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The Holiday Son
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France
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 Posted - 05/10/2004 : 12:37:33
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| Could someone please explain the expression "How d'you like 'em apples" ?! |
Edited by - The Holiday Son on 05/10/2004 12:39:31 |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 12:54:05
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It means: "How about that?" (Spoken in a celebratory tone of pride)
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 05/10/2004 : 13:02:08
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Not sure on the origin of the phrase, but I imagine it's tied to getting one's just desserts.
In other words, if someone were to do something bad to you, and then the same bad thing was done to them, you might ask them how it felt to taste what they've been feeding others, or "How do ya like them apples?". Not that you care how they feel about it, you just want to rub it in. :)
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/10/2004 : 13:11:44
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I've never heard of that phrase before
"I joined the Cult of this guy / 'cause they took my other picture away |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/10/2004 : 13:52:57
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Me neither.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 13:54:45
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How d'you like 'em apples?
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 13:58:17
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Nope. Still never heard it!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 14:16:42
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Well, you're from the U.K.
How about: "How d'you like 'em Hapsburgs?"
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 15:26:59
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Dem apples? De suck eggs.
Anyone here ever have an eggcream? them's tasty
warm....warmer.....disco! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 15:28:45
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Way over my head!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 15:44:04
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I'll teach your grandmother to suck eggs
Who gave you permission to rearrange me? |
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 06:56:51
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I'm from the UK and I've heard it, probably in a film or something, now I'm off to have my cake and eat it.
For ten thousand years he slept, his mind feeding on the nightmares of the weak. Now he has awakened. As the night turned crimson, the fire-blade shattered and his power died. Then, the slaughter began... |
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IceCream
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USA
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Posted - 05/12/2004 : 19:19:06
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| I'm from the US and I don't use it very much. |
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IceCream
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USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 19:20:47
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Dang. My apologies. That last is grammatically incorrect. "I'm from the US" and "I don't use it very much" are both independent clauses. Therefore, a comma should seperate them.
Well, I think that. I am not sure. |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 07:47:52
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Take your ridiculous grammar and get the heck out of here.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/13/2004 : 09:10:41
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I think I heard it in Good Will Hunting if I remember right, and I had no idea what they were talking about, which is a shame cos it was the punchline.
 "I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens" |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 11:14:59
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quote:
Originally posted by The Calistanian
Take your ridiculous grammar and get the heck out of here.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb.
Calm down! The last thing we need is a repeat of 1997's M.I.T. Language Riots, which took place after the Militant Grammarians of Massachusetts national convention
warm....warmer.....disco! |
Edited by - soundofataris on 05/13/2004 11:15:44 |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 11:47:41
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quote:
Originally posted by soundofataris
quote:
Originally posted by The Calistanian
Take your ridiculous grammar and get the heck out of here.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb.
Calm down! The last thing we need is a repeat of 1997's M.I.T. Language Riots, which took place after the Militant Grammarians of Massachusetts national convention
warm....warmer.....disco!
Sorry, it's just that sometimes the malversation placates the passive grammar curia.
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 05/13/2004 : 11:49:44
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| Yeah, it's Good Will Hunting, and I'm pretty sure it's "How d' ya like dem apples." |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 12:00:25
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I thought Matt Damon said, "How do you like to suck my balls?" and then Ben Affleck said, "Like apples" 
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gracie
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
573 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:16:16
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I use that quite alot.
The UK has alot of strange little phrases;
"mad as a box of frogs", "gay as a window", "stranger things happen at sea, " whats that got to do with the price of fish?".
Actually i don't know if any of those orginate from England, i just use them alot. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:25:44
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Gay as a window is very nice!
In French we say "pédé comme un foc" which means "gay like a jib" (I found the word "jib" on a translation website so i don't know if it's correct. Stands for a sail that is on the front of the boat - the wind comes from the back, you see)
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:26:58
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I like "stranger things happen at sea" as well. Or "raining cats and dogs". There are some very subtle and funny expressions in the UK.
It's our tradition to control, Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, From the Ukraine to the Rhône. Sweet home über alles, Lord, I'm coming home. So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:31:54
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"queer as a three-dollar bill"
Stay tuned for signature change at 400 posts. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:41:38
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"dumb as a post"
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:48:36
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"........like gangbusters!" - I have no idea what this means though.
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DruggedBunny
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
395 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 19:11:09
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I've heard it plenty, and you emphasise "them" -- "how d'ja like *them* apples?!"... sort of like "have a taste of your *own* medicine!"...
Witness this example from South Park, with Terrance And Philip -- "Hey, Scott, do you like apples?"...
http://new.wavlist.com/tv/048/201_apples.wav
... but you really have to see it to appreciate it... :)
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 05:42:32
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camp as a row of tents, bent as a £9 note, all good ones
For ten thousand years he slept, his mind feeding on the nightmares of the weak. Now he has awakened. As the night turned crimson, the fire-blade shattered and his power died. Then, the slaughter began... |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 14:51:40
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Queer as Dick's hatband.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 12:47:42
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'Gay as a window' comes from Chris Morris. He of 'Day Today' and 'Brass Eye' fame. He's a genius. He also wrote and performed the greatest Pixies tribute song ever. It's absolutely hilarious. A big fan apparently.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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mun chien andalusia
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Italy
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Posted - 05/16/2004 : 13:01:55
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In Greek we have an expression : " Peinaw san pousths" translated "i'm hungry as a faggot". Never understood why gay hunger is so proverbial.
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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The english language for dummies (ie: foreigners)
