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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 9:20:23 GMT
That was one of my late mother's favourites. Eta except she used the word "buggers" instead of "bastards" because the word "bastard" is offensive. Actually you might be right, although I expect some find ‘bugger’ offensive too!
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Post by bills on Aug 17, 2018 9:30:44 GMT
That was one of my late mother's favourites. Eta except she used the word "buggers" instead of "bastards" because the word "bastard" is offensive. Actually you might be right, although I expect some find ‘bugger’ offensive too!
And equally, I expect some quite enjoy it...
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Post by phil70 on Aug 17, 2018 11:17:37 GMT
Actually you might be right, although I expect some find ‘bugger’ offensive too!
And equally, I expect some quite enjoy it...
Well you know what they say ..... Don't knock it unless you've tried it. Phil
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 11:20:54 GMT
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/buggerI have reverse engineered quite a lot of equipment in my life. I know the "gay" "queer" people have taken over word meanings but like these two words the word "bugger" does not have any rudeness associated with it in the original definition. Gay means happy Queer means ill
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Post by ianali on Aug 17, 2018 11:32:07 GMT
I have a beer mate with a Mark Twain quote written on it. Is it a tattoo? Oops! I meant to write I have a beer mat. I also have mates with tattoos but none quoting Mark Twain, as far as I know anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 11:32:25 GMT
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/buggerI have reverse engineered quite a lot of equipment in my life. I know the "gay" "queer" people have taken over word meanings but like these two words the word "bugger" does not have any rudeness associated with it in the original definition. Gay means happy Queer means ill Don’t start me off again about the way definitions of words are changed to hoodwink everyone. The dictionary definition of ‘charity’ is very different to the convoluted one in our law definition. ...for example...
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Post by Andyberg on Aug 17, 2018 11:51:14 GMT
One quote that always sticks in my mind from my dear departed grandfather...
"Stop shaking the f**kin ladder you little twat"
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Post by JohnV on Aug 17, 2018 14:02:28 GMT
That was one of my late mother's favourites. Eta except she used the word "buggers" instead of "bastards" because the word "bastard" is offensive. Actually you might be right, although I expect some find ‘bugger’ offensive too! On Tyneside, the phrase "Ya bugger" is considered about as blasphemous as "Goodness me" credit "Larn yersel Geordie" by Scott Dobson
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Post by NigelMoore on Aug 17, 2018 15:16:45 GMT
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/buggerI have reverse engineered quite a lot of equipment in my life. I know the "gay" "queer" people have taken over word meanings but like these two words the word "bugger" does not have any rudeness associated with it in the original definition. Well if you will use learner dictionary sources . . . It has been used in English for sodomy since at least the 16thC, was so used in the Buggery Act 1533, and in other Acts thereafter. Supposedly derived from the Latin for Bulgarians, who were noted for the practice. Less specific meanings attached to colloquialisms of later development, so the reverse of your criticism holds true. I remember reading many decades ago, an account of a battle involving the Bulgars, by an English officer present in some capacity, who saw one of the Bulgar soldiers run his opponent through with his sword, then swiftly proceed to sodomise the dying man. Aghast, the Englishman cried out “what the hell!” or something like that, and misinterpreting the expostulation for admiration, the Bulger General said: “Yes indeed, takes devilishly fine timing”. Apparently the trick was to get in there in time to let the dying sphincter contractions take you over the edge. Hence the expression of the time “the beastly Bulgars”. A variant Ottoman practice was to do it with geese, but that was less tricky, because you waited until you were on the brink before twisting its neck.
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 17, 2018 15:39:00 GMT
One quote that always sticks in my mind from my deceased grandfather... "Stop shaking the f**kin ladder you little twat" I like your grandfather.
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 17, 2018 15:42:41 GMT
I always like Russ Abbott's "Burnley is Babylon". Sadly, these days, it's more like Islamabad:
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Post by patty on Aug 17, 2018 15:44:28 GMT
For a lot of loverly quotes go and watch the new Christopher Robin film....especially if u have young sprogs..its one of the best films out... I should have had pen n paper, I'd forgotten how great some of Winnie the Pooh and Eeyores sayings are... lovely distraction from my shed full of worries...
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 17, 2018 15:45:17 GMT
Photos of Burnley to appear here this weekend
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 17, 2018 15:50:06 GMT
For a lot of loverly quotes go and watch the new Christopher Robin film....especially if u have young sprogs..its one of the best films out... I should have had pen n paper, I'd forgotten how great some of Winnie the Pooh and Eeyores sayings are... “It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” “If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” “I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” “You never can tell with bees.”
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 17, 2018 15:52:12 GMT
I actually don't care for Winnie the Pooh-Sticks but I did enjoy the new Peter Rabbit movie. Buy it from Amazon, Patty! Make those warehouse slaves earn their wonga! I especially liked the badger because he reminded me of our very own Bodger driving in London with cruise-control on, what a load of piffle that was!
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