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euphemism for Christ, first recorded 1838. See http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=crikeyOriginally posted by EternalOptimistAnd so I face the final curtain
nah I'm not dying. But I am off to Australia for four weeks. Hiring a vehicle and setting off into the desert. 7k miles planned. Crikey.
WTF does crikey mean anyway ?

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Indeed, and crikey means Christ.Originally posted by GeorgeGreganGod's truth.
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God's truth.Originally posted by Trolldunno ... but strewth is meant to be "Gods strength"
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Make sure you stop off in Alice for a camel burger - they're tasteeee!
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Word of the wise - if you get chased by a croc, then run in zig zags.
Also don't be scared by people walking upside down there, it's okay.
hth
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And Now, The End is Near
And so I face the final curtain
nah I'm not dying. But I am off to Australia for four weeks. Hiring a vehicle and setting off into the desert. 7k miles planned. Crikey.
WTF does crikey mean anyway ?
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