Posted by alexandra_k on November 29, 2005, at 3:11:18
In reply to Re: sorry. Not stupid.Very kind.:), posted by Tabitha on November 29, 2005, at 0:20:57
> I'm happy to report that Merriam Webster online does not list any vulgar meaning associated with the word p*m-p*ms. I think the asterisking software is confused.
LOL!!!P*m p*ms aren't the problem...
Its calling people P*ms that is the problem...'P*ms'...
It is Australasian (Australian and New Zealand) vulgar slang for people from England.
One theory is that it stands for:
'Prisoners of her majesties service'
Which is to say...
That most of the English in Australia are / were criminals
(Not so nice and only sometimes true);-)
Though I should also say that the term has fairly affectionate connotations now...
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