Wallace and Gromit posters have been banned from Portland in Dorset because they feature the word... "Rabbit". This sounds crazy enough to be the basis for a Wallace and Gromit film plot, and if it weren't for the fact that the story's being carried by several respectable news organisations I would have thought it was a publicity stunt.

full story here (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1815040,00.html).

My experiences with life and ladies, I would have thought the word rabbit would have been banned for other reasons

It's strange but true. They don't use the word there because of the damage done to the area by the rodents. It upsets the locals to hear the word, apparently

"Underground mutton" is one of the alternatives used.

Something similar happens in the Isle Of Man, but it concerns rats.

So, how would Sheffield cope if they came out with a film entitled "Revenge of the Killer Chavs" ???

Originally posted by Kry10
So, how would Sheffield cope if they came out with a film entitled "Revenge of the Killer Chavs" ???

It would be an instant hit with residents of Parson Cross and the Manor apparently.. :lol:

No offense intended to S5 or S2 natives.

Originally posted by Rich
It would be an instant hit with residents of Parson Cross and the Manor apparently.. :lol:

No offense intended to S5 or S2 natives.

Hmmmm, there isn't a smilie giving the finger.

(S2 native)

In certain in-bred enclaves of Liverpool [such as The St. John's Shopping Centre, named after the patron saint of Incapacity Benefit] the word 'work' is unofficially banned and rarely uttered at audible level. In local parlance, the whispered 'werk' is something to dread and avoid, especially if it interferes with 'me giro'. The latter phrase refers to state unemployment benefits. The shy traffickers involved in the ancient, local trade of 'floggin' knock-off gear' such as 'tracky bottoms' [selling stolen nylon sportswear] on Liverpool streets seek to avoid registered, taxed 'werk' at all cost. So great is their fear that they are known to cry 'ah eh, do one!' when the 'bizzies' [or local police constabulary] catch sight of them setting up 'shop' outside Liverpool's finest restaurants [I think they are called McDonalds].

More power to 'em, that's what I say.

It is a nasty word.

It conjures up frightening images and worse sounds in my ears.

Two men in need of a shave and a wash, one sat at the old Joanna, t' other playing his bass guitar going - admittedly, rather quickly in some places - rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, skip, skip, jump, jump, bunny, bunny, rabbit, rabbit etc ad infinitum.

You sure Chaz and Dave aren't doing the soundtrack?

Ban the lot.

Originally posted by timo
In certain in-bred enclaves of Liverpool [such as The St. John's Shopping Centre, named after the patron saint of Incapacity Benefit] the word 'work' is unofficially banned and rarely uttered at audible level. In local parlance, the whispered 'werk' is something to dread and avoid, especially if it interferes with 'me giro'. The latter phrase refers to state unemployment benefits. The shy traffickers involved in the ancient, local trade of 'floggin' knock-off gear' such as 'tracky bottoms' [selling stolen nylon sportswear] on Liverpool streets seek to avoid registered, taxed 'werk' at all cost. So great is their fear that they are known to cry 'ah eh, do one!' when the 'bizzies' [or local police constabulary] catch sight of them setting up 'shop' outside Liverpool's finest restaurants [I think they are called McDonalds].

Timo, you couldn't have had your tongue wedged far enough into your cheek to make that comment acceptable.

Liencam,
Calm down, calm down [predictable response no.1].

Originally posted by timo
In certain in-bred enclaves of Liverpool [such as The St. John's Shopping Centre, named after the patron saint of Incapacity Benefit] the word 'work' is unofficially banned and rarely uttered at audible level. In local parlance, the whispered 'werk'

I think you'll find the correct spelling is actually wercccchhhhhhhh

Or "weerk".. I used to have a Liverpudlian English teacher when I was up at Gleadless Valley.. Even though when we first had him I actually thought he was Scottish cos his accent was quite softly spoken...

Y'see Anya from Buffy had a point didn't she? Bunnys are evil! LMAO

So if they can't use the word 'rabbit(s)', what do the Dorset chavs breed like?:confused:

If you say 'rats' to a manx person, they whistle a silly tune and touch wood.

They call rats 'longtails' and I once heard a DJ on the local radio station introduce a song by the 'Boomtown Longtails' :loopy:

Originally posted by DanSumption
Wallace and Gromit posters have been banned from Portland in Dorset because they feature the word... "Rabbit". This sounds crazy enough to be the basis for a Wallace and Gromit film plot, and if it weren't for the fact that the story's being carried by several respectable news organisations I would have thought it was a publicity stunt.

full story here (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1815040,00.html).

There is some weird buggers out there isnt there :)
Like not saying the word rabbit will help?!?!

I wonder sometimes what other people are like in other parts of the country- this scares me slightly I have to say!

Rabbit! There, I said it :D