In article ,
Ian Jelf wrote:

In message , Paul Corfield
writes
On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:44:46 +0100, Ian Jelf
wrote:

Oh, I'd forgotten this story! I once had a US client who amused me
somewhat by referring to Basil (the herb!) As "Bay - zil". Indeed, I
was *so* taken with this, I actually asked her "Does that mean you say
'Bay - zil' Brush, too?"

Only you Ian, only you.

I aim to please!

Takes bow!

Unsurprisingly, she had no idea of what I was on about!

You don't say!

US telly is sadly lacking.......

About 10 years ago I went to visit my cousin in Florida. Her pre-teen
kids were addicted to UK Gold - reruns of Benny Hill and Are You Being
Served were their favourites (or possibly favorites). I was was...
let's say surprised. Perhaps Bayzil Brush was a cultural step too far.

Sam