Reply With QuoteI love old ads - don't know why anyone would want to shoot frogs, tho'?
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For reasons I cannot explain, I recently came across these adverts from c.1916, which I thought some others might find interesting:
https://imgur.com/a/j2BJK1l
I like the claim that the air rifle was an “acceptable” present. No over selling here thank you!
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I love old ads - don't know why anyone would want to shoot frogs, tho'?
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Not very catchy is it? Hardly a ringing endorsement. Very understated Britishness.Originally Posted by Jerry Cornelius
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..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
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I like the Gamage's advert, as that's the sort of gear I would wear and use playing cricket in the fifties.
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The damn things eat all my slugs.I love old ads - don't know why anyone would want to shoot frogs, tho'?
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Bru
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Perhaps they're talking about French nationals and not the amphibiansI love old ads - don't know why anyone would want to shoot frogs, tho'?
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Bru
professional hookaduck ringer
Personally, I aspire to acceptability. One has to be realistic. Anything more would be asking too much.Not very catchy is it? Hardly a ringing endorsement. Very understated Britishness.
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