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[Redwing]

Sorry Sarahjo, you are right we should stay on topic

 

here is one - popular in Bristol

 

She is as mad as toast

 

THAT doesnt make any sense

[SarahJo]

"it is always better to give, than to receive" - only just become aware of the TRUE meaning of this

[Alis girls]

Yup I agree - sweet - Sorry Sarah Jo - just one more heard at work today - very annoying just like me really had to share that one

[Egluntyne]

Always wondered why we say 'just pulling your leg' when teasing someone. Anyone know the origins of this one?

[majorbloodnock]

Always wondered why we say 'just pulling your leg' when teasing someone. Anyone know the origins of this one?

Apparently (so says this post), it stems from the practice of tripping someone up to make them look foolish. I haven't looked deeper in to see how plausible the assertion really is, though.

[Alis girls]

Blimey thats impressive Major.

[Egluntyne]

Well I never! Thank you Major.

[Redwing]

I have a book that gives the background of many popular phrases, its very interesting

[Chickendoodle]

I have heard of a different origin for pulling your leg. The explanation I heard goes back to the times of public hangings when the victim didn't die immediately (they were just hung then, not dropped through traps to break the neck) It was considered a kindness to "pull the legs" of the victim as this then broke their neck and they died an immediate rather than a long and painful death.

 

How this then became a saying for teasing someone I dont know

[foulbird]

Why do people say 'How are you?', when they really don't care how you are.

I am often tempted to reply to my Waitrose customers that my back is sore,my knickers are riding up & I think I may regret my latest hair dye job

oh, crikey! I'm likely to ask how you are and then listen to your answers... one long queue later we'd still be nattering...

 

why do people say... 'Cheer up!' when I was feeling fine until they said that?

[foulbird]

why didn't that 'quote' work and why can't I do smilies?

[Chickendoodle]

Just had a business telephone conversation (slow day at work, here on my own hence the postings!) and the person I was talking to finished the conversation with "See Ya".

 

No I will not see him ,I have never and will not ever meet him

[Alis girls]

Aaah but how do you know?

[Charlottechicken]

I have a book that gives the background of many popular phrases, its very interesting

 

Is it "Counting your chickens"? I have that, very interesting!