observer Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 There was a news report about the Tory Chief Whip's use of the term "Pleb", the other night; and the news presenter refered to it as a "swear" word. Pleb is short for Plebian (Roman masses) so depending on the context appears perfectly reasonable. Now this is a news report from a TV channel that regularly screens films and drama, which (in their words) contain "strong" language, which actually means foul language! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I think it was the use of a certain adjective beginning with "F" that upset everybody rather than "Pleb" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 No mention of that on the news report, not even a bleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 ...depending on the context... Â Despite you saying that, I don't think you've really grasped the concept of what it means. Â There's lots of words I'd like to use on here but there's those damned T&Cs (which I begrudgingly acknowledge help to maintain some kind of civility). Â Is there something you'd like to say but feel that you can't because it would look like bad manners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 if you are struggling for words try this site.  http://www.islandnet.com/~egbird/dict/dict.htm  found it after a quick fossick, could come in quite handy when it comes to a bit of logomachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Fugtifuno - it's about a news item - a Gov Minister is under pressure to resign for calling a copper "a pleb"; which, as most of Dave's mates seem to be Patrichians, would appear natural reaction to members of the lower classes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 No mention of that on the news report, not even a bleep.   Here is a newspaper report:  Daily Telegraph   The final paragraph is part of the Police Log of the incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Tanx Asp: So despite the alleged number of "f's", the word they're locking onto is "Plebs" - strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Whats so strange about it you pleb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 What's strange my dear, is the upheaval is over the term "Pleb" NOT the alleged series of "F's". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm not your dear! Â What's a pleb anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ask Marcus Antonius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Silly r's! He's no longer here, he died centuries ago! Â Do try to keep up dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Silly r's! He's no longer here, he died centuries ago! Â Do try to keep up dear! Â "Plebeian" not of the ruling caste, or used as an abbreviation - "Pleb" a term used by the Romans to describe the common mass of people, working classes. A more modern term would be "Prole" one of the Proletariat a Russian term for a member of the "Working Masses". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Think most of us knew that Alg; but full marks for educating Cleo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 "Plebeian" not of the ruling caste, or used as an abbreviation - "Pleb" a term used by the Romans to describe the common mass of people, working classes. A more modern term would be "Prole" one of the Proletariat a Russian term for a member of the "Working Masses". Â I knew could rely on you for an answer Algy, me wise ould sage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Think most of us knew that Alg; but full marks for educating Cleo! Â Just one word for you and it's coming from my r's - Pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Think most of us knew that Alg; but full marks for educating Cleo! Perhaps most were aware of the meaning, however everyone is not quite as knowledgeable as yourself obs, I include myself in that category, Cleo posed a sensible question, I answered it to the best of my ability and make no apologies for that!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Perhaps you could now advise her on a cure for her flatulence?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Perhaps you could now advise her on a cure for her flatulence?! You know more than me, I wasn't aware that she suffered from flatulence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Silent ones by the sound of it - Pfffffffft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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