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Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American in the UK lists three slang phrases he found 'weird' but now 'loves'
Kjordy, who often posts about life as an American expat in London, has shared the British slang he now 'loves' using every day since moving to the UK An American who lives in London has revealed the three British phrases he now loves to use, even though he found them ' weird ' at first. Kjordy is famous for his unique takes on British culture on TikTok, where he has more than 250,000 followers. One of his most popular videos that quickly went viral involved him asking what Brits found weirdest about Americans, with an interviewee joking that calling fizzy drinks 'soda' was the oddest thing they do across the pond. In a recent video, Kjordy appears to be settling well into the UK, and admits he's even picked up some of our slang. He opened the video by saying: "As an American living in London, these are the top British phrases I used to think were kind of weird, but now I just love to say." 1. Rubbish He began the list with: "Coming in at number three, absolute rubbish. "Rubbish was so weird to me cuz I was so used to saying trash or garbage. So, every time I hear rubbish, it would make me just like cringe a bit. I'm like, playing your boy in FIFA while you beat him 3-0. He's rubbish. "Or something bad happens on the tube. Rubbish. I sadly enjoy saying that way too much. Rubbish." 2. Telling the time Next up, Kjordy claims the Brits tell time differently to Americans. He said: "Number two, it's the way they tell time and I used to hate it. "They would never say an actual time. They'll say, "Oh, let's meet a half five." Oh, let's meet at quarter past. And it took me so long to get used to that. "But now that I actually understand it now, it's so much quicker. Oh, mate. Let's just meet a half six. Like, it's just so much more simple." 3. Chuffed And finally, there was a simple word that Kjordy says he finds himself using now he's settled into the UK. He revealed: "Coming in at number one, I now cringe at myself for saying it, but I just love it. And that is chuffed to bits or just chuffed. It's an odd word. "I'll be honest. It's just such an odd thing to say. And I'll use it probably on a daily basis. And when I first moved here, it was such a culture shock with all this new slang and all these new words. "Once you get used to it and you hear it everyday slang and everyday English and it's just so normalised, that's when I started to get used to like, okay, you know what? This isn't that bad. "And that's why I'm going to start saying them more and more and more. And plus, I'm trying to be British innit." Kjordy says that other Americans have noticed the change in his language, revealing: "Every time I talk to my friends back home, I sound more British. You get me? I'm chuffed now." Some comments were confused by one of the TikToker's choices, with one asking: "I'm sorry how do Americans say the time?!" to which he replied: "By The actual time". Meanwhile, another fan joked: "I'm chuffed you're enjoying being here so much! sorry the weather is rubbish".
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
American living in UK 'terrified' after cycling on British roads
Many people in the UK enjoy cycling as a hobby and for some it's their main form of transport, but there are some risks and an American man shared his experience of cycling to Brighton An American went cycling in the UK and was left terrified by one thing. Some people like to cycle instead of driving to stay fit, save money or because they see it as better for the environment but for someone who's not from Britain it can be a bit daunting. This was the case for the TikTok star @kjordyyy who moved to London from the United States and has become well known on the platform for sharing the differences he has noticed between American and British culture. He recently posted a TikTok video sharing his experience of cycling from London to Brighton which took him along a country road in Chaldon, a village in Surrey. The self-dubbed 'mere Yank amongst Brits' found that there's 'nothing more terrifying than UK countryside roads.' In the clip, he said: 'Right now I'm cycling to Brighton and I've been on this little side country road for the longest, cool yet scary. 'I'm in a random place called Chaldon. [The] roads are like this tiny. I can barely fit yet cars are flying around the corners. It's just scary as hell, I'll be honest bro.' The American continued his bike ride to Brighton, which is about 55 miles (88km) from London, and showed the narrow paths he cycled through, including by a bush where he was convinced he got 'stung' multiple times by a plant while riding. He added: 'I got 36 more kilometres left. London to Brighton is not for the faint of heart.' Getting back on his bike with 30 kilometres to go, he made it to a 'cute little seaside town' cycling down a narrow path surrounded by trees. Almost at the end of his journey, Kjordy remarked: 'Last 10km, I feel like this would be the hardest. 90km later, two hurt legs and low morale we finally made it to Brighton.' Looking out at the sea, he described the seaside resort as 'sick' and 'lowkey like a little Miami.' Insurance company NFU Mutual cited advice from Nick Chamberlain, policy manager at British Cycling, on staying safe while cycling on rural roads. The first is to 'ride defensively but respectfully' noting that on narrow, winding country lanes it's important that you don't ride in the gutter and instead make sure you ride in a visible position away from the edge of the tarmac. Other tips Chamberlain gave are to pass with sufficient space and speed allowing at least two metres of space and keeping to a low speed when passing people in the road, such as when there is no pavement, and to be particularly careful around junctions, especially those where minor rural roads meet busier, higher speed A roads. 'You are an honorary Brit now, I really enjoy your videos, thanks for posting them.'
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American stunned by 'unique' British city and says people are 'different'
A US tourist who visited the UK has shared his thoughts on a popular city in the north and was left shocked by the whole experience, including how 'chilled' it was An American bloke visiting Leeds couldn't help but express his surprise at the city, quipping that "people up north are a different breed," and he's absolutely smitten with them. But what struck him as so remarkable about the city? TikToker @kjordyyy, self-dubbed "A Meer yank amongst Brits," shared that he's currently exploring Leeds. "And this place has to be one of the most chillest places I've ever been to in the UK so far," he enthused. Kjordy showcased the cityscape, remarking: "You can't tell me this isn't peaceful," noting its serene vibe compared to other bustling metropolises. Then, he touched on the local twang, labelling it one of the most "unique accents" he's encountered, adding: "It's definitely northern". Delving deeper into the dialect, he recounted: "I was talking to this guy, his name was Joe, he was like 'my names J-err,' like the o's like err's. It was interesting to say the least". Kjordy observed that "everyone's just chilling, everyone's relaxing, minding their own business. Not a care in the world bro". He contrasted Leeds with London, relishing the laid-back aura of the northern hub. He lauded the historic buildings and the quaint alleyways he meandered through. "Kinda random, but I heard someone go up to another guy and say 'giz a butty'. Apparently that's local lingo here in Leeds for asking for a sandwich," he clarified. And he described the people of Leeds as "so kind," because he was "up north," and he even praised "how cheap it is" too, saying that he managed to get a pint of beer for £3.63. "£3 for a pint is insane," he gushed. Secret London reports that the average pint in the capital typically costs around £6.50, making Leeds a much more wallet-friendly option for a tipple. Kjordy expressed his astonishment at finding a meal for just £8, which left him seriously impressed. Wrapping up his video, Kjordy declared: "All in all, Leeds is a sick city, awesome people, good food and cool architecture. I give it a solid 8/10, and I'll probably rank it UK's fourth best city so far". In the comments section, one user enthused: "Leeds is an absolutely elite city and gets far too much hate". Another chimed in with a slightly different take: "It's an elite city, good for shopping but there are lots of rude people in Leeds unfortunately which makes it bad vibes". Jumping to the city's defence, someone retorted: "There's rude people everywhere. Where have you been and there's no rude people?" A proud local exclaimed: "My beautiful glorious Leeds, I love you Yorkshire," showcasing the strong affection residents have for their city. One woman humorously shared her sense of pride: "The pride I get when I hear someone talking about Leeds, as though I'm the only person that's ever been born here".
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American man tries Full English breakfast for the first time and says one item'left him gagging'
An American man living in the UK has left Britons furious after he delivered his scathing review of a full English breakfast. Kjordy, who lives in London, has spent the last four years acclimatising to British culture, including picking up English slang and sampling some of the nation's delicacies. For his most recent gastronomical adventure, the TikToker - who describes himself as a 'mere Yank amongst Brits' - took a stab at recreating and reviewing a full English breakfast. 'About a month ago, I attempted beans on toast, and safe to say, well it could have been better,' he said in the TikTok. 'And now, I'm on a quest to perfect the next British cuisine. And after a little consultation with the most British person I know, it's time for a full English breakfast.' The influencer explained he was going to recreate the classic combination of bacon, sausage, eggs, roasted tomato, hash browns, toast, Heinz beans, and 'against my will', black pudding. His final verdict on the meal - a measly 6.5 on 10 - left many on home turf enraged as they called Kjordy out for missing staple ingredients and even leaving some parts of the food 'raw'. During his recent venture into learning more about British food, the TikToker, a self-described 'mere Yank amongst Brits', had a stab at recreating and reviewing a full-English breakfast (pictured) In the video, Kjordy bakes a pair of hash browns before cracking eggs into an oily pan. He then cooks Taste the Difference caramalised onion sausages from Sainsbury's. Next, he fried two rashers of bacon, toasted white bread, and seared tomatoes in a pan. Plating up the breakfast, Kjordy noted 'this is a lot of damn food' before tucking in. Sampling a mouthful of each of the meal's components, a pensive Kjordy nodded approvingly before delivering his review of the meal 'I see why this is so popular,' he said. 'The egg with the beans, the sausage, very heavy but very savoury.' There was, however, one ingredient Kjordy couldn't stomach - as he was immediately put off by the black pudding. Rallying himself to try the blood-based delicacy, the TikToker directed the wheel of meat towards his mouth, tearing off a nibble before taking a full bite. But it clearly wasn't love at first bite, as he appeared to gag at the taste and immediately spat out the meat morsel. 'F**k no,' he exclaimed before dashing to the sink to swill his mouth with water. There was also one thing missing according to the creator, who complained the dish was lacking 'something sweet' in a nod to his Yankee roots. 'The one thing it is missing [is] something sweet,' he said. 'There's no better combo than sweet and savoury, so having a little syrupy pancake with a bacon is... mm.' 'My final review, it's really, really good. 'I don't know how I feel about the beans and tomato with it,' he said before going on to award a fraction above average score of six and a half out of ten. Several British viewers bristled with rage, with dozens flooding the comment section with criticism. 'Black pudding isn't even that bad,' one furious commenter wrote, with another remarking that it 'needed cooking a lot more'. Many suggested that the black pudding was 'raw' and needed longer in the frying pan. One person noted: 'Black pudding is just a lovely sausage! 'Slice, fry and eat…..if you didn't know it had blood you might have found it easier to eat. 'I think the 'blood' aspect has you hating it before it reached your taste buds.' 'The one British thing I will defend is a full English,' another said. Others pointed to things Kjordy missed, with several calling for mushrooms, and others recommending he 'butter the toast' and add a squirt of HP brown sauce 'for sweetness'. 'Ketchup or HP sauce adds something sweet. I like tinned tomatoes with mine as the acidicness of the tomatoes helps contrast the grease of everything else,' they commented. One well-meaning Brit suggested the sweetness could be made up for with a 'a strong sweet cup of tea'.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American makes full English for the first time but 'one thing is missing'
An American living in London decided to put British cuisine to the test by making himself a full English breakfast for the first time, but he quickly argued that one thing was lacking An American has given his honest verdict after trying to make his own full English breakfast for the first time, but he argued that one element was 'missing' from the popular meal. Kjordy, from the US, has been living in the UK for the past four years. But even though he's spent multiple years living this side of the pond, he's still introduced to new parts of British culture on a daily basis, from new slang words that he's never heard before to new foods he's yet to try. Because of this, he decided to take on one of the most popular meals in the country. "About a month ago, I attempted beans on toast, and safe to say, well it could have been better," he said in a TikTok video. "And now, I'm on a quest to perfect the next British cuisine. And after a little consultation with the most British person I know, it's time for a full English breakfast. "Everybody has their different ways of making it, but today we're putting in bacon, sausage, eggs, roasted tomato, hash browns, toast, Heinz beans, and against my own will, black pudding. Let's get it," he said before he started cooking. He was seen preheating his oven before cracking his eggs into a pan on the hob to fry. He then placed a tray with two hash browns into the oven Using the same pan he used for the eggs, he went on to cook the sausages and the bacon rashers. Meanwhile he put the bread in the toaster before microwaving his beans in a bowl. The final step was to fry the halved tomatoes. "Alrighty man, food is ready. This is a lot of d**n food," he said, showing his plate which had been filled with the breakfast foods. After having made sure to have tasted everything on the plate, except for the black pudding, he said: "I see why this is so popular. The egg with the beans, the sausage, very heavy but very savoury. "The one thing it is missing [is] something sweet," he criticised. "There's no better combo than sweet and savoury, so having a little syrupy pancake with a bacon is... mm. "I think it's time I man up and try this damn blood pudding," he said before smelling and taking a bite out of it. However, after gagging because of the flavour, he said: "F**k no." "My final review, it's really, really good. I don't know how I feel about the beans and tomato with it," he said before giving it a score of six and a half out of ten. Brits quickly flocked to the comment section to share their tips and tricks for how to make the full English more enjoyable. "You didn't butter the toast," one person criticised, while another viewer wanted to make sure that he actually cooked the black pudding. "Good try. Swap the black pudding for fried mushrooms," another person recommended, while a fourth viewer said: "If you didn't cram a bit of each food on one fork full then you haven't eaten a full English. Dip that fork full in HP, you're at a 10/10." "Solid mate. Tomatoes and black pudding not an essential for me. Keep with the stuff you enjoy!" another person said. Instead of adding pancakes, like Kjordy wanted, another viewer said: "Ketchup or hp sauce adds something sweet. I like tinned tomatoes with mine as the acidicness of the tomatoes helps contrast the grease of everything else." "Jam on the toast for sweet can help too. But I'm weird and like jam and buttered toast with egg," another person recommended.
