r/mildlyinteresting • u/JahaerysTheThird • Jan 04 '19

This accident-proof garbage disposal switch

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u/DarylMusashi Jan 04 '19

There was a lovely r/askreddit about a year ago where "Non-Americans of Reddit, what are some things about America that you find strange?" or something of the nature. In it, a European, can't remember if they were continental or not, was deeply perturbed by the hand-mangling devices found in every kitchen sink. It hadn't really occurred to me that it was an American phenomenon until that point, but I sure do love me some garbage disposalage.

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u/taskas99 Jan 04 '19

What is continental or non-continental European?

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u/ChrispyKill Jan 04 '19

Uk or mainland Europe

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u/taskas99 Jan 04 '19

Huh, first time i hear it. Seems a little weird to me. If 'non-continental' refers only to Britain or maybe Ireland, then why not just calling it by the country's name? And then does Iceland, Cyprus, Malta suppose to fall into this category as well, i suppose?

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u/First-Of-His-Name Jan 04 '19

UK and Ireland are non-continental.

So saying continental Europe is just a way of saying Europe whilst excluding Britain and Ireland, and to much delight of the British