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Hi gang
Back in a previous life (possibly referenced in those links given at the head of this string which I cannot get to open) some discussion had taken place on the history of Tom Swifties. I understand the general background of a piss-take of the adverbially overladen books by the Stratemeyer conglomerate… but I had recalled my American brethren and sistren talking of a major advertising campaign (an oil company, in the 50s?) which widely popularised the form as roadside billboards.
Google has failed to cut me a path through the jungle – any pointers?
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Happy New Year, Maverick...Burma Shave?
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Hi there maverick! It is SO good to see you back again. Mille failte!
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Happy New Year, Maverick...Burma Shave? YES! Thank you - too few active neurons to waste more on this annoying escapee from the Wot I Know prison... New underpants for Christmas? quized Tom briefly. Happy New Year to all.
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Maverick!! Happy New Year!, he said, annually!
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Yes, Happy New Year to you all ! !
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Yes, Happy New Year All!
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Well, it's good to have you back.
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Gosh, I've been off this board for years, he said, absently.
heh
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Yes, Happy New Year All!
Gosh, I've been off this board for years, he said, absently. "Wot 'e said," she echoed.
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