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Posted on: The White Spectrum of Meaning
February 6, 2010 at 3:47 PM

The cuckoo is said to have the habit of laying its eggs in another bird's nest, leaving them to be cared for by the other, adoptive bird. That led to cuckold, a derisive term for a husband who has been the victim of adultery, the party betrayed by an unfaithful wife.

Posted on: Simple Toasts
February 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM

go_manly and chris: see the answer given by 'guest' (above)

ie: " William, You are absolutely correct. 随便 is more casual than 随意。 随便 is frequently used as a response, the equivalent of 'anything will do' where as 随意 more specific refers to personal will."

Seems to be the difference between "whatever" and "just as you like".

Posted on: Pirates under attack!
January 31, 2010 at 2:45 PM

Haarrrhaarr Jim lad, ye lily-livered land-lubber ! Shanghai be the desination of many a scurvy dog press-ganged on the South China Sea.

Haarrhaarr. BlackBallingBrick.

Posted on: Western Zodiac
January 31, 2010 at 12:56 PM

HaHaHa !! Just seen this. Should have given them an industrial-sized enema too !

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Who grassed me up ?

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Have we mentioned Angus Young's short trousers ?

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 5:14 PM

Tights and a codpiece didn't detract from the fortunes of Jethro Tull, either.

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Then there's the man who started the ball rolling - Gary Glitter .......

Nuff said !

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 5:02 PM

No .... 40 years ago.

Posted on: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
January 29, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Mick Jagger in a dress in Hyde Park 30 years ago.