23 August, 2011

Fish Tea Anyone?

So, I was walking down Byres Road in West Glasgow yesterday and walked past this sign. It made me stop and think. Took me a minute, then I understood what it was actually offering (proud moment...I realised that I'm actually understanding some things Scottish!). I kept thinking about the sign and chuckling, so I actually grabbed my camera from home and returned a couple hours later with a friend and took a photo to share with you all!




First reactions? Americans and other non-British folks, take a guess at what this is offering! Just wanted to share a bit of the fun of living in Scotland. :)

9 comments:

  1. I hate to say it...but I'm thinking...tea that is made with fish?

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  2. Doesn't sound very good does it? I'll explain what it is within the next day. ;)

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  3. Advertising Fish Tea is really not as weird as it first appears. Tea is short for teatime another term used for dinner/dinnertime. Fish in this case is referring to a Fish Supper, which includes battered and fried fish with chips (thick fries). So, "Fish Tea" in this instance means that they were offering a Fish Supper for dinner at the price of 2 for £10! :) I just love that it appeared to be something really gross from an outsiders perspective!

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  4. A fish supper is fish and chips. A fish tea is fish and chips plus green peas, buttered bread and tea or coffee.

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  5. Thanks for the clarification! :)

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  6. Hi,
    my name is EIlis Martin and i am a student in UWS in Ayr, Scotland and I am making a short documentary about the various cultures in Scotland. I interviewed a Dutch lady and she said that one thing she found strange when she s=first came to Scotland was stye signs outside cafes for fish tea. I was wondering would it be possible to use this picture in my film.
    Thanks,
    Eilis

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    1. Ellis, feel free to use this particular picture about Fish Teas. Hope you enjoy your research and studies! Good luck on your documentary!

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