American English vs English English II

Round 2:
Diaper vs Nappy

Avert your gaze if you're averse to soiled garments.

Actually, it's OK. This one's straight out of the packet. Not been called into action yet.

West side of the Atlantic, it's a DIAPER. Quite a technical, medical sounding word to my ears, even a bit of Wiper about it, which is what someone will be required to be once the thing's been used.

East side, it's NAPPY land.  A bit of a childish sounding name (apt) with a hint of soppy and sloppy about it (the second one definitely apt).

Given the target market for these things, this round's going to ENGLISH ENGLISH. 1-1.

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