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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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This might be my favourite topic. Have you ever heard a phrase and wondered where it came from? If so, post it and I'm sure the world of fab will answer it.
For example:
3 square meals
Ans: came from maritime and was part of the pay. The meals were eaten on 'square' plates to stop them rolling around when at sea.
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By (user no longer on site)
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One for the road means having one last drink before heading home. Not sure on origin
On the wagon is something to do with prisoners having a last drink then being transported by a wagon to the gallows |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"One for the road means having one last drink before heading home. Not sure on origin
On the wagon is something to do with prisoners having a last drink then being transported by a wagon to the gallows"
well done. they both come from the same time. when sentenced to the gallows prisoners were transported by horse and cart. they had to pass through an area with lots of public houses. many of the condemned man's friends met him there to give him a last drink - 'one for the road'
quite often the horseman got drink aswell and on some occassions got so d*unk neither he nor the prisoner made the gallows. the reigning monarch decreed when anyone was driving the prisoners they were not allowed to drink. hence their reply when offered a drink - 'no im on the wagon'
handshakes ? dont know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"cool - freeze the balls off a brass monkey"
Maritime again, a "brass monkey" is the plate on which cannonballs were kept. When the temperature was very cold the brass plate (monkey) contracted and the balls rolled off......
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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i think egg sucking was a fashion thing. eggs would have been painted and provide decoration. the contents were sucked out to stop them going rotten i suppose |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"cool - freeze the balls off a brass monkey
Maritime again, a "brass monkey" is the plate on which cannonballs were kept. When the temperature was very cold the brass plate (monkey) contracted and the balls rolled off......
Phew (without google). "
well done - what about money for old rope and to the bitter end |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Handshakes come from ancient times. Usually between 2 rival soldiers to show nether were holding a weapon"
It's why scouts shake with left hand..... Traditionally to show friendship by making themselves vulnerable,- left hands used to hold the shield, so put their defences down to greet other, trusting the other wouldn't spear them! |
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By *phroditeWoman
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"Handshakes come from ancient times. Usually between 2 rival soldiers to show nether were holding a weapon
It's why scouts shake with left hand..... Traditionally to show friendship by making themselves vulnerable,- left hands used to hold the shield, so put their defences down to greet other, trusting the other wouldn't spear them!"
so why dont they wear underwear ?;-) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick "
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions  |
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By *phroditeWoman
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions "
Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though. "
Im a Freemason and have been for close to 10 years and there is nothing sinister about it...and no we dont sit round wanking and watch porn |
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By *phroditeWoman
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though.
Im a Freemason and have been for close to 10 years and there is nothing sinister about it...and no we dont sit round wanking and watch porn"
No, I didnt think you were or would be. I was at a afew dinners dos and really enjoyed the company of civilised intelligent people. Just did not quite get some of the stuff that is apparently mean to be secret. But then, we are not meant to, are we? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though.
Im a Freemason and have been for close to 10 years and there is nothing sinister about it...and no we dont sit round wanking and watch pornNo, I didnt think you were or would be. I was at a afew dinners dos and really enjoyed the company of civilised intelligent people. Just did not quite get some of the stuff that is apparently mean to be secret. But then, we are not meant to, are we?"
Err no your not lol...but times have changed and its not as secretive as it used to be |
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By *phroditeWoman
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though.
Im a Freemason and have been for close to 10 years and there is nothing sinister about it...and no we dont sit round wanking and watch pornNo, I didnt think you were or would be. I was at a afew dinners dos and really enjoyed the company of civilised intelligent people. Just did not quite get some of the stuff that is apparently mean to be secret. But then, we are not meant to, are we?
Err no your not lol...but times have changed and its not as secretive as it used to be"
Damn! I cannot make it any bigger!
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By *phroditeWoman
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"Do you know where handshakes come fromthought the free masons had invented that trick
Never did find out what that was lol bloody silly boys club! Bet they just watch porn all night and have group wank sessions Been to some of their functions. They are a nice bunch of people, well teh ones I met were nice. Found their handshakes and stuff a bit odd though.
Im a Freemason and have been for close to 10 years and there is nothing sinister about it...and no we dont sit round wanking and watch pornNo, I didnt think you were or would be. I was at a afew dinners dos and really enjoyed the company of civilised intelligent people. Just did not quite get some of the stuff that is apparently mean to be secret. But then, we are not meant to, are we?
Err no your not lol...but times have changed and its not as secretive as it used to beDamn! I cannot make it any bigger!
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Sorry, your photo that is |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Handshakes come from ancient times. Usually between 2 rival soldiers to show nether were holding a weapon
It's why scouts shake with left hand..... Traditionally to show friendship by making themselves vulnerable,- left hands used to hold the shield, so put their defences down to greet other, trusting the other wouldn't spear them!so why dont they wear underwear ?;-)"
You been looking under my scout's leader woggle again!? |
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