Two other countries separated by a common language

[David Donnell]

The favorite of my 88 year old mom, from southeastern MO: "pointers & setters"

(The latter being the gender which most often 'sets' down to pee. Of course.)

DD
Missourian in NYC

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>Except, of course, when you're seeing cutsie somethings
>such as cowboys / cowgirls, steers / heifers, jacks /jills,
>and my personal favorite (!): talkers / gawkers.
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>If I had to guess, I'd imagine Australia is more likely to
>have similar useinisms (sic) than any other country where
>English is the principal language. I perceive their language
>(and use of it) as being more "colorful" (in a non-dirty
>sense) than most others. Is that a fair or reasonable assumption?
>(the other) doug
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>Doesn't anyone ask for the "Men's Room" or
>"Ladies' Room" for public facilities any
>more?  It's what I see on the doors in the U.S.
>
>Joel
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