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Poojah
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The saying is damp squib. Or are you being facetious with your reply too?


You don’t think my back story about the saying “damp squid” checks out?  


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No need to be facetious, he clearly meant “damp squid”, a term with stems from the species’ strong dislike of becoming damp or even ever so slightly moist. They like to be dry or wet; no middle ground.

People should get to know their metaphors…


Well as I understand it and according to any reference I can find on the Internet he meant a " damp squib ". This was a firework that when wet or damp wouldn't work properly. And yes I do agree , people should get to know their metaphors !


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You don’t think my back story about the saying “damp squid” checks out?  


No !


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Well as I understand it and according to any reference I can find on the Internet he meant a " damp squib ". This was a firework that when wet or damp wouldn't work properly. And yes I do agree , people should get to know their metaphors !


Christ almighty, you’re hard work, you lot…


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No !


Ok, I’ll level with you. I knew the correct term was “damp squib”, and was indeed just being facetious. As Rob might say, apologies for the outrage…


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Ok, I’ll level with you. I knew the correct term was “damp squib”, and was indeed just being facetious. As Rob might say, apologies for the outrage…


No problem but an emoji wink might have helped. I was surprised especially seeing as you posted it knowing the quality of your normal input. As demonstrated, some of the posters on this site don't know their metaphors or possibly don't even know what a metaphor is. They possibly think it is some obscure African antelope ?


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No problem but an emoji wink might have helped. I was surprised especially seeing as you posted it knowing the quality of your normal input. As demonstrated, some of the posters on this site don't know their metaphors or possibly don't even know what a metaphor is. They possibly think it is some obscure African antelope ?


Were not without knowledge you know, anyone will tell you a metaphor is a small Indonesian rabbit
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Ok, I’ll level with you. I knew the correct term was “damp squib”, and was indeed just being facetious. As Rob might say, apologies for the outrage…


Too good for ‘em mate. Give the advanced wit a break, and get stuck into some hysterical overreaction and relentless moaning.


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