G'day Les B,

"Baskets" is usually heard as a euphemism in contexts such as public events/plays/concerts or broadcasts. It confused me a little to clearly hear the euphemised version in the (Cockney) 1st verse ... then to have the honest word in the (all in) final verse.

I wouldn't normally expect to find the euphemism in the same work as the honest word ... but I guess Ted saw it as in intensification ... maybe?

It's not a particularly common slang form round here (Sydney, Australia - where Ted sets the song, if not when) ... well, it's not common among people I know!

regards,

Bob