The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #85045 Message #1573640
Posted By: Long Firm Freddie
01-Oct-05 - 05:10 PM
Thread Name: BS: Why is it called Plum Pudding?
Subject: RE: BS: Why is it called Plum Pudding?
Ref Ebbie's question...
'Plummy' is a reference to speaking with a plum in one's mouth - which is how some people reckon posh folk (presumably born with a silver spoon in their mouth!)sound when they talk.