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OP Hm....I bet they would say that, bel. Or at least, "That presentation was a real cock-up."
But I wonder if it really is related to f-up? because in the UK, and I believe Ireland too but I'm not sure, roosters are referred to as cocks. Imagine my dismany when I realized I had a British children's book with me at my Reading Buddy session with my little Grade One friend:
her: What does that say?
me: It says, "This is a cock, that -"
her: (interrupting) I'm not allowed to say bad words.
I had a bit of a scramble, trying to explain! but I was alarmed too, wondering what on earth would happen to me if a teacher overheard!
Still, I can't imagine a proper old rooster-up, so maybe it is of sexual derivation. But why? because I would think a cock-up would be a good thing.
O wait - unless it relates to the mental confusion caused in some males by unwanted, unexpected, public cock-ups....
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Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Cock-up modestgoddess 06/17/02 11:30 PM Re: Cock-up wwh 06/18/02 01:50 AM Re: Cock-up belMarduk 06/18/02 02:15 AM Re: Cock-up modestgoddess 06/18/02 02:24 AM Re: Cock-up slithy toves 06/18/02 02:55 AM Re: Cock-up FishonaBike 06/18/02 10:07 AM Re: Cock-up FishonaBike 06/18/02 10:03 AM Re: Cock-up Wordwind 06/18/02 10:12 AM Re: Cock-up of troy 06/18/02 12:19 PM Re: Cock-up FishonaBike 06/18/02 12:50 PM Re: Cop belMarduk 06/18/02 10:49 PM Re: Cop inselpeter 06/19/02 09:15 AM Re: Cop dodyskin 06/19/02 01:50 PM
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