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18 Jan 21 - 12:20 PM (#4088623) Subject: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: GUEST,The Sandman Blue ribbons in song was it a sign of fidelity? Yellow Hand kerchief was it a warning of Venereal disease? eg flash company. and the meaning of Blue Gaiters and White flounces in Rambling Irishman? |
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18 Jan 21 - 02:48 PM (#4088643) Subject: RE: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: Felipa I know the line as "blue petticoats and white flounces", and I just thought that was how the sailors' sweethearts dressed. |
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18 Jan 21 - 03:14 PM (#4088647) Subject: RE: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: GUEST Hello felipa, the lyrics vary a tad, maybe your interpretation is right, just curious |