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Old Dec 16, 2009, 8:07 PM
Butch Cassidy Slept Here Butch Cassidy Slept Here is offline
 
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Chrisal wrote...

...champers chums...

I can't remember my grandparents (from Windy Nook, Gateshead) using that one. However, when I checked my Tyneside dictionary, I note the word "champion" (champers) is defined as "first class."

Also can't remember there being any flights, with first class, leaving NCL. However, if I ever visit again, and leave by first class, I'll be sure to get a dispensation from the local Labourite head and board wearing dark glasses and a trenchcoat!

Seriously, the working class continues to get short changed and term ("slag") you referenced is, clearly, insensitive. I still can't understand, however, why my working class neighbors continue to vote Republican!