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Pete53 Flag Hassocks 16 Jul 24 10.21pm Send a Private Message to Pete53 Add Pete53 as a friend

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

One thing I really dislike when I'm in a pub or restaurant with my wife is a waiter asking "what can I get you guys?". My usual response is to say that last time I looked my wife was definitely NOT a guy.

It's an age thing I guess.

I think this is something of an Americanism which the British have picked up on from watching too many American TV programmes!

 

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ASCPFC Flag Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 17 Jul 24 11.43am Send a Private Message to ASCPFC Add ASCPFC as a friend

Originally posted by Pete53

I think this is something of an Americanism which the British have picked up on from watching too many American TV programmes!

I think it avoids all of the gender trouble.

 


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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Jul 24 12.09pm Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

In terms of reference to "Guys" in the context highlighted, this was prevalent when I paid a visit to Australia a few years ago.
What did grate after a while was their use of "No worries" on a regular basis.

 

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Pete53 Flag Hassocks 17 Jul 24 12.50pm Send a Private Message to Pete53 Add Pete53 as a friend

Originally posted by Willo

In terms of reference to "Guys" in the context highlighted, this was prevalent when I paid a visit to Australia a few years ago.
What did grate after a while was their use of "No worries" on a regular basis.

That one has arrived on these shores too

 

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monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 17 Jul 24 1.43pm Send a Private Message to monkey Add monkey as a friend

Originally posted by Pete53

That one has arrived on these shores too

And when it turns into ‘no dramas’ we know the Fosters adverts are beginning to take their toll

 

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Stirlingsays Flag 17 Jul 24 2.16pm Send a Private Message to Stirlingsays Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add Stirlingsays as a friend

A single word can't be a phrase so forgive me my indulgence but I've developed pet peeves for 'bro', 'bruh', 'bruv' and of course the now ancient 'lol' and its effeminate sibling 'lolz'.

Speakers of which should be lightly slapped across the face with fresh fish.

 


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eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 17 Jul 24 2.21pm Send a Private Message to eagleman13 Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add eagleman13 as a friend

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

A single word can't be a phrase so forgive me my indulgence but I've developed pet peeves for 'bro', 'bruh', 'bruv' and of course the now ancient 'lol' and its effeminate sibling 'lolz'.

Speakers of which should be lightly slapped across the face with fresh fish.


Sorry Stirling, i couldn't resist . . . [Link]

 


This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

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monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 17 Jul 24 2.31pm Send a Private Message to monkey Add monkey as a friend

Originally posted by eagleman13


Sorry Stirling, i couldn't resist . . . [Link]

I didn’t even have to click on that to know what it was, we are definitely of the same era

 

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eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 17 Jul 24 2.39pm Send a Private Message to eagleman13 Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add eagleman13 as a friend

Originally posted by monkey

I didn’t even have to click on that to know what it was, we are definitely of the same era

 


This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

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Stirlingsays Flag 17 Jul 24 7.39pm Send a Private Message to Stirlingsays Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add Stirlingsays as a friend

Originally posted by monkey

I didn’t even have to click on that to know what it was, we are definitely of the same era

Exactly my man.

Slap em with a fishy!

 


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monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 18 Jul 24 11.30am Send a Private Message to monkey Add monkey as a friend

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

Exactly my man.

Slap em with a fishy!

Still cracks me up

 

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Teddy Eagle Flag 18 Jul 24 1.49pm Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend


Calling batsmen "batters" sounds wrong, is pointless when men are playing and is patronising to any girls who are presumed to be put off playing by such a non-inclusionary term.
Besides they refer to third man, night watchman and maiden overs without causing any grave offence.

 

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