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29-11-2014, 11:06 PM
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Why do Greeks break plates?

After watching Strictly and the Greek dance routine, I wondered WHY do Greeks break plates! Its a waste of a lot of plates IMO!
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29-11-2014, 11:43 PM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Saves washing them
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29-11-2014, 11:47 PM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Keeps others employed making them
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29-11-2014, 11:49 PM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Originally Posted by realspeed ->
Keeps others employed making them
.... and clearing up the mess
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29-11-2014, 11:52 PM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

They are angry that we stole the Elgin Marbles, and they have to eat Moussaka
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30-11-2014, 12:07 AM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat ->
After watching Strictly and the Greek dance routine, I wondered WHY do Greeks break plates! Its a waste of a lot of plates IMO!
Well you did ask
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30-11-2014, 09:37 AM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Wondered the same CC - Bizarre ..........
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30-11-2014, 09:54 AM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

God bless Wikipaedia !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_smashing
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30-11-2014, 09:56 AM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
God bless Wikipaedia !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_smashing
Think I prefer the flower throwing Much more dignified, you could get a splinter from the plate smash into yer face
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30-11-2014, 10:49 AM
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Re: Why do Greeks break plates?

At the Romanian wedding, the couple were greeted just outside the venue with a glass of champagne, which they drank first and then had the glass smashing after, before proceeding into the hall.
Spoilsports lol, the guests weren't invited to smash a glass!!
 
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