No, sorry Bobert. I still don't get it and suspect I never will. And I have seen the referenced thread. I suspect that you will not understand what I am on about either.

If I go into a pub and see a mate it is quite acceptable to start a conversation with 'How are you doing you old bastard!' or 'are you still shagging sheep?'. It is good natured and part of British culture. Simply because it has not been formalised by some strange sort of name does not make it less well intended. I consider most people on here to be friends and I am quite comfortable to insult them in the same way:-)

I have no doubt that the 'dozens' are a good natured part of black culture but the other thing I don't know is whether you or any of the above are black. If not, how come it is OK for you to mimic black culture? Why not stick to your own culture? Is it so lacking in humour that you need to steal someone else's?

You may have noticed a reference to the late great Les Dawson. An English comedian with a wicked line in insults - Particularly about wives and mothers-in-law. I suggest you dig out some of his stand up routines if you think comedic insults are exclusive to black people.

Cheers

DtG