A roadway traffic circle intersection, or “roundabout,” when installed in the United States. Intended to ease gridlock at busy intersections, it has become a source of amusement to Europeans (especially the British) who are “gobsmacked” by the apparent inability of Americans to negotiate them. When the Yankee enters the traffic circle, his odds of being mangled in an accident, or at least being perpetually unable to exit the circle, are greatly increased.
Niles Gordon III: You missed your exit again Bob.
Bobcat: Bug off, you limey Brit! Can’t you see I’m stuck in a Yankee Killer?
Niles Gordon III: Rule Britannia!
Bobcat: Bug off, you limey Brit! Can’t you see I’m stuck in a Yankee Killer?
Niles Gordon III: Rule Britannia!
by Bobcat December 18, 2019