Bobbing for designated drivers

[Dennis R. Preston]

Benjamin,

You haven't beeen following the list. If "Flamish" is not the
language of gay extroverts, it should be.

dInIs

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>Here's an interesting explanation from the Honyaku list of the word
>"bob" for designated driver. (Flamish doubtlessly meaning Flemish.)
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>Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_campaign
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>Benjamin Barrett
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>It is equivalent to "Bob" which is used in some parts
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>This word was invented by the Flamish. It's short for Bewust
>Onbeschonken Bestuurder (Consciously Sober Driver).
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