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days...

half an ear on the tv ( Miss Marple) and the word

"skedaddle" :)

used to hear that a lot when I was child , as in "her husband skedaddled" lol

I have half an ear on the tv at the moment as it happens Rose , not much choice really as OH does like to have it up full blast most of the time ....lol

I make a regular point in using under spoken " old fashioned " words in my daily life , as it amuses me to confuse my youngsters.

I also use the expressions " Gosh " and " Golly " quite a bit as well.....lol

Crikey :-))

and one my brother used lol "streuth"

PS if either of you is watching Miss marple...the doctor...what was he in ? he looks different because of the hair, it's driving me mad!

Sorry, not watching it.
'Shan't' is rarely heard these days.
Neither are 'Nincompoop' or 'Balderdash'

Here in Oz, the words 'streuth'and 'Crikey' were used daily until after WW2. The word 'cow' was used too but it had a different meaning to what it had in the UK. It merely meant 'twit'. However, it was dropped once the English migrants came in the early fifties.
Streuth and Crikey seem to have started out as 'God's truth' and 'Christ', but mellowed as it became used by 'polite' people.
English people used to think it funny that Australians called each other 'mate', but the English are using that word now. I believe the advent of TV over the past 50 years has made all the difference. It has brought all the countries into closer contact with each other.

The word 'bloody' was used to describe something which annoyed, but that too, is used globally, although polite people still don't use it and I am still learning not to flinch when I hear 'f***'/"f******'.

Which Miss Marple were you watching Rose? I much prefer the series which had Joan Hickson playing the main part and have all the videos. Hoping to get the dvd set when I can afford it. I also have most of them on audio tape too. If it was the 4.50 from Paddington in that series, then Dr. Quimper was played by Andrew Burt.

Apparently, Agatha Christie once told Joan Hickson that she would like her to play the part of Miss Marple! Good choice.


I absolutely refuse to watch the series starring Geraldine McEwan as the trailers put me off completely but Julia McKenzie isn't too bad as the latest offering.


I love the phraseology used by Agatha Christie and find myself smiling at some of the terms she uses. I think my OH gets fed up when I keep saying "You just don't hear words like skedaddle any more"!

Um......what about 'scullery'?? Not many youngsters would know that I guess....lol


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Cynthia, Joan Hickson as Miss Marple looked the image of my grandmother, she had the same suit and hat :)

Geraldine McEwen bring something rather mischievious and wistful to her...I haven't seen Julia McKenzie apart from trailers, but as an actress isn't my idea of Miss M really...maybe because I saw her in too many comedies?

Rose xx

Rose, I think the doctor you mention may be Frederick Treves.

I'd forgotten about skedaddle - must remember to use that.

Cripes, Crikey, Crumbs, Golly Gosh and Gee Whizz etc etc - I use them all in front of my teenage nephews, as it leaves them bewildered and thinking I'm a daft old biddy. whilst it amuses me greatly to see the look on their faces. They tell me I'm stuck in an Enid Blyton timewarp!!
I don't care, I'd rather hear those words anytime than the stuff you hear out on the street - or on the TV come to think of it, ref: Gordon Ramsey as an example. It's the TV that's made his type bad language 'acceptable' in every day use.

Scullery. Lavatory.
I remember my grandma talking about the scullery and the lavatory, but my parents didn't use those words at home, they must have already become the kitchen and bathroom/toilet by the time I came along. I remember toilet got changed to Loo once I got into my teens.

K

Please, thank you and I'm sorry seem to be getting rarer by the day.

Gwynne

there is a elderly lady who i visit once a week with dinky (there not allowed pets to live in bungalow) she is welsh and 81 when she is playing with dinky the sayings she comes out with are hilarious i love them some ive never heard of i could sit and listen to her all day and the stories she tells me xx

Rose....I think we must be related.....lol

My grandma, too, was the image of Joan Hickson's portrayal of Miss Marple, right down to the blouse and brooch at the neck, the lisle stockings and grey suit!!


I liked Margaret Rutherford in other comedic things but could never take her seriously as Miss M.


Just watched Sleeping Murder with Frederick Treves as the doctor last week! 'Hands like monkey's paws'..........grey gloves.


Such idyllic settings too.

They used to use phrases that we would never get away with these days because we are now so politically correct! ah well.

Margaret Rutherford's wobbly double chin, when she spoke, used to fascinate me.

When I was a child and had an upset tummy, it was said that I was 'bilious' or 'livery'. Don't hear those words these days.

Gobbledegook, mamalise, and in some situations I still say Sir or Madam.

I could never abide the word " Frock " ..... my Mum was forever saying " Oh Mandy , why don't you wear a nice frock for a change " .....grrr lol

I am also a great fan of Margaret Rutherford : ))

Ah Amanda...
That might be around the time that my smart cousin wore a costume, ...ie.- skirt and jacket that matched as a suit.

Gwyn

LOL....Gwen ..... I remember the horror of the crimpline (sp ) two piece my Nanna bought for me when I was about 7 years old .......the only thing that impressed me about it was the coat hanger ......lol

I don't hear 'nuisance' very often.

Mandy, I always say 'frock' lol. I also use 'blither' a lot when I can't swear.

I loved Margaret Rutherford but Joan Hickson was the perfect Miss Marple. Angela Langford was awful and I didn't fancy Geraldine McEwan in it much but she was ok when I eventually saw one. Julia McKenzie's lovely but I don't think anyone will be as good as Hickson.

Piffle,Balderdash, Poppycock,Hogwash,Bunkham & Drivel !!!!

Crimpolene...nooooooooooooooooooooooooo! lol