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To: Tailback

You don't know what a 'Septic Tank' is? LOL!!!


36 posted on 03/09/2006 9:46:20 PM PST by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: Aussie Dasher

I know exactly what a septic tank is, I just replaced the one at my Dad's house. How does that term relate to a nickname for an American?

I'm familiar with the origin of "Digger", "Doughboy", "Yank", and "Limey" but I've never heard of the term "Septic" used as a cultural nickname.


39 posted on 03/09/2006 10:04:12 PM PST by Tailback (USAF distinguished rifleman badge #300, German Schutzenschnur in Gold)
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To: Aussie Dasher

I don't mind being called a Pomm, its not as if we don't have a nickname for your lot...normally wankers.


45 posted on 03/10/2006 1:47:25 AM PST by Anglo
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To: Aussie Dasher
On the other hand Canadians love to wear their Roots wear down in Australia and sing Take me out to the ball game. :)


49 posted on 03/10/2006 2:57:25 AM PST by xp38
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