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Richard Deeming

As a Pom, I don't know for certain, but I would think Austrailians would respect their heritage as British convicts ;P and swear in English, rather than American. That certainly seems to be the case with their top entertainer, Kevin "Bloody" Wilson. Some time back, there was an American bug-tracking package called "Bugger". They changed the name when someone pointed out the British meaning of the word. Personally, I though the name was perfect - it's first thing I say when I find a bug! :-D OK, only when I'm in polite company!

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brianwelsch

So what exactly does a "debugger" do over there then? :~ BW "Gandalf. Yes. That is what they used to call me. Gandalf the Grey. *I* am Gandalf the White." - Gandalf the White

Anna Jayne Metcalfe

Richard Deeming wrote: As a Pom, I don't know for certain, but I would think Austrailians would respect their heritage as British convicts and swear in English, rather than American. That certainly seems to be the case with their top entertainer, Kevin "Bloody" Wilson. Damn bloody right too! ;P Richard Deeming wrote: Some time back, there was an American bug-tracking package called "Bugger". They changed the name when someone pointed out the British meaning of the word. Personally, I though the name was perfect - it's first thing I say when I find a bug! Hehe pity they changed it. ;) Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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Anna Jayne Metcalfe

Forced uninsertion of bugs?? :omg: Sounds like a messy businesss... Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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Chris Maunder

Here's an ad for Toyota [^]in Australia. Bugger is a word that has many meanings. It's the context that is important. Just like the word 'bastard' which can be used in so many ways. anger: You bastard difficulty: It's a bit of a bastard to get done friendship: How're ya goin' ya ugly bastard? intelligence: He's a smart bastard plural : What are you bastards up to? It goes on and on (and on...) cheers, Chris Maunder

Richard Deeming

:-D Reminds me of the Hale & Pace "Bollocks" sketch.

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benjymous

Hmm, I'm guessing as one of them says "phew, bugger me" that it implies that you do indeed take the same meaning as I would. Maybe it's just considered less offensive over there, or something (though again, it's context - someone saying "bugger me" to a child would be totally different) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

benjymous

Surely it's a small child with a magnifying lens.. -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

Anna Jayne Metcalfe

Just for once I'm speechless...:omg: Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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benjymous

Either you've got a far dirtier mind than me, or we're talking cross purposes here :~ and believe me, I can find inuendo in anything, given half a chance.. -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

Shog9 0

c'mon, don't try and pretend you, as a child, never had fun with a lens on a warm sunny day... ;)

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Anna Jayne Metcalfe

No, I didn't. I've always tried to preserve life than to take it. :) The only creatures I make an exception for are wasps because they're nasty little psychotic stripey bastards. ;) Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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benjymous

Ooh, nice sig :) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

David Wulff

Chris Maunder wrote: Here's an ad for Toyota [^]in Australia. :laugh:

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Shog9 0

Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: The only creatures I make an exception for are wasps because they're nasty little psychotic stripey bastards. And cannibals - but then, so are rats... ... and humans ... ;)

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Shog9 0

thanks :)

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Anna Jayne Metcalfe

benjymous wrote: Either you've got a far dirtier mind than me, or we're talking cross purposes here I prefer to think of it as "adventurous" :laugh: I have the feeling most guys would run a mile if they could see inside my mind. ;) Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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benjymous

Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: The only creatures I make an exception for are wasps because they're nasty little psychotic stripey bastards Did you know that the reason wasps are such a pest at the end of the summer is that their queen has died, and the nest has no purpose any more, so in effect the wasps just go off on a crazed bender now that they no longer have any responsibilities (as they know they're going to die soon anyway) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!

Anna Jayne Metcalfe

I didn't know that but it strikes me that the perfect answer is Guinness. :beer: Try "going on a bender" after a few pints and you'll see what I mean! After that, all they'll be good for is pizza and kebabs... ;) Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk

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