Animal Crossing: City Folk/Regional Differences

This is a sub-page of Animal Crossing: City Folk.

TV Testcard

Japan/US	Europe

In the European version, the TV uses a PAL testcard instead of the NTSC one.

Bulletin Paper Name

The unobtainable item bulletin paper uses the filler name in the German version: ブランクドイツ (literally translates to "blank German").

Text Differences

Minor differences were made to some terms used in the game. Also, minor grammar has been changed in some of the dialogue. Due to the amount of minor changes made and the amount of dialogue in this game, they will not be listed.

To do: There's LOTS more.

Names

US	Europe
Automatic Bell Dispenser	Bellpoint
[town tune/reggae]	[town melody/latin]
[raindrop/boot]	[rain drop/copy]
[countdown/costume]	[Countdown/costume set]
[hot cider/fruit punch]	[apple tea/squash]
[baked ziti/manicotti]	[pasta bake/cannelloni]
[spanakopita/beetloaf]	[moussaka/meatloaf]
[corn bread/funnel cake]	[cornbread/layer cake]
[coleslaw/étouffée/Pumpkin pie]	[cole slaw/sushi/Pumpkin Pie]
[succotash/tomato bisque]	[chilli con carne/tomato soup]
[First floor/Second floor]	[Ground floor/First floor]
[punk/jerkface]	[kid/meanie]

Dialogue

US	Europe
I don't know if this is your style necessarily, but please accept it with my gratitude!	I hope it doesn't clash with everything you own. Hey, if it does, you can sell it. I won't be offended!

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I'm relieved <name> got you that message. I tell you, I can't remember a thing these days.	I'm glad <name> got you that message. I swear, I can't remember a thing these days.

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BIG JERKFACE MEANIE WHY ARE YOU SO MEAN TO MEEEEEEEEEE?!	BIG HAIRY MEANIE WHY ARE YOU SO MEAN TO MEEEEEEEEEE?!

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Like the 99-cent store.	Like the charity shop.

US	Europe
Are there, like, ten of you?	Are there, like, 10 of you?

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I wish I had some pants!	I wish I had trousers!

US	Europe
Pretty amazing, huh? <name> is, like, totally kicking heinie!	Pretty amazing, huh? <name> is, like, totally kicking our behinds!

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The Stuffed-Animal Innards.	The Stuffed Animal Innards.

US	Europe
Did you have to put it on layaway, <name>?	Did you have to pay by installments, <name>?

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Am I really that, like, middle-of-the-road?	Am I really that unfashionable?

US	Europe
That Saharah travels all over the place trading carpets and floors and whatever, right?	That Saharah travels all over the place selling carpets and floors and whatever, right?

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I'm totally gonna wait outside and try to catch a glimpse of him! I just he doesn't give me berries or leaves or a horseshoe or whatever! 'Cause I want stuuuuuuff!	Whaaaaa! Now I'm gonna get berries or leaves or a horseshoe or whatever! I wanted stuuuuuuff!

US	Europe
Also called the in freshwater and salt water.	Also called the seema, these fish live in fresh- and saltwater.

US	Europe
Well, it's Wednesday...or "hump day," as they call it. Whoever "they" are. Sometimes that hump looks huge, but let's both try to get over it!	Well, it's Wednesday... That awkward middle day. We've got a ways to go yet. Sometimes it feels like forever, but let's both go the distance!

US	Europe
Oh, and not to spill tea on your crumpet, but the current leader is...	Oh, and not to rain on your parade, but the current leader is...

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I just happen to have a little time on my hooves today.	I have time on my hooves to help your fashion tragedy today.

US	Europe
I have time on my hooves today to make your look more ferocious.	I have time on my hooves to help your fashion tragedy today.

US	Europe
The giant beetle boasts a massive horn, and yet it's said this bug is actually something of a milquetoast.	The giant beetle boasts a massive horn, and yet it's said this bug is actually rather a mild fellow.

US	Europe
The pike, a relative of the salmon, can grow to...a whopping 52 inches or more in length!	The pike is a relative of the salmon whose body can grow to a whopping 52 inches or more in length!

US	Europe
Some reports tell of squid measuring in excess of 120 inches in length!	Some reports tell of squid measuring in excess of 45 feet in length!

US	Europe
Hmm... Yes, it seems this problem might be a result of having too many trees in some areas.	Hmm... Yes, it seems this problem might be a result of having too many trees in that area.

US	Europe
Now, rules change when your message is headed to a PC or cell phone instead of a Wii Message Board... When sending a picture to these devices, the message text might become corrupted.	But for messages going to a PC or cell phone e-mail address registered in your Wii Address Book... There is a risk the text might be corrupted.

US	Europe
Hmm... I guess my hunch was right. All those weeds around town are really stirring everyone up.	Hmm... I guess my hunch was on. All those weeds in that area are really stirring up the townsfolk.

US	Europe
Yeah, yeah, hold on. You can also send a message to a friend's Wii Message Board, cell phone, or e-mail address. Anyway, who are you sending the message to?	Fine. You can also send one to a friend's Wii Message Board, or an e-mail to a PC or cell phone. Anyway, who are you sending the message to?

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Problem is, some areas just don't have enough trees.	Problem is, that area doesn't have enough trees.

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It's because there's so much garbage cluttering up the town!	It's because there's so much garbage cluttering up the place!

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OK, looks like you're all set! See you later then!	OK, looks like you've got your mail then. See you again!

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Summer, maaan. Rhymes with bummer. I'm just saying.	What's with work taking up all the time you got, maaaan? Some kind of law?

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You ever been to Idaho, man? It's craaaaazy.	You ever been to the city, man? It's craaaaazy.

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If ya DIDN'T do it on purpose this time, I think it may be time to see a doctor or somethin'!	SURE ya didn't do it on purpose this time?! Pull the other one, kid, it's got bells on it!

US	Europe
I'm startin' to think I ain't never met someone with a melon as hard as yours, but that won't stop this mole!	I'm startin' to think I'd be better off talking to a brick wall, but that won't stop this mole!

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If you're gonna take a bath, make sure ya get the water up to your shoulders, ya grubby little potato!	If you're gonna take a bath, make sure ya get the water up to your shoulders, OK?!

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Brush those furry teeth!	Brush your teeth after every meal!

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Doin' good, I bet. High on the hog, right? Not for this mole, though. Nah, things ain't been so good...	Doin' good, I bet. In the lap of luxury, right? Not for this mole, though. Nah, things ain't been so good...

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Ah, <name>. My brother Sonny got a four-alarm reset call, so he went to do his proverbial duty.	Ah, <name>. My brother Sonny got a red alert reset call, so he went to do his proverbial duty.

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It's a long story, but I tried to get in there with him one time, and I thought I was gonna boil like a potato.	It's a long story, but I got him to run me a bath one time, and I thought I was gonna boil like a potato.

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How about ya top yourself off with a little oatmeal?	How about ya top it off with a little oatmeal?

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Say I could stop makin' a federal case outta every little thing... Maybe I'd be able to relax a bit.	Say I could stop makin' every lil' molehill inta a mountain... Maybe I'd be able to relax a bit.

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Hmph. Kids these days... With your wild hair and your hootenannies and your lack of respect for elders!	Hmph. Kids these days... With your wild hair and your crazy parties and your lack of respect for elders!

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...What's that?! Ah...come to think of it, I did hear something about that...	...Whazzat?! Ah...come to think of it, I did hear something about that...

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Mother Nature and Father Mayor... As long as you live under our roof, you'll show some respect!	Mother Earth and Father Mayor... As long as you live under our roof, you'll show some respect!

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Look at it often so you don't forget the lovely forests. Or this awesome mayor right here.	Look at it often so you don't forget the lovely forests. Or this awesome mayor.

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The best part about being a teacher is the opportunity to mold young minds. The worst part? Keeping youngsters from gorging on paste!	The best part about being a teacher is the opportunity to mold young minds. The worst part? Keeping youngsters from stealing your cane!

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And it's this year's limited- edition model!	And it's this year's limited- edition model, no less!

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Did you already receive your lucky money? Don't look at me like that! I don't hand THAT out.	Did you already receive your lucky money? Don't look at me like that! I don't hand those out.

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We're going to have quite the hootenanny tonight!	We're going to have quite the party tonight!

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We hope you enjoyed the show today. And we hope to see you again in the future!	We hope you enjoyed the show today. We hope to see you again in the future!

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OK, I'll be in my lamp, so when we get to the attic, rub the lamp to get me.	OK, I'm off to the attic. Just give the lamp a rub when you get there!