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Humbug

Forum members may be glad to hear that, despite my onerous duties providing balance for Mr Game, I actually managed to get out and buy a Christmas tree. Bargain price, as not many left, and, for extra fun, some banter* with the seller, who reminded me a little of Mr Alan Johnson the ex-Labour MP and minister. *banter - I'm sure that I never used that word until recently, although doubtless it has long been available. Just checked and it is first recorded in the late 17thC.

David Ainsworth ● 2523d2 Comments

In keeping with the humbug spirit I was actually thinking of inventing a Christmas game called far right, centre or hard left.Participants turn over a policy card, which you can keep or throw away, while the other participants secretly attach a political label to the ones you keep.The winner is the person that correctly identifies how the others see your policies.

Ed Robinson ● 2523d

I think the modern accepted version of the word is ‘bants’ these days. Makes my toes curl. 🤨

Freddie Francis ● 2523d