From: hellsop_at_ninehells.com
Date: Fri Aug 19 2005 - 12:18:29 PDT
On Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 08:56:39PM +0200, DJ Vollkasko wrote:
> In Germany, BTW, there is supposedly an expression called
> "Landpomeranze", which is a derogative (rude, but not vulgar)
> proclaiming the rural heritage (which is perceived as inferior to that
> of the speaker) of a young female of the species. Now I wonder where
> that comes from as I've never heard of them growing much oranges
> there...
"Just fell off the turnip truck" sounds of similar usage.
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