburgh area.

[@anakinvader9120]

We usually say "Yous guys" lmao

[@Mimeniia]

OMG guys that was so cringe. I kept expecting John to get the statues stuck into both his eyeballs. 😯

[@kamalfauzi46]

Do some manglish too please~~ 👉👈🙈

[@pagodaone_5697]

that would be really interesting!! we'll see if we can try to ;)

[@jakobsmith1396]

I'm surprised by all the Americans saying they've never heard of these! I mean, some of them I could see how that might be the case, especially caddywompus... WTF was that! On the other hand, I don't get how any American hasn't heard of " _duking_ it out", " _jonzing_ for a cigarette", or "passing the buck". That's American 101.

[@Jeni10]

John, ask Walter, in Australia, we say, "It/he/she is mutton done up as lamb", i.e. Looks good but it's really fake.

[@homonaledi5024]

Deurmekaar...🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@utkarshsharma3022]

Tango (my pet parrot), finds Chantelle's thoughts (birds = unimportant) very offesive and hurtful, that's all he has to say

[@agjsjcsgis3201]

Yrr meri faat rhi hai .. means I am afraid

[@yuu_megumi]

English slangs are cool but I definitely have never seen slangs as weird as Portuguese ones...

[@tonyfraietta2750]

Most Aussie slang is probably inappropriate for KZbin!

[@pagodaone_5697]

gotta invite Walter someday soon :)

[@lifeofjohn3993]

Dude I've heard a few and I agree

[@RobertLattery]

That’s a bunch of baloney!

[@lesliesagara8739]

Make no bones 🦴 about. Making a mountain 🏔 out of a molehill. Be in the doghouse. Fly off the handle. Not outta the woods yet. Sick as a dog. Neither chalk nor cheese. Don’t get your back up.

[@MartyxWL]

I'm a bird and I am offended by this