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PJ King of Chav's

Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 148
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: Luton band were Goth pioneers |
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I saw this write up on Weird Facts & Trivia
What is Luton famous for apart from making hats and cars? Read on and find out more about our local heros and eccentricities.
http://www.shoutluton.com/page8.htm |
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mh Druid


Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 46 Location: In good company down there with all of my friends
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Thus the name of the new episode was "The Rules of Luton". Luton being an alien planet where plant life ruled supreme. |
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TANTRABOY Druid

Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 40 Location: BEDFORD
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject: LUTON RULES |
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Pretty Amazing,,, the bit about Hatters keeping a bit of straw in your mouth and dropping T s is a bit far fetched, because everyone knows Luton is full of London overspill. I drop Mi Tees N' All Guv
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TANTRACHAVBOY _________________ BEDFORD'S ONLY 40 + TEENAGER |
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cyclops
Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 6 Location: Eyeland
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Apparently, this way of shortening words was gifted to us by the Danish invaders many moons ago and it's called the gutteral stop me lord.
Like they say kobenho'en for Kobenhaven. I rest my case guv. I,I. _________________ Eye can see clearly now the rain has gone |
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TANTRABOY Druid

Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 40 Location: BEDFORD
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:26 am Post subject: SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT |
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Thats fascinating...And must be right, because they made it all the way up the Thames.
TANTRA CHAV BOY _________________ BEDFORD'S ONLY 40 + TEENAGER |
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nephilimbabe Guest
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:33 am Post subject: Re: LUTON RULES |
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TANTRABOY wrote: | Pretty Amazing,,, the bit about Hatters keeping a bit of straw in your mouth and dropping T s is a bit far fetched, because everyone knows Luton is full of London overspill. I drop Mi Tees N' All Guv |
No, I'm afraid it's completely true. my wifes family has been in the hat trade for generations. It came from making the straw boaters, as it was easier to keep the straw in the mouth to keep it moist whilst finishing the hat. |
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