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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

Used to use the Stick & Weasel down the road in the early 90s. Think it changed its name later on.

Ah, ok. Interesting that. 'Stick' and 'weasel' are both associated with old days weaving, and is the other explanation of the rhyme. The 'weasel' would measure the length of the yarn and 'pop' when it was the correct length. Can't remember the stick bit I'm afraid. My grandmother, who imparted this info passed many years ago.

 


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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64

Ah, ok. Interesting that. 'Stick' and 'weasel' are both associated with old days weaving, and is the other explanation of the rhyme. The 'weasel' would measure the length of the yarn and 'pop' when it was the correct length. Can't remember the stick bit I'm afraid. My grandmother, who imparted this info passed many years ago.

I seem to remember Anthony Newly who had a hit with the children's rhyme "pop goes the weasel", anyway he claimed that popping the weasel was London Tailors slang for pawning your stuff. Apparently the tailors would pawn their tools for beer money and go to the local pub "In and out of the Eagle".

 


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'Arris = *rse

Aristotle - bottle
Bottle and glass - *rse

 

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Sherman

 


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Originally posted by palace_in_frogland

As in Irish jig. Wig?

Yes, it was Syrup but Irish jig also came into use. There's a whole load of research about it online.

 


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Elephants Trunk = Drunk
Oliver Twist = Very drunk.

 

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Originally posted by ASCPFC

Sherman

Septic.

I suppose they both amount to the same thing in the end.

 

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Originally posted by ASCPFC

Sherman

Or Jodrell.

 

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Originally posted by palace_in_frogland

Or Jodrell.

Or Barclays.

 

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View ASCPFC's Profile ASCPFC Flag Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 07 Sep 22 3.34pm Send a Private Message to ASCPFC Add ASCPFC as a friend

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

Or Barclays.

But not merchant

 


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When I'm hungry, I say to the wife that I'm Hank Marvin, but she insists it should be Lee Marvin.

Who's right ?

 

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View Teddy Eagle's Profile Teddy Eagle Flag 07 Sep 22 3.47pm Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend

Originally posted by martin2412

When I'm hungry, I say to the wife that I'm Hank Marvin, but she insists it should be Lee Marvin.

Who's right ?

Hank's real surname is Rankin which takes a back a couple of posts.

 

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