Encourage 'Biscuits' Instead of 'Cookies' on UK Websites

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Emma Naffin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

I absolutely despise Americans. For far too long, we have witnessed the steady creep of Americanisation infiltrating various facets of our vibrant British culture. Our words, traditions, and identities are slowly being overshadowed by American terms and phrases. It's time to take a stand and preserve our British heritage, starting with the language we use online. One simple yet impactful step is to replace the term 'Cookies' with 'Biscuits' on all British websites.

Cookies, as they are referred to in web technology, chiefly involve data stored by a website, but the term naturally evokes thoughts of the American treat. In the UK, we have our own beloved "biscuit", and it retains a distinctly British connotation that should be embraced in our digital vernacular. By adopting 'Biscuits' across all UK websites to describe these data tracking tools, we not only honour our cultural heritage but also make a conscious effort to maintain our unique British identity in the digital age.

This initiative is not merely about semantics. It's a reflection of who we are and what we represent as a nation. This small change has the potential to send a powerful message: that we value our linguistic traditions and are unafraid to assert them in the face of growing globalization.

Join me in encouraging all British web developers, companies, and digital platforms to adopt 'Biscuits' in lieu of 'Cookies'. Sign this petition to show your support for preserving British culture and resisting unwarranted American influence on our language. Let's take a stand for the identity that sets us apart. Sign and share this petition today!

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Recent signers:
Emma Naffin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

I absolutely despise Americans. For far too long, we have witnessed the steady creep of Americanisation infiltrating various facets of our vibrant British culture. Our words, traditions, and identities are slowly being overshadowed by American terms and phrases. It's time to take a stand and preserve our British heritage, starting with the language we use online. One simple yet impactful step is to replace the term 'Cookies' with 'Biscuits' on all British websites.

Cookies, as they are referred to in web technology, chiefly involve data stored by a website, but the term naturally evokes thoughts of the American treat. In the UK, we have our own beloved "biscuit", and it retains a distinctly British connotation that should be embraced in our digital vernacular. By adopting 'Biscuits' across all UK websites to describe these data tracking tools, we not only honour our cultural heritage but also make a conscious effort to maintain our unique British identity in the digital age.

This initiative is not merely about semantics. It's a reflection of who we are and what we represent as a nation. This small change has the potential to send a powerful message: that we value our linguistic traditions and are unafraid to assert them in the face of growing globalization.

Join me in encouraging all British web developers, companies, and digital platforms to adopt 'Biscuits' in lieu of 'Cookies'. Sign this petition to show your support for preserving British culture and resisting unwarranted American influence on our language. Let's take a stand for the identity that sets us apart. Sign and share this petition today!

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Petition created on May 29, 2025