Why do the London Underground signs say 'Way Out' and not 'Exit'?

Question

Why do the London Underground signs say 'Way Out' and not 'Exit'?

Answer 1

Because London is in Britain and not the USA.

Which is the same reason they call:

- trucks "lorries"

- wrenches "spanners"

- car hoods "bonnets"

- car trunks "boots"

- bathrooms "WCs"

- windshields "windscreens"

- policemen "bobbies"

- elevators "lifts"

... should I go on?

US English and UK English are similar, but not identical, languages.

Vive la Différence!

Answer 2

because there like it

Answer 3

Exit in the UK tends to refer more to Emergency Exits.

Way Out is exactly what it says :)

Answer 4

why everything has to be according to americans?

Answer 5

Back in the 70's it was originally called "This Is Way Out Man" but have since shortened it to just "Way Out" as those that originally named it have since lost most of their brain cells & two words are much easier to remember.

Answer 6

well chap there English! what does thowest exspect? cheerio

Answer 7

way out sounds nicer. Exit sounds like emergency exit, fire escape....

Answer 8

Because it is the "way out."