It's so nice to be back across the pond!
We landed in Dublin and had a four hour layover until our flight to Prague. I needed coffee. Lovin' it (or not) McDonald's is always there. I ask the teenager behind the counter for a 'double double'.
Indicator #1 that it has been
too long since we have travelled. She stares at me blankly. 'Pardon?'
Jonathan insists that I sometimes mumble, so I try again, more clearly.
'A double double, please,' I repeat. This exchange happens no less than
two more times before my jet-lagged brain finally clues in. I'm not
mumbling, she just has no idea what a 'double double' is! I'm not in
Kansas anymore. Or, I'm not in Canada anymore, I should correct. 'Double
doubles' are a Canadian thing. Only. I'm not even sure if I knew that.
When I Google it, turns out even Americans think its some burger from
California!
Urban Dictionary did know though, thankfully:
Double-Double A Canadian term used to describe how you take your coffee - two teaspoons of sugar and two creams. Preferably used in any Tim Hortons location.
We landed in Dublin and had a four hour layover until our flight to Prague. I needed coffee. Lovin' it (or not) McDonald's is always there. I ask the teenager behind the counter for a 'double double'.
Indicator #1 that it has been
too long since we have travelled. She stares at me blankly. 'Pardon?'
Jonathan insists that I sometimes mumble, so I try again, more clearly.
'A double double, please,' I repeat. This exchange happens no less than
two more times before my jet-lagged brain finally clues in. I'm not
mumbling, she just has no idea what a 'double double' is! I'm not in
Kansas anymore. Or, I'm not in Canada anymore, I should correct. 'Double
doubles' are a Canadian thing. Only. I'm not even sure if I knew that.
When I Google it, turns out even Americans think its some burger fromCalifornia!
Urban Dictionary did know though, thankfully:
Double-Double A Canadian term used to describe how you take your coffee - two teaspoons of sugar and two creams. Preferably used in any Tim Hortons location.
Server at your local coffee shop: Can I take your order?
You: Ya, I'll have a medium double-double.
You: Ya, I'll have a medium double-double.
It
reminds me of this 18 year old Aussie kid we met when we were traveling
in Colombia. He told us that he was in school and when we asked him
which one he tells us in earnest "The School of Life." To which I almost
choked on my judgmental laughter and barely contained my eyes from
rolling out of my head. And yet, here I stand, learning interesting
tidbits about my own country - in Ireland. Don't worry - I'm going to
start wandering around dramatically preaching to strangers that I'm
enrolled in the 'School of Life.' Although I imagine that could lead to
some pretty interesting blogs....
2 comments:
I had no idea it was a Canadian term either! I guess you learn something new every day.... in THE SCHOOL OF LIFE :)
Good to see you "back on the road again" and posting. You may have to educate Europe on the meaning of "double/double" as it relates to coffee and Canadians!
Luv you and safe travels
Mom and Dad M
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