03-08-2019, 10:19 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by Baz46
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All I recall is that for me it was a matter of both pain and humiliation as the punishment was meted out in front of the whole class! 
But then you were one of the gang and it only stung for a few minutes.
03-08-2019, 10:23 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by spitfire
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And there weren't no HSE to protect the recipient. Or any standard for the executor to abide by, enter the EU.
The standard was usually clearing one row of desks, leaving just one. The the 'run-up' was from the end of what was the end of that row right up to the last one where the recipient would be bent over the desk awaiting punishment!
All the class looked on too, almost all wincing when the thwack came!
I am sure my maths teacher was a sadist as he was always smiling afterwards!
03-08-2019, 10:29 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode
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But then you were one of the gang and it only stung for a few minutes.
03-08-2019, 10:33 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by spitfire
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The class by and large found the debacle amusing, that is what is wrong with society.
There was worse though when it was the cane being used, that was more painful and left big red weals on the affected area!
Today that would be assault and that teacher would be finding himself in court and probably later dismissed!
03-08-2019, 10:39 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by Baz46
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As maybe but the effects lasted for years, it's now 58 years ago and I still remember it as if it was yesterday!
Really? I also remember it, but it was no big deal, maybe I should soften up.
03-08-2019, 11:03 PM
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Re: Old People’s Words, Phrases And Sayings?
Originally Posted by Baz46
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Yes, until it was one of them on the receiving-end, then the story was different! There was worse though when it was the cane being used, that was more painful and left big red weals on the affected area!
Today that would be assault and that teacher would be finding himself in court and probably later dismissed!
Things old people say here. Say over 95 years old
"Cobber"
"Sheila"
"By Jove it's raining like steam"
"What they need is a good stint in the army"
"I bet that cost a few quid"
"You could do with a haircut tiger"
"IT's a blessed disgrace!" etc etc...
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