True, Bobert. I never hear Americans use it.

Last time I heard the word, an Irish musician was talking about a tune he had learned off the radio in Ireland. He called the station to ask about the tune and was told it was by "Some Yank band."

Of course we are forced to use the word if discussing that team that has the devil as a fan, but we don't like doing it.

Mrr, I'm with you with respect to cheddar cheese on apple pie. It's delicious. (The tradition came down from my grandfather, born and raised in rural Wisconsin.)