1983/1984 "the full Monty" antedating

[Baker, John]

        Excellent work, Stephen.  Joel, perhaps you already know this,
but prior to the 1997 movie "full monty" was not particularly associated
with nudity.


John Baker


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Subject: Re: 1983/1984 "the full Monty" antedating

At 9/25/2009 09:40 AM, Stephen Goranson wrote:
>Earlier currency is app. implied by the following names of fish and
>chip
>shops:
>  1982 Yellow Pages: Manchester North 264/3 Full Monty Chippy The, 30
>Townley St, Middleton..Fullmonty Chippy, 61 Radclyffe St, Chadderton.]

Did they serve their fish fully dressed or totally naked?  (There are
also several "Naked Fish" restaurants, including one in nearby
Lexington, Mass., which claims it is "more than just a restaurant:
it's a distinct philosophy about both food preparation and the
environment in which diners enjoy their meals.")

Joel

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