Shibboleth

I used to have a cast iron proof method of recognising whether a person was working class or middle class, Don’t ask me why -it was merely an observation with no real life application .- and is not to be confused with the “Shibboleth” method of sorting out northerners & southerners by asking them to pronounce the word BATH/. This of course wont make sense to any of you because-like the refrain YOU SAY POTATO AND I SAY POTATO, it doesn’t make sense unless verbalised.

I digress- .

The magic word[s] are MEAT DRAW- if you are middle class you wont have a clue what that expression refers to.

If you are working class you took part last week.

If you are a toff-what are you doing in here.?

Finally- did you have to look up SHIBBOLETH & did I spell it right?

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I don't know what a meat draw is. Is it like a raffle with meat as the prize?

I did have to look up shibboleth, and found that I had confused it for years with behemoth. But then I was side-tracked up shiba inu, and spent quite some time looking at them (So cute!)
So I know my place....nouveau pauvre

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Never heard of a meat-draw, what on earth is that?

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I've seen the expression "meat raffle" where I lived in Hampshire, but never taken part in one.

So I'm 'Lower middle class' ?????

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I haven't taken part in a meat draw for years, mainly 'cos I can't afford to drink in pubs any more and my Friday and Saturday nights are usually spent at home.

For Spinner - here is my Shiba Inu, Missy with one of our huskies:

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Who knows GW, it's just a bit of fun, not to be taken seriously.
Shibboleth is such a good word that I was determined to give it an airing.

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Spinner, I can't confirm ordeny cos it'll give the game away.

I'm always pleased to cause someone to dip into their dictionary, BTW what's a behemoth?


Nouveau pauvre? -- Semper inops quicumque cupit (Cicero)

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I've never heard of either and would have classed myself as thick for not knowing them but I'm more than happy to be thought of as higher up social ladder instead - fanks Robert

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Am largin da up innit ben.

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Now I'm feeling thick again

So, I shall add:

Fastyr mie Robert, cha nel mee toiggal


Ha!