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Jonny M replied

11 April 2009, 22:04
I'm in a band for a bit of petty cash so I'm cool with the term. Playing the Globe in Letchworth on the 17th if any one is interested? Thought not...
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KentPhilip replied

9 April 2009, 22:10
Originally posted by Rookie View Post

I have several gigs. Could this be a gaggle of gigs?

Do you mind if I giggle at that gag?
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raz replied

9 April 2009, 19:28
Originally posted by BlightyBoy View Post

this is the only place I've heard poo referred to as "tulip".

It's a handy term, quite descriptive...

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tulip
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Pickle2 replied

9 April 2009, 13:54
Originally posted by pmeswani View Post

It refers to any swear word that the mods considers as swear words.

Im sure there some others!?
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chef replied

9 April 2009, 13:38
I call them gigs, i have long hair, im not too bothered about the m&m's though
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pmeswani replied

9 April 2009, 13:32
Originally posted by kookachoo View Post

I always wondered what tulip meant, I thought it might have been 'C' but wasn't sure. I'm happy now I know it means 'S'!

It refers to any swear word that the mods considers as swear words.
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kookachoo replied

9 April 2009, 12:59
Originally posted by BlightyBoy View Post

this is the only place I've heard poo referred to as "tulip"

I always wondered what tulip meant, I thought it might have been 'C' but wasn't sure. I'm happy now I know it means 'S'!
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lightng replied

8 April 2009, 11:57
I'm looking to play at my next venue very shortly. Hope they know I dont do blue M&Ms.
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lambrini_socialist replied

8 April 2009, 10:56
i call them "johns"
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denver2k replied

8 April 2009, 10:46
Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post

How many middle class tree hugging mongs on here use the term 'gig' as in 'I've got a new gig!'?

Pathetic. You're fulfilling a business role not partaking in a rock and roll concert.

I also use 'stint' for gig
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BlightyBoy replied

8 April 2009, 10:10
this is the only place I've heard poo referred to as "tulip".

We all know what we mean, so why the fuss?
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jmo21 replied

8 April 2009, 10:05
this is the only place I've heard as contracts referred to as 'gigs'.
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FSM with Cheddar replied

8 April 2009, 10:03
Originally posted by zara_backdog View Post

I'll call then what I please thanks, be it role, job, contract or gig...haven't you got anything else better to moan about?

WSS
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zara_backdog replied

8 April 2009, 10:02
I'll call then what I please thanks, be it role, job, contract or gig...haven't you got anything else better to moan about?
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Zippy replied

8 April 2009, 09:21
Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Post

sorry, i can't stop reading this over and over and laughing, i'm imagining it being said in the voice of an incredulous, furious judge

I'm obliged to my honourable friend for the amusing image he just planted in my head.
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