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Thread #131842   Message #2987373
Posted By: frogprince
15-Sep-10 - 02:04 PM
Thread Name: BS: Phrases that don't travel
Subject: RE: BS: Phrases that don't travel
When I worked putting shoes on small people, we offered the newly shod a balloon filled from a pump by the desk. Interesting exchange one day:
    Small boy: "I want a balloon"
    Mother: What do we say when we ask for something"
    Small boy: "Gimmee!"

He was too young to actually whup for it, but his mom was embarrased, and I think he got some tutoring.