Stange Things in England

By Expatmum @tonihargis
My kids have been coming to England every summer since they were born. They are very comfortable on this side of the Pond and the Man-Child is even thinking of going to college here. It's very easy for me to forget that they weren't brought up here, and that everything isn't second-nature to them; once in a while I'm reminded though...
MC - What does grandma mean when she says "See what's on the other side?"
Me - The other channel.
MC - (Waits for a better explanation.)
Me - It goes back to the time when we only had BBC1, BBC2 and ITV. If you didn't like what was on one channel you only had one or two other "sides" to choose from.

Or yesterday when their cousins were over -
Little Guy - What are these? (Holds up chocolate thing.)
Me -  Rice krispie cakes.
LG - No they're not.
ME - This is how we make them here. (Not the awful American version which is doused in marshmallow).
LG - Oooh, these are so much better.
Me - (smirk).

Come on - which one would you rather eat?