Question from my niece

schuette · Post by **schuette** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:12 pm

okai ever since my niece knew I talked to Americans she's always hassled me about asking you all one question.....and since she's sitting beside me I have to ask

in her words....
"see in films when you lot say 'lets take this outside' do you really take it outside or do you just batter the shit out of them where they stand?"

All answers will be greatly appreciated but if your talking shit we will tell you

kazzman · Post by **kazzman** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:41 pm

Well, in my case, it's both. I go outside with them and then beat them sensless where they stand.

Me · Post by Me » Sat Aug 21, 2004 3:34 pm

It really means walk away and don't bother with little minds

schuette · Post by **schuette** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 5:14 pm

okai I need to say I agree with kazz

....come on Me you really gonna tell me that there hasnt been times when you really want to kick the shit out of them right there and now!

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 5:43 pm

It can mean both. Even if you're just going to argue, you don't need to do it in front of everyone.

But sometimes it does mean, "Let's go and settle this like Americans do!" *whack*

schuette · Post by **schuette** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 5:51 pm

But do you go outside to do it??

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:00 pm

schuette wrote:But do you go outside to do it??

Yes. No need to put on a show for everyone in the restaurant (or wherever you are).

schuette · Post by **schuette** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:02 pm

but if you were in the house...?

Kares4Rush · Post by **Kares4Rush** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:17 pm

I've seen this and heard it before (unfortunately) and from my experience they "take it outside" really.

It's an old gentleman's agreement of not messing up the lady's house that they are fighting over. Sigh.

Anyway, I'm sure all the young bucks or drunks that use this term don't know the history but they STILL take it outside.

Funny thing though...everyone INSIDE ends up following them OUTSIDE to watch.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:20 pm

Kares4Rush wrote:
Funny thing though...everyone INSIDE ends up following them OUTSIDE to watch.

And it's always a disappointment when they kiss and make up instead of duking it out!

Kares4Rush · Post by **Kares4Rush** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:24 pm

Bunch of wusses! (where's the "winky" icon)

I don't like fighting but yes, they DO usually end up like, "OK, it's cool man." or some such thing.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Sat Aug 21, 2004 7:43 pm

I usually was the peacemaker, when I heard this I'd get them both a beer and tell them to chill out.

Yes, take it outside means "go beat the snot out of each other outside the house"

Me · Post by Me » Sat Aug 21, 2004 8:02 pm

schuette wrote:okai I need to say I agree with kazz ....come on Me you really gonna tell me that there hasnt been times when you really want to kick the shit out of them right there and now!

not in front of the niece lets just say I've been on both ends of the rope and like the middle better for now

EndlesslyRocking · Post by **EndlesslyRocking** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 6:53 am

Kares4Rush wrote:I've seen this and heard it before (unfortunately) and from my experience they "take it outside" really.

It's an old gentleman's agreement of not messing up the lady's house that they are fighting over. Sigh.

Or their favorite watering hole...

Yes, in the US, "Take it outside" is a challenge to a fight. Not used much anymore.

schuette · Post by **schuette** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:24 am

cheers everyone I'll let her know you really do take it outside