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hisannabelle -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/11/2008 5:06:39 PM)
greetings griswold, actually, i found the topic much more interesting than a lot of the drivel that is posted (wasted) here. :) maybe just because i recently learned of the voltage thing. personally, i can't remember my ex's fridge being any smaller than mine (he is british/german and i spent three weeks with his family) but i fail to see how asking about the topic on the whole is anymore a waste of bandwidth than about 75% of what's posted here. also, for some of us, simple curiosity is enough reason to ask - it doesn't have to directly, immediately affect every waking moment for something to pique someone's interest. except perhaps yours. a'ishah.

NumberSix -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/11/2008 5:26:55 PM)
LOL, So the bleedin' poofters across the pond have small 'refrigerators' I rather thought so. Bond; James Bond

cjan -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (7/11/2008 5:39:47 PM)
Yes, #6, but their cabbages are superior.

meatcleaver -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/12/2008 7:07:32 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight that? I am just wondering... One of the latest trends in Britain and Europe is for American style refrigerators, the only thing is, it is the Koreans making them, American manufacturers don't seem to export them for some reason.

lronitulstahp -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (7/12/2008 7:15:17 AM)
Soo missing Europe right now....{{{missing fresh bread and tarts from a bakery, fruit and veggies that come in sizes that are natural and not genetically modified, fresh cuts from the butcher...amazing cheese, and tea shops....}}} i suppose fitting all that fresh and antural food without all the excess wrapping and quantity requires less space...and there is also the voltage thing....but that's less poetic.

missturbation -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/12/2008 7:27:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: NumberSix LOL, So the bleedin' poofters across the pond have small 'refrigerators' I rather thought so. Bond; James Bond Much confused here................... you talk about poofters across the pond and then sign it James Bond. James Bond is British. Either you didn't realise this or you are calling americans poofters ?

joiduvie -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (7/12/2008 7:59:36 AM)
There are several reasons, one is the size of the kitchens, the second would be many of the communities habitually shop daily, vs stock up for weeks, next European countries do not always subscribe to having the vast diversity in the their pantries and such, as American's do, next utlity prices are higher there, and there is the concept that they do not readily replace items, just because there is a new fad for shape, color or style. We are different societies with different norms. Plus, how food is handled is different, milk in europe often is kept in the cupboard just because of how it is processed, where as we like cold, ice cold. If you do not have ice on hand in the US you are considered odd, where as many in the UK understand that you can actually taste things better, when they are not kept at the artic level.

Ahasver -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (7/12/2008 8:37:01 AM)
Isn't the typical american fridge a combination of freezer and fridge? And please keep in mind, we Europeans have to pay for electricity and I can assure you it's quite expensive - at least in Germany :(

Lucylastic -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/12/2008 12:04:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: missturbation quote: ORIGINAL: NumberSix LOL, So the bleedin' poofters across the pond have small 'refrigerators' I rather thought so. Bond; James Bond Much confused here................... you talk about poofters across the pond and then sign it James Bond. James Bond is British. Either you didn't realise this or you are calling americans poofters ? I have to admit, that occured to me too Miss Lucy

NorthernGent -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/12/2008 12:07:29 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: missturbation quote: ORIGINAL: NumberSix LOL, So the bleedin' poofters across the pond have small 'refrigerators' I rather thought so. Bond; James Bond Much confused here................... you talk about poofters across the pond and then sign it James Bond. James Bond is British. Either you didn't realise this or you are calling americans poofters ? That's that settled then......Americans and Englishmen are poofters......just the way it is, I suppose. What's that saying, "only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"? I reckon we're on to something here......"only Americans and Englishmen come out in the midday sun".

missturbation -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (7/12/2008 1:09:41 PM)
quote: That's that settled then......Americans and Englishmen are poofters......just the way it is, I suppose. What's that saying, "only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"? I reckon we're on to something here......"only Americans and Englishmen come out in the midday sun". Hee hee [:D]

rookey -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (8/5/2008 4:49:51 AM)
Because we in Britain is more tight fisted than those over the pond. A smaller fridge is a cheaper fridge.

DaddyKeeper -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (8/5/2008 5:22:57 AM)
From one who has lived both sides of the Atlantic...... British homes are much much smaller as a rule. Smaller kitchen = much less space for appliances, its a simple quart and pint pot type equation. All the smaller "white goods" such as microwave, coffee machine, toaster etc are similar sizes, but my US cooker was easily 50% larger than my brit one (with no extra rings/burners) My US fridge, freezer, washer and dryer were likewise all much bigger. Could it be a simple scale relationship, after all bigger cars, wider roads, all have an effect on scale. Just to make the US residents really consider the scale issue, here the Ford Focus is classed as a "small family car", the Honda Accord would be in the average/large family car bracket.

Rule -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (8/5/2008 5:57:08 AM)
I do not have a fridge.

Aneirin -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (8/5/2008 6:32:34 AM)
I wonder what the average energy consumption per person is in the UK compared to the US. At this moment in time the only electrical appliances that are on and drawing energy is my fridge and the wifi transmitter. This computer is running on battery. A laptop computer requires only 40% of the energy of a desk top machine. It is not because of a desire to save the planet, that I have nothing else on, it is because energy has always been expensive and if I don't need something on, it's not on, why waste money. My fridge is tiny, it is only for storing milk which is about four pints a week, bread because it seems not to last and any recently caught fish to stop it stinking out the house. The ice box is described as an ice maker, not a freezer, and does not really get used, as I tend to eat fresh or tinned foods available from the shop down the hill. I do have a friend however, who has a massive fridge, American size I think, big enough to climb in, that would be totally lost on me, besides my place is too small, only 23 square metres of living space.

FirmhandKY -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why is (8/5/2008 8:56:04 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Griswold quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight that? I am just wondering... Okay, seriously....truly....you're asking the question as to whether or not your life is being affected...because British TV (shows, I presume have) smaller refrigerators than yours. Now....help me out here....is that what you're asking? Because I'm fairly confident that's what you're asking. I've actually reviewed your question at least twice...and that's what I think you're asking. So I guess I have to ask...again....because I'm absolutely certain you were dropped on your head as a child....are you honestly wasting valuable bandwidth, given to you by people who are paying for this (incredibly expensive) bandwidth (FOR YOU) so you can ask remarkably inane questions....such as "I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours.......why is that?" Is that what you're truly asking? Let's assume their refrigerators are smaller. Let's assume further (as would seem fairly obvious), that your cranium is somewhat smaller than the refrigerators you describe. (Well....I'm fairly confident I've explained myself...I don't think I have to go on any further). Totally uncalled for, and wasteful of MY bandwidth and time. I think you owe winterlight an apology. Firm

LaTigresse -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (8/5/2008 9:01:51 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Griswold quote: ORIGINAL: winterlight that? I am just wondering... Okay, seriously....truly....you're asking the question as to whether or not your life is being affected...because British TV (shows, I presume have) smaller refrigerators than yours. Now....help me out here....is that what you're asking? Because I'm fairly confident that's what you're asking. I've actually reviewed your question at least twice...and that's what I think you're asking. So I guess I have to ask...again....because I'm absolutely certain you were dropped on your head as a child....are you honestly wasting valuable bandwidth, given to you by people who are paying for this (incredibly expensive) bandwidth (FOR YOU) so you can ask remarkably inane questions....such as "I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours.......why is that?" Is that what you're truly asking? Let's assume their refrigerators are smaller. Let's assume further (as would seem fairly obvious), that your cranium is somewhat smaller than the refrigerators you describe. (Well....I'm fairly confident I've explained myself...I don't think I have to go on any further). Have another toddy.

LaTigresse -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (8/5/2008 9:16:58 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aneirin I wonder what the average energy consumption per person is in the UK compared to the US. At this moment in time the only electrical appliances that are on and drawing energy is my fridge and the wifi transmitter. This computer is running on battery. A laptop computer requires only 40% of the energy of a desk top machine. It is not because of a desire to save the planet, that I have nothing else on, it is because energy has always been expensive and if I don't need something on, it's not on, why waste money. My fridge is tiny, it is only for storing milk which is about four pints a week, bread because it seems not to last and any recently caught fish to stop it stinking out the house. The ice box is described as an ice maker, not a freezer, and does not really get used, as I tend to eat fresh or tinned foods available from the shop down the hill. I do have a friend however, who has a massive fridge, American size I think, big enough to climb in, that would be totally lost on me, besides my place is too small, only 23 square metres of living space. It would be interesting to get a comparison on energy consumption. I am sure I consume alot more electricity than the average Brit. Our heating and cooling is definately more, simply because of the extreme temperature differences where I live. Also, because of where I live 15 miles right now, to the nearest grocery store/food market. I don't go more than once a week to stock up on fresh produce, milk, bread, etc. The small freezer over the fridge I keep ice, a few cuts of meat, some frozen veggies to grab quick, ice cream and all my baking flours (to keep the bugs out)in. Things I want to be able to grab quickly. As for the freezer. I am more the typical farm person here. Not only do I have a fridge with a small freezer on top, I also have a huge chest freezer downstairs to store meat and foods I've frozen from my fresh produce. Things like sweet corn, peaches, raspberries etc. Right now it is about 2/3 full as I just got a side of beef. After this next weekend and freezing peaches it will be even moreso. So, while my electric bill is definately higher, part of that is actually money saved by preserving produce that costs me nothing but time to pick, clean and package it. And the beef which cost me $2.24/lb. Getting half a beef means I get everything from ground beef(that tastes better than most steaks from the market) to stew meat and roasts, to the best steak cuts. You cannot get good ground beef for $2.24/lb, let alone a good steak. The small freezer over the fridge I keep ice, a few cuts of meat, some frozen veggies to grab quick, ice cream and all my baking flours (to keep the bugs out)in. Things I want to be able to grab quickly. I would imagine that the lower cost of my food may balance the higher electric costs quite well.

pahunkboy -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (8/5/2008 10:44:45 AM)
I looked into a smaller then 4.3 cubic feet. the electric savings isnt worth it. I thought of possibly have 2 refrigerators- [I had 3 at the old place] Then to crank up the 2nd one when needed. I stopped buying ice cream. So it doesnt have to be as cold. One can get a small refirgerator for $70. Growing up as a family of 6 we needed a big one as well as a extra freezer. We had steak most every night... or meat. [meat and potatos- dad] But now- the new kitchen styles- I dont care for. People want them-- My place has a design from earlier in the century- it is quite functional. I actually do NOT want the upgrade stuff. The old stuff has style. Quality. 2 things I wont buy used are a fridge and a wash machine. Even if I did go to the store everyday- things are packaged so as to buy a batch. Then sales are like buy 1 get one 1/2 off/free. It excourages bulk. But why do we now take up so much space??? As a kid- 6 of us squeezed into 1500 sq feet. Now as an adult- we each have about 1500 sq ft....[per person] Grocery stores dont sell much ready to eat foods. Not like say in Ontario Canada. [some have added some slop] My TV eats more electric then my fridge. 100 watts vs 80 watts. the laptop is muuch cheaper to power. I note the privacy over luxury. I find that compelling. So of the 17-18th century homes in the US are quite nastalgic. A mirror of a glorious and elegant period in society. I often wonder what the family that buildt my place who they were- what the occupation, and what the dreams.. and what they thought of when looking out at the river. Did you know the river looks different every 20 minutes? [the sun and wind change] I filter water and chill it in the fridge. I suppose I could go smaller- but time will tell.

Daddystouch -> RE: I have noticed in several British t.v. shows that their refrigerators are smaller than ours why (8/5/2008 12:29:31 PM)
Most fridges here in the UK are combinatino fridge-freezers. A lot of folks have a second, stand-alone freezer as you put a lot more in the freezer than in the fridge. Ice cream goes in the freezer. Milk goes in the fridge. Don't know many people who keep ice on hand, but some people do. Most fridges don't have an ice-maker thing, but the new 'American style' ones often do (larger frdiges are becoming more common and are quite fashionable, but the whole romaticisation of peasant life that's in vouge right now may change that). Don't know about Europe.

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