Quick question for Brits

[liresius]

I'm in the middle of watching Top Gear's Winter special - The Toyota versus sledge race to the North pole and Jeremy says, "Meanwhile, James is breaking out the "Elevenses" (chocolate)"

My question is ... is "Elevenses" strictly Jeremy just having fun reffing LotR, or has "Elevenses" always been part of English "meals" culture? I always thought it was just Tolkien adding in another meal, cos we all know what food aficionados the hobbits are, but maybe ... no?

Comments

[causette.livejournal.com]

YES!!! They are just so funny! XD I'm not really a car buff but I really enjoy watching the show. I often laugh my ass of cause they are so funny. And while I'm laughing, I'm also learning stuff and my brother is so happy that I'm getting interest in cars :P I come from a huge car fanatical family and now I can finally join in conversations a bit :P

[liresius.livejournal.com]

I've never been so much into cars, but in my youth I was a biker chick - had a 650cc Kawasaki (4 cylinder) (Man, that bike was fast!) so I knew a bit about engines, mechanics and could do the basics myself.

But the other half of my youth was spent being an environmentally conscious alternative .. heh! I've been divided, to say the least.

But back to cars, TG ... I do like the learning aspect because it pings me back to those touring times, and I've had some really fun phone conversations with my son because of TG in the last month, so yeah I totally know what you mean about identifying with family members - common ground with the men in your life.