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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 3 of 10 1 2 3 4 5 … 9 10 Re: Slang #8175 10/21/00 10:33 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 460 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia P paulb addict paulb addict P Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 460 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia < out-of-date before the glue dries on the binding > I take it, Father dear, that you are referring here to the book rather than the jock strap! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8176 10/22/00 12:04 AM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,788 Seattle, Washington, USA Father Steve Carpal Tunnel Father Steve Carpal Tunnel Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,788 Seattle, Washington, USA The practice of using glue to secure one's jock strap is also of Australian provenance, I believe. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8177 10/22/00 04:56 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 140 Melbourne, Australia lusy member lusy member Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 140 Melbourne, Australia The practice of using glue ... Nah, we usually nail 'em on. lusy Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8178 10/22/00 10:25 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky The practice of using glue ... Nah, we usually nail 'em on. Whoa! Kind of gives a whole new meaning to a couple of sayings: That's hitting the nail on the head; and, He's in his cups; and even---Screw 'em! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8179 10/22/00 08:28 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass Jackie!! what is this; if you can't lick 'em, join 'em?! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8180 10/22/00 08:36 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 B belMarduk Carpal Tunnel belMarduk Carpal Tunnel B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,891 tsk, tsk, tsk Gutter talk if I've ever read it (which I haven't, not that there is anything wrong with that ) As to glue in the jockstrap, I have but one word to say to that OW! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8181 10/23/00 12:02 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie!! what is this; if you can't lick 'em, join 'em?! Hey! Have you been spying on me??? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8182 10/23/00 08:56 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,004 London, UK shanks old hand shanks old hand Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,004 London, UK I'd have thought the fuzzy velcro bits would be sufficient...? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8183 10/23/00 10:01 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 J jmh Pooh-Bah jmh Pooh-Bah J Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,981 >if you can't lick 'em As we don't usually use the word lick to mean win, I'm missing at least half of the double entendre here! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Slang #8184 10/23/00 10:05 AM Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky Jackie Carpal Tunnel Jackie Carpal Tunnel Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,613 Louisville, Kentucky I'm missing at least half of the double entendre here Sez you! But I'm sure some will appreciate the cue! 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